Goodreads asked M. Nova:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

M. Nova My problem is with overload, never writer's block. So, we do have the same thing needed to successfully complete the project: a blueprint is required, beginning to end.

For me, I see too many things at once, but I know the end game, the final chapter of every book I write from the get-go. I put the zillions of pieces in place.

For those with Writer's Block, I'd consider the mapped-out ending as fast as the beginning. Once you do, you can fill in the missing pieces.

Suspension of disbelief and logic are key for the reader to become one with the tale and characters. You have the ending now? Great. Try some routes out. If one road leads to irreparable plot holes, don't be a moron! Alter it or remove it, and try a new road. Sometimes, just getting in the car and moving forward is all that it takes. And, I'm blessed; all I have to do is sit on my ass and write, and the story tells itself. For others, just keep driving and you will get there!

So therefore, think of it like this:
Writing a book is like driving somewhere. You plug the end destination into the GPS from the beginning, then you can follow the directions of where your story sends you, even take detours along the way. As the driver, drive until you get there. If the car breaks down, fix it. But never be dismayed, or give up! The coolest thing about being the writer? We're the badasses that run the game and own it from beginning to end. NO ONE can take that from us, unless we allow it!

So, don't!

Remember:
How can we get somewhere, if we don't know where we're heading?
Drive with your idea, until you've driven your idea into a finished book!

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