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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 Writer5 Books You Must Read This Year
Ray Bradbury said, “Just write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens. Most of my friends who are put on that diet have very pleasant…
The Daily WriterHow to Use Power Stories for Engagement & Impact with Keith Griffis, Marketing Expert
If you spend much time around writers, you begin to see patterns. There are certain things most writers love, such as telling stories, creating content, and…
The Daily WriterRay Bradbury's Secret to Writing Success
Do you ever feel overwhelmed as a writer? No, that’s not a trick question. It’s just an acknowledgment that anyone writing in our modern world can easily get…
The Daily WriterThe Gift That Keeps on Giving
If you spend enough time around entrepreneurs or marketers, you can get the sense that writing is a one-dimensional pursuit that only has value if it brings…
The Daily WriterDeadlines: Friend or Foe?
Whatever you may think of Star Wars Episode IX, The Rise of Skywalker, one thing is for certain: Kylo Ren’s journey is fascinating. Throughout most of the…
The Daily WriterLife is a Process of Revision
For new writers, one of the most surprising elements of the craft is how much editing and revision it takes to produce good work. Until you get into writing as…
The Daily WriterDealing with Distractions
Imagine if you were a writer living two hundred years ago. You probably lived on a farm and woke up at the crack of dawn with the sound of the rooster. You…
The Daily WriterAn Honest Conversation About Depression & Mental Health
On this episode, we dive into a topic that may seem disconnected from writing. However, depression and other mental health issues affect writers just like they…
The Daily WriterBONUS: Jessica Brody on Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing
Welcome to this special bonus episode of the daily writer podcast. I am excited to bring you this short bonus conversation with Jessica Brody, author of over…
The Daily WriterHow to Win 2021 as a Writer with Jessica Brody, Novelist
I'm excited to bring you my conversation with Jessica Brody. She is the author of the #1 bestselling novel-writing guide, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel and the…
The Daily WriterNever, Never, Never, Never Give Up
So, you’re feeling tired. You’re feeling discouraged. You’re partway through your first draft and it’s not coming together just as you’d like. Or perhaps…
The Daily WriterHow to Feel Inspired Every Day
Writers often talk about the need to feel inspired before they write. But what exactly does it mean to feel inspired? And more importantly, how do we get it on…
The Daily WriterSelf-Doubt is Just Fear in Disguise
Have you ever stopped to wonder why we sometimes don’t do the things we really want to do? For many years, statistics have shown that at least 8 out of every…
The Daily WriterWho Believes in You?
Writing is mainly a solitary activity. Most books, articles, blog posts, and other content is created by people working alone. Yes, there are editors and…
The Daily WriterWrite While It's Still Fresh
It’s the sinking feeling every writer knows. You had a brilliant idea but didn’t write it down. Now you could kick yourself because you can’t remember it…
The Daily Writer5 Surprising Lessons from Launching the Daily Writer Community
It has been quite an eventful week at the Daily Writer. This past week, I did an official public launch of the Daily Writer Community. I know that I have…
The Daily WriterBONUS: Joe Ricci on How to Write a Hallmark Movie
I'm thrilled to bring you this bonus interview with Joe Ricci. We dive into all my geeky questions about story structure and the specifics of writing for the…
The Daily WriterWriting for Television & Theater with Joe Ricci, Screenwriter
I'm excited to bring you this conversation with one of the coolest and most interesting people I have met in a while. His name is Joe Ricci, and he is an…
The Daily WriterThe Myth of the Tortured Artist
If you’re not mechanically inclined, maybe you can relate to this scenario. You’re driving down the road one day, and all of a sudden you realize that your car…
The Daily WriterCarve Until You Set the Angel Free
Michelangelo was one of the greatest artists who ever lived. As a sculptor, painter, designer, architect, and so much more, he transformed history and was a…
The Daily WriterAlways Have a Book With You
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 WriterYour Day Job is Not the Enemy
It is common in the entrepreneurial world to view a day job as the enemy of a writing career. You have a boss, you have office hours, and you have job…
The Daily WriterThe Danger of Comparing Yourself to Others
There is a strange dynamic within the world of writers. On the one hand, there is a huge amount of collaboration and community. We support each other, we buy…
The Daily WriterBONUS: John Stange on Writing, Book Structure & Marketing
On this bonus interview, Pastor John Stange shares his thoughts on the structure, writing, and marketing of his upcoming book, Dwell on These Things. I…
The Daily WriterThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective Writers
Here in the first couple weeks of the year, everyone loves to talk about goals. But once a week or two passes, the reality of life kicks in and the idea of a…
The Daily WriterPastor John Stange on His Upcoming Book, Dwell on These Things
On today's episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing my good friend John Stange about the release of his upcoming book, Dwell on These Things. Last month…
The Daily WriterNo 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 WriterFocus on What You Can Control
You were having a perfectly good streak. Things were going well with your writing, and you were making great progress with your book, blog, client work, or…
The Daily WriterDa Vinci's Advice About Knowledge
Here at the Daily Writer, we are a huge advocate for not just writing books, but for reading them. They are a critical facet of your growth as a writer. You…
The Daily WriterThe Way to Get Started
During this first week of the year, you will hear a lot of people talk about their goals. You will see social media posts, articles, emails, and news stories…
The Daily WriterYou Can Do This!
It’s the beginning of a brand-new year. You have dreams. You have goals. You have big things you want to accomplish in the next twelve months. And your mind is…
The Daily WriterNow Open: The Daily Writer Community
On this episode, I share details about the brand-new Daily Writer Community, which is now open for application! You'll learn why I'm launching this group…
The Daily WriterEditor & Book Development Coach Jennifer Harshman on Principles of Productivity
When it comes right down to it, everything about writing success comes down to productivity. We may have great ideas, we may feel inspired, and we may have…
The Daily WriterA Business Review of My 2020 and Goals for 2021
On today's special edition, I review the successes and challenges in my writing and business over the past year. I also share eight major goals I'll be working…
The Daily WriterWe Will Return on January 1 (+ 6 Episode Recommendations)
I’m taking a very short 1-week hiatus from the podcast to work on my next book and do some extra planning for 2021. We have nearly 300 episodes of the daily…
The Daily WriterSomebody Had to Write It Down
Christmas means many things to many people. Some people look forward to parties and social events. Some people enjoy the lights and holiday displays in stores…
The Daily WriterIs This Really Necessary?
If there is one word that describes our modern, hectic lifestyles, it’s “obligation.” We are connected 24/7 to our devices, and literally anyone in the world…
The Daily WriterThe Other Side of Your Comfort Zone
In the year 532, the emperor Justinian stood gazing at the smoking ruins of Constantinople’s patriarchal church that had just been burned to the ground by…
The Daily WriterPut Some Love Into It
If your writing was a cake, what would the ingredients be? You would certainly include structure. You’d think about the audience. If you were writing research…
The Daily WriterWhat If?
In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, the military historian Robert Cowley coordinated a fascinating series of books called What If? The books featured essays…
The Daily WriterWriters Roundtable: Expert Tips on Finding Your First Clients (with Lynn Smargis & Leo York)
One of the topics we often discuss on this podcast is doing client work. If you haven't yet considered it as a way to supplement your income, I encourage you…
The Daily WriterStorytelling Coach Jim Woods on How to Craft Better Stories
I'm honored to have my good friend, Jim Woods, on the show today to help us develop our storytelling chops. Jim is a novelist, story coach, and editor. He has…
The Daily WriterThe Most Powerful Two-Letter Word
What do powerful words look like? When you think of powerful words, you probably imagine Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address, or JFK giving a…
The Daily WriterStuck in the Twilight Zone
One of the most popular episodes of the original Twilight Zone series is “Time Enough at Last.” Burgess Meredith plays Henry Bemis, a bank teller with thick…
The Daily WriterCynics Don't Change the World
Every period in history seems like the worst for people going through it. 2020 has certainly been a challenging year on many levels. We’ve still in the middle…
The Daily WriterThe Wicked Witch Isn't Real
Anyone who grew up in the second half of the 20th century was familiar with two icons of pop culture: The Wizard of Oz and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. On the…
The Daily WriterThe Best of Times, The Worst of Times
In the world of computers, WYSIWYG stands for “what you see is what you get.” It refers to an editing system or interface where the content you see on screen…
The Daily WriterDecember 2020 Listener Q&A
On this month's Listener Q&A, we tackle a number of great questions: How do you transition from writing as a hobby, to writing as a profession? Do you have to…
The Daily WriterDirector Tricia Brouk on Using Your Influential Voice to Create a Lasting Legacy
When we consider the impact of our writing, there are many elements we pay attention to. We spend a lot of time thinking about our audience, our content, our…
The Daily WriterDon't Throw Any of Yourself Away
If you spend any time among a group of novelists, you will pretty quickly hear two terms: pantsers and plotters. Pantsers are the ones who prefer to write by…
The Daily WriterThe Curse of Johnny Carson
Most young people only have a vague idea of who Johnny Carson is if they have even heard of him at all. But for anyone 40 and older, you probably remember him…
The Daily Writer"Marketing" Just Means Being Considerate
If you talk to most writers, there is one thing they almost all universally hate: marketing. Most writers dislike the thought of promoting themselves or going…
The Daily WriterA New Superhero: Iron Writer
If you recall your middle school history class, there were three distinct periods in ancient history, each one defined by the material they used to make…
The Daily WriterCreativity is More Than a Feeling
In September 1976, the American rock band Boston released their single called “More Than a Feeling.” The song tells the story of a young man who is listening…
The Daily WriterShort Story: "All the Way Down"
If you've been listening to my podcast or reading my blog for any length of time, you know that I encourage you to do things that are scary. I've been getting…
The Daily WriterHow to Grow Your Audience with an Email Newsletter (with Jared Odle)
When you think of ways to connect with your audience and add value to them, what comes to mind? What usually focus on the more flashy forms of marketing such…
The Daily WriterWhere Your Power Comes From
In a world of equality and opportunity, we usually talk about power as if it’s a bad thing. But power is like time, money, or any other resource. It can be…
The Daily WriterPut One Word After Another
One of the tropes that seems to follow creative types around is the myth of the “tortured artist.” The myth goes something like this: creative work is very…
The Daily WriterThis Isn't for Thin-Skinned Writers
Do you remember what it feels like to be criticized for your writing? Different memories come flooding back for different people. Maybe it was in junior high…
The Daily WriterHere'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…