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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 WriterAudio Journal: Your Words Can Hurt or Heal
I was recently tempted to use my words to fire back at someone when I was feeling irritable. Fortunately, I didn't. I learned an important lesson about the…
The Daily WriterProtecting Your Intellectual Property & Finishing Your Book (with Steve Sponseller)
As a writer and a creator, one of the most important steps you can legally is protecting your intellectual property. My friend, Steve Sponseller, joins me on…
The Daily WriterAudio Journal: Writing in a Noisy & Distracted World
On this episode of the Audio Journal, I share some thoughts on why it's difficult to write in a world full of distraction and noise. The secret for getting the…
The Daily WriterBlogging 101: Secrets to Crafting a Compelling Headline
Headlines are one of the most important parts of a blog post or article. They are also one of the most misunderstood. A great headline can grab the reader’s…
The Daily WriterAudio Journal: What Are You Waiting For?
On today's Audio Journal, we learn a lesson from Taylor Swift and explore the fear behind releasing our creative work. *** Need a ghostwriter for your next…
The Daily Writer20 Podcasting Lessons from 200 Episodes
We are celebrating 200 episodes of the Smart Business Writing podcast! On this special episode, I reflect on 20 important lessons I have learned about…
The Daily WriterAudio Journal: Your Legacy is Created Now, Not in the Future
This is the first episode of a new "Audio Journal" series. These are short, unedited episodes where I share reflections on life, what's working or not working…
The Daily WriterBlogging 101: 7 Ways Blogging Improves Your Writing & Business
On this episode, we begin a series dedicated to the basics of blogging. Blog posts can be an important part of your marketing as well as a key way you can…
The Daily WriterSuccess Stories: Adrian Lance on Writing & Publishing His First Book
I’m excited to share this conversation with my friend and former student, Adrian Lance. Adrian is a blogger and author from the Midwest. His background is…
The Daily WriterHow to T-E-A-C-H Anything
Are you a blogger, writer, podcaster, pastor, speaker, coach, or consultant? If so, you have content and ideas that can change your audience’s life. However…
The Daily WriterMorgan James: The Publisher for Author Entrepreneurs (with David Hancock)
One of the biggest questions every author must face is: Should I self-publish my book or find a traditional publisher? The good news is that you have a third…
The Daily WriterThe Introvert's Guide to Networking
Zig Ziglar famously said, “You can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want.” Success is all about…
The Daily WriterProductivity & Systems for Writers (with Jennifer Harshman)
I’m excited to bring you this conversation with my good friend Jennifer Harshman, owner of Harshman Services. Jennifer is a successful editor, author…
The Daily Writer10 Ways to Read More in Less Time
As a writer, you know it’s important to spend time reading. But like most people, you probably feel pressed for time. On this episode, we’ll dive into ten…
The Daily WriterHow to Win in a World of Comparison (with Renee Vidor)
My guest on this episode is Renee Vidor. She is the author of the fantastic book Measuring Up: How to Win in a World of Comparison. Renee is also a speaker and…
The Daily WriterHow to Write 300% Faster Using Dictation
What if I told you there was a simple way to not only increase your writing speed but do it by 300% using technology that’s already in your pocket? On this…
The Daily WriterGrow Your Business with Personal Branding (with Aaron Hunt)
I’m excited to bring you this interview with my friend Aaron Hunt, who is a personal brand photographer. He’s not only excellent at his photography craft, but…
The Daily WriterAre You Making These 3 Mistakes in Your Writing Business?
Mistakes are like gasoline. When you mishandle it, it can blow up in your face. But if you treat it correctly, it’s fuel that drives you forward. On this…
The Daily WriterVideo Ideas to Dominate Your Marketing (with Matt Peet)
My guest today is Matt Peet, a videographer who has traveled all over America shooting videos for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Matt’s goal is to help…
The Daily Writer5 Reasons Ghostwriting is a Great Business for Writers
187: 5 Reasons Ghostwriting is a Great Business for Writers One of the most fascinating things about being a ghostwriter is seeing people’s responses when you…
The Daily WriterA Math Professor's Writing & Self-Publishing Journey (with Allison Dillard)
If you have listened to this podcast for any length of time, you know that I have a soft spot for educators. Teachers can have so much influence outside the…
The Daily WriterThe Top 15 Podcasts for Business Writers
Have you ever scrolled through your podcast app and wondered what you should listen to next? There are literally hundreds of thousands of podcasts available…
The Daily WriterHow to Turn Your Book into a Musical (with Eric Elder)
Eric Elder is one of my very best friends in the world. He’s many things: a pianist, music producer, author of well over twenty books at this point, online…
The Daily WriterCreating Better Business Books (with Honorée Corder & Alice Sullivan)
You’ve heard it a million times: writing a book can help your business. But doesn’t that mean you have to spend years writing a massive book that contains all…
The Daily WriterHow to Tell a Better Story (with Alice Sullivan)
“It was a dark and stormy night …” or so the story goes. As a kid I read the Peanuts comic strip. Once in a while, Snoopy would use those words to begin a…
The Daily WriterThe Life-Changing Benefits of Journaling (with Chad Jeffers)
What would it take to change your life? Something radical? Something crazy? Something prohibitively expensive? As it turns out, there’s a very simple habit you…
The Daily WriterSecrets of a Top Writer on Medium (with Anthony Moore)
If you read articles about personal growth, success, business, money, the arts … or pretty much any other topic, there is a great chance you’ve read some of…
The Daily WriterPassive Income, Aggressive Retirement (with Rachel Richards)
If I said, “Name the best quote from Jerry Maguire,” what would you say? If you said, “You complete me,” you’re close … but no cigar. The best quote is, of…
The Daily WriterAsk an Expert (with Jennifer Harshman, Editor)
Have you ever wondered where you could find an expert who could answer all your burning questions about writing, editing, books, productivity, and related…
The Daily WriterBecoming Your Authentic Self (with Jeff Goins)
One of the most important concepts in writing, creativity, and business today is “authenticity.” We all want to be our authentic selves, and we want to feel…
The Daily WriterHow to Get More Leads Through LinkedIn (with Bjarne Viken)
You’re active on Facebook. You play around on Instagram. You’ve probably dabbled with Twitter. But one of the great mysteries of life is, “What in the world…
The Daily WriterRe-Programming Your Mindset (with Valerie Pugsley)
Did you know you have a serious program? Every day, your mind is being programmed by the people you talk to, the news you watch, the books you read, and…
The Daily WriterSecrets of a Six-Figure Online Business Expert (with Alex Nerney)
What if you could make six figures with your online business? How would that impact your life? How would that impact your family? The good news is that it’s…
The Daily WriterThe Entrepreneurial Pastor (with John Stange)
How do you maintain a full-time job, lead your family, yet also find time to write a couple dozen books, produce three podcasts, and lead a growing online…
The Daily WriterGhostwriting: The Secret Weapon to Grow Your Business (with Derek Little)
If you’re a business leader, wouldn’t you like to have a secret weapon that can help grow your business? And if you’re a writer, wouldn’t you like to BE the…
The Daily WriterDeveloping a Mindset for Success (with Andrew Mundy)
Does your mind need a tune-up? If you’re human, the answer is YES! Your mind is like a guitar: it constantly needs to be tuned if you’re going to play the…
The Daily WriterOwn Your Keywords (with Steve Woodruff)
You have a business name. You have a product or service you offer. You probably have a website and a logo. But do you know your keywords? If not, you’re…
The Daily WriterStorytelling Principles for Business (with Amber Royer)
One of the most important things we do as business leaders is communicate with our customers, clients, and readers. But sometimes we struggle with knowing how…
The Daily WriterWhy I Am a Christian
I don't often talk about my faith directly in my podcast or other content. It's not because I'm hiding my faith--rather, it's because my focus is on helping…
The Daily WriterGhostwriting Q&A (with Nick Pavlidis)
As a writer, you’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the writing you can do for yourself, but have you ever considered writing for other people? More…
The Daily WriterWebsites 101 (with Michael Daehn)
I have some good news and some bad news for you. The bad news is that if you’re like many business owners and writers, your website needs a lot of attention…
The Daily Writer4 Simple Ways to Affirm People with Your Writing
As the world continues to grapple with the virus pandemic, maybe you’ve wondered what you can do to help. The truth is that you can do a lot! On this episode…
The Daily WriterThe Bezos Letters (with Steve & Karen Anderson)
What if you could sit down with the world’s richest man and learn the principles that helped his business be so successful? That might not be possible, but on…
The Daily WriterTurn Your Problems into Possibilities
Have you ever had one of those weeks where things didn’t go so well? I just had one of those weeks. On this episode, I’ll share three specific problems I faced…
The Daily WriterAudio Branding 101 (with Jodi Krangle)
If you’re like most writers, you constantly think about visual branding for your business or organization. But have you ever thought about AUDIO branding and…
The Daily WriterVideo Marketing 101 (with Jared Latigo)
Video Marketing 101 (with Jared Latigo) Do you ever feel overwhelmed or a little intimidated by using video to market your business and engage an audience? I…
The Daily WriterHow's the Culture in Your Kingdom? (with Dan Cockerell)
Each of us has our own kingdom or sphere of influence. And each of those kingdoms has a culture. I’m thrilled that our guest today is here to help us improve…
The Daily WriterSuccess Stories - Ruth Heinzmann on Blogging and Email Marketing
Success Stories: Ruth Heinzmann on Blogging & Email Marketing On today’s “Success Stories” episode, we’ll hear from my friend Ruth Heinzmann, who is a writer…
The Daily WriterTurn Your Writing into Dollars (with Dan Miller)
Turn Your Writing into Dollars (with Dan Miller) One of the biggest challenges we face as writers is keeping a balance between the creative and business sides…
The Daily WriterBe Your Finest Art (with Joanne Miller)
Be Your Finest Art (with Joanne Miller) The life of an artist or a writer is one that is filled with a lot of tension between competition priorities. As we…
The Daily Writer3 Productive Ways to Use Your COVID-19 Down Time
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually every aspect of our lives in a short amount of time. Chances are high that you are working from home and have more…
The Daily WriterThe Thriving Christian Artist (with Matt Tommey)
The Thriving Christian Artist (with Matt Tommey) Do you feel like you’ve lost your way as a writer or artist? Are you stuck in your creative life and in need…
The Daily WriterSecrets of Personal Branding (with Mike Kim)
Secrets of Personal Branding (with Mike Kim) Clear communication has never been important. In today’s world of constant noise and distractions, you must have a…
The Daily WriterSingles vs. Home Runs
Everybody wants to hit a “home run” in their writing and creative work. On this episode, you’ll learn why “hitting singles” is so important to your success…
The Daily WriterYou MUST Write a Book (with Honoree Corder)
One of the best ways to build your authority and credibility is to write a book. I’m thrilled to feature an interview with THE self-publishing expert, Honoree…
The Daily WriterUnleash the Power of Masterminds (with Aaron Walker)
I’m thrilled to bring you this interview with Aaron Walker, who is the founder of the Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind, which now hosts 15 groups with national…
The Daily WriterDo You Celebrate Your Wins?
It’s tempting to overlook your wins, especially when it seems like everyone else around you is having more success. In today’s episode, you’ll learn why it’s…
The Daily WriterLet's Launch Your Podcast (with Jody Maberry)
Podcasting is an amazing way to connect with listeners and impact more people. Have you ever considered starting your own show? If so, my guest today will…
The Daily WriterIt’s Business, Not Personal
How do you deal with rejection and disappointment in your personal brand business? On this episode, I share a powerful lessons from “The Godfather” that helps…
The Daily WriterSuccess Stories: Craig Harmann on Blogging and Music Publishing
I love featuring successful authors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders on my blog and podcast. But I also want to showcase writers who are in the beginning…