Goodreads asked Joe Shephard:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Joe Shephard You have to step away from it. Just walk away; in fact, go for a walk! That's what I did and still do. Get some fresh air, take in your surroundings, and try to think through the problem you're facing. It's always best to do it away from the screen/typewriter/notepad. I must admit, I like to plan my stories from start to finish; I already knew the first book's ending before I began writing. The trick is fleshing out the journey; how do you get from A to B? I would imagine scenes and conversations in my head, often for hours, just wondering what the characters would do in the story, how they would reach the endpoint, and what would've changed. That's the fun part and the most rewarding, but it's also the most difficult. Just keep at it and be patient...with yourself.

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