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The Best of Times, The Worst of Times · The Daily Writer

• 0:06
  SPEAKER_00: Welcome to the Daily Rider Podcast, where we bring you tips and inspiration each day to help you build habits for riding success.
• 0:14
  SPEAKER_00: For more resources, including your free Daily Rider Starter Kit, visit DailyRiderLife.com.
• 0:22
  SPEAKER_00: Before I get into today's episode, I want to let you know about a really cool webinar that my good friend Jody Mayberry and I are offering on Thursday, November the 16th at 4 p.m.
• 0:32
  SPEAKER_00: Eastern Standard Time.
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  SPEAKER_00: The webinar is called Podcast to Published, and this is a free life training on how to turn your podcast into a book in just 30 minutes a day.
• 0:42
  SPEAKER_00: Are you a podcaster who's always wanted to write, but you don't know where to start?
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  SPEAKER_00: If so, I think you're really going to enjoy this training.
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  SPEAKER_00: And in this webinar, we're going to cover several things.
• 0:51
  SPEAKER_00: Number one, why a book is the ultimate tool to grow your platform and influence.
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  SPEAKER_00: Number two, how to repurpose the podcast content you've already created into a book, no matter what your podcast format.
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  SPEAKER_00: And then number three, we're going to cover a simple process for writing your book quickly, even if you've never written a book before.
• 1:11
  SPEAKER_00: I think this webinar is a must if you're interested in leveraging your podcast and your guests to promote your book, or if you want to use your book to promote and grow your podcast.
• 1:20
  SPEAKER_00: Even if you don't yet have a podcast, or if you haven't yet written a book, join us to discover how these two powerful tools can work together to build your impact, influence, and income.
• 1:30
  SPEAKER_00: There's a link in the show notes, and I hope to see you there.
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  SPEAKER_00: Okay, let's get into today's episode.
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  SPEAKER_00: In the world of computers, WYSIWYG stands for what you see is what you get.
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  SPEAKER_00: And it refers to an editing system or interface where the content you see on screen shows exactly how it will look when it's printed or displayed elsewhere.
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  SPEAKER_00: But WYSIWYG can also refer to the writing life as a whole because what you see is truly what you get.
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  SPEAKER_00: Do you see opportunities everywhere?
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  SPEAKER_00: Do you see people to connect with, people you can learn from?
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  SPEAKER_00: Do you see a world filled with publishing options and technology that lets you share and sell your work to anybody in the world with an internet connection?
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  SPEAKER_00: Do you see sparks of creativity in your life every day through the books you read, the people you meet, and the places you go?
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  SPEAKER_00: Or on the flip side, do you see negative people who are only out to get you?
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  SPEAKER_00: Do you see everybody else getting opportunities while you have to fight for scraps?
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  SPEAKER_00: Do you feel shut down by other people who don't like your work?
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  SPEAKER_00: Do you feel pressed for time and can never seem to get any writing done?
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  SPEAKER_00: Do you feel angry and upset by everything happening in the world today?
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  SPEAKER_00: Well, what you see is truly what you get.
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  SPEAKER_00: If you see possibilities for success, that's what you'll get.
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  SPEAKER_00: But if you see a world full of obstacles and frustrations, that's also what you're going to get.
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  SPEAKER_00: You know, Charles Dickens was right when he began his classic book, A Tale of Two Cities, with these words, it was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
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  SPEAKER_00: Everybody around you may feel like it's the worst of times, and they may complain about everything and feel stressed out, but you can choose to see something different.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's truly the best of times if you're a writer who's willing to put in the work and take advantage of the amazing opportunities that we all have today.
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  SPEAKER_00: A big thanks to today's sponsor, The Word Wizard.
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  SPEAKER_00: You may have written a great book, but it's not ready for publication until it's been in the hands of a master editor.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's why my friend Karen Hutsinger, also known as The Word Wizard, is the perfect partner to help you craft the highest quality book possible.
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  SPEAKER_00: A great editor doesn't just correct grammar and spelling, they also correct wordiness, shifts in tone and voice, the overuse of particular words, and they also enhance transitions, clarity, and accuracy.
• 3:51
  SPEAKER_00: I've worked with Karen many times, and she is absolutely your secret weapon for crafting an amazing book.
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  SPEAKER_00: Make sure to visit Karen Hunsinger.com for a free sample edit.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's KarenHunsinger.com.
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  SPEAKER_00: Thanks for listening, and I'll see you next time.