Goodreads asked Mark Henrikson:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Mark Henrikson If I get stuck, I will usually exercise. Do a set of sit ups, lace up the shoes and jog a mile. Then sit back down and pound it out. If I still can't get it going I will take a step back and outline what I am trying to do with the chapter. Often times the block comes from not having a clear enough idea in my head about what I'm doing. Reestablishing the outline and focusing on specifics will usually do the trick if a little sweat didn't.

No matter what, write every day whether you are in the mood or not. You can always edit later, but getting something down is the key.

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