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Rhonda Schlumpberger EIC Intrepidus Ink You Don't Have to Be An Action Writer to Use Action Writing; Tips to Make Your Action Moments POP!

You Don’t Have to Be An Action Writer to Use Action Writing; Tips to Make Your Action Moments POP!

Do your story’s action moments lack drive, relevance, or emotion? Do you worry your action language doesn’t inspire urgency? Great action writing takes time and practice. Begin by focusing on character goals, theme and setting, and language to make your action moments pop. CHARACTER GOALS IMPACT ACTION WRITING Character goals give life to your action […]

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Essay #2 March 17 2025 Intrepidus Ink Branding and Social Media

YOUR WRITER’S BRAND: What It Is, What It Looks Like, and How to Develop Yours

Your writer’s brand is like a signature–unique. Through your brand, you enter a compact with readers, telling them what to expect from your work or online engagements. Your brand separates you from thousands of writers vying for attention in a crowded industry and establishes trust and influence among followers and loyal readers. WHAT IS A WRITER’S BRAND?

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