When a Dream Waits Patiently: How One Writer Finally Opened the Door
By Grace Allison Blair, Author
Many writers carry their dream quietly.
They’ve held it since childhood or their teenage years—an idea, a story, a world that lives vividly inside them—but life keeps interrupting. Careers, responsibilities, self-doubt, and the persistent question: Am I really a writer?
I don’t believe in writer’s block. I believe in writers who haven’t yet been given permission—by themselves—to feel safe or worthy enough to create.
That was true for my friend Steven Paul Terry.
A Story That Wouldn’t Let Go
Steven reached out to me in early 2019, describing himself not as a writer, but as a creator. He had been carrying a novel for decades, already 100 pages into what would eventually become an 400-page story. The images in his mind were powerful but translating them onto the page felt slow and frustrating. He wondered if it was normal for a story to evolve, to almost lead the writer.
It is normal. In fact, it’s a sign that the imagination is alive.
Steven wasn’t lacking discipline or talent, he was standing at the threshold of his inner creative door, unsure how to open it.
The Five Inner Keys
When I shared Do You Have a Dream Workbook: 5 Keys to Realize Your Dream with Steven, I didn’t give him instructions on plot or grammar. Instead, I invited him inward.
The workbook is built on the idea that creativity comes from the spiritual heart—the place of “I Am.” When writers connect with that inner space, the work stops feeling forced and begins to flow. The Five Keys help clear emotional blocks, old rules, fear, and misplaced priorities so imagination can breathe again.
Steven began working through the sections slowly, even while traveling internationally for work. As he wrote to me, clarity began to arrive. The story evolved. He trusted the process. Writing became portable, joyful, and alive again
From Dreamer to Author
Steven didn’t just finish his novel—he became an author.
His book Star Revelations went on to win multiple international awards for science fiction, time travel, mystery, and visionary fiction. More importantly, he learned the truth many writers miss: writing a book and becoming an author are two different journeys. One is about output. The other is about identity.
Steven embraced writing as part of a larger creative life—one that included speaking, coaching, and purpose. The dream no longer carried pressure. It carried meaning.
For the Writer Reading This
If you’ve been staring at a blank page…
If your story has lived inside, you for years…
If you feel called to write but unsure how to begin…
You are not broken.
Your dream is not late.
You may simply need the right key.
Dreams don’t demand perfection.
They ask for trust, patience, and a willingness to listen inward.
And when the door opens, the story knows exactly what to do next.
Why This Matters
Steven’s journey is a reminder that creative dreams are not about forcing outcomes, they are about creating safety, clarity, and permission for the imagination to lead.
That is the heart of Do You Have a Dream Workbook—and the reason it continues to help writers and creators to step into the stories they were always meant to tell.
Grace Blair is an award-winning author whose work blends spirituality, motivation, and adventure. Known as a modern Christian Mystic, she draws from personal transformation and spiritual insight to inspire readers through both fiction and self-help. Her stories weave together meaningful themes, imaginative worlds, and a deep belief in the power of storytelling to awaken purpose and connection.
