Goodreads asked Sinead MacDughlas:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Sinead MacDughlas I have a few tricks to get through writer's block.
Often, music is the key. If I'm having trouble getting a scene to feel right, I'll listen to a few songs that capture the emotion I'm attempting to convey. Once I've set the mood for myself, the words usually fall into place.
If music doesn't work, I'll try the opposite. Living in a small, rural town means that complete silence is out of the question, but that's actually better. I find a quiet spot, close my eyes and focus on my other senses. When I open my eyes I try to describe the sounds and scents I noted, then add more visual details of the place I'm in. Sometimes the results of that exercise make for excellent descriptive scenes. Even if the results aren't useful for the piece I'm working on, the exercise reminds me that there is more to writing than just the visual elements of a story.
I have more tricks and exercises, but in the name of brevity, I'll stop there. ;)

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