Tag: G.S. Wright

Setting New Year Goals: Writing, Exercise, and More

Wow, this place is dusty. It looks like I stopped blogging just over 2 years ago. Crazy! It sort of looks like I haven’t been writing in an even longer time, but the truth is, I’ve been focusing my attention on other pen names.

Even this year, I’m not starting right off with my personal name (this one, GS Wright), I’m going to be writing under two of my other pen names for the 1st quarter of this year. I can talk about pen names later, if anyone is interested.

But wait! I hear you say, this blog is titled 2026 goals! And you’re right! It IS titled 2026 goals. So I guess let’s get to it!

Writing Goal

First off, I make word count goals every year, and I never really hit the 1 million words that I shoot for. I tend to fall around 200k words for the year, sometimes up to 400k. This year, I am keeping the 1 million words for the 2026 goal, but I’m taking a different approach.

To hit my word count, I’m changing things up and using dictation; basically talking my stories instead of typing them. The difference that this makes is significant. Typing, my output is around 1600 wph. I started dictating at the 1st part of the year, and my current average is 3700 wph, with my best hour’s output at 4500 wph. I’m hoping that once I get acclimated to the process, my average will creep closer to 5k words an hour.

There’s been so much going on for the start of this year, I’ve only been writing for an hour a day (yes, I’m still calling it writing… calling it talking sounds dumb), and my output still is so much higher. Side note: I only count words going to publishable projects, not emails or blog stuff.

I am not committing to blogging every day, because that’s never worked well for me. But I think I’ll try to update my writer’s life every Monday (or Tuesday) and Friday (or weekend). I actually considered doing a YT vlog, but yeah, no. But maybe Substack might be in my future. We’ll see.

Exercise

Yeah, because this one is a given for New Year’s goals. I need to be exercising more often.

TTRPG

I’ve been working on a Tabletop Role-playing Game forever. I’d like to have the alpha edition of the game as something playable within a month. This is something that I’ll be going public with as soon as I feel that it is launch-ready. This will mainly live on Substack. More on this later!

Music

I’ve been ignoring making music lately. I intend to work that back into my life. Not for any purpose other than that I enjoy it. When am I doing this? I dunno. I’ll start soon. Probably. It’s low on the goals list.

So, yeah! There’s all of that, plus a few other things outside the scope of this blog, but I might write about later. We’ll see where I am by this weekend!

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Soul Sister Audiobook Release: A New Way to Experience the Journey

My novel, “Soul Sister”, is now taking on audiobook on Audible!

This novel is not just a tale; it’s an exploration of deep themes – love and hate, life and death, angels and demons, hope and despair. It’s about facing one’s demons, both literal and metaphorical, and the power of resilience.

For those who have read the book, this is an opportunity to revisit the story and experience it anew. For newcomers, prepare to embark on a journey that’s both haunting and beautiful, filled with moments that will stay with you long after you’ve finished listening.

The audiobook is perfect for those long commutes, quiet evenings, or whenever you wish to lose yourself in a different world. Grab your headphones, settle in, and let “Soul Sister” transport you to a place where the shadows hold secrets, and the fight for one’s soul is the greatest battle of all.

Happy listening!

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Welcome to the Eerie World of Wait Til Dark

I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my new YouTube channel – Wait Til Dark! Dedicated to chilling tales, creepy mysteries, and things that go bump in the night, this channel will deliver bite-sized doses of atmospheric horror entertainment.

To set the sinister mood, I’m kicking things off with an original short story, “The Curse of Elysia Noctura.” Upcoming videos will offer more original short horror stories.

Wait for the dark, and let the stories begin.

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Tap Into Your Dreams to Inspire Your Writing

Our dreams are fertile ground for writing inspiration, providing a wellspring of settings, characters, emotions, symbols, and storylines. Keeping a dream journal and practicing lucid dreaming techniques can help writers harness the creative power of their subconscious.

Analyze your dreamscapes and extract compelling elements to weave into your writing. Turn a recurring dream figure into a complex character by giving them a name, backstory, motivations. Reimagine a dream landscape as an exotic fictional setting. Explore a dream theme more deeply through the lens of poetry or magical realism.

Vivid dreams often connect back to what already preoccupies our waking thoughts and emotions. A dream about getting lost in a forest may represent feeling directionless in a current project. Recurring nightmares of being stuck in traffic could indicate frustrations over something moving too slowly. Interpreting these symbols and metaphors can provide insights to inject more authenticity into your writing.

Some authors have credited entire books to inspiration derived from a single vivid dream, like Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Keep a notebook and pen next to your bed to capture your most memorable nocturnal adventures before they fade away. Upon waking, jot down any impressions, dialogues, sensations or symbols you can recall. These snippets often unfurl into full stories or poems when explored creatively.

With practice, you can even take charge of your dream narratives using lucid dreaming techniques. As you become aware that you’re dreaming, redirect the plot to a scene that supports your current writing goals. Adventure through wondrous dreamscapes and consciously plant inspiration that your subconscious will later uncork.

Our minds are at their most uninhibited and creative while dreaming. Learning to remember, record and interpret your dreams provides a wellspring of original inspiration. Now excuse me while I take my own advice and go dream up my next story!

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Our Final Days Now on Patreon

I’m excited to announce that my zombie apocalypse serial, Our Final Days, is coming to Patreon! Starting today, I’ll be posting a new episode daily (on weekdays) until all 11 of the first episodes are available.

After that, new episodes will release first on Patreon 2 weeks before they become available to read on Vella. This means Patreon members get exclusive early access to new chapters of Our Final Days before anyone else!

If you want to dive deeper into the story and stay ahead of each new terrifying chapter, now is the time to pledge!

PATREON

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A New Chapter: Relaunching My Patreon and Inviting You to the Inner Circle

You may remember that I’ve had a Patreon page for a while. Well, I’ve been hard at work behind the scenes, and it’s time for a grand relaunch! My Patreon is not just getting a facelift; it’s evolving into something magical, something that allows us to connect on a whole new level. The Inner Circle.

Why a Relaunch?

The truth is, I’ve been neglecting Patreon, and the world of storytelling is as expansive as the universes I create in my novels, and Patreon can be a sanctuary for us to explore these universes together. I wanted to offer you something that’s not just exclusive but also deeply personal and enriching.

What’s New: Enter the Inner Circle

The Inner Circle is not just a name; it’s a promise of intimacy and exclusivity. As a member, you’re not just a fan; you’re a treasured collaborator on this incredible journey of storytelling. Here’s a sneak peek of what awaits you:

Tiered Rewards

From the Circle Initiate to the exalted Circle Archon, each tier offers a cascade of exciting benefits. Imagine receiving a free eBook each month or an autographed paperback delivered right to your doorstep.

Discord Community

I’m also offering a private Discord server, another extension of the Inner Circle. This will be a vibrant space for discussing your favorite characters, plot twists, and even getting writing advice directly from me.

More than Just Books

Your support goes beyond the pages and even the screen. It fuels a creative journey that I couldn’t embark upon without you. That’s why I’m committed to offering more than just books. Expect behind-the-scenes access, writing tips, and answers to all your burning questions about writing and self-publishing.

How You Can Join

Becoming a part of the Inner Circle is as simple as heading over to my Patreon page and choosing a tier that resonates with you. No contribution is too small, and every bit of support is a cornerstone in this community we’re building together.

A Heartfelt Thank You

Your presence, whether as a reader, a follower, or a patron, is the magic that makes my storytelling journey possible. With this relaunch, I’m inviting you to step closer into this world we’re creating together.

Thank you for being a part of this adventure. I can’t wait to see where this new chapter takes us.

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Unveiling the Next Chapter: An Eerie Evolution on Haunted Chill

You might remember a few weeks ago when I dipped my toes into the unsettling waters of creepypasta music — complete with an intricate backstory. Now, we’re delving deeper into the shadowy world of Elysia Noctura, and this time, it’s not just about the music.

To begin, we’ve launched full-fledged videos for each track on the album. These are carefully curated to add another layer to the spine-chilling ambiance of each composition.

The Narrative Unfolds

If you’ve been following the journey so far, don’t stop now. Make sure to read the descriptions accompanying each video. Why? Because every description pulls back the curtain a little more on the enigmatic Elysia Noctura, revealing her haunting story piece by piece.

Join the Haunted Chill Community

I’d be remiss if I didn’t say this—be sure to like and subscribe! By joining the Haunted Chill community, you’re not just listening to music; you’re becoming part of an unfolding narrative, one that explores the boundaries between the real and the supernatural.

Elysia Noctura: The Journey Continues

Elysia Noctura’s narrative is branching out. Over the next few months, we’ll be expanding her haunting story across various platforms. Trust me, you won’t want to miss a moment of this chilling adventure.

There you have it. Haunted Chill is more than a YouTube channel; it’s a voyage into the unknown, and you’re cordially invited.

Haunted Chill

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Broken Things Distribution and Audiobook!

Broken Things is now available on other sites than just Amazon! Click Here or HERE for Google Books. Would you rather listen? Now you can!

Would you rather listen? Now you can! The audiobook is also through Google Books.

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Sharkbait – It’s Here!

It’s New Novel Day!

You can now download my newest novel, Sharkbait: A Mermaid Tale, on Amazon! And if you’re a Kindle Unlimited person, you can read it for free!

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There are few reasons for a mermaid to leave the sea. The murder of my sister tops my list.

Shifting from mermaid to human is easy for some, but not for me. Legs are clumsy things, lacking the grace of my fishtail. The gift of the merfolk, our songs, has been taken from me.

And the human world? I’m looking for a killer in a strange city of plastic and metal, composed of nearly 900,000 individuals – a city where I don’t belong – a city with inhabitants that have other uses for my kind… some worse than death.

Sharkbait is a mermaid tale that will take you both over the land and under the sea, a captivating and colorful thriller where both allies and enemies may not be what they seem.

Available on Amazon.

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The Return of the G.S. Wright Elusive Monday Update

Back to Writing

Yes, it’s been awhile since my last Monday update, mainly because life. It’s difficult to do an update when I feel I am not moving forward fast enough.

For the most part, my word count for the year is only 128k, and here we are in July. Most of my time has gone to other things, and working elsewhere. As far as accomplishments? I published all of Spilling Blood Season 3. All 4 episodes are up on Amazon, of course, 14 books in total for the entire series.

With that, this week’s goal is to get Season 3 in a single volume, for those of you who prefer to read it as a novel and not as a serial. So that’s coming soon.

As far as other writing goes, my next book is a zombie romance. More coming on that later. It’s in the revision phase, and with a little luck, I’ll make a lot of progress this week.

So, not much of an update, except I’ve got some projects coming along.

Goals

I’m not going to look back at this year’s goals, except to get as many words as I can out before the end of the year. At this point, I’ll be happy if I hit 200k. If I get a good week of writing in, maybe I’ll rethink everything, see where I’m going.

Blogging

And I’m going to try and blog again. Like, here we are, right? Yesterday I did a writing prompt based on ideas I generate fairly frequently. Basically, I’ve got more story ideas than I’m ever going to use, so I thought I’d share some with you for awhile. Watch for another batch next Sunday.

Last Week’s Adventures

I spent quite a bit of time this week with friends visiting from California, though they’re not going to be Californians any longer. They’re moving to Washington. My friend Denny is an amazing guitarist, so I’ve had the opportunity to hear some incredible playing. Incidentally, his wife Jennifer happens to be my amazing cover artist for the plethora of my books.

I got dread locks on Thursday.

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Picture courtesy of Snapchat GoT filter.

I and the fam spent yesterday in Gooding, Idaho at a Basque Festival. I’m not Basque, but it’s still a good time.

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Sounds like I’m heavy into cultural appropriation, doesn’t it?

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