An Intentional Lent for Authors
I didn’t grow up in a faith community that recognized the tradition of Lent.
We celebrated Easter itself and the events leading up to it, but the Lenten season—what it was, why it mattered—was never really part of the conversation.
My awareness of Lent growing up was mostly limited to knowing that Catholics didn’t eat meat on Fridays. I know. I know. It makes me cringe a little to even say it out loud.
As I grew older, matured in my faith, and slowly stepped away from the theology and traditions of my early years, I began to study the Lenten season more intentionally.
Now, when I think about Lent, I think about slowing down.
Refining my focus.
Choosing intentionality in my faith.
And if I’m being completely honest—those things can feel especially challenging as an author and content creator.
For many of us, social media is one of the biggest sources of distraction in our lives. While plenty of people choose to fast from social media during Lent, that option isn’t always realistic for authors—especially those who feel called to serve, encourage, and minister to their readers through their words.
So we find ourselves in a tension:
Wanting to slow down personally,
while still showing up faithfully for others.
Where’s the balance?
I keep coming back to one word: intentionality.
Intentionality with our time.
Intentionality with our energy.
Intentionality with how—and why—we show up online.
Instead of getting pulled into endless scrolling, comparison, or reactive posting, what if we committed to being on social media with purpose?
For a set amount of time.
With clear boundaries.
Focused on connection rather than consumption.
That kind of structure can support our desire to slow down—but it doesn’t always solve the hours it takes to create content in the first place.
And if you’ve been around here for a while, you know this about me:
I’m not very good at noticing a problem and leaving it unsolved.
So I sat down and built something I wish I’d had myself—a 47-day Intentional Lent plan designed specifically for authors. A simple, grounded system that helps you show up thoughtfully without letting content creation dominate your days.
I’m rolling it out tomorrow in the Guided Writing Room I host inside my private Facebook group for authors. It’s completely free to join, genuinely community-centered, and refreshingly light on noise and pressure.
If you’d like to slow down without disappearing, I’d love to have you join us.
You can join here! Once you’re in the Visible Author group, you’ll see the Guided Writing Room in the events tab.
You’ll be the first to receive the Intentional Lent plan—and I’ll also be sharing a few early details about an upcoming writing retreat.
It’s going to be a good, grounded hour. The kind that leaves you clearer than when you arrived.
Reflection Questions
If you want to sit with this before moving on, here are a few gentle questions to consider:
Where does Lent invite you to slow down this year—not just spiritually, but practically?
What parts of your online presence feel life-giving, and what parts quietly drain you?
What might intentionality look like for you—not someone else—during this season?
Where could structure serve you as an act of care, rather than control?
I write in two spaces. A Seat at the Table is where I explore faith, healing, and making room for honesty after it’s been made complicated. Ink & Intention is for writers who want to show up with clarity, discernment, and integrity—especially online.
I’m also the author of Breathing Again and several guided journals, and I work with writers who want thoughtful, grounded support as they find their voice and shape what comes next.
If something here resonated, you’re welcome to explore more at your own pace. You can find everything in one place here.
