Wanda Thibodeaux
@wandathibodeaux.bsky.social
Writer, http://takingdictation.com, wandathibodeaux.com. I tweet about writing, mental health, and business. Passionate for truth, potatoes, and music. Podcast host, Faithful on the Clock,
@faithfulontheclock, faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm.
@faithfulontheclock, faithfulontheclock.captivate.fm.
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You don't expect carpenters to sell clothes or computers...
...and in the same way, readers don't expect one author brand to deliver everything.
This video highlights the need for multiple author brands. Read the full blog for more details (link in the thread).
bit.ly/4aiAKQf
You don't expect carpenters to sell clothes or computers...
...and in the same way, readers don't expect one author brand to deliver everything.
This video highlights the need for multiple author brands. Read the full blog for more details (link in the thread).
bit.ly/4aiAKQf
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December 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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You don't expect carpenters to sell clothes or computers...
...and in the same way, readers don't expect one author brand to deliver everything.
This video highlights the need for multiple author brands. Read the full blog for more details (link in the thread).
bit.ly/4aiAKQf
You don't expect carpenters to sell clothes or computers...
...and in the same way, readers don't expect one author brand to deliver everything.
This video highlights the need for multiple author brands. Read the full blog for more details (link in the thread).
bit.ly/4aiAKQf
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Some readers? They don't pick up #nonfiction because they expect it to be like tasting sawdust from an icehouse -- dry and cold.
But simple techniques can make your draft toasty, engaging your audience as well as fiction.
Hit the link in the thread for the strategies and how I picked them up!
Some readers? They don't pick up #nonfiction because they expect it to be like tasting sawdust from an icehouse -- dry and cold.
But simple techniques can make your draft toasty, engaging your audience as well as fiction.
Hit the link in the thread for the strategies and how I picked them up!
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Some readers? They don't pick up #nonfiction because they expect it to be like tasting sawdust from an icehouse -- dry and cold.
But simple techniques can make your draft toasty, engaging your audience as well as fiction.
Hit the link in the thread for the strategies and how I picked them up!
Some readers? They don't pick up #nonfiction because they expect it to be like tasting sawdust from an icehouse -- dry and cold.
But simple techniques can make your draft toasty, engaging your audience as well as fiction.
Hit the link in the thread for the strategies and how I picked them up!
What if...
...when you tried something you thought you were stinky at...
...others told you were good?
Really, REALLY good?
This Mind Uncensored (link in thread) unpacks my experience in discovering skill -- and encourages you with the potential that others might see hidden skill in you, too.
...when you tried something you thought you were stinky at...
...others told you were good?
Really, REALLY good?
This Mind Uncensored (link in thread) unpacks my experience in discovering skill -- and encourages you with the potential that others might see hidden skill in you, too.
November 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What if...
...when you tried something you thought you were stinky at...
...others told you were good?
Really, REALLY good?
This Mind Uncensored (link in thread) unpacks my experience in discovering skill -- and encourages you with the potential that others might see hidden skill in you, too.
...when you tried something you thought you were stinky at...
...others told you were good?
Really, REALLY good?
This Mind Uncensored (link in thread) unpacks my experience in discovering skill -- and encourages you with the potential that others might see hidden skill in you, too.
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Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) isn't just for journalists or those in the military -- it can improve readability and efficiency on #SocialMedia, too.
bit.ly/43uQsDR
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) isn't just for journalists or those in the military -- it can improve readability and efficiency on #SocialMedia, too.
bit.ly/43uQsDR
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November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) isn't just for journalists or those in the military -- it can improve readability and efficiency on #SocialMedia, too.
bit.ly/43uQsDR
Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) isn't just for journalists or those in the military -- it can improve readability and efficiency on #SocialMedia, too.
bit.ly/43uQsDR
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There's nothing wrong with #publishing #books. But #micropublishing is 🔥, and it's a viable way to #write, too.
Watch the video to learn what micropublishing is, then hit the link in the thread to get an in-depth look on my FREE blog.
youtube.com/shorts/QunF0...
#writer #WritingCommunity
There's nothing wrong with #publishing #books. But #micropublishing is 🔥, and it's a viable way to #write, too.
Watch the video to learn what micropublishing is, then hit the link in the thread to get an in-depth look on my FREE blog.
youtube.com/shorts/QunF0...
#writer #WritingCommunity
What Is Micropublishing?
YouTube video by TakingDictation
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November 14, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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There's nothing wrong with #publishing #books. But #micropublishing is 🔥, and it's a viable way to #write, too.
Watch the video to learn what micropublishing is, then hit the link in the thread to get an in-depth look on my FREE blog.
youtube.com/shorts/QunF0...
#writer #WritingCommunity
There's nothing wrong with #publishing #books. But #micropublishing is 🔥, and it's a viable way to #write, too.
Watch the video to learn what micropublishing is, then hit the link in the thread to get an in-depth look on my FREE blog.
youtube.com/shorts/QunF0...
#writer #WritingCommunity
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To hear marketers and social media managers tell it, as long as you're strategic, you still can do AWESOME on platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram...
...for a fee.
To hear marketers and social media managers tell it, as long as you're strategic, you still can do AWESOME on platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram...
...for a fee.
November 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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To hear marketers and social media managers tell it, as long as you're strategic, you still can do AWESOME on platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram...
...for a fee.
To hear marketers and social media managers tell it, as long as you're strategic, you still can do AWESOME on platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram...
...for a fee.
Most of us do a lot of our actual creative work during scheduled sessions.
But what if you did most of your creative work ahead of time...in your head?
youtube.com/shorts/TNA9I...
But what if you did most of your creative work ahead of time...in your head?
youtube.com/shorts/TNA9I...
Preconscious Composition: What It Is and How It Can Help You Write #writer #writingcommunity
YouTube video by TakingDictation
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November 7, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Most of us do a lot of our actual creative work during scheduled sessions.
But what if you did most of your creative work ahead of time...in your head?
youtube.com/shorts/TNA9I...
But what if you did most of your creative work ahead of time...in your head?
youtube.com/shorts/TNA9I...
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"Is my resume good? Should I tweak it to get more interviews?"
My friend wanted my opinion as a ghostwriter.
I was honest -- you can't write a resume now the way people did a decade ago.
"Is my resume good? Should I tweak it to get more interviews?"
My friend wanted my opinion as a ghostwriter.
I was honest -- you can't write a resume now the way people did a decade ago.
November 1, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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"Is my resume good? Should I tweak it to get more interviews?"
My friend wanted my opinion as a ghostwriter.
I was honest -- you can't write a resume now the way people did a decade ago.
"Is my resume good? Should I tweak it to get more interviews?"
My friend wanted my opinion as a ghostwriter.
I was honest -- you can't write a resume now the way people did a decade ago.
Maybe, when you get a "free" day, you bake cookies or organize something.
Those aren't bad things.
But grasping for "just taxing enough" activities to feel good reveals we need to relearn passivity.
Link in the thread.
#Time #TimeManagement #Productivity #MentalHealth #Rest #WorkLifeBalance
Those aren't bad things.
But grasping for "just taxing enough" activities to feel good reveals we need to relearn passivity.
Link in the thread.
#Time #TimeManagement #Productivity #MentalHealth #Rest #WorkLifeBalance
October 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Maybe, when you get a "free" day, you bake cookies or organize something.
Those aren't bad things.
But grasping for "just taxing enough" activities to feel good reveals we need to relearn passivity.
Link in the thread.
#Time #TimeManagement #Productivity #MentalHealth #Rest #WorkLifeBalance
Those aren't bad things.
But grasping for "just taxing enough" activities to feel good reveals we need to relearn passivity.
Link in the thread.
#Time #TimeManagement #Productivity #MentalHealth #Rest #WorkLifeBalance
After I put up my post about fighting text blindness with my devotional, I had a couple of people ask what I did to address it. This video offers four tricks to try, but don't ignore the point after those!
More details in my free blog (link in the thread).
#Writing #WritingCommunity #Books
More details in my free blog (link in the thread).
#Writing #WritingCommunity #Books
October 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
After I put up my post about fighting text blindness with my devotional, I had a couple of people ask what I did to address it. This video offers four tricks to try, but don't ignore the point after those!
More details in my free blog (link in the thread).
#Writing #WritingCommunity #Books
More details in my free blog (link in the thread).
#Writing #WritingCommunity #Books
Talking points can ease your anxiety about getting through interviews related to your book...
...but in this video, I explain why they can be counterproductive.
Full insights for FREE on my latest blog.
youtube.com/shorts/k3mKH...
#books #writing #writing #writingcommunity #publishing
...but in this video, I explain why they can be counterproductive.
Full insights for FREE on my latest blog.
youtube.com/shorts/k3mKH...
#books #writing #writing #writingcommunity #publishing
Why Authors Need to Ditch Their Interview Points #writer #writing #writingcommunity
YouTube video by TakingDictation
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October 18, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Talking points can ease your anxiety about getting through interviews related to your book...
...but in this video, I explain why they can be counterproductive.
Full insights for FREE on my latest blog.
youtube.com/shorts/k3mKH...
#books #writing #writing #writingcommunity #publishing
...but in this video, I explain why they can be counterproductive.
Full insights for FREE on my latest blog.
youtube.com/shorts/k3mKH...
#books #writing #writing #writingcommunity #publishing
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Publishing a book is, one might say, a Herculean feat, even with a team.
What's it like to do it without one?
My latest edition of Mind Uncensored (link in the thread) gives you a backstage pass into my production of my devotional, Grace in the Grind.
P.S. I am a very tired King Kong.
Publishing a book is, one might say, a Herculean feat, even with a team.
What's it like to do it without one?
My latest edition of Mind Uncensored (link in the thread) gives you a backstage pass into my production of my devotional, Grace in the Grind.
P.S. I am a very tired King Kong.
October 11, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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Publishing a book is, one might say, a Herculean feat, even with a team.
What's it like to do it without one?
My latest edition of Mind Uncensored (link in the thread) gives you a backstage pass into my production of my devotional, Grace in the Grind.
P.S. I am a very tired King Kong.
Publishing a book is, one might say, a Herculean feat, even with a team.
What's it like to do it without one?
My latest edition of Mind Uncensored (link in the thread) gives you a backstage pass into my production of my devotional, Grace in the Grind.
P.S. I am a very tired King Kong.
Is posting on Substack worth it?
Even if you're not a "writer," it can be a great place to publish content for your company.
BUT --
-- you still need an archive.
I lay out the reason -- plus some benefits of using the platform -- on my FREE blog (link in thread).
youtube.com/shorts/yYf4M...
Even if you're not a "writer," it can be a great place to publish content for your company.
BUT --
-- you still need an archive.
I lay out the reason -- plus some benefits of using the platform -- on my FREE blog (link in thread).
youtube.com/shorts/yYf4M...
Substack Is Great, But Don't Forget to... #writer #writing #motivation #writingcommunity
YouTube video by TakingDictation
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October 10, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Is posting on Substack worth it?
Even if you're not a "writer," it can be a great place to publish content for your company.
BUT --
-- you still need an archive.
I lay out the reason -- plus some benefits of using the platform -- on my FREE blog (link in thread).
youtube.com/shorts/yYf4M...
Even if you're not a "writer," it can be a great place to publish content for your company.
BUT --
-- you still need an archive.
I lay out the reason -- plus some benefits of using the platform -- on my FREE blog (link in thread).
youtube.com/shorts/yYf4M...
Do I keep everything I write?
Nope, nope, and nope.
I delete stuff I love all the time. Every good #writer does. This video shows the experience.
Not sure when you should delete your own material? Check out my FREE blog (link in the thread) for a list of the 5 scenarios when it makes sense.
Nope, nope, and nope.
I delete stuff I love all the time. Every good #writer does. This video shows the experience.
Not sure when you should delete your own material? Check out my FREE blog (link in the thread) for a list of the 5 scenarios when it makes sense.
October 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Do I keep everything I write?
Nope, nope, and nope.
I delete stuff I love all the time. Every good #writer does. This video shows the experience.
Not sure when you should delete your own material? Check out my FREE blog (link in the thread) for a list of the 5 scenarios when it makes sense.
Nope, nope, and nope.
I delete stuff I love all the time. Every good #writer does. This video shows the experience.
Not sure when you should delete your own material? Check out my FREE blog (link in the thread) for a list of the 5 scenarios when it makes sense.
Who was #CharlieKirk?
In this week's Mind Uncensored (link in the thread), I note that this question doesn't have an easy answer. I explore the ramifications of character ambiguity on unity and leadership.
#Politics
In this week's Mind Uncensored (link in the thread), I note that this question doesn't have an easy answer. I explore the ramifications of character ambiguity on unity and leadership.
#Politics
September 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Who was #CharlieKirk?
In this week's Mind Uncensored (link in the thread), I note that this question doesn't have an easy answer. I explore the ramifications of character ambiguity on unity and leadership.
#Politics
In this week's Mind Uncensored (link in the thread), I note that this question doesn't have an easy answer. I explore the ramifications of character ambiguity on unity and leadership.
#Politics
Your book's ready to self-publish. But where should you take it? Amazon or IngramSpark?
You CAN publish on one of these channels, but this video explains why most authors do better distributing their content on both.
bit.ly/3KdTiX6
You CAN publish on one of these channels, but this video explains why most authors do better distributing their content on both.
bit.ly/3KdTiX6
September 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Your book's ready to self-publish. But where should you take it? Amazon or IngramSpark?
You CAN publish on one of these channels, but this video explains why most authors do better distributing their content on both.
bit.ly/3KdTiX6
You CAN publish on one of these channels, but this video explains why most authors do better distributing their content on both.
bit.ly/3KdTiX6
Self-publishing? You ARE going to have to work on some marketing. But when???
The best time to tackle your marketing assets is BEFORE your draft is done.
Full details in the FREE blog (link in the thread).
youtube.com/shorts/ynEuo...
The best time to tackle your marketing assets is BEFORE your draft is done.
Full details in the FREE blog (link in the thread).
youtube.com/shorts/ynEuo...
When Should You Work on Marketing as a Self-Published Writer?
YouTube video by TakingDictation
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September 19, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Self-publishing? You ARE going to have to work on some marketing. But when???
The best time to tackle your marketing assets is BEFORE your draft is done.
Full details in the FREE blog (link in the thread).
youtube.com/shorts/ynEuo...
The best time to tackle your marketing assets is BEFORE your draft is done.
Full details in the FREE blog (link in the thread).
youtube.com/shorts/ynEuo...
#ActiveListening isn’t just hearing and understanding. It’s also a matter of getting up and doing something, as outlined in this week’s Mind Uncensored (link in the thread).
#Communication #Leadership #Business #Work #Empathy #EmotionalIntelligence
#Communication #Leadership #Business #Work #Empathy #EmotionalIntelligence
September 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
#ActiveListening isn’t just hearing and understanding. It’s also a matter of getting up and doing something, as outlined in this week’s Mind Uncensored (link in the thread).
#Communication #Leadership #Business #Work #Empathy #EmotionalIntelligence
#Communication #Leadership #Business #Work #Empathy #EmotionalIntelligence
Writers, it's tough to connect with readers now, amirite?
#Podcast swaps can help you expand your reach, but only if you drop the idea that it's a chance to network with the host. This video recommends an audience-first mindset.
bit.ly/463cvSw
#Podcast swaps can help you expand your reach, but only if you drop the idea that it's a chance to network with the host. This video recommends an audience-first mindset.
bit.ly/463cvSw
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
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September 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Writers, it's tough to connect with readers now, amirite?
#Podcast swaps can help you expand your reach, but only if you drop the idea that it's a chance to network with the host. This video recommends an audience-first mindset.
bit.ly/463cvSw
#Podcast swaps can help you expand your reach, but only if you drop the idea that it's a chance to network with the host. This video recommends an audience-first mindset.
bit.ly/463cvSw
Writers. #AI.
I do NOT believe writers should be using AI to draft and publish content -- that is, saying they wrote what they didn't write. But that doesn't mean #artificialintelligence is completely useless in the craft, as my latest video highlights.
Full blog link in the thread.
#Writing
I do NOT believe writers should be using AI to draft and publish content -- that is, saying they wrote what they didn't write. But that doesn't mean #artificialintelligence is completely useless in the craft, as my latest video highlights.
Full blog link in the thread.
#Writing
September 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Writers. #AI.
I do NOT believe writers should be using AI to draft and publish content -- that is, saying they wrote what they didn't write. But that doesn't mean #artificialintelligence is completely useless in the craft, as my latest video highlights.
Full blog link in the thread.
#Writing
I do NOT believe writers should be using AI to draft and publish content -- that is, saying they wrote what they didn't write. But that doesn't mean #artificialintelligence is completely useless in the craft, as my latest video highlights.
Full blog link in the thread.
#Writing
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#Reparenting and #SelfCare have become closely linked in the #psychology world. But in this week’s Mind Uncensored (link in the thread), I show why reparenting your inner child to protect your wellbeing actually requires others as a frame of reference.
#MentalHealth #Burnout #WorkLifeBalance
#Reparenting and #SelfCare have become closely linked in the #psychology world. But in this week’s Mind Uncensored (link in the thread), I show why reparenting your inner child to protect your wellbeing actually requires others as a frame of reference.
#MentalHealth #Burnout #WorkLifeBalance
August 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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#Reparenting and #SelfCare have become closely linked in the #psychology world. But in this week’s Mind Uncensored (link in the thread), I show why reparenting your inner child to protect your wellbeing actually requires others as a frame of reference.
#MentalHealth #Burnout #WorkLifeBalance
#Reparenting and #SelfCare have become closely linked in the #psychology world. But in this week’s Mind Uncensored (link in the thread), I show why reparenting your inner child to protect your wellbeing actually requires others as a frame of reference.
#MentalHealth #Burnout #WorkLifeBalance
Steve Jobs believed people should keep #communication as simple as possible. He's not the first to advocate for speaking or #writing at lower levels to help people understand.
#WritingCommunity #Writer #Books #Publishing
#WritingCommunity #Writer #Books #Publishing
August 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Steve Jobs believed people should keep #communication as simple as possible. He's not the first to advocate for speaking or #writing at lower levels to help people understand.
#WritingCommunity #Writer #Books #Publishing
#WritingCommunity #Writer #Books #Publishing
Trigger warnings are becoming more common on virtually all media. As a #trauma survivor, I understand them.
But as a #writer, I don't want every book to be "safe."
I explain the heart of my stance in this video.
bit.ly/4lSVz7j
But as a #writer, I don't want every book to be "safe."
I explain the heart of my stance in this video.
bit.ly/4lSVz7j
bit.ly
https://bit.ly/4lSVz7j
takingdictation.com
August 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Trigger warnings are becoming more common on virtually all media. As a #trauma survivor, I understand them.
But as a #writer, I don't want every book to be "safe."
I explain the heart of my stance in this video.
bit.ly/4lSVz7j
But as a #writer, I don't want every book to be "safe."
I explain the heart of my stance in this video.
bit.ly/4lSVz7j
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Did you do it today — offer a presentation where you paraphrased your slides?
#Neuroscience says there’s a way better way to engage our audiences so our message actually lands.
Did you do it today — offer a presentation where you paraphrased your slides?
#Neuroscience says there’s a way better way to engage our audiences so our message actually lands.
August 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Did you do it today — offer a presentation where you paraphrased your slides?
#Neuroscience says there’s a way better way to engage our audiences so our message actually lands.
Did you do it today — offer a presentation where you paraphrased your slides?
#Neuroscience says there’s a way better way to engage our audiences so our message actually lands.