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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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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · 5d

The Right Way to Handle Down Time Is With a Demolition Team, Not a Dimmer Switch
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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · 5d

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

Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · 6d

What Is Text Blindness?
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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · 6d

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

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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · 12d

Authors, Please Ditch Your Interview Talking Points. Here's Why
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Authors, Please Ditch Your Interview Talking Points. Here's Why - TakingDictation

Interview scripts or talking points help writers know what to say, but they can bore audiences over time and ultimately limit your reach.

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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · 12d

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

YouTube video by TakingDictation

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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · 19d

My First Book Launches Soon. Here's How I'm Really Coping
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#Writing #WritingCommunity #Writer #Books #Publishing #Jesus #Faith #Christianity #Devotionals

Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · 19d

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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.

Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · 20d

Why I Started Using Substack (and Still Share It with Caution)
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Why I Started Using Substack (and Still Share It with Caution) - TakingDictation

Substack is a head and shoulders above other available platforms for writers, but that doesn't mean you should ignore your own author site.

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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · 20d

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

YouTube video by TakingDictation

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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · 27d

Every Writer When They Hit "Delete" on a Paragraph They Love
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#writing #writingcommunity #publishing

Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · 27d

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.

Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · 29d

Mainly Christian nonfiction, but I've done some (unpublished) romances and even a little comedy sci-fi. :)

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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · Sep 27

A Note on Charlie Kirk
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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · Sep 27

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

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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · Sep 26

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

Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · Sep 26

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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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · Sep 19

When Should You Work on Marketing as a Self-Published Writer?
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#Writing #WritingCommunity #Publishing

When Should You Work on Marketing as a Self-Published Writer? - TakingDictation

If you’re self-publishing, one of your “givens” is that you’ll have to jump in the deep end of the marketing pool at some point — it’s rare to have a book just show up on Amazon and catch everyone’s a...

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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · Sep 19

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?

YouTube video by TakingDictation

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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · Sep 12

The Only Way to Prove You're a Good Active Listener
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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · Sep 12

#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

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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · Sep 12

Get tips for how to do a smooth swap in the blog below!

How to Approach Podcast Swaps as a Writer
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#Writing #WritingCommunity

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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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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · Sep 12

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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- 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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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · Sep 5

Top 10 Ethical Ways to Use AI as a Writer
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Wanda Thibodeaux @wandathibodeaux.bsky.social · Sep 5

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

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