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The Daily Writer
The Daily Writer is a podcast for writers who want to live a more intentional and creative life.Hosted by author and ghostwriter Kent Sanders, each episode offers practical insights, encouragement, and inspiration to help you build a consistent writing habit, overcome creative obstacles, and become the author of your own story.Whether you’re writing a book or trying to make progress on work that matters, The Daily Writer will help you take the next step. Learn more at DailyWriterLife.com.
Episodes
The Daily WriterReading is Critical to Your Creativity
There is something quite magical about a book. Of course, you already know that since you’re a writer. You’re already committed to the art and craft of writing…
The Daily WriterTerry Stafford: Leadership Through Storytelling
Terry is an award-winning author who has written four novels. The most recent one completed a trilogy, which was a pretty amazing accomplishment in itself…
The Daily WriterDixie Gillaspie: The Art of the Heart in Writing
Dixie is a coach, consultant, and firestarter who is transforming leadership, culture, and creative productivity. She is the author of the fantastic book, Just…
The Daily WriterYou Never Arrive, and That's a Good Thing
In the faith community, there is a lot of talk about the concept of calling. Most Christian leaders have experienced some type of calling toward their work…
The Daily WriterDon't Apologize for What You Love
As writers, there is a constant pressure to conform to what we think others want from us. In the midst of trying to find your own voice, it is easy to get so…
The Daily WriterWould You Rather Be Admired or Be Read?
There is a part of each one of us that wants to be admired. We want to be respected. One way we do this as writers is by trying to appear smart. We use big…
The Daily WriterHave You Forgiven Yourself?
We all have regrets. We all do stupid things and waste vast amounts of time we wish we had back. It’s important to be aware of this, and yet we also need to…
The Daily WriterYou Only Get One Life
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a reset button to go back and re-do past mistakes? Unfortunately, you only have one life. We each have a limited number of days…
The Daily WriterAugust 2021, Business Update
On this episode, I share some updates about current ghostwriting projects, what’s happening in the Daily Writer Community, a new group coaching program I’m…
The Daily WriterKristin Sadler: Tips for Becoming a Healthier Writer
Kristin is the founder of Pen & Peacock Writing, which specializes in writing websites and digital marketing that inspire readers to take action while creating…
The Daily WriterCome Out Into the Open
It’s not unusual for writers to remain hidden. There is something about writing that attracts people who don’t want to be on camera, on stage, or behind a…
The Daily WriterTo Be or Not to Be
One of the most famous lines from Shakespeare’s Hamlet is “To be or not to be, that is the question.” More than a line in a famous play, it’s also the central…
The Daily WriterDo It Anyway
Edward Gibbon was one of the most famous historians of all time. As the author of the six-volume set, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire…
The Daily WriterDon't Let It Destroy You
Writing, for all the beauty and goodness it brings into the world, can also be a force of destruction. It requires such a huge amount of emotional energy that…
The Daily WriterTaking Control by Giving It Up
There is a constant push and pull to the writer’s life. On the one hand, we want to have control over every aspect of our writing and creativity. We want to…
The Daily WriterWe Will Return on Aug. 2nd (+ a Book Recommendation)
We are taking a brief hiatus for 2 weeks, but will return on Monday, August. 2. I like to take a short break during the summer and around Christmas. Feel free…
The Daily WriterJennifer Harshman: Morning & Evening Rituals for Writers
If you've been listening to my podcast for a while, then Jennifer Harshman is no stranger to you. She has been a guest a few times before, and each time she's…
The Daily WriterAlex Barker: Learning to Think Like a Business Owner
I am thrilled to bring you this conversation with my good friend Alex Barker. He is the founder of The Happy PharmD, a company that helps pharmacists find work…
The Daily WriterThe Rest is Just Details
Why do we make writing so difficult? When you get down to it, writing is a very simple thing. We take a pen and write on paper or in a notebook. We sit in…
The Daily WriterBecome a Creator, Not a Critic
When it comes to the creative arts, there have always been two roles in society: those who are creators and those who are critics. The creators are the ones…
The Daily WriterA Declaration Worth Making
On July 4th, 1776, the Second Continental Congress pronounced that it was officially independent of British rule. Known as the Declaration of Independence…
The Daily WriterThis is What We Relate to as Humans
It’s natural for us to talk about our successes and triumphs. It’s not quite so natural to talk about our mistakes and failures. We’re afraid people will think…
The Daily WriterThe Central Question for Every Writer
When you look back over your life, you can see a pattern. We spend lots of time and energy going from person to person trying to find an answer to the central…
The Daily WriterHow to Outline a Non-Fiction Book
As I talk to writers, one of the most frustrating parts of the book creation process seems to be creating an outline. Many people have great ideas for books…
The Daily WriterMarie-Elizabeth Mali: Why We Need Vulnerable Writers
I had the opportunity to speak with Marie-Elizabeth Mali. I have only recently gotten to know Marie-Elizabeth through an introduction by our mutual friend…
The Daily WriterDo You Believe It?
No matter what you’re writing, your mission as a writer is to help the reader get a clearer vision of life. But how is your vision? Do you see clearly? No one…
The Daily WriterMake the Leap
Nothing else defines you quite like your family. It’s where you got your name, your personality, your sense of a place in this world, and so much more. Some…
The Daily WriterOn Being a Finisher
It’s scary to start a writing project. But you know what’s even scarier? Finishing it. Sometimes we think that being a writer means to be constantly gaining…
The Daily WriterFundamentally Trustworthy
Much has been written about the voice that lives in every writer’s head. We normally think and talk about this voice as a bad thing. So, it’s not a surprise…
The Daily WriterChoose Yourself
This one is for all the kids who were always picked last in middle school gym class. You remember what it was like: You’d stand there awkwardly with the group…
The Daily WriterJuly 2021, Business Update
On today’s episode, I share a business update about my ghostwriting business, what’s been happening with the Daily Writer, and a few updates from my personal…
The Daily WriterMatt McWilliams: Turning Your Passion Into a Business
I'm excited to feature a conversation with my friend Matt McWilliams. Matt helps online business owners and brands, both large and small, to leverage the power…
The Daily WriterThere is Nothing to Fear Here
Have you ever done a little bit of research on the percentage of people who start writing books but don’t finish them? Statistics vary, but no matter what…
The Daily WriterYou Are Your Only Competition
If you ever run a race, you’ll notice there are two kinds of runners: those who are competing against everyone else, and those who are competing against…
The Daily WriterWriting for Yourself and Your Audience
From the time we are kids, our parents and teachers told us to be ourselves. It is especially important in your writing, where it is critical to develop your…
The Daily WriterOne Small Stride at a Time
For most people, running a marathon is a pretty big deal. The distance of 26.2 miles is a long way for one person to run in a single shot. So how do people…
The Daily WriterDon't Let Worry Steal Your Emotional Energy
If there’s one thing that is true about writing, it’s that it requires a lot of emotional energy. Even professional writers confess to only being able to write…
The Daily WriterHow to Use the Overlap Principle to Build Your Writing Business, Part 2: 10 Tips for Getting Started
This is the second part of a two-part series on how to use the Overlap Principle to build your writing business. I cover ten tips for getting started with your…
The Daily WriterAnnabelle Healy & Mason Hagner: Young Writers Who are Making a Difference
On this episode, I'm honored to be joined by two young writers: Annabelle Healy and Mason Hagner. I thought it would be a blast to feature a couple of young…
The Daily WriterDoes It Make You Happy?
There are a lot of questions you have probably asked about the results of your writing. Here are a few of them: Will it make my life better? Will it make me…
The Daily WriterYour One True Message
Here is one of the most interesting paradoxes of successful writers: the more books someone writes, the more obvious their one true message is. What is the one…
The Daily WriterYou Are Making History
When you walk into a library or a bookstore, even if it’s online, you’ll notice that books are categorized into genres. Popular genres include biography…
The Daily WriterBrave on the Page, Brave on the Stage
One of the essential themes of the superhero genre is that of the double life. However, superheroes aren’t the only ones who live double lives. We writers can…
The Daily WriterThree Ways to Write About Your Pain
If you had to pin down one universal emotion that all humans experience, it’s pain. We are often afraid to share our pain because we’re afraid we will look…
The Daily WriterHow to Use the Overlap Principle to Build Your Writing Business, Part 1: My Story
A few weeks ago, I stepped away from my full-time teaching job in order to focus on ghostwriting and the Daily Writer. As I have spent some time reflecting on…
The Daily WriterJeremiah Timmons: Overcoming Resistance & Boosting Your Motivation
On today's episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Jeremiah Timmons. He's a writer and TV producer who has done work for Tyler Perry Studios, as well as HBO…
The Daily WriterIt’s Time to Take the Stage
A powerful movie, if you haven’t seen it, is Dead Poets Society from 1989. The late Robin Williams plays, an English teacher who challenges his students with…
The Daily WriterThe Most Important Skill
There are lots of skills that are important for writers, but there is one skill that trumps them all. It also happens to be the oldest communication skill in…
The Daily WriterBloom Where You’re Planted
When people see a writer who is successful, they attribute it to chance. They assume that if you bloom, it means you happened to get planted in a good garden…
The Daily WriterYour Scars Are Part of Your Story
There is a good chance that you know someone who has a tattoo, or you have one yourself. What is the purpose of a tattoo? It’s a way to mark your identity. But…
The Daily WriterYou Have the Power
When you think of power, what kinds of people come to mind? You probably imagine athletes, bodybuilders, superheroes, and CEOs. However, writers have power of…
The Daily WriterDr. Don Sanders: Analog Tools for Writers
On this episode, we're going old-school and talking about analog tools for writing. It may seem out of touch to be talking about pens, pencils, and notebooks…
The Daily WriterAnna McKenzie: Marketing Basics for Writers
One of the things that is a nearly universal feeling for writers is that marketing is a necessary evil. I'm thrilled to have a guest today who is here to give…
The Daily WriterSo Good They Can't Ignore You
The comedian Steve Martin famously said, “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” The simplicity of this statement is stunning. Those seven words contain the secret…
The Daily WriterHow to Kill Your Dream
Nobody intends to kill their big dream. After all, our dreams are what keep us going. We think about them day and night, we plan our future around them, we…
The Daily WriterSelf-Doubt is Part of the Deal
The problem with being human is that we are stuck in our own bodies. We secretly imagine that everybody else is confident and secure, and we’re the only ones…
The Daily WriterBe a Person of Value
Every writer talks about wanting success, but what does success actually mean? How do you measure it? Is it even a worthy goal in the first place? Those are…
The Daily WriterAre You Someone's Favorite?
When a book is popular, it gives the impression that it was written for the masses. After all, if thousands or even millions of people love a book, it must…
The Daily WriterBusiness Update, June 2021
Starting with today's episode, I'm beginning a new monthly business update. I want to fill you in on what's happening with my ghostwriting, the Daily Writer…
The Daily WriterMitch Gray: How to Hire a Great Assistant
My guest today is Mitch Gray, who has combined over two decades of experience as a former pastor, life coach, entrepreneur, community developer, and creator to…