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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 WriterYoda’s Advice for 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 Writer51 Rejections
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The Daily WriterIf You Can't Say Anything Nice
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 WriterIt's Natural for You, But Genius to Someone Else
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 Writer3 Tips for Introverted Writers
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 WriterBefore You Sit Down to Write, Stand Up to Live
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The Daily WriterHappy Little Accidents
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 WriterAuthor Jenn Granneman on the Hidden Power of Highly Sensitive People
One of the most common themes I come across when talking to writers is the frustration of being a creative, sensitive person… but wanting to build a successful…
The Daily WriterThe Courage to Share Your Voice
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The Daily WriterWhat is Your Core Message?
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 WriterYou Can't Plot Out Your Life
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 WriterHow to Write About Your Pain
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 WriterWe Need to Hear Your Voice
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The Daily WriterLook for the Signposts
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 WriterArtist Kelly Brinkmann on Writing & Marketing Her First Book
One of the biggest joys of my professional life is seeing first-time authors launch their books. It’s even more fun when they are friends whom I’ve known for a…
The Daily WriterYour Words Are Powerful
📚 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 Golden Thread Running Through Your Writing
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 WriterMy Dad Hand-Wrote a Book in Two Months
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 WriterCreate a "Stop Doing" List
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 WriterGet That Book Draft Done
📚 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 WriterBatch Your Writing
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 WriterPR Expert Isabelle Knight on Building Your Author Brand Story
When we think of marketing, promotion, media, and public relations, it’s easy to view those as elements that are “out there” building our author brand. To many…
The Daily WriterAre You Publishing Your Work?
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The Daily WriterFeeling Stuck? Write Backward
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 Writer10 Tips to Conquer Writer's Block
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 WriterSo Good They Can't Ignore You
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 WriterWhat Writers Can Learn from Citizen Kane
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The Daily WriterWrite for the Ninety-Nine, Not the One
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 WriterLegendary Artist Jimmy Abegg on Creative Habits
Today is another example of why I love podcasting: it gives me opportunities to have conversations with amazing people. Then I get to share those conversations…
The Daily WriterBecome a Person of Interest
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The Daily WriterSimple, Clear, and Direct
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 WriterDo You Take Things Personally?
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 Curse of 4.0
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 WriterThis is Your Only Competition
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The Daily WriterAll Progress is Progress
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 WriterTricia Brouk & Alexandra Stockwell on Co-Writing “Vital Conversations About Menopause”
I’m excited to bring you this compelling and insightful conversation with my friend Tricia Brouk and her co-author, Alexandra Stockwell, on a topic that’s a…
The Daily WriterHow to Work Less and Do More
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The Daily WriterDo You Have a Mental "Safe Zone"?
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 Writer3 Tips for Introverted Writers
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 WriterWhen Are You Going to Write?
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 Writer“NO” is the Key to Your Success
Today’s episode is also sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as “The Word Wizard.” I’ve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon…
The Daily WriterThe Temptation of Writing-Related Activities
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 WriterTodd Brison on AI, ChatGPT, and Our Unique Contribution as Human Writers
You don’t have to look far to discover the supposed controversy around all things AI. Whether it’s ChatGPT or a hundred other tools and apps that are based in…
The Daily WriterAre You Master of Your Domain?
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 WriterQuit Talking and Begin Doing
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 WriterIs This Really Necessary?
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 WriterWhat Writing Time Works Best for You?
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 WriterDo What’s in Front of You
I’ll be speaking on Saturday, Sep. 16th at the Refined Conference in Chattanooga, TN. This faith-based, one-day event is for authors, leaders, and…
The Daily WriterUse the Pomodoro Technique for Faster Writing
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 WriterDan Rockwell on Leadership, Storytelling, and Writing Habits
We have all kinds of amazing guests on this podcast, but it’s rare that I have a guest whose platform has been built on the very concept of daily writing. But…
The Daily WriterTaming the Little Distractions
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The Daily WriterWriting is a Blue-Collar Job
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 Clock is Always Ticking
I’ll be speaking on Saturday, Sep. 16th at the Refined Conference in Chattanooga, TN. This faith-based, one-day event is for authors, leaders, and…
The Daily WriterThe Daily Writer Will Return on August 21
You can find details for the John David Mann author event here: https://www.slcl.org/events/john-david-mann
The Daily WriterMove a Little Further Each Day
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 WriterBring Your "B" Game
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The Daily WriterThe Only Person You're Competing Against is 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 books…
The Daily WriterFiction Author Kevin Tumlinson on Diversifying Your Writing Income
When we were kids, we learned the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.” As adults, we try to put this into practice by doing things to minimize our…
The Daily WriterDreams Are Made, Not Found
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The Daily WriterThe Book Without the Letter "E"
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…