Erin Winters
For my first book, I knew A, B, and C were going to happen but didn't always know how characters would get from A to B. If I got stuck, I would think it through, do any research necessary, and go from there, but if I was really stuck I sometimes needed to start from B and work backwards. For example, okay, I know they have to be at such-and-such a place, and end up in a dungeon or something. What got them in the dungeon? Mixing it up to get your mind going again can be helpful.
In my current work in progress, however, I have a detailed outline and have found that I am FAR less likely to have writer's block because I know everything ahead of time. I run into smaller snags here and there, but they are generally much more manageable.
In my current work in progress, however, I have a detailed outline and have found that I am FAR less likely to have writer's block because I know everything ahead of time. I run into smaller snags here and there, but they are generally much more manageable.
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