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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 WriterWhatever Happened to Singing in Church? Part 5: Musical Factors
Are worship songs too complicated these days? How does the key of a song affect its “singability” in church? What lessons can we learn about worship songs from…
The Daily WriterWhatever Happened to Singing in Church? Part 4: Leadership Factors
How has the role of the worship leader changed over the last 10-15 years? Is the struggle between authentic worship and entertainment a new development, or an…
The Daily WriterWhatever Happened to Singing in Church? Part 3: Environmental Factors
How do sound, lighting, and video impact people’s participation in worship? Why is it important for a church to invest in good equipment and training for tech…
The Daily WriterWhatever Happened to Singing in Church? Part 2: Cultural Factors
How do art and music programs in public schools affect worship in the church? How does pursuing excellence in worship impact those who aren’t musicians? And…
The Daily WriterWhatever Happened to Singing in Church? Part 1: Foundations
One of the most important ways that we express ourselves creatively is by worshiping in song with a faith community. Singing is the oldest, and still the most…
The Daily WriterHow to Be Content in the Midst of the Struggle
If you’ve ever traveled in a car with kids, you have probably heard the question, “Are we there yet?” But it’s not only kids who have trouble waiting. We…
The Daily WriterGreat Artists of the Bible, Part 1: God
Do you ever feel like your art is in a separate “box” from the rest of your life? Maybe you feel a disconnect between your art and your church … between your…
The Daily WriterWhat “Hamilton” Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda Taught Me About Valuing People
I am a huge fan of “Hamilton,” the smash Broadway musical created by Lin-Manual Miranda. “Hamilton” won 11 Tony awards in 2016 and has been the most…
The Daily WriterBook Review: ‘Save the Cat’ Will Make You a Better Storyteller
As creatives, it’s important for us to understand why and how stories work. A great place to begin is by studying screenwriting. You may not consider yourself…
The Daily Writer3 Ways ‘La La Land’ Will Ignite Your Creativity
La La Land was one of the most well-known movies featured at this year’s Academy Awards. It’s a bright, inventive film that takes place in modern-day Los…
The Daily Writer5 Steps to Declutter Your Workspace
Most of the time, we don’t give a lot of attention to organizing our workspace. But it’s worth setting it up for maximum efficiency since this is where you…
The Daily WriterAn Open Letter to Artists Struggling with Jealousy
When we see other creative people who are successful, it’s difficult not to feel jealous. The question foremost in our minds is, “Why do they have ______, and…
The Daily Writer4 Unusual Ways To Get More Writing Done
Most of us dream of having large blocks of time we can use to think and write. For most of us, this dream rarely becomes a reality. Most of us lead very busy…
The Daily WriterHow to Juggle Multiple Projects Without Losing Your Mind
One of my readers, who is a college student, recently sent this email: "With all these different things I want to do and hope to achieve, I sometimes get lost…
The Daily WriterWhat I Learned from 3 Embarrassing Business Failures
After many years of feeling guilty for my mistakes, I am finally learning to see my failures as stepping-stones to success. Some of my biggest failures over…
The Daily Writer4 Ways to Get Unstuck and Start Creating Again
I recently sat down with an artist friend of mine to see how she was doing. Diane was feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities. She longed to have more time…
The Daily WriterHow to Make Time for Your Art: Track Your Time
One of the biggest frustrations for artists is a lack of time to create. Despite having access to devices and technology that are supposed to save us time…
The Daily WriterA Simple 5-Step System for Reaching Your Creative Goals
We are almost into February now, but the idea of goals is still on many people’s minds. January has come and gone, but it’s never too late to think about what…
The Daily Writer4 Ways Gratitude Can Change Your Day … and Your Life
Sometimes the little things in life can make a huge difference. Over the last few months, I have been making more of an effort to integrate a habit of…
The Daily WriterAre You Afraid of Success?
I recently launched a new Facebook group called Born to Create. When I asked the group to share a problem or struggle they are currently dealing with, one of…
The Daily Writer4 Ways That Clarity Benefits Your Creative Life
One of the hardest things for any creative person to do is set limitations. We like to be free spirits, unchained and unhindered by any limiting factors…
The Daily WriterWhat Tony Bennett Taught Me About Making Excellent Art
Every artist wants to make excellent art. No one ever sets out on the creative journey and says, “I only want to be known for making mediocre art.” We all want…
The Daily WriterThe Real Reason You Feel Stressed Out, Confused, and Overcommitted
Do you ever feel stressed out, confused, or overcommitted? Yeah, me too! We may point to busy schedules, too much work, or conflicting priorities as the…
The Daily Writer4 Questions to Help You Stop Drifting and Start Focusing
There are many reasons we start to “drift” in our creative lives: being too busy, feeling overwhelmed, not having clarity, or just being tired. Whatever the…
The Daily Writer10 Movies That Will Inspire Your New Year
The beginning of another year is a great time to think about a fresh start. Many of us will set goals to improve our lives or achieve greater success. There is…
The Daily WriterThe 5 Cups of Creativity
Over the past few years, I’ve been on a search to understand more about the barriers that keep us from being more creative. The more I studied some of the…
The Daily Writer4 Convictions About Creativity That Drive Everything I Do
Creativity is embedded into every part of our lives—relationships, career, faith and spirituality, the arts, education, health and wellness, and so many…