Goodreads asked Jon Ray:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Jon Ray I'm also a screenwriter for film and one of the things I've carried over into my novel writing from screenwriting is a bullet point outline. Before I even begin to write a novel, I have to have a fully fleshed out story outline from start to finish. I do the discovery writing in between those bullet points to tie everything together. Using this method I rarely have writer's block when writing, the most blockage comes while trying to craft an entertaining outline. Another thing is, if you've created good strong characters, they will basically lead you as the writer on the journey of the tale.

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