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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 WriterCreating Disney Magic (with Lee Cockerell)
How do you create a truly “magical” experience for the people you lead and those you serve? My guest on this episode has the answer! His name is Lee Cockerell…
The Daily WriterInsights From My 2020 Writing Survey
My biggest priority in business is to create content that is helpful for you. I recently created a survey for my listeners and readers to help me determine…
The Daily WriterA Shockingly Simple Way to Connect with Influencers
At every stage of our careers and our lives, we need the help of other people with influence, opportunities, or connections. But the question is: How do we…
The Daily WriterDelivering WOW to Your Audience (with Dr. Anissa Holmes)
Have you ever wondered how to engage your readers, audience, or clients on a deeper level? I’m joined on this episode by Dr. Anissa Holmes, a leader in the…
The Daily Writer11 Ways to Get Fast Feedback on an Idea
We writers tend to have a lot of ideas. Which is a great thing! But this wellspring of ideas also presents a problem: how do we know which ones are good?…
The Daily WriterSave 3 Hours Per Week with These Calendar Automations
Have you ever thought about what your time is worth? As a business leader, entrepreneur, you know your time is valuable. It is your most precious resource. You…
The Daily WriterGrow Your Audience Through Large Publications (with Kimanzi Constable)
140: Grow Your Audience Through Large Publications (with Kimanzi Constable) There are endless ways you can leverage your writing and knowledge to grow your…
The Daily WriterRedefine Success Pt. 4 - Reframe Your Failures
It’s a deceptively simple question: How do you measure your success? We usually measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. Here’s the problem with…
The Daily WriterRedefine Success Pt. 3 - Celebrate Your Progress
It’s a deceptively simple question: How do you measure your success? We usually measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. Here’s the problem with…
The Daily WriterRedefine Success Pt. 2 - Complete a Project
It’s a deceptively simple question: How do you measure your success? We usually measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. Here’s the problem with…
The Daily WriterRedefine Success Pt. 1 - Track Your Metrics
It’s a deceptively simple question: How do you measure your success? We usually measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. Here’s the problem with…
The Daily WriterHow to Leverage Podcast Interviews to Build Your Brand (with Millette Jones)
As a writer and content creator, you have amazing opportunities to share your message and impact people’s lives. You can do this through a blog, book, podcast…
The Daily WriterEasy Email Tips Pt. 4 - Add a Drop of Grace
Email is all about relationships. Every time we send an email, there is a human being on the other side of that message. For that reason, email is one of the…
The Daily WriterEasy Email Tips Pt. 3 - Never Send an Angry Message
Email is all about relationships. Every time we send an email, there is a human being on the other side of that message. For that reason, email is one of the…
The Daily WriterEasy Email Tips Pt. 2 - Craft an Intriguing Subject Line
Email is all about relationships. Every time we send an email, there is a human being on the other side of that message. For that reason, email is one of the…
The Daily WriterEasy Email Tips Pt. 1 - Follow the 24-Rule
Email is all about relationships. Every time we send an email, there is a human being on the other side of that message. For that reason, email is one of the…
The Daily WriterSmart Social Media Marketing (with Tricia Prues)
Most of us feel stressed out by social media marketing. We wonder whether we’re using it correctly, sharing our content enough, or even using the right…
The Daily Writer10 Different Ways to Repurpose Your Content
As I’m recording this, I can look out my office window and see my silver 2002 Ford Ranger sitting in my driveway. It has over 200,000 miles on it. It’s been a…
The Daily WriterBe Thankful for Your Critics
A few years ago, my wife Melanie was having dinner with a friend from her college days. She mentioned to this friend that I was working on a book. The friend…
The Daily WriterEvery Problem is a Story Problem (with Jim Woods)
What lens do you see the world through? Some people see the world through the lens of politics. Some people see the world through the lens of sports. Some…
The Daily Writer3 Ways Journaling Makes You a Better Writer
I started keeping journals way back in 1992, when I was a college freshman. Since those days, I have filled boxes with journals where I’ve recorded my…
The Daily WriterThe #1 Writing Lesson from Disney’s Star Wars Trilogy
A few weeks ago I saw in a darkened theater with my son Ben. We were there to watch a movie I had been anticipating for two years: The Rise of Skywalker. I…
The Daily WriterThe Significance Factor (with Dr. Wayne Pernell)
I was talking to a friend the other day, and he said, “I can’t believe it’s already the year 2020. It seems like it turned the year 2000 just yesterday.”…
The Daily Writer7 Trends for Business Writers in 2020 (Part 2)
In the last episode, we began looking at 7 trends for business writers in 2020. That episode began to get kind of long, so I decided to break it up into two…
The Daily Writer7 Trends for Business Writers in 2020 (Part 1)
You’ve probably heard it said that there are two things in life that are certain: death and taxes. I’d like to add a third thing that is certain: constant…
The Daily WriterMoving from Chaos to Clarity (with Marianne Renner)
I live in the Midwest—specifically, just outside St. Louis—and several months out of the year, we have cold mornings. Occasionally, I’ll forget to start my car…
The Daily WriterIntroduction to Smart Business Writing
Today is January 1, so happy New Year! It’s a great time for a fresh start. I don’t know what your 2019 was like but mine was honestly pretty bumpy. But I…
The Daily WriterA Note About Previous Episodes
Just a note: If you are listening to episodes from Jan. 1, 2020 and on, those episodes will be part of the Smart Business Writing podcast. But if you are…
The Daily WriterAn Exciting New Podcast Direction!
You probably saw that this episode is titled “An Exciting New Podcast Direction!” and wondering what that’s all about. I’m going to take a few minutes here on…
The Daily WriterHow to Choose a Career Path
On this episode, I answer a question sent in by Francis: Thank you so much for your mails, they're really inspiring. Basically, I'm having difficulties in…
The Daily WriterHow to Make Your Creative Work a Priority
On this episode, I answer a question sent in by Brian Mays: Priority is a challenge for me. I am creative in my day job, but I'd love to shift what I'm doing…
The Daily WriterBuilding a Consistent Creative Habit
On this episode, I answer a question sent in by Craig Harmann: How do I build (or rebuild) habits that keep me consistent in being creative? To read the full…
The Daily Writer3 Marketing Tips for Writers
On this episode, I answer a question sent in by Catherine Hackman: Do you have any tips for marketing or how to build a platform? To read the full show notes…
The Daily WriterBalancing Work, Leisure & Creativity
On this episode, I answer a question sent in by Mark Revisky: What is the balance between work, leisure, and creative endeavors? Many times my creative work is…
The Daily WriterHow to Decide Which Project to Work on Next
On this episode, I answer a question sent in by Jessica Ghigliotti: How do you decide which project to work on next? I have running documents for capturing…
The Daily WriterHow to Handle Criticism
On this episode, I answer a question sent in by Jacqueline: Someone has given me unsolicited criticism about a video I put on Facebook. They had some good…
The Daily WriterThe Act of Creating vs. the Business of Creating
On this episode, I answer a question sent in by Michael Rogers: What about juggling the act of creating with the business of creating. How do I live in that…
The Daily WriterDoes Creativity Have to Be Faith-Related?
On today’s episode, I answer a question sent in by Erica Stevens: Does your creativity have to be in ministry or faith related form? Does anyone feel guilty…
The Daily WriterHow to Make Creativity a Habit
On this episode, I answer a question sent in by Mark Revisky: How do we incorporate creativity into a habit, as in, how often should I make it a habit: daily…
The Daily WriterThinking Like an Artist Entrepreneur (with Catherine Orer)
When I talk about this podcast or about the materials I create, the phrase I use most often use to describe my audience is “creative entrepreneur.” It refers…
The Daily WriterSongwriting, Performance & Creative Collaboration (with Joe Banua)
One of the reasons I do a podcast is to deliver value to my listeners. I love the opportunity to create content and help improve people’s lives, businesses…
The Daily WriterStop Overthinking Everything (with Andy Storch)
One of the many benefits of doing a podcast is that you get to talk to lots of amazing people. I learn something from every single guest. I come away from…
The Daily WriterThe Surprising Truth About Your Spiritual Health (with Chad Jarnagin)
Today’s guest is here to help us slow down and find the center. His name is Chad Jarnagin, and he is an ordained priest in the Anglican Communion, as well as…
The Daily WriterCreative Lessons from a Sculptor (with Christopher Howes)
When I was a kid, I played with action figures all the times. It was mostly Star Wars figures and other superheroes. As an adult, and especially as a father of…
The Daily WriterLessons from the Murder Mystery Company (with Scott Cramton)
When I was in high school, I was heavily involved in school plays and musicals. Although I don’t talk about it much here on the show, I have always loved…
The Daily WriterDesign, Innovation & Product Development (with Chris Bray)
Have you ever looked around at the products you use in your everyday life and wondered, “How did this get created?” It’s a question many people ask, as…
The Daily WriterHow to Optimize Your Performance (with Mitch Swergold)
What do you think of when you hear the word “optimize”? Do you think of a robot or some kind of mechanical system? Does it bring to mind some kind of cold…
The Daily WriterThe Life-Changing Power of Mindset (with Cliff Ravenscraft)
This episode marks a milestone for a couple of different reasons. First, it’s my longest episode ever! And second, it’s episode #100! This is by far my longest…
The Daily WriterUnderstanding Color Theory (with Melissa AuClair)
When it comes to the creative arts, one of my favorite topics is color theory. Did you know that colors represent different ideas and themes? Understanding…
The Daily Writer22.5 Reflections on My 45th Birthday
Today I turn 45 years old. It’s hard to believe. I remember being a kid in the 1980’s and thinking, “I’ll be 26 years old in the year 2000!” I surpassed that…
The Daily WriterExploring Multiple Intelligences (with Carrie Naglak)
What does it mean to be “intelligent”? We typically define intelligence in terms of intellectual ability, as evidenced by grades, IQ, or other measurements…
The Daily WriterHow to Be a Creative Communicator (with Nikomas Perez)
One of the most important skills you can develop is good communication. It doesn’t matter whether you are a writer, painter, dancer, videographer, or any of a…
The Daily WriterFreelance to Freedom (with Vincent Pugliese)
Have you ever wondered what true creative freedom looks like? People may define “freedom” differently, but for many of us, freedom means being able to do what…
The Daily WriterStep into Your Creative Authority (with Ginger Moran)
Have you ever noticed that a high percentage of artists and creative types are passive and “too nice”? Maybe it’s because we don’t want to appear aggressive…
The Daily WriterSecrets of Storytelling (with Shane Wood)
When you hear the word “storyteller,” what do you think? Maybe the first image that comes to mind is a group of people sitting around a campfire, with a wise…
The Daily WriterHow to Write a Novel (with Amber Royer)
Over the years, I’ve heard the statistic that 8 out of 10 people want to write a book. Based on many conversations about writing, it’s probably true. Nearly…
The Daily WriterDiversity, Empathy & Creativity (with Heather Fleming)
Many of the episodes of this podcast are more light-hearted thematically. We often talk about writing, the arts, curiosity, and related topics. This episode is…
The Daily WriterDeveloping a da Vinci Mindset (with Kenny Aronson)
Sometimes we make creativity and personal growth more complicated than it needs to be. Although there are countless systems, courses, books, and other…
The Daily WriterHow to Boost Your Energy (with Julian Hayes)
When you think about your creative output, do you ever wonder what is preventing you from producing more? For many of us, the #1 reason we would give consists…
The Daily WriterSay YES to the Possibilities (with Tricia Brouk)
As kids, we hear the word “No” constantly from other people. But when we become adults, it’s easy to get into the habit of “No” to ourselves. Why is that? It’s…