Goodreads asked Jamie Sedgwick:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Jamie Sedgwick I rarely have an issue with writer's block, because it's hard enough just to find time to write. I have three children, a puppy, and many different interests and responsibilities to take up my time. As I'm going through my routine, I often spend time thinking about the latest book (or books) that I've been working on. I try to take notebooks with me wherever I go, so I can keep track of the ideas I've had. When I do have a few uninterrupted hours to write, I usually go to the word processor with a number of scenes already in mind.

When I do hit a rough spot and find myself staring at the computer, wondering what to write, I always know what this means: I haven't been thinking ahead. Instead of sitting there producing nothing, I do something else. I go work on a project, do some chores, or take a drive. I figure out where my characters are headed. Then I go back to writing with a scene in mind, and I write it.

I believe that's the key to avoiding writer's block. Decide what you're going to write before you start, even if it's just one scene or some dialog. Hopefully, that will spark your imagination and keep you going even after you've run out of pre-planned scenes.

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