Goodreads asked Lynn Nodima:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Lynn Nodima I've found that if I am experiencing writer's block, it's because I haven't thought something through well enough. For instance, I had a major battle scene to write. I knew what was going to happen and knew which characters were involved. After trying to write it for several days, I realized I couldn't visualize the setting. I spent an afternoon drawing a map of the area, detailing the location of buildings and other landmarks, and the chapter flowed. When I'm blocked, I stop to think what it is I am missing. Sometimes, it helps. Other times, I turn to a different book or genre. Or read. It just depends on the occasion.

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