Goodreads asked Joseph Cillo Jr.:

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Joseph Cillo Jr. Often writer's block happens when we are trying to keep too many things in or head at once, or we are editing when we should be writing. Everything ever written was written one word at a time. I find that creating a step outline helps, and all you need is a pen and a pad. You can work anywhere. I used to work on outlines while having a drink at a bar, or on vacation on a boat. Go somewhere by yourself, and instead of taking something to read, take something to write. I'm an introvert, so when faced with a choice of finding someone to talk to or writing, I start writing. Just remember, whatever you write in your outline is like a scaffold that will be thrown away when the project is done. There's no pressure to get it right. Once you have broken down the actions into a series of steps, the writing part becomes easier. You will naturally focus on one small piece at a time, and not try to write the whole thing at once, and get overwhelmed. If you find a problem with your outline, change it. It's just a tool to get you where you want to be. If you find a better place to go once you start the journey, map out how to get there instead.

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