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Charles Moffat

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Charles Moffat began taking the act of writing seriously when he was 10 years old and began publishing his stories when he was 12 years old. Now in his 40s, Moffat is still publishing his work and writes in a variety of fantasy sub-genres: Dark Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Heroic Fantasy, Fables, and Sword & Sorcery.

Moffat also writes nonfiction and his work appears in publications like "Archery Focus Magazine" and "Lilith Press". An archery instructor, author and artist, you can view some of Moffat's archery feats, paintings, photography, and literary works by visiting his website or social media accounts below:

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Charles Moffat I have never experienced writer's block. I don't know what it feels like to have that. I have so many ideas, too many ideas, that I cannot write them …moreI have never experienced writer's block. I don't know what it feels like to have that. I have so many ideas, too many ideas, that I cannot write them all down. My biggest problem is finding time to write. Whenever I get to a point where I am unsure what to do, I go to my notes - where I write down every idea I think is good - and look at what options I could do. Some of my ideas become fables, some become short stories, and the rare few get joined with other ideas to become novels. So when you have as many ideas as I do you don't really get writer's block. You are too busy writing or doing other things in your life.(less)

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Charles Moffat 1. Write daily as much as possible. When writing a novel I typically aim to write at least 4000 words per "writing day". On a really productive day I …more1. Write daily as much as possible. When writing a novel I typically aim to write at least 4000 words per "writing day". On a really productive day I might hit 8000 or more. The good thing about this is that for me this amounts to writing roughly 1 or 2 chapters per day, which gives me a sense of accomplishment when I finish a chapter (or sometimes two chapters) in a single day. That feeling of accomplishment is actually really addictive, and if a particular writer is not feeling that each time you finish a chapter, I do worry whether you are cut out to be a writer because that sense of accomplishment is a huge high and the addictive quality of it is a major driver for many professional writers as it helps to motivate them to write often and write lots.

2. Learn to spell and use proper grammar. Really helps with the editing process later on and is fundamentally important to the craft of writing. A writer not knowing how to spell would be like an archer not knowing how to shoot.

3. Study the craft of good storytelling. Reading books, watching well-written films is effectively research. You should be studying the craft daily. I aim to read at least 1 chapter per day from authors I respect.

4. Keep learning new things. New languages, new cultures, watch nature documentaries, tourism shows, etc. I spend an hour every day learning new things. eg. I have formally studied 11 languages so far, to the extent that I can read/write/speak in 10 of them. I have a To Do List of languages I have yet to study.

5. Write down every "good idea" on a memo pad and keep it for later. If it is still good months later, then it is an idea worth exploring. Some ideas you might even combine together to create a more complex multifaceted story. Delete or stroke out the ideas that are unworthy. If you have as many good ideas as I do then you will never get writer's block. I don't even know what that feels like because I get lots of new ideas daily.

6. Surround yourself with constant new sources of inspiration, new information and new ideas. This is one of the reasons why I read and study new things every day. It isn't just a matter of further educating myself, the act of furthering my education fuels my constant flow of new ideas.

7. Travel to new places you have never been to. Tourism videos/books help, but travel and seeing places, meeting the people, learning the culture is best. In fantasy we are often writing about imaginary cultures, people, food and more - but actually going to places that can inspire you is so much better than just reading about it or watching tourism videos.

8. Actively learn about the things you are writing about. If you know you have horses in your novel, take horse riding lessons. Archery? Take archery lessons. Swordplay? Study fencing, kendo, medieval swordfighting, watch Shadiversity on YouTube, etc. If your book is set in France during WW2 you should be studying WW2 history and French and German languages/culture.(less)

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	Rise of the Blade 3.37 avg rating — 51 ratings — published 1998 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Assassin's Trail (The Adventures of Wrathgar #1) 4.69 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2011 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Black Monoliths of Al-Kazar (Wulfric the Wanderer #4) 4.69 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Hound Named Hunter 4.70 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Black Rose (The Lilith Bloodstone #1) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 9 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Astral Plane: Lilith Bloodstone Anthology Volume III (The Lilith Bloodstone Series Book 3) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Portal of Destiny (Wulfric the Wanderer #1) 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Coven's Wolves (The Adventures of Wrathgar #3) 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2021 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	On Death's Door: Lilith Bloodstone Anthology Volume II (The Lilith Bloodstone Series Book 2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2013 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Conan and the Ape Men of Xupolmec it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2012	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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