Goodreads asked Rebecca McLaughlin:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Rebecca McLaughlin There are many ways to deal with writer's block! Sometimes, you skip whatever is causing you trouble. (I'm working on my second book right now, and I've definitely skipped a couple chapters when I was at risk of getting stuck there.) The biggest thing is to try not to get stuck. Keep working at it, but come from a different angle. Sometimes, you go with brute force, using an outline or talking it out with someone. Sometimes, you need a brief break so you can step back and get the bigger picture—just be careful that when you take a break from it, you're still leaving the door open to let your mind mull it over in the background. A break can easily become a permanent departure, but even if that's the case, you can always work on something new! Not everything you start will get finished. Just keep writing!

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