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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 WriterSecrets to Earning Your True Value (with Dan McPherson)
As a creative or artist, have you ever struggled with business? Do you love to create, but don’t like messing with the business side of things? Would you like…
The Daily WriterThe Courage to Let Go (with Stephanie Winslow)
Have you ever noticed that some of the most important things we do in life are counterintuitive? They go against our human nature and feel uncomfortable to us…
The Daily WriterWhy You Need a Creative Community (with Jennifer Harshman)
It’s tempting to think of the creative life as a solitary endeavor. We picture an artist standing at an easel, a musician playing in a studio, or a writer…
The Daily WriterYour Memories Make You Who You Are (with Casey Tygrett)
Think about this simple yet complex question: What is the source of your identity as a person? Is it your DNA? Your family name? Your personality, talents…
The Daily WriterRedefining Wealth & Living Purposefully (with Deborah Meyer)
When you hear the word “wealthy,” what image comes to mind? Do you picture someone living in a huge mansion on a hill, surrounded by butlers? Does the word…
The Daily WriterHow to Navigate the Messy Middle (with Stephanie O'Brien-Martin)
Do you ever feel like you’re caught between where you are and where you want to be? Are you frustrated because you see your potential, but you feel stuck in…
The Daily WriterThe Power of Hope (with Abdi Warsame)
One of the biggest needs of the human spirit is to have hope in the midst of difficult situations. Our guest today, Abdi Warsame, is a survivor of the civil…
The Daily WriterTaking Control of Your Destiny (with Eric Elder)
What does it mean to be an entrepreneur? At its core, it’s all about control. The whole idea of entrepreneurship is about taking control instead of giving it…
The Daily WriterStorytelling, Imagination & Invention (with Manuel Luz)
In her excellent book Walking on Water, the author Madeleine L’Engle wrote, "Jesus was not a theologian. He was God who told stories.” Storytelling was not…
The Daily WriterWorship: The Foundation of Your Creative Life (with Aric Marshall)
Creativity is a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional topic. Yet at the end of the day, we operate by one simple truth: God is ultimately the source of our…
The Daily WriterMaking Your Creative Work a Priority (with Karen Briscoe)
Let’s begin with a riddle: When is the perfect time to make your creative work a priority? Answer: There is no perfect time. Life is messy, and if we put off…
The Daily WriterHelping Your Kids Be More Creative (with Joseph Roth)
Most of the time on this show, we focus on helping you be a better creative entrepreneur. Today we are turning the tables and talking about how we can help our…
The Daily WriterDon’t Forget to Feed Your Creative Soul (with Alice Perrey)
As artists and entrepreneurs, we face the constant struggle of how to best use our time. We not only want to produce great creative work, we also have jobs…
The Daily WriterFinding Clarity and Getting Unstuck (with Steve Woodruff)
Imagine that you and I are having coffee together, and I looked across the table at you and said, “Give me a clear summary of what you do in 1-2 sentences” ……
The Daily WriterThe Courage to Be Your Authentic Self (with Jeni Voss)
We become artists for a variety of reasons. Many of us, perhaps even most of us, are drawn to the stage because we want to escape from ourselves. But what if…
The Daily WriterThe Creative Benefits of Owning a Dog (with Faye Ruch)
I recently read that around 68% of U.S. households own a pet, which includes 60 millions households that own a dog. If you don’t own a dog, I’m sure you know…
The Daily WriterProductivity for Artists & Creatives (with Adrian Shepherd)
One of the key questions we ask ourselves as artists is, “How can I be more productive?” We all want the ability to produce more writing, music, art, or other…
The Daily WriterTransform Your Life with the Enneagram (with Teresa McCloy)
How well do you truly know yourself? If you and I were really honest, we would have to admit we probably don’t know ourselves as well as we think…
The Daily WriterWhy You Should Write a Book (with Eric Elder)
It’s been said that over 80% of people want to write a book. However, there is a big difference between wanting to write and actually doing it. If you ever…
The Daily WriterHealth, Fitness, Keto & Creativity (with Jessie Conley)
This is the first week of 2019, so it’s very likely that you are thinking about changes you want to make in your life. If your goal is get healthier, more fit…
The Daily WriterMy 2018 Annual Review & 2019 Goals
For as long as I can remember, I have set aside time at the end of December, or early January, to reflect on the previous year. However, it’s usually been…
The Daily WriterWhy You Should Read Classic Literature (with Anne Sheridan)
When you hear the term “classic literature,” what comes to mind? Most people think of books that were written by a bunch of dead white guys and wonder how they…
The Daily WriterWhat if George Bailey Had Dared to Dream Bigger?
“It’s a Wonderful Life” is a heartwarming story of redemption that keeps our interest with a lot of twists and turns. But what if we add a twist of our own?…
The Daily WriterChasing Dreams in a Minivan (with Zech Newman)
A dream is like a knife. It’s very powerful when you use it the right way. But if you’re careless with it, you can do a lot of harm to yourself and others…
The Daily WriterHow to Embrace a New Dream ... and Let Go of the Old One
A number of years ago, the country group Rascal Flatts released a song called “These Days.” It tells the story of a guy in a small town who accidentally runs…
The Daily WriterShould You Start a Podcast? (with Steve Stewart)
I started listening to podcasts around 2006, when podcasting was still in its infancy. Now, well over ten years later, podcasting has exploded in popularity…
The Daily WriterAre You Pushing These 3 Boundaries as a Writer?
In 2008, I almost got a Warner Bros. employee fired. One day, a friend of mine from church called. He said a friend of his, John, had a daughter, Becky, who…
The Daily WriterLearning to Ask Better Questions (with Dan Drake)
It seems like we spend the first part of our lives learning to give all the correct answers. But what if the creative journey was less about giving the right…
The Daily Writer3 Ways to Unleash Your Creativity
I don’t know about you, but I often overthink the creative process. Sometimes we need a guide who can help us simplify things so we can get some traction and…
The Daily WriterFinding Hope in the Midst of Mental Illness (with Chris Morris)
Today’s episode is a little different because we are tackling a heavy topic: mental illness. It’s an issue that affects all of us in one way or another. If you…
The Daily WriterWhy Every Author Needs an Editor (with Blake Atwood)
Someone once said that it takes a village to raise a child. If it’s also true that it takes a village to write a book, one of the most important villagers is…
The Daily WriterThe Future of Education (with Don Sanders)
For many years, “education” meant sitting at a desk in a classroom, listening to a teacher give a lecture. Today that is no longer the case. The world of…
The Daily WriterHow to Tell Stories Like Jesus (with Doug Phillips)
As an artist and a creative, one of the most valuable skills you can learn is how to engage people with storytelling. Stories are the way we process…
The Daily WriterHow to Finish Your Book (with Jim Woods)
Have you ever felt discouraged because you started writing a book but didn’t finish it? If so, you’re not alone. Many writers, myself included, have started…
The Daily WriterCreative Freedom Through Debt-Free Living (with Jared Latigo)
What does it mean to have creative freedom in your life? And what’s more, how do you get it? Our guest shows us how he and his family followed a surprising…
The Daily WriterHow Ghostwriting Works (with Nick Pavlidis)
Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a ghostwriter? It’s a mysterious part of the writing industry that, by definition, remains hidden from view much…
The Daily WriterA Re-Introduction to the Born to Create Podcast
I’m excited about the re-launch of the Born to Create Podcast, and honored that you’re taking some time to read this post and listen to the episode. I call…
The Daily WriterDo You Need a Sabbatical?
The concept of a sabbatical has nearly been lost in our modern culture. Our technology allows us to stay connected 24/7, and many of us can do our work…
The Daily Writer10 Leadership Books That Will Help You Become a Better Artist
One of the core principles that guide my life is the value of learning from different disciplines. All the great creative minds in history drew from various…
The Daily WriterAn Artist's Manifesto
A number of years ago, I sat down in my son’s bedroom late at night after he fell asleep. I was in my mid-30’s and intensely discouraged. As I began to pour…
The Daily WriterHow to Create High-Quality Images for Your Blog Posts
I’ll be honest: one of my least favorite aspects of blogging is creating images. Graphic design has never been my strong suit, so selecting and manipulating…
The Daily WriterWill Your Art Outlive You? (A Lesson from Gothic Cathedrals)
I’ve always been drawn to Gothic cathedrals. These medieval works of art represent one of the pinnacles of human ingenuity and creativity. The designers…
The Daily Writer10 Career Questions for Creative Entrepreneurs (+ a Free Assessment)
As a creative entrepreneur, you have an endless number of career choices available to you today. These options can be a real blessing or a real curse. They can…
The Daily Writer3 Reasons to Join the Summer Creative Challenge
Do you ever feel like your New Year’s goals are a distant memory by the time summer arrives? Me, too. Guilty as charged. There has been more than one summer…
The Daily WriterHow I Survived A Recent Bout Of Depression
I have been dealing with depression since my late 20’s. I’m now 42, so this has been an ongoing battle with a demon that will be lurking in the shadows until I…
The Daily WriterHow to Use Systems to Stay Motivated and Productive
Do you ever have trouble staying motivated and productive in your creative life? If so, you’re definitely not alone! My friend Cary recently sent me a question…
The Daily Writer7 Little Lies Jealousy Whispers in Your Ear
Not too long ago, I was talking with a friend about the success his and his family were having. He had just received a promotion at work and a substantial bump…
The Daily WriterI Was Rejected Last Week, and Here's What I Learned
A few weeks ago I spoke to a friend about a creative opportunity. I thought I had a good shot at being accepted for it, but then my friend called me back. I…
The Daily Writer5 Ways to Avoid Workplace Drama
Relationships are the glue that holds society together. If we’re going to succeed in our families, work, and creative lives, we must know how to relate well…
The Daily WriterHow to Keep Going When You Want to Give Up
One of Aesop’s best-known fables is The Tortoise and the Hare. The hare challenges the tortoise to a race, confident he will win by a long shot. The race…
The Daily WriterThe Surprising Connection Between Art & Farming
On the surface, it may appear like artists and farmers have nothing to with each other. But if we look at the process of farming, there is a lot you can learn…
The Daily WriterThe Beginner's Guide to Choosing an Acoustic Guitar
I have been teaching guitar for over twenty years. Despite the wide variety of students I’ve taught, they’ve all had one thing in common: they needed to find…
The Daily Writer3 Simple Ways to Stand Out as a Creative Professional
How do you stand out as a creative professional? Is it a matter of being cheaper and faster than your competition? Do you need to be a genius or…
The Daily Writer7 Life Lessons I've Learned from My Students
This month, April 2017, marks the end of my thirteenth year as a Professor at St. Louis Christian College in Florissant, Missouri. Over these years, I’ve…
The Daily WriterThe Parents' Guide to Developing Creative Kids
As parents, what do we truly want for our kids? Beyond being happy and healthy, we also want them to grow into people who can make a positive contribution to…
The Daily Writer10 Simple Ways to Be More Creative
We all know developing our creativity is vital to our success. But with our busy lives, it’s easy to put creativity on the back burner because it may seem too…
The Daily WriterCase Study: How I Chose My Next Book Project
In the previous episode, I outlined four questions you can use to help decide which creative projects to pursue. These questions are filters to keep you…
The Daily WriterHow to Choose Your Next Creative Project
My friend Mark Revisky sent in a question recently: He wrote, “I am at a creative roadblock. I have completed my memoir and a play, but I don’t know what to do…
The Daily WriterBook Review: 'The Successful Author Mindset' is a Shot of Adrenaline for the Writer's Soul
What is the key to being a successful author? Is it talent? Marketing? Great ideas? Writing a lot of books? While those are all important, I’ve just finished…
The Daily WriterAn Open Letter to Everyone Who Hates Their Church's Music
I had an interesting conversation with someone recently about a hypothetical situation: what if a sincere, devoted Christian legitimately can’t stand the music…