Goodreads asked Heather Burnside:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Heather Burnside The two books that I previously published under my own name were non-fiction so it isn't a problem that I have encountered as non-fiction books tend to be more formulaic. With fiction, if I'm struggling with a particular part of the book I sometimes write out of sequence and return to the tricky bit later. It helps to draw up an outline for novels too and then add detail to the outline as the novel progresses. The beauty of today's word processors is that you can easily swap and change the order of events. Another good tip is to take a break - go for a walk, swim, shop, or anything that allows your brain to have a rest. Then you'll often find that the ideas come to you spontaneously once your mind has had a chance to switch off for a while.

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