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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 WriterFunding your Book with a Kickstarter Campaign | Lestie May Zachary
We live in an incredible time! As an author, you have a variety of options for publishing and funding your books. If you’re doing self-publishing, one of the…
The Daily WriterHow to Build a Writing Habit in 2024
As a writer, you long to make a difference in the world. You want to use your creative gifts. You might even want to build a part-time or full-time business…
The Daily WriterScreenwriter Brock Swinson on the Secrets of Prolific Writers
If there’s one thing we all want to do in 2024, it’s to write and publish more books. I’m excited to have a guest today who can help us learn the secrets of…
The Daily Writer10 Lessons I Learned About Life, Writing, and Business in 2023
One of the most important habits you can ever develop is reflection. The pace of life today is pretty fast and it’s easy to just keep going, going, going all…
The Daily WriterSales Expert Paul Leon on Creating Your Value Proposition as a Writer
As a writer, you live in two worlds: the world of business and the world of creative thinking. Creative types tend to focus on making the product and spend…
The Daily WriterHow to Do Less and Achieve More in 2024
Like most writers, you probably have mixed emotions as we near the end of 2024. My guess is that you’ve had some great wins this year, but you’ve also had some…
The Daily WriterValerie Cockerell on Writing Her First Book, Leadership Lessons from Disney, and Managing Like a Mother
One of the recurring themes of this podcast is leadership. Writing and creativity are, of course, a huge part of what we do. But if we want to operate a…
The Daily WriterThe 4 Fundamentals of a REAL Writing Business
On today's episode, Kent talks about the 4 fundamentals of a REAL Writing business: 1. Relationships with people 2. Excellence in your craft 3. Attitude toward…
The Daily WriterMorgan Canclini-Mitchell on Secrets of PR Success, Avoiding the Biggest Author Mistakes, and Book Launch Tactics
As an author, one of your biggest goals is to get your books into the hands of readers. It’s going to involve various levels of marketing, and in some cases, a…
The Daily WriterAn Introduction to The Profitable Writer: Grow Your Impact & Income with a Writing Business
Welcome to the first episode of The Profitable Writer podcast! Thanks for being here. On this episode, you'll learn: What problem we're solving with Profitable…
The Daily WriterOne Year Ago Today, I Was Going to Quit
One year ago today, I was going to quit my business. But I made a decision that helped me overcome the frustration and discouragement. On this episode, I tell…
The Daily WriterMark Gottlieb on Finding & Working with a Literary Agent
We live in an amazing time when authors have lots of options for publishing. The main three options are these: First, you can self-publish your books, which…
The Daily WriterIt’s Business, Not Personal
📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up…
The Daily WriterCourage is Not the Absence of Fear
Today’s episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as “The Word Wizard.” I’ve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for…
The Daily WriterOne Small Stride at a Time
Today’s email is sponsored by Plottr, the #1 visual book planning software for writers that helps you plan books in the same way you think. Plottr helps…
The Daily WriterBring Your “B Game”
Today’s episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, Honorée Corder. You’ll learn…
The Daily WriterRejection is the Mark of a Pro
📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up…
The Daily WriterWhy Not You?
Want to learn to write, self-publish, market, and monetize your book like a professional? Check out the Author Success Bundle, a collection of resources from…
The Daily Writer3 Things to Be Thankful For as Writers
Today’s episode is sponsored by Vellum, the go-to book formatting software for indie authors who care about creating beautiful ebooks and print books. Use the…
The Daily WriterSlow & Steady Wins the Race
📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up…
The Daily WriterVan Halen’s Advice for Writers
Want to learn to write, self-publish, market, and monetize your book like a professional? Check out the Author Success Bundle, a collection of resources from…
The Daily WriterFollow Your Fear
Today’s episode is sponsored by Plottr, the #1 visual book planning software for writers that helps you plan books in the same way you think. Plottr helps…
The Daily WriterBe Bad in Order to Be Good
Today’s episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, Honorée Corder. You’ll learn…
The Daily WriterAppreciate This Moment
📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up…
The Daily WriterThe One You're Writing For
Today’s episode is sponsored by Kristi Griffith, owner of Thumbprint Creative. Kristi has created the cover design and interior layout for many of my own…
The Daily WriterRuthie Gray on Chasing Your Dreams in the Second Half of Life
I have listeners from all walks of life, all backgrounds, and all ages and stages of life. However, if I had to pick one category of listener that probably…
The Daily WriterCreativity is More Than a Feeling
📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up…
The Daily WriterThe Best of Times, The Worst of Times
Are you a podcaster who’s always wanted to write a book, but you don’t know where to start? If so, you’ll love the upcoming training, Podcast to Published…
The Daily WriterHalf-Full or Half-Empty?
Are you a podcaster who’s always wanted to write a book, but you don’t know where to start? If so, you’ll love the upcoming training, Podcast to Published…
The Daily WriterX is for Xerox - Excerpt from The Artist's Suitcase
Today’s episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, Honorée Corder. You’ll learn…
The Daily WriterU is for Unfinished - Excerpt from The Artist's Suitcase
I hope you enjoyed that short excerpt from The Artist’s Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. You can grab the book by visiting…
The Daily WriterS is for Security - Excerpt from The Artist's Suitcase
Today’s episode is sponsored by Kristi Griffith, owner of Thumbprint Creative. Kristi has created the cover design and interior layout for many of my own…
The Daily WriterRecording Artist Ginny Owens on Songwriting, Recording & the Creative Life
As I’ve mentioned before here on the podcast, one of the big benefits of hosting your own show is that it gives you the opportunity to talk to really cool…
The Daily WriterO is for Old Things - Excerpt from The Artist's Suitcase
📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up…
The Daily WriterH is for Humility - Excerpt from The Artist’s Suitcase
Today’s episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as “The Word Wizard.” I’ve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for…
The Daily WriterB is for Blank Page - Excerpt from The Artist’s Suitcase
Today’s episode is sponsored by Plottr, the #1 visual book planning software for writers that helps you plan books in the same way you think. Plottr helps…
The Daily WriterKeep a Beginner's Mindset
Today’s episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, Honorée Corder. You’ll learn…
The Daily WriterWin, Lose, or Learn
📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up…
The Daily WriterPersistence Pays Off
Today’s episode is sponsored by Kristi Griffith, owner of Thumbprint Creative. Kristi has created the cover design and interior layout for many of my own…
The Daily WriterTriathlete Chris Bystriansky on Perseverance and Writing a Memoir
One of the universal truths of doing anything worthwhile is that you will feel like giving up at times. We all know that writing is hard work. But that’s only…
The Daily WriterBloom Where You're Planted
📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up…
The Daily WriterFear Can Be Your Best Friend
Today’s episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as “The Word Wizard.” I’ve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for…
The Daily WriterWhat If?
Today’s episode is sponsored by Plottr, the #1 visual book planning software for writers that helps you plan books in the same way you think. Plottr helps…
The Daily WriterThe Power of a Personal Video
Today’s episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, Honorée Corder. You’ll learn…
The Daily WriterThe Power of a Handwritten Note
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The Daily WriterWhat Comes Easy to You?
Today’s episode is sponsored by Kristi Griffith, owner of Thumbprint Creative. Kristi has created the cover design and interior layout for many of my own…
The Daily WriterHonorée Corder on Why There is No Such Thing as Writer’s Block
As a ghostwriter and author coach, I talk to a lot of writers. Whether someone has already written a book, or they’re considering writing their first one, I…
The Daily WriterFailure is a Gift
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The Daily Writer10 Ways Your Day Job Makes You a Better Writer
Today’s episode is sponsored by Plottr, the #1 visual book planning software for writers that helps you plan books in the same way you think. Plottr helps…
The Daily WriterAlways Take a Book with You
Today’s episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as “The Word Wizard.” I’ve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for…
The Daily WriterThe Fountain of Youth
Today’s episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, Honorée Corder. You’ll learn…
The Daily WriterAre Your Emotions Telling You the Truth?
📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up…
The Daily WriterYour Scars Are Part of Your Story
Today’s episode is sponsored by Kristi Griffith, owner of Thumbprint Creative. Kristi has created the cover design and interior layout for many of my own…
The Daily WriterDavid Steen on Writing & Marketing His First Book, “Almost Home”
One of the most exciting parts of hosting this podcast is getting to speak with authors who have just written and released their first book. Of course, I want…
The Daily WriterHow to Recognize a Good Idea
📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up…
The Daily WriterThe Easiest Way to Grow Your Audience
Today’s episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as “The Word Wizard.” I’ve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for…
The Daily WriterAre You Cut Out for This?
Today’s episode is sponsored by Plottr, the #1 visual book planning software for writers that helps you plan books in the same way you think. Plottr helps…
The Daily WriterSuccess Comes at a Price
Today’s episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, Honorée Corder. You’ll learn…
The Daily WriterAre You Lost in Your Own Fantasy?
📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up…
The Daily WriterYou're Always an Apprentice
Today’s episode is sponsored by Kristi Griffith, owner of Thumbprint Creative. Kristi has created the cover design and interior layout for many of my own…