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Continue reading →: 4 Strategies to Minimize Creative BurnoutDo you struggle to stay with creative projects over a long period of time? Do you have short periods of intense creativity followed by longer lulls? If you’re anything like me, you’ve experienced creative burnout at some point in your creative journey. Here are some things I have found that…
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Continue reading →: Overcoming Fears: The Fear of RejectionAre you worried about what people may think about you or what you have to say? Or are you worried that by saying or writing something you may lose followers or readers? If you’re anxious to post because you think you’ll be judged for your opinion or that the algorithm…
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Continue reading →: Tips and Tricks for Growing on ThreadsYou’ve written something amazing, or you’re in the process of it, and you want to share it with the world! But how? Allow me to walk you through things I’ve learned from experimentation, observation, and learning from other creatives.
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Continue reading →: A Wizard’s Spell Gone WrongSounds of the forest made their nature’s song as the wind rustled through the leaves of a nearby tree which leaned over a dirt path. A crackling in the air broke into the stillness as lines of electrical energy sparked out from a small orb of light…
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Continue reading →: How to Start Writing: The Snowflake MethodDo you have great writing ideas but aren’t sure how to begin? Do you have “blank page” syndrome or writer’s block when trying to come up with the guts of a story? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the above, then you’re in the right place!
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Continue reading →: How to Accept ImperfectionIf you’re anything like me, you want the product of your work to be great (some could say perfect). Today’s tip is one that has helped me with writing efficiency and speed: accepting imperfection (at least to start). What do I mean by ‘accepting imperfection’? Shouldn’t our written work be…
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Continue reading →: A Leaf for a Blacksmith“Blast!” Carl said, as he looked at the shield he was working on. Carl had tried to smooth out a wrinkle in the shield rim for the last several hours. The Dragon Knight’s squire came to him with the crafting request the previous week. At the time it seemed like…
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Continue reading →: A Rabbit in the Fae RealmTurning left and right, the little furry rabbit looked frantically for the portal it had stepped through moments ago. It didn’t mean to pass into the fae realm, but with the juicy radishes sitting in view just past the barrier, it was too much to resist.
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Continue reading →: How to Start Writing: Start SmallFor the first trick I’ve learned, especially with people who share a mindset like mine, is: Start Small. I don’t know about you, but when I get an idea that I’m really excited about I’m tempted to go all out right from the get-go.
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.
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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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