Do you ever want to write, but the ideas just won’t come?

In today’s episode, I’m sharing how other authors’ stories have helped me push through dry spells, the three keys that keep me inspired, and how returning to the spark of your own story can help you keep going.From revisiting The Expanse, which shaped the early inspiration of my current work-in-progress, to reflecting on how The Lord of the Rings reminds me that great stories take time, these books have played a huge role in keeping my creative energy alive.I’m Glen, fantasy author and your personal Creative Writing Wizard. Here, we explore the mindset, methods, and magic behind making progress on the stories you’ve been dreaming about.Subscribe for more writing encouragement, practical tips, and inspiration for your creative journey!

Monthly writing encouragement in your inbox: https://creativewritingwizard.com/Watch the Rest of the Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1wt_ImXMFeZCjaHfykdZYN0nEVDdzH8dTimes:0:40 - When The Words Aren't Coming2:07 - The First Key2:45 - The Second Key3:37 - The Third Key🎧 Prefer to read instead?You can read this post here:https://creativewritingwizard.com/📖 Related posts for writers:https://creativewritingwizard.com/category/for-writers/📚 Check out my published works and works-in-progress:https://creativewritingwizard.com/PublishedWorks/📅 Discover new indie book releases:https://creativewritingwizard.com/IndieReleaseRadar/🧙 Support the channel and get your name in the credits:Join here: https://www.patreon.com/CreativeWritingWizardSpecial thanks to all my Patreon supporters — you make this possible!🎵 Intro/Outro music written and recorded by Glen Weatherhead📸 Thumbnail BG Photo Credit: cottonbro studioKeywords & vibes:writing inspiration, how to stay inspired as a writer, writing motivation, writing habits, creative spark, writing mindset, writing encouragement, finishing your novel, writer’s community, Tolkien writing journey, The Expanse inspiration, creative writing wizard, GlenCOURAGEment

Monthly writing encouragement in your inbox: https://creativewritingwizard.com/Watch the Rest of the Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1wt_ImXMFeZCjaHfykdZYN0nEVDdzH8dDo 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, how I discovered what's worked for me, and insight from a NYT Best Selling author I had the pleasure of talking to about this. https://creativewritingwizard.com/?p=3962Using these methods, I've found a way to consistently get into a writing flow and write over 50k words in a month and up to 5-15k words a day.I’m Glen, fantasy author and creative writing wizard, and here in this series, we talk about the stuff behind the writing: the mindset, the methods, and the magic that helps you finish the stories you’ve been dreaming about.Subscribe for more writing tips, encouragement, and strategies to make your writing journey easier!Times:0:25 - A mental barrier0:40 - The 'brute force' method0:54 - As it relates to writing1:03 - Three Key Ingredients1:34 - The First Cue1:55 - The Second Cue2:15 - "I can write my story"2:36 - The Final Cue3:05 - How do you outline?3:22 - Most Importantly 3:32 - Thank You Patreon Supporters!🎧 Prefer to read instead?You can read this post here:https://creativewritingwizard.com/📖 Related posts for writers:https://creativewritingwizard.com/category/for-writers/📚 Check out my published works and works-in-progress:https://creativewritingwizard.com/PublishedWorks/📅 Discover the latest indie book releases:https://creativewritingwizard.com/IndieReleaseRadar/🧙 Support the channel and get your name in the credits:Join here: https://www.patreon.com/CreativeWritingWizardSpecial thanks to all my Patreon supporters, you make all of this possible!🎵 Intro/Outro music written and recorded by Glen Weatherhead📸 Thumbnail BG Photo Credit: cottonbro studioKeywords & vibes:writing flow, how to start writing, writer’s block tips, writing motivation, writing habits, creative inertia, mental cues for writing, writing inspiration, consistency for writers, focus tips for authors, writing mindset, how to build writing discipline, NYT bestselling author advice, creative energy, writing rituals, writing playlist ideas, meditation for writers, writing warm up, outlining tips, writing flow triggers, creative writing encouragement, writing success, author motivation, GlenCOURAGEment

Early Access to (SUPER SECRET) for Newsletter Subscribers: https://creativewritingwizard.com/2025/09/01/how-video-games-helped-me-write-my-book/Watch the GlenCOURAGEment Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1wt_ImXMFeZCjaHfykdZYN0nEVDdzH8dHave you ever wanted to write a book or a longer story, but when you looked at how many words it'd take, it felt like too much?This was me, and it's taken me two decades to get to where I am today with my writing. But now I have a book in it's third draft along with several published short stories.Let me share with you two things that have helped me immensely to overcome this feeling, and how an online game, RuneScape, laid the foundation for what ultimately unlocked my writing potential.I’m Glen, fantasy author and Creative Writing Wizard, and this is GlenCOURAGEment. Here we talk about the mindset, the methods, and the magic that help you actually finish the stories you’ve been dreaming about.Subscribe for more encouragement, writing tips, and strategies to make your writing journey easier!🌐 Connect with me on socials at:https://creativewritingwizard.com/linktree/📖 Encouragement posts for writers:https://creativewritingwizard.com/category/for-writers/📚 My published works & WIP updates:https://creativewritingwizard.com/PublishedWorks/🧙 Thanks to my Patreon supporters!Want your name in the credits + behind-the-scenes updates?Join here: https://www.patreon.com/CreativeWritingWizardIntro/Outro music written and recorded by Glen WeatherheadThumbnail BG Photo Credit: cottonbro studioKeywords / vibes:writing motivation, how to finish a novel, RuneScape inspiration, writing encouragement, GlenCOURAGEment, how to hit 100k words, writing grind tips, book writing mindset, writing hacks, XP grind writing, author encouragement, productivity for writers, fantasy author advice, writing community