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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 WriterIf You Want to Change the World...
Most of us grow up believing that we can change the world. Then, as we get older, some life experience and a bit of cynicism set in. Pretty soon we give up on…
The Daily WriterHow to Instantly Multiply Your Ideas
John Steinbeck said, “Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.” Writers are known for their…
The Daily WriterThat Book Isn't for You
As writers, we spend a lot of time worrying about people who don’t like our writing. But what happens when you are the one who hates someone else’s book? Maybe…
The Daily WriterJourney to the Center of You
We look at our writing as a journey that takes us somewhere else. Most of the time, our normal lives seem pretty boring in comparison to the worlds we can…
The Daily WriterWhere Does Great Writing Come From?
When you read great writing, it has a magical quality. Those words can transport you to faraway worlds or help you see things you never saw before. Great…
The Daily Writer5 Ways to Start Writing Today
Based on my interactions with writers over the years, I would categorize writers this way: A third of you have active projects in the works. A third of you…
The Daily WriterKaren Anderson: What Successful Authors Do Differently
My guest today is Karen Anderson, and she imminently qualified to talk about what it means to be successful as an author. She is a Strategic Book Coach and…
The Daily WriterDriven by Divine Discontent
One of the most interesting questions you will ever ask yourself as a writer is this: what drives you? Some writers are driven by fame or money. Others are…
The Daily WriterRejection is the Mark of a Pro
We deal with a lot of obstacles as writers, but one of the biggest is rejection. Rejection can come in many forms and whatever form rejection takes… it hurts…
The Daily WriterMeet Your New Sidekick, the Notebook
Have you ever had the unfortunate luck of losing a great idea because you failed to write it down? This is one of the most vexing problems we writers deal…
The Daily WriterThe Magic of an Encouragement File
Writers and artists seem to be prone to discouragement. It’s not easy to be a writer. We spend our lives putting our stories, thoughts, and emotions out there…
The Daily WriterRedefine What Failure Means
As writers, we have a lot of different ways to measure success and failure. Were we as successful as that other writer? Did the client hire us for that gig?…
The Daily WriterEmbracing Your Identity as a Writer (Daily Writer Community Discussion)
If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you have heard me talk about the Daily Writer Community. This is a membership community I’ve put together…
The Daily WriterElaine Appleton Grant: How to Develop Your Listening Skills
Everyone knows we live in a world that is increasingly fragmented and fractured. As a communicator, you must learn to interact with the world through empathy…
The Daily WriterSpeak No Ill Toward Other Writers
Writers tend to be a pretty friendly bunch, but we do have our moments. There are times when we get jealous of other writers. There are times when we think…
The Daily WriterYour Writing is Not All About You
On this podcast, we talk a lot about topics that are focused on the writer. We spend a lot of time thinking about mindset, habits, and success. Writing is a…
The Daily WriterThe Book You Must Write
Have you ever said to yourself, “I really wish there was a book on so-and-so topic?” Maybe it’s a nonfiction book about a topic you are interested in. Maybe…
The Daily WriterAre You Cut Out for This?
English teachers in high school and college often get a bad rap. Students who did not do well in those classes sometimes blame teachers for killing their…
The Daily WriterThe Land of a Thousand No's
We writers live in a world of “yesses.” We love to say yes to that podcast interview, that new idea, that speaking opportunity, or that client work. There’s a…
The Daily WriterNetworking Strategies for Introverted Writers
Success is all about building great relationships and serving other people well. But what if you’re an introverted writer? How can you succeed in a world that…
The Daily WriterApril Shprintz: The Life-Changing Power of Generosity
The main topic of this podcast focuses on the mindset and habits related to writing. However, a crucial element of our success is generosity. You can have the…
The Daily WriterCourage is Not the Absence of Fear
Mark Twain wrote, “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear—not absence of fear.” You can still be afraid and take action. In fact, your fear can be the…
The Daily WriterAre You Master of Your Domain?
One of the most famous episodes of Seinfeld is “The Contest.” In this episode, Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer compete to see who can demonstrate…
The Daily WriterYou'll Find Your Voice
There is a lot of talk in the writing community about finding your voice. But hardly anyone ever talks about what it means or how to do it. In the simplest…
The Daily WriterAre You Listening to Your Life?
Author and teacher Parker Palmer wrote a profound little book called Let Your Life Speak. In the book, he writes, “Before I can tell my life what I want to do…
The Daily WriterRun Your Own Race
Have you ever wondered if you were doing this whole writing thing the right way? It’s easy to feel this way when you are constantly exposed to other successful…
The Daily WriterAshley Rescot: Using Your Teaching Skills as a Writer
I'm excited today to feature a guest who is a gifted storyteller, as well as a music teacher. She has found a way to blend those talents into a compelling…
The Daily WriterKeiya Rayne & Kristen Donnelly: Using Content to Build Your Audience
Today is a special episode because I have not one, but two guests who are here to help us understand some different ways to serve people with our words…
The Daily WriterVan Halen's Advice for Writers
Van Halen was one of the greatest rock bands of the 1970s and ’80s. Although they had a number of popular songs and albums, they are probably best remembered…
The Daily WriterWork Less and Achieve More
The greatest artist of all time, Leonard da Vinci, said, “The greatest geniuses sometimes accomplish more when they work less.” But what did he mean by that?…
The Daily WriterAre You Prepared to Succeed?
A common problem among writers is that we often do not prepare. We tend to look at writing as a mainly creative endeavor, instead of as a project that should…
The Daily WriterYou Might Just Need a Nap
Are you having trouble writing? Do you feel like you can’t regain your focus? Do you feel short-tempered and irritable? When we feel this way, the first…
The Daily WriterYour Life is a Collection of Days
Have you ever put together a 1,000-piece puzzle? If so, you know there is a big difference between the image on the box and the reality of dumping out a…
The Daily WriterA Personal Update from Kent
On today’s episode, I share a special announcement about my transition away from my teaching role to focus on ghostwriting and the Daily Writer full-time. I…
The Daily WriterInspiration is Mostly a Myth
We writers love to create stories. And why not? There is something fun about creating a fantasy world, living in it for a while, and inviting others to join us…
The Daily WriterDon't Let Indecision Stop You
As writers, we face a lot of enemies: procrastination, fear of failure, creative fatigue, jealousy, and so many other hurdles. But here’s an enemy I bet you…
The Daily WriterWriting Is Your Gift To God
We have talked before on this podcast about how writing is a gift. It is a gift you can give to other people. Through your writing, you are sharing your ideas…
The Daily WriterA Simple Tip For Creativity
As a writer, you know that creativity is an essential part of what you do. Without new input and new ideas, you will resort to the same way of doing things and…
The Daily WriterThe Ghost of Willy Loman
One of the saddest plays ever performed in American theater is Death of a Salesman. It was written by Arthur Miller and first performed on Broadway in 1949…
The Daily Writer10 Ways to Use Writing Prompts for Personal Development, Business & Leadership
As a writer, you know creativity is a vital part of your work and business. One of the best tools for breaking through these blocks is writing prompts. Writing…
The Daily WriterJyotsna Ramachandran: Daily Writing Habits to Finish Your Book
If you do any research on the amount of people who start a book but never finish it, it can get a little depressing. I've seen stats range from 80% to 97%. Any…
The Daily WriterBackwards, Sideways, or Forward
In the days before GPS, people used a little tool called a compass to help locate themselves on a map and find their way. We writers use a similar tool. You…
The Daily WriterNo Such Thing as Writer's Block
In the Pixar movie Finding Nemo, we meet Marlin, a clownfish who has lost his son Nemo. On his way to find him, he meets Dory, a black and blue tang fish who…
The Daily WriterPermission to Be Impractical
Do you have people in your life who are trying to help … but they’re not really helping? Who are these people? They are the ones who try to talk good sense…
The Daily WriterYou Have Magic Hands
One of the most difficult forms of magic is sleight of hand. Every form of magic is difficult, of course, but sleight of hand presents a unique challenge. Why?…
The Daily WriterWin, Lose or Learn
Western culture is permeated with the idea that we must always be winning. Social media only makes things worse. We only post our wins, our successes, and our…
The Daily Writer3 Reasons Why You Must Write
One of my most prized possessions is an old notebook from the 1970's. My grandmother Louise wrote poetry in that notebook. When I read her poetry, it’s obvious…
The Daily WriterMatthew Huff: How Running Helps You Become a Better Writer
I am a big believer in spending your time on activities that bring value in many different areas. For example, writing is an activity that can bring a whole…
The Daily WriterEverybody Wants to Be a Writer
For years, statistics have shown that eight out of every ten people want to write a book. Statistics also show that 97% of people who begin writing a book…
The Daily WriterLife is Like a Chalkboard
So you failed. You messed up. You didn’t do what you said you were going to do. You didn’t get the writing done or live up to your own expectations, or worse…
The Daily WriterWhat Are You Waiting For?
We spend so much of our lives consumed by moment other than the one we’re living right now. You can spend all your time worrying about yesterday and all the…
The Daily WriterWe Are All Making Gifts
It’s a simple but important question: Why do you write? There are a lot of reasons people write. Some people want to build a brand. Some people want money…
The Daily WriterDo What’s Necessary
If you have ever studied story structure or screenwriting, you’re probably familiar with the Hero’s Journey. The Hero’s Journey is a framework used to tell all…
The Daily WriterTime Hacks for Writers
What if you took a poll of a hundred people who started writing a book but didn't finish it? How many of them would say that a lack of time was a major factor…
The Daily WriterJill Lublin: Publicity Strategies for Authors
One of the themes that I hear consistently from authors is that they don't like to market themselves. Of course, this isn't true for every writer, but it seems…
The Daily WriterJill Lublin: Publicity Strategies for Authors
One of the themes that I hear consistently from authors is that they don't like to market themselves. Of course, this isn't true for every writer, but it seems…
The Daily WriterBEST OF: No Such Thing as Perfect
As you begin to make progress toward your writing goals this year, you will run into some roadblocks. Life will get messy, you will feel tired, and even here…
The Daily WriterBEST OF: Here's to the Crazy Ones
If you were to make a list of the most creative people from the last hundred years, Steve Jobs would be close to the top of the list. As the co-founder of…
The Daily WriterBEST OF: A Writing Lesson From Citizen Kane
Citizen Kane is universally recognized as one of the greatest films of all time. Orson Welles and his collaborators created a masterpiece that was well ahead…
The Daily WriterBEST OF: Happy Little Accidents
If you’re of “a certain age,” you probably remember watching Bob Ross on his TV show “The Joy of Painting,” which he hosted on PBS from 1983-1994. If you’re a…