Authors In Crisis . . . is a real thing. No one expects or looks forward to a real crisis. Some crises affect everyone, some affect only certain people, and others are strictly personal. Authors are people with the same personal issues as everyone else. Some authors will discuss them. Others will not.
But let's take a brief look at the personal part of "crisis" for an author. What might that be? The term "writers block" has been tossed around for a long time because it can be excruciatingly real. Some authors never have to face it and, as a thoughtless result, often offer ill-advised casual advice which borders on the ridiculous. To an author who wants to write but sits with either pen in hand or hands on the keyboard and nothing comes to mind even when every effort has been made to find words to string together, the anxiety level amps up considerably with each passing day. After some time, it becomes a personal crisis.
After finishing a book and experiencing the wonderful satisfaction that accompanies it, as time moves on and no new story material appears to take shape, the author begins the fearful consideration of having written their final manuscript, finished their final story. It's a personal crisis if time lingers with that writing emptiness.
Now non-writers/authors can pooh-pooh these situations as being nothing like a real crisis, but they have no idea of the emotional dread that's involved.
Keep in mind authors deal with the everyday of whatever comprises their lives and loves. They're not immune to hardship or trauma or physical pain. Human beings do face crises from time to time, some way more than others. Having said that, a personal crisis for anyone is exactly that when the anxiety, fear, and/or self-doubt in abilities to handle circumstances enter and hang around their daily lifetime routines.
As a Christian author, my only "go-to" is God. Jesus is the friend that sticks closer than a brother. The Holy Spirit speaks the inspirations into my heart. I know "apart from Him, I can do nothing". That doesn't eliminate me from personal crises nor does it imply that the solutions are instantaneous. Sometimes the paths need straightening, and until the Lord deems it's time to get out the bulldozer and make them level, we worry in the waiting. We are not excluded from the same pain, same concerns, same trials as any other authors and writers - or any other people.
Authors and writers, keep checking your radar and stay in touch with those authors and writers you know. Never be afraid to check in once in a while and/or to ask if things are okay if you suspect there could be a need. This is the next step after AIN, a follow-up, "the extra mile", to encouragement and affirmation. Crises do pass, but the endurance level can feel undoable and the complementary guilt from feeling weak is an added burden. And if you're experiencing a personal crisis, please do share it with someone you've found trustworthy. It can mean a quicker "fix".
Father, you know your authors and writers. You know exactly what they need and what they don't. Please show them your mercy and lead them through the hard times. And may we always be available to help or receive help when needed. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.