Brush/pencil not working in Photoshop

My brush/pencil tool isn't working in Photoshop CS5...when I try and use it it just makes a dot and doesn't allow me to draw a continuous line...

I got called away, so excuse me for not getting back sooner.
I did not know you were using a tablet. If you disconnect the tablet does the mousepad or trackpad give the same results?
If so, you may try resetting prefs. I do not know if you are using a Mac or PC
http://www.macprovideo.com/hub/photoshop/quick-tip-reset-photoshops-preferences       (Windows and Mac)
If not then you may have to troubleshoot your tablet and check your tablet's maker for the latest drivers.

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