Wanda Thibodeaux
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Wanda Thibodeaux
@wandathibodeaux.bsky.social
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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.
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The Right Way to Handle Down Time Is With a Demolition Team, Not a Dimmer Switch
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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.

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#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
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.

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#books #writing #writing #writingcommunity #publishing
Why Authors Need to Ditch Their Interview Points #writer #writing #writingcommunity
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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.
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).

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Substack Is Great, But Don't Forget to... #writer #writing #motivation #writingcommunity
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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.
Mainly Christian nonfiction, but I've done some (unpublished) romances and even a little comedy sci-fi. :)
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
More specifics on how to make it work in my FREE blog:

Do You Need to Publish on Both Amazon and IngramSpark?
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#Writing #WritingCommunity #Writer #Books #Publishing
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.

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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).

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When Should You Work on Marketing as a Self-Published Writer?
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The Only Way to Prove You're a Good Active Listener
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#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
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.

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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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Top 10 Ethical Ways to Use AI as a Writer
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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