The Intentional Writer
Are You Managing Your Personal Brand?
Did you know you had a personal brand? It’s not just for writers or entertainers or politicians. Every person…
December 23, 2023-
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The Intentional Writer
Do you need a book proposal “cheat sheet”?
If you hope to pitch a book to a publisher, especially a non-fiction book, you will need to write…
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The Intentional WriterBoost Your Author Platform with Newsletter Ninja
Authors need to grow their platform. Authors want to sell books. One thing the marketing experts usually agree on…
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The Intentional Writer
Want The Inside Scoop on Writing Mysteries?
When I sat down to write my first mystery, I knew I needed a guide. I’d written a few…
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The Intentional Writer
Can Outlining Help You Become a Better Writer?
When I began learning how to write a novel, the word outline brought to mind dreaded high school assignments.…
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The Intentional Writer
Why Do Writers Need to Know About Graphic Design?
We writers are good with words, but we may not be so good with images. For those of us…
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The Intentional Writer
How to Hook Your Reader from Beginning to End: A Review of Wired for Story
As writers, we want to grab our reader’s attention from the very first sentence and keep them reading to…
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The Intentional Writer
My Best Tool for Describing My Characters’ Emotions
Do you struggle to find the right words to describe your characters’ emotions? I certainly do. Description and portraying…
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The Intentional Writer
How to Quit Striving and Work by Grace
If you’re like me, you often feel overwhelmed by all the things an author should do to succeed. Social…
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The Intentional Writer
A Powerful Resource for Moving Past Writer’s Block
All writers suffer with creative blocks from time to time. You may not find yourself staring at a blank…
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The Intentional Writer
Endorsements, Reviews and Testimonials
When I’m considering a travel destination, a purchase, or even a new recipe to try, I usually read reviews…
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The Intentional Writer
Be A Responsible Writer – Internet Best Practices
We want to be responsible, professional writers, but there are so many little details to remember. Here are some…
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The Intentional Writer
My Author Platform Mistakes and How To Avoid Them
You hear it at every writers’ conference—Platform Is Important! Long before you have a book published, you need to…
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The Intentional Writer
Are You Intentional About Growing Your Writing Craft?
Writers of all levels know the importance of continuing to learn new skills, refine writing skills, and challenge themselves.…
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The Intentional Writer
How to Optimize Your Writing Sessions
Do you feel guilty because you can’t crank out two thousand words every morning like your writer friends? Have…
June 24, 2022 -
The Intentional Writer
Common Writer Questions: How to Convey Accents
“How do I write dialogue to show an accent or dialect?” I’ve often heard this question discussed at writing…
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The Intentional Writer
Need Inspiration? Try these Writing Mantras
So many things can hinder our writing. Our lives are filled with distractions and competing commitments, while our inner…
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The Intentional Writer
Does Your Website Homepage Answer These 5 Questions?
A homepage is like the lobby of your personal office building. When a visitor arrives at an office lobby,…
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A3 Contributor Book Release, The Intentional Writer
Three Lessons from Writing My Second Novel
I’m excited to share my new release, Fountains and Secrets, with my Almost an Author family, along with a…
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The Intentional Writer
Are You Clear on What You’re Trying to Accomplish?
I’ve been blogging for over seven years and in that time I’ve learned a lot about how to be…
December 24, 2021 -
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 -
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…
June 24, 2021 -
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…
April 8, 2021 -
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
