Goodreads asked M.J. Pankey:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

M.J. Pankey I've learned that my writer's block mostly stems from being overly booked in other aspects of my life. If I'm feeling like something is being neglected (chores, work, family, professional growth) then I can't concentrate on my writing until I do. Going full force on whatever the other thing(s) are frees up my mental capacity to focus on writing. Sometimes that means putting a hard stop on something else I enjoy doing. But too many competing priorities is the most reliable way to feed my writer's block. Writing takes time and dedication, and sometimes it's just not possible unless I cut something else off (within reason of course).
If I'm still struggling, I'll try bullet pointing out plot points and until I get to a scene that I'm really excited about writing, and a lot of times that will give me more ideas for those bullet points that I was less excited about.
Listening to epic music also helps sometimes.

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