Overcoming Writers Block

Tap, tap, tap.  That is the sound of your fingers idling over your computer keys trying to think of the next thing to write in your novel.  Have you experienced writers block?  You're not alone.  Taking a moment and reflecting on why you are blocked will be most beneficial.  Let's consider a few possible reasons and also look at some ways that we can overcome this problem.
Are you finding that you had a great idea and once you started writing you began to lack inspiration.  If we take too long and analyze every little detail you can easily begin to feel less inspired by your once-great idea.  So instead of going at a snail's pace, try writing fast.  Soon you will feel invigorated and the ideas will bounce onto the page.  Remember, you can always go back after and read your novel to make needed changes.  The key is to get your thoughts down quickly and you will be happy to see that, as you do, spontaneous ideas will flow.
When we believe we have a great idea and have jotted down our ideas for our novel we can be blocked by how to start or how to continue the flow of what we started.  Our indecision can alter our progress.  Don't get blocked by what each scenario should be.  Again just start writing.  If you are having trouble with how to start an idea, write out a sample.  You know what you want to happen so just write a practice run, read it over, and then expand on it.  Get your ideas down so you don't lose the momentum. If we allow ourselves to be stuck on how to start the conversation we can just be sitting there drumming away at the keys but not be accomplishing anything in the way of creating literature.
We also don't want to worry about what we write at the beginning.  Getting all our ideas written and expressed is key.  Don't worry about if it is good or not.  Caring too much about every little detail being perfect will slow the process down considerably.  Remember you have a first draft, a second draft, and probably a third, fourth and fifth draft.  If we are expecting perfection from the beginning, this will definitely slow us down and lead to writers block.  Do you think great mystery authors have the complete idea in their head when they start writing?  Think about some great science fiction and all the details involved.  Those were likely built on over many drafts and concepts.  When you read novels, try to appreciate the effort put in and the time taken to create fiction worth reading.
If we take into consideration what others will think of our writing we can become preoccupied with pleasing others.  This too will slow us down and could create writers block to the extent that you are not writing to the best of your ability.  Worrying about others and how they will perceive your novel isn't conducive to getting your novel written.  Nor is it beneficial in producing something authentic to you.
We may face rejections and criticism.  We may be scared of this.  Don't allow this to hinder you from writing your novel.  And learn to grow from the experience if it is not well received.  Possibly you will just need to make a few changes.  The important thing to remember is continue to write.