I rarely suffer from “writer’s block,” but I have days where I don’t meet my goal of 1,000 words. Some days I’ll write 200 because I’m unsure where the story’s going or how to make the pieces of the story fit. Instead of forcing myself to write, I work out some of the details I’ve glossed over, or re-read what I’ve written. Often, this will help me catch the creative spark needed to continue the development of my story.
On the rare occasion when I’m “burnt-out, I’ll take a walk, or hike a nature trail to clear my head. I use this as a form of meditation, which acts as a “reset button” for the mind, body and soul. In my experience, the answer to the most difficult problems will enter into your mind when you least expect it.