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Continue reading →: The Art of Letting GoYour mind is full of wonderful ideas. You set a plan to finish all your stories by a specific date. But as you progress towards your goal, life… happens. And as you get closer to the date you had set, you wonder if you’re going to finish all of your…
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Continue reading →: Choosing the ‘Scenic Route’ to a Published BookDo you feel pressure to finish writing your story? Perhaps it’s a self-imposed deadline, or you feel like you’re not making as much progress as you’d like. Allow me to share with you the challenge I’ve faced, how I’ve shifted my mindset, and how an online game, Final Fantasy 14,…
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Continue reading →: How I Write Without Getting Stuck: A Planster ApproachDo you have an idea of what you’d like to write, but as you delve deeper into the story you find yourself getting lost? Out of all the challenges I’ve faced as a writer, this is one of the areas that had me stuck for many years. Let me share…
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Continue reading →: 6 Phases to a Finished DraftYou want to write a book, but you feel like you don’t know where to start. Or you’re somewhere along the way to finishing your draft, but you’re not sure what’s next. On my journey over the last several years to publish my novel, I’ve learned a lot. This knowledge…
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Continue reading →: Channeling Creativity in Turbulent TimesDo you ever feel like you want to create something, but given everything going on in the world right now, it feels difficult? I’ve been feeling this on and off for about six years now, through everything that’s been happening. And I wanted to share something I’ve found that’s helped…
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Continue reading →: Dawn of the Creative Wizard CommunityDo you have a dream to write a story but haven’t started? Or you have started, but you’ve gotten stuck along the way? If you’re looking to finish your writing goals this year, let me share with you what makes the journey that much easier and what I’m doing about…
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Continue reading →: Voice of a WizardGreetings fellow creatives for this special mid-month update! There’s two major points to discuss, lets get right into it! As I continue to discover new and creative ways to support my fellow authors, I have come to see the potential of using my voice to help shine a light on…
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Continue reading →: Indie Fiction Editor ShowcaseLooking for an editor to level up your manuscript? Check out these amazing editors! This page looks to highlight quality editors of every kind (Development, Copy, Line, Proofread, etc.) who do not depend on AI to edit.
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Continue reading →: Inspired by the Written Words of OthersDo you find yourself trying to write, but the words are hard to come by? Let me share with you how the stories of others have helped me keep going in my own writing and the three keys that help me to stay inspired.
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Continue reading →: How I Consistently Get Into a Writing FlowDo you have amazing ideas waiting to be written, but when you get the time to write, you find yourself unable to? If this sounds like you, let me share with you how I can consistently get into a writing flow,
Practical Encouragement for Every Stage of Your Writing Journey
Greetings traveller!
Do you have an idea for a story, but you’re not sure where to begin? Or you’ve started writing, but now the words won’t come? Wherever you’re at in your journey, you are welcome here.
Writing has its share of joys and challenges, but you don’t have to struggle alone. Find help for your next step:
I have an idea for a story,
what do I do first?
Follow the six stages I use to move from an early idea toward a completed draft.
I want to write,
but the words won’t come.
Try two simple ways to give your imagination room and break through the block.
Dig deeper with more Writing Resources or find the latest posts below.
Greetings,
I’m Glen Weatherhead
Fantasy Author, and your personal Creative Writing Wizard.
While working on my own writing, I’m serving the creative community and making the journey easier for fellow writers, by:
- Sharing encouragement and motivation for writers
- Providing practical guides and resources for every stage of the author journey
- Building a community of supportive creatives
- Shining a light on indie authors and their works
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