Three Things You Need Always

Three Things you Need Always

No matter what you Do, Create or Offer, in your Life or Work.

You need:

  • Instinct
  • Intuition
  • Imagination

The 3 Gifts.

Instinct has the Grit to speak it’s Mind, before you have a Chance to Doubt. Intuition has the Grace to gently walk beside you, nudging you in the right Direction, if you will listen. Imagination is that playful Friend who Guides your Creativity.

These Gifts don’t have to be earned. They are your Inside Voices. Priceless Friends. I’m convinced that at a certain age- we’ve either left these Gifts behind Or.. We have cultivated the friendship and the companionship of Instinct, Intuition and Imagination to guide us toward our next chapter- Our Second Act.

No longer dreaming- Designing a Creative Legacy, whatever form that takes. “Is it too Late?’ I heard you say that. No. These Gifts have always been there.

How to access them- Get Quiet. You will begin to Hear them and have the Grace and Grit to allow them to Guide you.

Instinct, Intuition and Imagination don’t ever Really go away. They wait patiently until we recognize their significance. Then, bit by bit we regain the Trust we need to use them, creatively.

Which one do you like best? Bossy Instinct? Gracious Intuition prefers to guide quietly..until she gets insistent. Or Playful Imagination? She’s usually the life of the Party! I need them All! Why?

Because the ideal is that these 3 Things Work together, for you. For you. By blending the Grit of your lived experiences alongside the Grace of your Inner Guide, you will transform your natural Instinct, Intuition and Imagination into a creative Legacy that speaks clearly to the world and stands the test of Time.

Inside ‘Writing Content with Confidence’ my online course.. It’s the End of Someday.. you know that drawer full of ideas you have? Isn’t it Time that you bring them out? Share them with the world. I hope you will. Check that link to see if it’s something you may want to add to your writing skills. Meanwhile…

I have some News You Can Use!

Where do you think Long Form Writing ranks right now? Consumer interest has it at #1! And, there’s this: Instagram is in the top 5 of Search Engines. Plus, it’s still, the Best Place for new or small businesses to share what they Do, Create or Offer! As Seth Godin said, ‘It’s not about the Stuff you Sell, it’s about the Stories you tell’.

So, keep writing and telling those stories! I’m here to help if you need it.

Love y’all, Brenda

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In the Age of AI, Your Voice is Your Legacy

Hi, I'm Brenda Wyatt Writer, Author, Blogger and Course Creator

To my Incredible community of writers and bloggers:

Thank you for being here. After over 500 posts, over a decade now- You have read my stories. I’m So grateful for the space you have given me, here. Today, I want to talk about the future of Words. We are living through a time, when a machine can generate content in mere seconds. The silent question we all share is:

Does my human voice still matter? Is pen to paper a Lost Art? The resounding answer is Yes. More than ever! Your unique human perspective is your greatest Asset in 2026. An interesting fact: Stationary Shops are having a big moment. Paper, Pens, Notebooks, Journals! Here’s Why your Voice, your genuine Words matter.

Human generated Words are Words written with a Purpose. AI is a Prompt that a Human has written.

My Journey:

I have always believed the my work should speak for itself. I focused on the craft of writing, words on a page. *Literally writing with a pen on paper before typing it here or as I wrote my book. I believed in the Integrity of the Stories. Even the humorous posts, came from ‘lived experiences’. The awards along the way were wonderful confirmations for me.

I need to clarify here: I wasn’t new to Marketing; I was new to Writing in a Public format. I had spent 30+ years in high end retail and also with visual display and branding. That experience is why I created my first online course: Be Unforgettable! A Guide to Visual Marketing.

Before that course, I had written a book, published in 2014, and struggled to Learn How to write a Blog in 2016. A few years ago, I realized something: It’s not enough to write a beautiful message if that message can’t find it’s readers. I had taken a wonderful Online Course for social media. I struggled with Social Media. I kept going. I had joined a few Challenges. I was building a community there.

The popular advice for writers was far too generic. The focus was rushed, focused on algorithm hacks over Authenticity. My motto became: ‘Become a Trusted Resource.’ Which I will always Believe. Now, we have been told the focus in 2026 is Authentic, Trustworthy, Real. That’s a Good Thing. Since Bots are showing up faster than even the best algorithms can keep up with or eradicate.

I decided we needed a better way for Writers, with Purpose. Apply Image Driven Words. We needed a place focused on legacy, not quick fixes or hacks. I created my second online course- ‘Writing Content with Confidence’. Born out of Years of Work and Writing. I knew I had Tools to Offer.

It’s a guided experience- more than a dozen ways to craft a message, plus Images drive the Written Content and Color starts Writing the Story before a word is written. It’s a blend of Writing and Marketing, authentically, in a Trustworthy way.

Writing now, as unsettling as it is, in the current environment of lots of noise, lots of hacks, lots of bots, lots of AI- our Perspective Shifts. Often, we are looking back with Nostalgia or adopting a forward-looking Mindset. We need both. We need Writers like you!

Perspective. Looking back? or Forward facing?

My Writing Course was soft launched in the Fall of 2025. I have had several beta testers going through along with some students. I realized something. Yes, it’s ‘go at your own pace, lifetime access’ and that’s great. And the introductory price is low at $47. Yet my intuition was telling me that Writers need a Sanctuary.

Are you asking: Why tell Bloggers, who are Writers about this? Well, even seasoned writers who have had a first look say, ‘Man, this has a Lot of Stuff in here!’ or that they never imagined it would also have Marketing Advice along with the Writing Content. *There is even a section on ‘Product Shots’ Yes, writers need solitude, yet they also need a safe space, with a community of other writers, who may also be artists and creatives too!

So, I am adding the Writing Sanctuary for the official relaunch February 10, 2026. I added a Private Chat Group for my first online course and most have told me that Private Group is worth the price of the course! With the new Writing Course, this private group will be called, the Writing Sanctuary, a quiet private space right inside Instagram. Find me @brendawyatt_

I plan to be in the Writing Sanctuary at least weekly, to have ‘Ask Me Anything’ or Encourage Writers to Write also offer prompts and more. In my other group, members follow each other and encourage one another, become friends, their most ardent cheerleaders.

I am opening the Doors to the Writing Sanctury:

The Doors are Open for the Writing Sanctuary

There will be a price adjustment from introductory $47 to $97 to reflect the added benefit on February 9. (There is Lifetime Access, the Course is completely open, no waiting for another lesson to drop, Go at your own pace. No zoom meetings.)

Founding Members will enjoy all of the benefits, including the Private Group at the Introductory Price. *of course, that also means extra support while it’s new.

The Doors are Open now, until February 10,2026. *To take advantage of the additional benefit of the Writing Sanctuary- Join us now, before the Rate Changes.

I am here to help you feel confident enough to share your Legacy. You’re writing one, you know you are.

Your Stories need to be Written. They need to be Shared. Even your Recipes! Those Stories may not even be in the genre you’re writing now! All the best in 2026!

Love y’all, Brenda aka ‘Camellia’ and yes, I still make cornbread!

REMINDER: Founding Rate: $47 USD *rate adjustment deadline is February 9. $97 USD. I hope You will join us! If you would like to receive my Newsletter: send me an email! brenda@brenda-wyatt.com

Find out more about the course here: Write Content with Confidence

And, if you’re on Instagram Find More @brendawyatt_

Writing Prompts! Pumpkins this Time..

Let’s Write About Pumpkins!

Hello! it’s been a while!

Well.. it’s October! 

And Pumpkins are all over the place! 

Worldwide, folks have a love affair with pumpkins and their warty cousins, the gourds! 

Pumpkin everything, it seems! 

I recently shared a post on Instagram- @brendawyatt_ a fun post called – Pick a Pumpkin! There were 7 images of Pumpkins- numbered. I asked them to pick their favorite pumpkin! Then I had instructions for the Writing Challenge with Pumpkin Prompts!

So, now I’m challenging All of you Writers, to give this a try? Why? it’s fun and really, sometimes we just need to Write for the Fun of it.

Most of us, including the Writers here, need Ideas! This one is Fun! And who knows? It may inspire you for your own post or more than one!

A few Tips!

1. The Texture- add details- not just ‘smooth and taunt’, the pumpkin also has a stem- what does that stem feel like? or the Inside of the Pumpkin? a totally different texture! right?

2. Sound. This is a good writing exercise. Why? Describe the ‘Thump’ as a baritone, or give it an adjective- The Thump was solid and strong. Or, I was expecting the Thump to sound hollow.. *finish the sentence.

3. With descriptive writing- What a pumpkin feels like inside? You decide? Will it be? Mushy. ‘I didn’t like the mess!’ or ‘I think the pumpkin didn’t like it that I was disturbing her insides!’ (that’s human characteristics) Which brings me to

4. Give your Pumpkin human characteristics– this is where the Fun really begins! ‘They always said, I’d be a Beauty when I grew up.’ or ‘I’ve always had a problem with my weight, now they tell me that my weight is my biggest asset!’ *I could go on and on… let’s get to

5. Describe the Color of the Pumpkin. Pumpkins come in various colors, especially now. You’ll see everything, from a ghostly white pumpkins, to a pale green, to dark, medium or pale orange. Describe the Color. Imagine your audience doesn’t have an Image to go by. Or, use color psychology! *I teach this, so I can tell you, Orange is almost always a ‘good hostess’.. off you go! Look up the other colors and when you describe your pumpkin, help me see it!

6. This is Emotion. It’s always good to practice Emotional Storytelling. Is the Pumpkin feeling anxious about leaving the Pumpkin Patch? or the Pumpkin excited to find a new home? You know how to do this!

7. Tell us Why you chose your Pumpkin. This one is getting close to home! You should write the emotions you felt choosing that particular pumpkin. What you are dreaming of using it for- decor? carving? toasting fresh pumpkin seeds? or you felt ‘the children would like it?

I don’t know about you, when I’m stuck? or have Writer’s Block– Sometimes, it’s just better to do something New! and Remember why we enjoy Writing in the first place! Drumroll please… I haven’t had writer’s block, I’ve been writing big Time!

BIG NEWS! I’ve been creating a New Online Course! It’s called ‘Writing Content with Confidence’ check it out, if you’d like to know more. It’s affordable, I promise!

The course starts out with a Challenge, it’s called the Writer’s Toolkit. And it has 3 Ways to Shake Loose Some Words! Another way of saying- If you’ve been Stuck or you feel your Writing could use an upgrade- I think they call it a ‘glow-up’ these days! And.. it’s a full blown course, not just a video and one measly download.

*If you’re signed up for my newsletter list? You received a bonus- October Prompts! November Prompts will be coming along soon! I hope to do the same to finish out December!

If you think you’d like to be on the newsletter list here’s the Form for my Newsletter! https://app.kit.com/forms/designers/5528529/edit!

I hope you’ll sign up! So many places to Write these days! Thank you, in advance for signing up!

Love y’all, Brenda

Let’s Talk Product Shots and More…

Let’s Talk Product Shots!

Now’s a Very Good Time to add New Products to your websites.. Product Shots especially. First, let me say Product Shots are Not the Same as Social Media posts!

Why? Product Shots need to be simpler. Did I say boring? Definitely not! A social media post, may be ‘Telling a Story’ Product Shots need to highlight the Products you sell. No misunderstanding of What your Product is! Let’s Get Started…

This is wonderful Product Shot! Why? it’s Simple, it’s Clear that this is a Soap, it’s tied with Twine and has a Tag, and.. it’s sitting on a Towel. (just make sure, the viewer knows whether you sell towels or Not!) Let’s look at another one!

This Product Shot is very good. It’s a Tote Bag. Tote Bags are sort of a sore point with me. Please don’t share them Flat on your Product Page- Flat Totes just aren’t as attractive when you show them as a Product Shot! Unless, it’s an alternative photo. Get some brown paper, newsprint or tissue paper, crunch it up and stuff those Totes! Yes, on social media and Yes, on Product Pages! Remember Flat Totes just aren’t as attractive done as a flat display! I would say something similar about Coffee or Tea Mugs. They can have the cutest quip or the most attractive Design...yet if they’re sitting there Alone– no attractive add on.. you get it! Add a small napkin, why not a few crumbs? A spoon? Anything simple. Just take my word on this!

I was going to add More! Yet, I had a Brilliant Idea! Why not share the Download that goes along with this Segment in ‘Be Unforgettable’ Yes, there’s a Segment devoted to Product Shots in my course! I rarely share the downloads, especially because they are for course students only! This is a good Exception to make!

Here’s What I want for your Business:

  • Clarity around What you Do, Create or Sell.
  • How to Express Your Values
  • Know how to Style your Social Media including Product Pages
  • Write Content with Confidence
  • How to bring your Viewer in, take them on a journey to being your Customer.

Whether you Become a Student in my course or not, I hope to give you enough information here and on Instagram to get you started down the road to success!

I’ve seen it happen with folks I’ve helped. I know it can happen for you! So.. Drumroll..

Here’s your Download – I know, I know, not another PDF? Well, this one is Full of Information and not too Long either! Product Shots There you go!

I hope you can use this information as you update your Online Shop or Website!

Love y’all, Brenda

Find me on Instagram @brendawyatt_ Stop by and say Hi!

It’s a Wonderful Time…

Hello! It’s July, can you believe it? I can’t either… Before we get started- bear with me about July. Treat this month as a New Beginning- like a Second New Year! New Beginnings are always filled with Hope. Fresh Starts.

Think about what you Hope to Achieve. Set some Goals, write a list if you need to. Work on Steps you need for Personal or Business Growth. The garden here is brimming with Growth! July… a garden grows one sprout, one leaf at a time. It doesn’t happen overnight. Same thing with you- Small Steps each day, grows a life, a business. Just as you Nurture a Garden- Nurture your Audience. Find Occasions to Encourage them, invite them into your world. Put out the Welcome Mat.

And don’t forget July is a good time to Nurture yourself, your business and Grow! If you’ve already joined Be Unforgettable– my online course.. There’s an Announcement at the End of this Post! It’s a good one, I promise.

Now.. what about that Subject Line? It’s a Wonderful Time! It is.. Especially a good time to build a Brand! What are you crazy? I heard you. Even a great time to Rebrand. Yess, it is. Why? Uncertainty.

Build a Brand. Did you know that there were certain businesses that Grew and Thrived during the Great Depression in the 1920’s? It’s True. The Film Industry, Entertainment, Aviation, Insurance Companies- Fire, Life, Banking and Mortgage Insurance. It’s amazing. If you’re thinking- Whoa, that’s Big Business and I’m not Doing any of that? Well, consider this: the Candy Bar Market, exploded in popularity! It’s True.

Build a Brand. Get clear on What you do.. Or, Would Do. Uncertainty creates Needs. If you Build a Brand right now.. you will be in a Position to Meet those Needs.

How will you Build it? Make it personal. Tell how you’ve become who you are Today. Even better if you’re Older. Wiser. Tell What you would do differently now. (your Age is an Asset, your experience is Invaluable.)

These are the Main Components of a Brand. I can help you with this if you need it.

Here we go with More Reasons…

Why Build it? When you share how You Solved Life Problems, you may help others – Earn extra Money, find Meaning, build Confidence. Depending on the Solutions you offer- it’s possible, you may Save Lives or Livelihoods.

Build a Brand that solves Problems. You will help others solve their problems. I didn’t say All Problems. Build a Brand based on how You’ve Solved a Problem, even more than one. Make Life easier in Uncertainty. The Time is Right.

No matter if you’re Employed or Retired, there’s Always Uncertainty. No one expected a pandemic, no one expected mass layoffs in 2023 in the Tech Sector. Thoughts swirl around all of the ‘What If’s . That’s where Building a Brand becomes a Positive. It doesn’t have to be built fast.

It does need Attention and Intention. If you’ve wanted to Build a Brand that’s great. If you want something as a backup plan? Well, that’s great too. Do it for Fun. Do it for you. Build a Brand.

Something I’ve truly enjoyed doing, is to have a Private Group Chat right inside Instagram. Unforgettables Only. I’ve been sharing a few tips and whoa there are folks inside there who Really know what they’re doing! One just made the Amazon Best Seller list! And.. they Share Insights also! The Price of Admission? The price of my course. (I know shameless plug, though it’s affordable, I promise) Would love to have you join us! Love y’all, Brenda

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