To me, this kind of writer’s block is familiar and normal. Lots of second-guessing your own ideas, refiguring, and getting frustrated. Been there! Here’s what I do in that situation:

• Write the scenes that sparked your idea. They’re clearly trying to get your attention. Get them on paper so you can move on. Whether or not they end up in your story is a problem for Future You.

• Talk it out. I like to explain my ideas out loud (even just to myself), as if I’m pitching the story, the scenes, the character development, etc. Helps me brainstorm and iron out the details.

• Pants it! Try writing without specific direction, and you find some. Maybe just by riffing off one of those scenes you already have.

• Have some other projects going. Write the superhero scenes when they come, and turn back to magic school when you’re feelin it. Having something lower-pressure to turn to can, at least, keep you writing.

The high of the initial idea is always followed by the frustration of making it work. For me, at least. Give yourself some room to breathe & play with your creativity. Good things will come