The Intentional Writer
A simple Tool to Keep Track of Off-Screen Characters
As I was editing my latest WIP, I ran across several instances where my plot followed one character on…
July 23, 2021-
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The Intentional Writer
How To Improve Website Accessibility
How user-friendly is your website? Could a stranger understand at a glance what kind information you offer and where…
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The Intentional Writer
Stop Feeling Overwhelmed, Adopt a Quarterly Focus
I am easily overwhelmed when I think about all the things I should be doing to market my book…
May 24, 2021 -
The Intentional Writer
Do You Need More Rest?
What do you do when you feel weary? Burned out? Uninspired and ready to give up? How do you…
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The Intentional Writer
Advice from a Debut Author
One month ago my first novel officially released. As you might guess, I am proud of finally achieving that…
March 8, 2021 -
The Intentional Writer
Tips to Look and Sound Professional on Video
Like it or not, most of us are spending time in front of a webcam. With the sudden onset…
February 8, 2021 -
The Intentional Writer
10 Ways to Help Fellow Writers (Without Spending Money)
When it comes to marketing, most of us can use all the help we can get. Savvy authors know…
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The Intentional Writer
What’s on Your Writer’s Wish List?
The Christmas season is an excellent time to expand your writing resources. Here are some suggestions of items you…
December 8, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
Do You Understand Copyrights?
As writers, we are concerned about protecting our work from theft or misuse. That is why we should have…
November 8, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
Lead Magnets 101:A Useful Tool for Growing Your Audience
What is a lead magnet? A lead magnet is a marketing term for a free item or service that is given…
October 8, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
Boost Creativity by Increasing Diversity
Do you want to take your creativity and problem-solving abilities to a new level? Diversify your inputs. Increasing the…
September 8, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
The Importance of Taking Breaks
Writing is hard work. It may not look like writers expend much energy, but we are. Writing saps our…
August 8, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
Declutter Your Writing Life
In my blog about living intentionally I often talk about decluttering—not just in our homes but in all areas…
July 8, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
Be a Generous Writer
The law of prosperity is generosity. If you want more, give more.” Bob Proctor Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly…
June 8, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
Staying Relevant
As writers, our success is based on creating something others find useful or enjoyable. Which implies our success is…
May 8, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
The Power of Our Words
We writers understand the power of words. Words can wound or heal. Educate or mislead. Give hope or cause…
April 8, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
What to Do When the Conference Is Over
A few days ago Annette’s Embrace the Wait column listed good strategies to prepare for a writers’ conference. Conferences…
March 8, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
How to be a Helpful Critique Partner
Last month I talked about how useful critiques are for writers, because they provide important feedback that helps us…
February 8, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
How to Face A Critique
Does the word critique fill you with dread? It shouldn’t. I have learned most of what I know about…
January 8, 2020 -
The Intentional Writer
Invest in Yourself
If you want to do excellent work you need to invest in quality tools. A cook needs good knives.…
December 8, 2019 -
The Intentional Writer
What’s the Big Deal About NaNoWriMo?
If you are a writer, you have probably heard of NaNoWriMo—National Novel Writing Month. Maybe you’ve tried NaNoWriMo in…
November 8, 2019 -
The Intentional Writer
What is Your Core Message?
Can you connect all your writing projects to one central theme? If you are like me, it may seem…
October 8, 2019 -
The Intentional Writer
Are You “Almost” an Author?
Do you identify yourself as an author? A writer? If not, it’s time to start. You are a writer…
September 8, 2019 -
The Intentional Writer
25 Quotes to Inspire Writers
Writing is difficult. Some days we face disappointment, rejection, criticism, frustration, nasty reviews, or writer’s block. On the tough…
August 8, 2019 -
The Intentional Writer
How to Host a DIY Writers’ Retreat
What writer doesn’t dream of attending a writers’ retreat in some charming or exotic location? Retreats can be wonderful…
July 8, 2019
