LEO Overcoming Writer's Block. Even if they manage their time and follow writing guidelines, many writers will still experience a time when the words just won't come together, when they are simply "stuck" and can't think of anything to write.
This is writer's block. Fortunately, a few helpful techniques make it possible to overcome the challenge of writer's block. Return to the Write Place Catalogue LEO provides online handouts about a variety of writing topics. Hatch's Plot Bank. The 37 Dramatic Situations (Callihoo) The Thirty-six (plus one) Dramatic Situations Georges Polti says that all stories boil down to just 36 dramatic situations and takeoffs of those situations.
Somebody else out there added #37. If you're stuck for a situation, try this. A situation appears below randomly (in bold print). If you'd like more information, or want to see the subplots for the situation, click on its link below.