Goodreads asked S.R. Savell:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

S.R. Savell I don't. Not well anyways. I'm easily dissuaded from writing, especially after having my work systematically destroyed by reviewers. Because of this, I go through periods of stasis where I just can't write. Which would probably be alright if I were a successful, eccentric writer who is afforded such levity. Honestly, my process goes something like this: I find a focal point, usually a particular character, and I think them to death in a very jigsaw puzzlish way. I go over and over every insignificant and random detail in my head, then form the individual pieces into something resembling an idea. And when I've talked myself back into writing, I sit down with my thoughts and let them lead me. Not very efficient and not in line with my other advice (just lost all credibility, I did) but it's just how I function.
If you're truly desperate to overcome writer's block, I suggest opening a document at your computer, closing your eyes, and typing like a nut. Don't look at it, don't stop to correct typos, and don't think about it. The goal is to free your mind of all the clutter that's stopping your creativity. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. If it does nothing for your idea pool, at least know nothing you could ever write will be as terrible as what you've just written. Unless you're really, really drunk. Or you know, you do the exercise again.

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