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

Join the Writing Contest: https://creativewritingwizard.com/starpath-creatives/ Do you have an idea for a story, but something is stopping you from writing it?Somewhere inside, you feel a spark of creativity, but you have yet to apply it.I've been there, quite recently actually, and I wanted to take a few minutes to share how my short story that is getting published later this year, almost didn't exist, and share with you what I learned along the way to help you in your writing journey.I'm Glen - fantasy author and creative writing wizard - and this is GlenCOURAGEment. Here in this series, we talk about the stuff behind the writing: the mindset, the methods, and the magic that helps you actually finish the stories you've been dreaming about.Subscribe for more writing tips, encouragement, and strategies to make your writing journey easier!📖If you'd like to read encouraging posts for writers, check out these posts here: https://creativewritingwizard.com/category/for-writers/📚 Or if you'd like to check out my publications or status of my works in progress, you can check them out here:https://creativewritingwizard.com/PublishedWorks/ 📰 News of the Anthology can be found here:https://storyforge.com/anthology🧙 Special thanks to all my Patreon supporters!Want your name in the credits and behind the scenes updates? Join here: https://www.patreon.com/CreativeWritingWizard I also want to thank StoryForge for picking up my story to be published! If you haven't heard about them, StoryForge is a platform that’s "dedicated to writers and readers who have felt like they aren’t being seen or heard by the big players in the space."Here's a link to join if you want to practice your craft and get feedback from others. I'm not sponsored, but I thought it'd be helpful to highlight one of the good platforms out there to my fellow aspiring authors.Intro/Outro music written and recorded by Glen WeatherheadThumbnail BG Photo Credit: cottonbro studioKeywords and vibes:creative spark, short story acceptance, writing inspiration, how to get published, story submission tips, overcoming writer’s block, following your muse, imposter syndrome writing, writing motivation, from idea to acceptance, short story contest tips, deadline writing tips, how to write a short story, beginner writing tips, writing advice for authors, writing community, storyforge anthology, writing journey, author tips, beta readers feedback, editing tips for writers, rekindling creativity, writing under pressure, story inspiration ideas, creative writing advice, follow your spark, write your story, don’t ignore your idea, from doubt to acceptance, creative breakthrough, writing success story, almost didn’t happen, spark to flame, deadline motivation, first draft tips, writing courage, story acceptance announcement

Do you feel like you can't write your story?You have a story to tell, but you haven't found what works for you?If that sounds like you, let me share with you how I went from being someone who struggled with writing to now publishing multiple stories and what finally clicked that unlocked it for me. I'm Glen - fantasy author and creative writing wizard - and this is GlenCOURAGEment. Here in this series, we talk about the stuff behind the writing: the mindset, the methods, and the magic that helps you actually finish the stories you've been dreaming about.Subscribe for more writing tips, encouragement, and strategies to make your writing journey easier!Find more in the series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1wt_ImXMFeZCjaHfykdZYN0nEVDdzH8dIf you'd like to read encouraging posts for writers, check out these posts here: https://creativewritingwizard.com/category/for-writers/Intro/Outro music written and recorded by Glen WeatherheadThumbnail BG Photo Credit: cottonbro studioKeywords and vibes:writing journey, beginner writer inspiration, writing encouragement, creative writing motivation, dyslexia and writing, how I became a writer, writing mindset, fantasy author journey, writing tips for beginners, how I went from hating writing to publishing stories, I thought I couldn’t write, now I’m published, writing with dyslexia success story, creative writing journey from beginner to author, how to find your writing process, overcoming writing struggles, storytelling with dyslexia, how to love writing again, beginner writer encouragement, writing was my worst subject, how to get over fear of writing, finding confidence as a writer, writer mindset tips, motivation for struggling writers, how to finish your story

You sit down to write your story, but as soon as you look at the page it’s like there’s an invisible barrier keeping you from putting words down.Maybe you don’t even make it to your page, and you find yourself further and further away from following your dream of finishing your story.What if I told you there’s a simple method to break through writer’s block and consistently get into a writing flow?In this video, I'm talking about how you can finally break through that barrier and beat writer's block with two simple steps.Follow for more writing tips, encouragement, and strategies to make your writing journey easier!

Intro/Outro music written and recorded by Glen WeatherheadThumbnail BG Photo Credit: cottonbro studio

You’ve had a story in your head for months—maybe even years—but every time you sit down to write… nothing. I’ve been there too.

But what if one simple technique could unlock your writing and finally get your story onto the page?

In this video, I’ll show you a method that transformed my writing, helped me go from blank pages to finished stories, and even complete a full novel draft in a few months. And it all starts with one small thing—LEGO.

- Learn how to break your story down into simple, manageable steps

- Discover the “Snowflake Method” and how it can make writing easier

- Overcome blank page syndrome and actually finish your book

If you’ve ever felt stuck, this technique might be the key to finally bringing your story to life.Follow for more writing tips, encouragement, and strategies to make your writing journey easier!

Read more about the Snowflake Method: https://creativewritingwizard.com/2024/03/04/how-to-start-writing-the-snowflake-method/