Goodreads asked Elle Preston:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Elle Preston I don't usually have writer's block in the sense that I can't think of something to say. What I do struggle with, however, is getting the ideas out of my head and down to my iPad. If there was a way to directly transfer the thoughts...well this writing gig would be so much easier.
Here's the thing: I want to create a good end product that is neat and grammatical and perfect. The problem is, the writing process is neither neat nor perfect. In order to yield something interesting, things have to get a little messy. All creative endeavors are inherently untidy. Letting myself relax enough to get messy with the writing is my biggest obstacle.
I tend to want to edit myself in my head as I write instead of letting all the thoughts flow which ultimately stifles creativity. Free-writing helps. I force myself to write whatever comes to mind about the particular problem I'm struggling with WITHOUT stopping to make sure it is spelled correctly, follows grammatical rules, or even makes sense. I set a timer and do this in intervals of three to five minutes. Then I go back and read through the stream-of-consciousness ramblings and pick out what clicks, or inspires me to build around it.
Also, I drink wine. Sometimes that helps.

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