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Kent Sanders
The Daily Writer Podcast helps you cultivate the mindset and habits for creative success. Each weekday, author and ghostwriter Kent Sanders brings you a short lesson on writing inspired by some of history's greatest artists, authors, and thinkers. The weekend edition features listener Q&A, conversations with notable writers and creatives, and teaching to help you take a deeper dive as a writer. Learn more at DailyWriterLife.com.
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Todayâs episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as âThe Word Wizard.â Iâve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for crafting the highest-quality book possible. Visit the link above for a free sample edit.
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Todayâs 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 fiction and nonfiction authors, podcasters, speakers, and anyone creating content to organize their material and story points. Visit the link above to start your free 14-day trial.
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Todayâs episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder. Youâll learn strategies for arranging your chapters, how to get started and stay organized, and easy step-by-step instructions that will eliminate the fear thatâs been holding you back.
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Todayâs 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, and books of my ghostwriting clients and friends. She works closely with you to create a design that perfectly captures the theme, message, and genre of your book.
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Iâm excited to bring you this compelling and insightful conversation with my friend Tricia Brouk and her co-author, Alexandra Stockwell, on a topic thatâs a new one for the show: menopause.
Tricia and Alexandra share why they wrote their new book, The Invitation: Vital Conversations About Menopause, as well as their unique writing process together. But before I get into the specifics, I want to share why I wanted to have them as guests, given that itâs an unusual topic for a writing podcast.
First, I think itâs important to support your friends who are launching books and building a business.
Second, my wife just turned 50 and menopause has been a big topic of discussion in our house the last couple of years, and probably will be for a while longer.
Third, a large percentage of people that I interact with on a daily basis are women, usually ranging from their 40s to 60s. There are a lot of exceptions, of course, but a good chunk of the people in my network and podcast audience are in this age groupâin other words, women going into the age of menopause soon, dealing with it now, or having been through it in the not-too-distant past.
Whenever you serve a particular audience, itâs important to understand where theyâre coming from and what theyâre going through. So, this was a great opportunity for me to learn about this topic that affects every woman, and therefore, the vast majority of men as well.
And fourth, I confess that Iâve never taken much time to learn about menopause. As writers, itâs our job to be curious and seek knowledge about a wide variety of topics. And if youâre a ghostwriter like me, itâs especially important to know something about as many topics as you can.
With that as the foundation of my interest in this topic, let me tell you a bit about my guests.
Tricia Brouk helps high-performing professionals transform into industry thought leaders through the power of authentic storytelling. She founded The Big Talk Academy, where she certifies speakers in the art of public speaking. She was the executive producer of Speakers Who Dare and TEDxLincolnSquare, and is the producer and host of The Big Talk, an award-winning podcast and YouTube Channel. In addition to being the author of The Influential Voice, Tricia curates and hosts the Speaker Salon in NYC, and is being featured in a new documentary called Big Stages.
Alexandra Stockwell, MD, known as âThe Intimacy Doctor,â is a Relationship and Intimacy Coach and an Intimate Marriage Expert who specializes in coaching ambitious, successful couples to build beautiful, long-lasting, passionate relationships. Her mission is to change the cultural narrative so people everywhere know that intimate relationships can flourish and improve with time. Alexandra is the host of The Intimate Marriage Podcast as well as the author of Uncompromising Intimacy.
In this conversation, we focus on two main things related to menopause. First, we dig into a basic understanding of what it is and how it affects women, with a view toward how men can better understand it to support the women in their lives.
Tricia and Alexandra also dive into why and how they wrote The Invitation, particularly since the book doesnât neatly fit into their typical brands. They also share their publishing strategy and why they approached the book as a conversation rather than a typical nonfiction book format.
Iâll be honest: I felt out of my depth on this topic, so Iâm grateful for Tricia and Alexandraâs patience and openness. I hope you find this inspiring not just as a writer, but as a human being as wellâwhether youâre a woman who has been through or will go through menopause, or a man who wants to better understand and support the women in his life.
The Invitation releases on September 13, so I encourage you to support Tricia and Alexandra and pre-order your copy.
I do want to mention that in this episode, weâre discussing some mature themes, so if you typically listen to this episode with younger kids in the room, you may want to stash it in your queue for a later time.
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Todayâs episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as âThe Word Wizard.â Iâve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for crafting the highest-quality book possible. Visit the link above for a free sample edit.
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Todayâs 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 fiction and nonfiction authors, podcasters, speakers, and anyone creating content to organize their material and story points. Visit the link above to start your free 14-day trial.
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Todayâs episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder. Youâll learn strategies for arranging your chapters, how to get started and stay organized, and easy step-by-step instructions that will eliminate the fear thatâs been holding you back.
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Todayâs episode is also sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as âThe Word Wizard.â Iâve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for crafting the highest-quality book possible. Visit the link above for a free sample edit.
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Todayâs 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, and books of my ghostwriting clients and friends. She works closely with you to create a design that perfectly captures the theme, message, and genre of your book.
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You donât have to look far to discover the supposed controversy around all things AI. Whether itâs ChatGPT or a hundred other tools and apps that are based in AI, writers today must come to grips with if, and how, we are going to use these tools ethically.
And ultimately, we have to ask ourselves what unique contribution we make as human beings when algorithms and AI seem to be taking over the world.
Iâm excited to bring you this conversation today with a writer whoâs thought about these issues and can give us some perspective.
Todd Brison is an optimist who writes. He's an Amazon best-selling author and award-winning ghostwriter featured in Inc. Magazine, TIME, and CNBC.
Back in his corporate days, he worked on a global marketing team in Paris, France, so most of his ideas work across many cultures. When he's not pounding the keyboard, youâll find him walking his spoiled French bulldog, drinking dandelion coffee in the kitchen with his wife Kate, or taking a bath with a book.
Todd and I work through several questions around AI, such as:
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Should writers be afraid of AI and ChatGPT?
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What can writers add that those tools canât provide?
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What are the best ways writers can use those tools ethically?
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Where do you see AI heading in the next year, or few years?
I hope this conversation gives you guidance and clarity about your own approach to AI.
And, many thanks to my good friend Jared Odle for introducing me to Todd!
A big thank you to our sponsors, who keep this email free for readers:
Todayâs 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 link to download Vellum for FREE.
Todayâs episode is also sponsored by Plottr, the #1 visual book planning software for writers that helps you plan books in the same way you think. Plottr helps fiction and nonfiction authors, podcasters, speakers, and anyone creating content to organize their material and story points. Visit the link above to start your free 14-day trial.
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Todayâs episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder. Youâll learn strategies for arranging your chapters, how to get started and stay organized, and easy step-by-step instructions that will eliminate the fear thatâs been holding you back.
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Todayâs episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as âThe Word Wizard.â Iâve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for crafting the highest-quality book possible. Visit the link above for a free sample edit.
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Todayâs episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder. Youâll learn strategies for arranging your chapters, how to get started and stay organized, and easy step-by-step instructions that will eliminate the fear thatâs been holding you back.
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Iâll be speaking on Saturday, Sep. 16th at the Refined Conference in Chattanooga, TN. This faith-based, one-day event is for authors, leaders, and entrepreneurs who want to live out their God-given mission. Use the code DAILYWRITER to get $100 off your registration.
Todayâs 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 link to download Vellum for FREE.
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Todayâs 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, and books of my ghostwriting clients and friends. She works closely with you to create a design that perfectly captures the theme, message, and genre of your book.
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We have all kinds of amazing guests on this podcast, but itâs rare that I have a guest whose platform has been built on the very concept of daily writing. But since 2010, my guest has been blogging about leadership every day. Now he has a following of nearly half a million people across social media and his email list.
His name is Dan Rockwell and heâs the genius behind LeadershipFreak.com. He describes himself as âfreakishly interested in leadership.â Dan is an Inc Magazine Top Fifty Leadership and Management Expert and a Top 100 Great Leadership Speaker.
According to the Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness, the Leadership Freak blog is the most socially shared leadership blog on the Internet.
Dan coaches leaders, consults with organizations, and delivers corporate and community presentations. Heâs also the co-author of the brand-new book he wrote with John David Mann: a business parable called The Vagrant: The Inner Journey of Leadership. Itâs really terrific, and I hope youâll pre-order a copy before it releases on Sep. 19th.
In this conversation, Dan and I talk about the inspiration behind The Vagrant and why he and John decided to approach it as a parable. I think youâll discover some great insights on storytelling from Dan. We also talk about the genesis of his world-renowned blog, some leadership principles for writers and entrepreneurs, and his process for writing everyday, especially when youâre getting started.
This was a wide-ranging and fascinating conversation. Many thanks to John David Mann for introducing me to Dan!
Todayâs 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 link to download Vellum for FREE.
Todayâs email is also sponsored by Plottr, the #1 visual book planning software for writers that helps you plan books in the same way you think. Plottr helps fiction and nonfiction authors, podcasters, speakers, and anyone creating content to organize their material and story points. Visit the link above to start your free 14-day trial.
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Iâll be speaking on Saturday, Sep. 16th at the Refined Conference in Chattanooga, TN. This faith-based, one-day event is for authors, leaders, and entrepreneurs who want to live out their God-given mission. Use the code DAILYWRITER to get $100 off your registration.
Todayâs 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 fiction and nonfiction authors, podcasters, speakers, and anyone creating content to organize their material and story points. Visit the link above to start your free 14-day trial.
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You can find details for the John David Mann author event here:Â
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Todayâs episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder. Youâll learn strategies for arranging your chapters, how to get started and stay organized, and easy step-by-step instructions that will eliminate the fear thatâs been holding you back.
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Todayâs 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 and books of my ghostwriting clients and friends. She works closely with you to create a design that perfectly captures the theme, message, and genre of your book.
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When we were kids, we learned the phrase, âDonât put all your eggs in one basket.â As adults, we try to put this into practice by doing things to minimize our risk and never trust one single entity for our success because it can fail.
The same is true for your success as an author, especially when it comes to the channels where you promote and sell your books.
Thatâs why Iâm excited to feature this conversation with Kevin Tumlinson, an award-winning and bestselling author of hundreds of novels and non-fiction books. Known as âthe Voice of Indie Publishing,â heâs helped thousands of will-be and working authors to build and grow their writing careers through his work in podcasting, public speaking, and as Director of Marketing & PR for Draft2Digital.
Kevin is also an inveterate world traveler, and can usually be found writing from cafes, coffee shops, and hotel lobbies around the world.
I was inspired by a recent post Kevin wrote for the Draft2Digital site on diversifying your writing income, and that informed much of our conversation. We also talk about the value of putting your books on the incredible Draft2Digital platform and how it can help build your author career and increase sales.
In addition, we dig into Kevinâs process for writing fiction. He talks about how he comes up with story ideas, how to formulates plots, and how to know when a story is good enough to publish. I absolutely loved his insights about how he actually writes a first draft using his looping method of editing and drafting.
You can connect with Kevin on his website, https://www.kevintumlinson.com, and find all of his books and links there. I also encourage you to check out Kevinâs brand-new book, A Note from the Author: 123 Wise Things Someone Should Probably Say to You.
Todayâs 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 link to download Vellum for FREE.
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Todayâs episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as âThe Word Wizard.â Iâve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for crafting the highest-quality book possible. Visit the link above for a free sample edit.
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Todayâs 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 fiction and nonfiction authors, podcasters, speakers, and anyone creating content to organize their material and story points. Visit the link above to start your free 14-day trial.
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Todayâs episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder. Youâll learn strategies for arranging your chapters, how to get started and stay organized, and easy step-by-step instructions that will eliminate the fear thatâs been holding you back.
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Todayâs 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 and books of my ghostwriting clients and friends. She works closely with you to create a design that perfectly captures the theme, message, and genre of your book.
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This is one of those podcast conversations thatâs still a little baffling to me because Iâm shocked it actually happened. Let me explain.
When I was a student in college, way back in the dark agesâI mean, the early 1990sâI was introduced to the music of Christian recording artist Wes King. My good friend Jeff Hogan was a guitar player and worship leader, and one day I was in his apartment on campus. He said, âYouâve gotta listen to this guy Wes King. Heâs an incredible musician.â
The first song he played for me was Wesâs song âLife on the Vine,â from his album âSticks and Stones.â I was immediately hooked. From then on, I was a huge Wes King fan.
In the 1990s and early 2000s, Wes released a number of incredible albums, including âThe Ultimate Underlying No-Denying Motivation,â the aforementioned âSticks and Stones,â âThe Robe,â âCommon Creed,â âA Room Full of Stories,â âWhat Matters Most,â and âInvention,â a collaboration with fellow guitar virtuosos Scott Dente and Phil Keaggy.
Wes has also written songs with, and collaborated with, many other Christian artists over the years, such as Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Kim Hill, Gordon Kennedy⊠the list goes on.
Heâs known as an insightful, lyrical, and theologically-minded songwriter⊠not to mention a world-class guitarist. I couldnât tell you how many hours Iâve devoted over the years to figuring out how to play some of his songs and the crazy tunings theyâre in.
So, you can imagine my surprise when, a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit Wes in his home in Franklin, TN, to meet him in person and record this interview. This conversation drifted to a range of issues, including his music career, songwriting, the creative life, theology, and much more.
A quick note: we were not in a studio for this conversation. I used a small digital recorder, so it has a different sound than my typical Zoom interviews. But I hope you enjoy it, and much more important, I hope you check out Wesâs music if youâre not already familiar with it. You can also connect with him on Facebook.
Todayâs 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 link to download Vellum for FREE.
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Todayâs episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as âThe Word Wizard.â Iâve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for crafting the highest-quality book possible. Visit the link above for a free sample edit.
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Todayâs episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder. Youâll learn strategies for arranging your chapters, how to get started and stay organized, and easy step-by-step instructions that will eliminate the fear thatâs been holding you back.
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Todayâs 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 and books of my ghostwriting clients and friends. She works closely with you to create a design that perfectly captures the theme, message, and genre of your book.
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I was a college professor for many years before getting into ghostwriting and author coaching. One of the hallmarks of any college course is that it includes textbooks. Since authors are behind those textbooks, it stands to reason that we, as writers, should be thinking about this incredible opportunity to get in front of a huge potential audience, right?
Surprisingly, the vast majority of us donât think about this incredible gold mine of opportunities. That certainly included me⊠until I had a conversation with the genius grant writing expert and author Holly Rustick a few months ago. I learned she had been doing this for a long time and wanted to invite her onto the podcast to talk about what we can learn from her experience.
Let me tell you a bit about her. World-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon-bestselling author Holly Rustick loves to coach others to enhance their grant writing and business skills. She teaches thousands of people every week through her top-ranking podcast, Grant Writing & Funding, how to take actionable bite-sized steps to build their skills in grant writing and business.
Having secured millions of dollars for nonprofit organizations around the world throughout the past 15+ years, Holly has a mission to train other grant writers to create a multiplier effect in raising an exponential amount of money for nonprofits all over the world.
On todayâs episode, Holly shares how she was able to get her incredible book, The Beginner's Guide to Grant Writing: Tips, Tools, & Templates to Write Winning Grants, into classrooms as a textbook. We also preface the conversation with some general thoughts about nonprofits and the incredible value they bring to the world.
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Todayâs episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder. Youâll learn strategies for arranging your chapters, how to get started and stay organized, and easy step-by-step instructions that will eliminate the fear thatâs been holding you back.
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Todayâs 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, and books of my ghostwriting clients and friends. She works closely with you to create a design that perfectly captures the theme, message, and genre of your book.
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If youâve been listening to the Daily Writer Podcast any length of time, you know that around here, we donât just emphasize writing. We also spend a lot of time talking about other activities that help you build a business around your writing.
Even if you donât aspire to create a business, the fact remains that if youâre writing books and selling them, you DO have a business! I want you not only to write great books, but also to be successful in marketing them and monetizing your message and content in other ways.
Thatâs why Iâm excited to bring you this conversation with my good friend, John Stange. He is the founder of https://desirejesus.com and Lead Pastor of Core Creek Community Church in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. He hosts three podcasts: The Chapter-A-Day Audio Bible, Daily Devotions with Pastor John, and Dwell on These Things.
John has written dozens of books, most of which are focused on spiritual growth, leadership, marriage, and practical aspects of following Jesus.
Heâs also the founder of Platform Launchers, an online membership group devoted to helping you launch and monetize your online platform. Iâve been a member of Platform Launchers for a couple of years and can tell you that itâs a fantastic group where you can learn essential business skills from John and the other members.
In this conversation, we talk about one of Johnâs newest books, Build, Grow, and Monetize your Online Platform: The proven formula for sharing your message, expanding your audience, and earning your income online. John shares how to get started building your online platform, going ahead and not waiting for permission, how to use one weekly piece of content in several ways, why you should write short books, and much more.
If this conversation encourages you, go ahead and grab a copy of Johnâs book and make sure to check out Platform Launchers. (Note: this is an affiliate link for the group. If you sign up, I receive a small percentage of your membership fee at no extra cost to you.)
A big thank you to our sponsors, who keep this email free for readers:
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Todayâs episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as âThe Word Wizard.â Iâve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for crafting the highest-quality book possible. Visit the link above for a free sample edit.
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Todayâs 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 fiction and nonfiction authors, podcasters, speakers, and anyone creating content to organize their material and story points. Visit the link above to start your free 14-day trial.
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Todayâs episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder. Youâll learn strategies for arranging your chapters, how to get started and stay organized, and easy step-by-step instructions that will eliminate the fear thatâs been holding you back.
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I speak to a wide variety of writers and creatives on the podcast, and today, Iâm thrilled to bring you this conversation with one of the members of the highly successful Christian music vocal group, Point of Grace!
Shelley Breen is a founding member of Point of Grace. For over thirty years, they have been touring, songwriting, and recording, encouraging countless people of faith with their music.
Let me share a few items to give you a grasp of their success:
With total sales in excess of 8 million units, the group has garnered two Platinum records; three GRAMMYÂź nominations; 27 No. 1 singles and numerous Dove Awards. Inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2018, Point of Grace has released 10 best-selling studio recordings, four Christmas albums, and such Christian radio standards as âIâll Be Believing,â âKeep the Candle Burning,â âHow You Live (Turn Up the Music),â âCircle of Friends,â and âJesus Will Still Be There.â
The group founded the groundbreaking Girls of Grace conference; they appear regularly on the historic Grand Ole Opry stage; and they have authored multiple books, including their latest, How You Live: Lessons Learned from Point of Grace.
In this conversation, Shelley shared behind-the-scenes details about their new album, Turn Your Eyes: Songs We Love, Songs You Know. She also talks about her creative habits, how the group chooses songs, how their newest book came together, and several of their upcoming concert appearances.
This was a wide-ranging conversation, and I hope it inspires you to make Point of Graceâs music a regular part of your listening!
I also want to give a huge shout-out to Cindy Morgan, a successful author and recording artist herself. She was a guest a couple of months ago, talking about her new novel, The Year of Jubilee. She produced Point of Graceâs new album, and also made the intro to Dana Cappillino, who set up the interview with Shelley.
You can learn more about Point of Grace at https://pointofgrace.net, and follow the group on social media at https://www.facebook.com/pointofgrace/ and https://www.instagram.com/pointofgracemusic/.
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This week on the Daily Writer Podcast, weâre doing a 5-part series celebrating the launch of the brand-new book, Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors, written by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder.
I wanted to feature this fantastic book all this week because itâs an essential book for every aspiring author. In Write Your First Nonfiction Book, HonorĂ©e gives you a simple pathway for writing your very first nonfiction book.
In this episode, HonorĂ©e helps you understand how to develop a good relationship with your readers and why book bonuses are so important. You can get Write Your First Nonfiction Book on Amazon, and I also recommend signing up for HonorĂ©eâs extremely helpful email list at https://honoreecorder.com.
We also have 5 copies of the book available as a giveaway. The first 5 people to leave a review of the Daily Writer Podcast on Apple Podcasts will receive a print copy in the mail. Just leave a review, take a screenshot, email it to me at kent@dailywriterlife.com along with your address, and Iâll drop it in the mail!
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This week on the Daily Writer Podcast, weâre doing a 5-part series celebrating the launch of the brand-new book, Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors, written by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder.
I wanted to feature this fantastic book all this week because itâs an essential book for every aspiring author. In Write Your First Nonfiction Book, HonorĂ©e gives you a simple pathway for writing your very first nonfiction book.
In this episode, HonorĂ©e helps you understand the process of writing your first nonfiction bookâspecifically, the 8 chapters you need. Here, weâll be discussing the final 4 chapters.
You can get Write Your First Nonfiction Book on Amazon, and I also recommend signing up for HonorĂ©eâs extremely helpful email list at https://honoreecorder.com.
We also have 5 copies of the book available as a giveaway. The first 5 people to leave a review of the Daily Writer Podcast on Apple Podcasts will receive a print copy in the mail. Just leave a review, take a screenshot, email it to me at kent@dailywriterlife.com along with your address, and Iâll drop it in the mail!
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This week on the Daily Writer Podcast, weâre doing a 5-part series celebrating the launch of the brand-new book, Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors, written by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder.
I wanted to feature this fantastic book all this week because itâs an essential book for every aspiring author. In Write Your First Nonfiction Book, HonorĂ©e gives you a simple pathway for writing your very first nonfiction book.
HonorĂ©e Corder is the author of dozens of books, including: You Must Write a Book, You Must Market Your Book, The Prosperous Writers book series, The Bestselling Book Formula, The Successful Single Mom book series, and many more. Sheâs also a business coach and founder of Indie Author University as well as the Empire Builders Mastermind, which I joined a couple of years ago.
In this episode, HonorĂ©e helps you understand the process of writing your first nonfiction bookâspecifically, the 8 chapters you need. Here, weâll be discussing the first 4 of these chapters.
You can get Write Your First Nonfiction Book on Amazon, and I also recommend signing up for HonorĂ©eâs extremely helpful email list at https://honoreecorder.com.
We also have 5 copies of the book available as a giveaway. The first 5 people to leave a review of the Daily Writer Podcast on Apple Podcasts will receive a print copy in the mail. Just leave a review, take a screenshot, email it to me at kent@dailywriterlife.com along with your address, and Iâll drop it in the mail!
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This week on the Daily Writer Podcast, weâre doing a 5-part series celebrating the launch of the brand-new book, Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors, written by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder.
I wanted to feature this fantastic book all this week because itâs an essential book for every aspiring author. In Write Your First Nonfiction Book, HonorĂ©e gives you a simple pathway for writing your very first nonfiction book.
HonorĂ©e Corder is the author of dozens of books, including: You Must Write a Book, You Must Market Your Book, The Prosperous Writers book series, The Bestselling Book Formula, The Successful Single Mom book series, and many more. Sheâs also a business coach and founder of Indie Author University as well as the Empire Builders Mastermind, which I joined a couple of years ago.
In this episode, Honorée helps you understand the 5 stages you will go through as you write your first book.
You can get Write Your First Nonfiction Book on Amazon, and I also recommend signing up for HonorĂ©eâs extremely helpful email list at https://honoreecorder.com.
We also have 5 copies of the book available as a giveaway. The first 5 people to leave a review of the Daily Writer Podcast on Apple Podcasts will receive a print copy in the mail. Just leave a review, take a screenshot, email it to me at kent@dailywriterlife.com along with your address, and Iâll drop it in the mail!
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This week on the Daily Writer Podcast, weâre doing a 5-part series celebrating the launch of the brand-new book, Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors, written by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder.
I wanted to feature this fantastic book all this week because itâs an essential book for every aspiring author. In Write Your First Nonfiction Book, HonorĂ©e gives you a simple pathway for writing your very first nonfiction book.
HonorĂ©e Corder is the author of dozens of books, including: You Must Write a Book, You Must Market Your Book, The Prosperous Writers book series, The Bestselling Book Formula, The Successful Single Mom book series, and many more. Sheâs also a business coach and founder of Indie Author University as well as the Empire Builders Mastermind, which I joined a couple of years ago.
In this episode, Honorée helps you understand how to deal with anxiety and overthinking, and reminds you that you can do it!
You can get Write Your First Nonfiction Book on Amazon, and I also recommend signing up for HonorĂ©eâs extremely helpful email list at https://honoreecorder.com.
We also have 5 copies of the book available as a giveaway. The first 5 people to leave a review of the Daily Writer Podcast on Apple Podcasts will receive a print copy in the mail. Just leave a review, take a screenshot, email it to me at kent@dailywriterlife.com along with your address, and Iâll drop it in the mail!
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People write books for all kinds of reasons. Some write to teach what they know, some write to tell made-up stories, some write to promote their business, and some write because theyâre passionate about a particular topic⊠just to name a few reasons.
On this episode, Iâm excited to feature a conversation with a friend of mine whoâs written a book to tell her story of surviving cancer. Her name is Helen Bullen, and weâre talking about her fantastic new book, Agnes, Bea, Cancer and Me: Life with a Breast Cancer Diagnosis. A powerful, humorous, kindly blunt, inspirational and moving true story of strength and resilience.
Helen is a kindly blunt cheerleader of all small business owners. She is also a retired Osteopath and former owner of a successful Multi-healthcare brick-and-mortar clinic. She runs The HBClub (group mentoring), HBInspired (VIP Mastermind), and HBBox (luxury stationery boxes) and holds HBretreats in both the UK and abroad.
Helen also has online courses to help as many business owners as she can. Her previous work as a qualified lecturer led her to many senior teaching/examining roles both in the UK and Europe. Over the years, she has won multiple awards for both her clinic business and her business acumen.
Iâve gotten to know Helen over the last couple of years as fellow members of HonorĂ©e Corderâs Empire Builders Mastermind. I can attest that Helen is a fireball of energy, yet also a kind, empathetic, and brave human being.
In our conversation, Helen and I talk about her memoir, why she structured it as a diary, her process of writing, how the book has changed her, and her tips for authors.
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Over the course of my life, Iâve had the incredible privilege of sitting at the feet of world-class teachers. When you spend time with someone who is truly a master of their subject, and they know how to teach and communicate it, you walk away a little bit taller because youâve been in the presence of greatness.
Thatâs how I feel every time I get to talk with John David Mannâa master author and storyteller. John is the award-winning coauthor of over 30 books, including 9 New York Times and national bestsellers. His classic, The Go-Giver (written with Bob Burg), won the Living Now Book Awardâs Evergreen Medal for its âcontribution to positive global change.â
Johnâs first novel, Steel Fear (written with Brandon Webb) was named one of the âbest books of 2021â by Publishers Weekly. His new novel, Blind Fear, comes out next month, and his latest leadership parable, The Vagrant (written with Dan Rockwell), comes out in September. John also leads a training and coaching program called Writing Mastery Mentorship.
You can find out more about John by visiting https://johndavidmann.com, as well as his series with Brandon Webb by visiting https://webbandmann.com.
One more thing before we get to the interview: I am thrilled to be part of an author event for John at the Daniel Boone Branch of the St. Louis County Library on Wednesday, August 9 at 8pm, in partnership with Left Bank books. This is part of Johnâs national book tour for Bind Fear. If youâre in the St. Louis area, I invite you to come meet us in person and help support Johnâs new book.
In todayâs conversation, recorded a few weeks ago, John talks about a variety of topics related to storytelling, including his process for co-writing with different authors, how he handles transitions and chapter breaks in fiction, how he approaches thrillers and parables differently, and much more.
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Todayâs podcast episode also includes an interview with one of our Daily Writer Club members, Micheal Woodruff!
Micheal Woodruff is a Neurodivergent Ghostwriter who has been writing fiction and non-fiction for over three decades. His âout of the boxâ approach gives him a unique perspective on characters and subjects for his projects. You can find more info about Michealâs work at https://affectachange.org or https://neurodivergentlife.substack.com. You can also find him on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter (@mdwoodruff).
Todayâs episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as âThe Word Wizard.â Iâve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for crafting the highest-quality book possible. Visit the link above for a free sample edit.
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When you walk into a bookstore and see the thousands of books lining the shelves, not to mention the millions of books available online, it probably feels like there is an infinite number of big names, and movers and shakers behind it all.
Once you get into this world, thoughâespecially if you get into traditional publishing circlesâyouâll discover that there is a much smaller group of people with incredible connections, vast experience, and tons of respect theyâve earned from others. Many of those people are literary agents.
Iâm excited to bring you this conversation with one such mover and shakerâMary DeMuth. Mary is a literary agent with Books and Such Literary Management. In addition, she's an international speaker, podcaster, and a novelist and nonfiction author of over 40 books, including: WE TOO: How the Church Can Respond Redemptively to the Sexual Abuse Crisis.
Mary loves to help people re-story their lives. She lives in Texas with her husband of almost 30 years and is the mom to three adult children. Find out more at marydemuth.com, @MaryDeMuth (Instagram & Twitter), or be prayed for on her daily prayer podcast, Pray Every Day. To see her artwork, go to marydemuth.com/art. To find out more about her work as a literary agent, visit her site at marydemuthliterary.com.
In this conversation, Mary and I talked about her work as a literary agent, her views on the practice of ghostwriting, her daily podcast, traditional versus indie publishing, and much more!
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Todayâs podcast episode also includes an interview with one of our Daily Writer Club members, Mary Boza Crimmins!
Mary Boza Crimmins is a unique combination of businesswoman, writer, researcher, and teacher. She is the owner of Crimmins Communications, co-host of the podcast What Leaders Wish They Knew, and author of the upcoming book Taking the Holy Spirit to Work. Connect with Mary at mary@crimminscommunications.com or on Facebook @marybozacrimmins.
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After two years of leading the Daily Writer Club, as well as having thousands of conversations with authors in recent years, I can tell you with 100% certainty that one of the biggest pain points for writers is book marketing.
We love to create. We love to talk to other writers. We might even enjoy the publishing process. But the vast majority of writers struggle with marketing their books. Thatâs why Iâm excited to bring you this conversation about book marketing, specifically for introverted writers who have anxiety around this topic.
Becky Bayne is an international book designer, a published illustrator, and a seasoned entrepreneur. She loves brainstorming with her clients about the options available for their book, offering a less stressful design and self-publishing experience. She specializes in designing books for authors of nonfiction, business, leadership, and inspiration.
In this conversation, Becky and I talk about the reasons book marketing stresses out introverts and what kinds of marketing can work well for introverted authors.
Becky has also very kindly put together an amazing page of resources on book marketing for introverts. You can grab it here.
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Todayâs podcast episode also includes an interview with one of our Daily Writer Club members, Lori Melton!
Lori Melton is a Spiritual Director and Retreat Leader with a life-long passion for walking with God and fostering opportunities for others to grow in their relationship with Him. She and her husband, Bryan, are the founders and directors of The Sanctuary at Bear Creek Retreat Center in Allegan, MI, the proud parents of five sons and one daughter, and Nana and Papa to two adorable grandkids. Sheâs also the author of the forthcoming book, Journey with a Giant: Find Your Guide, Fulfill Your Purpose, A One-Year Adventure.
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No matter what type of books or content you write, you are a storyteller. Fiction, memoir, business books, blog posts, podcasts, childrenâs books, you name it⊠they all require great storytelling.
Iâm excited today to bring you this conversation with Troy Lambert, the Education Lead of Plottr, which is software to improve your storytelling. I had heard of Plottr a while back and have been curious for some time, so itâs a privilege to interview one of the members of their team and find out how this incredible tool works.
Troy is a freelance writer, author, and editor. Heâs written over 30 novels, and several works of non-fiction. Heâs also a huge fan of The Big Lebowski, and he is known to some people as âthe plot dude.â
In this conversation, youâll learn about the main features of Plottr and how it can make your writing more fun and effective. We also dig into how to use it for a variety of writing genres and styles, including nonfiction.
And if, by the end of the conversation, youâre inclined to give Plottr a try, they have a free trial with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can check it out at https://plottr.com, and you can find out more about Troy and his writing at https://troylambertwrites.com.
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Iâve been a full-time ghostwriter for the last few years. Although I have much respect for all writers, I have a special place in my heart for ghostwriters. We do a very specialized type of work, and itâs always a fun day when I get to talk shop with another ghostwriter.
Thatâs why Iâm excited to bring you this conversation with my friend and fellow ghostwriter, Matthew Harms.
Matthew is a New York-born-and-based ghostwriter and author coach who founded Penforhire in 2019. It has been said that everyone has a story to tell, but unfortunately most go through life thinking theirs will never be read since they struggle with knowing how to turn their story into a compelling book.
As a lifelong writer, Matthew has learned from and adapted his various experiences in fields such as finance, project management, and real estate to help those with the desire to use their words to make the world a better place. In the ghostwriting space, he prides himself on providing a voice for the voiceless, working with clients who have a message of growth or inspiration.
Matthew is also the author of Grow Up: No, Really and Employed: A Career Readiness Manual, books designed to help people enrich their lives through basic life skills and career readiness training. When he is not focused on helping others, Matthewâs other passions are writing works of fiction, both novels and screenplays, and spending time with his children.
For this interview, I didnât have an agendaâmy goal was just to have a fun conversation with a fellow ghostwriter. Youâll learn lots of secrets about the ghostwriting business and inner workings of how we think. I also had a chance to learn some valuable real estate investing tips from Matthew! You can connect with Matthew and check out his ghostwriting services at https://penforhire.com.
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Todayâs podcast episode also includes an interview one of our Daily Writer Club members, Brigitte Cutshall!
Brigitte is a Communications Solutions Consultant and Production Expert, and founder of Gemini Media. She hosts the Real Things Living Podcast and is passionate about health advocacy. Sheâs the author of The Quality Book Formula, the childrenâs book, Itâs Fun to Run, among others. You can find her at https://brigittecutshall.com.
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If youâve heard any recent episodes of this podcast, youâve probably heard me talking about my Daily Writer Retreat. By the time this episodes goes live, the retreat will have happened the previous week. But Iâve learned that writing retreats can be a great way to serve your audience by bringing people together in a format that helps them make huge leaps quickly.
My guest today is here to help us unlock the power of writing retreats. Using her background in business, entrepreneurship, and writing, Lisa Shaughnessy is on a mission to help writers find writing retreats that give them the support they need to tell their stories and to feel inspired.
She created the Writing Retreat Sampler, a virtual event that allows writers to hear directly from writing retreat hosts about how their retreats are run, and get a feel for what types of writing retreats are out there. You can learn more at https://writingretreatsampler.com.
Sheâs also building a website, https://writingretreatdirectory.com, where writing retreat hosts will be able to promote their retreats and writers can use the filters to find ones that fit their time, budget, and writing needs.
Lisa is also the author of the book Unlock Your Hidden Revenue. In her off time, she loves traveling and hiking with her husband and their dog. You can find her on Facebook and Instagram.
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Todayâs podcast episode also includes an interview with one of our Daily Writer Club members, Jennifer Harshman!
Upbeat overcomer Jennifer Harshman taught herself to read and write when she was three years old and hasn't stopped, consuming nearly 20,000 books, editing hundreds, and earning plenty of nicknames (most recently, The Book Baker). Jennifer is an editor and the author of the wonderful book, Your Book Bakery: Making It Easy to Write a Book. You can find her at https://HarshmanServices.com and https://YourBookBakery.com.
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Todayâs podcast episode also includes an interview one of our Daily Writer Club members, Perry Gabbard!
Perry Gabbard is a seeker, storyteller, and observer of nature. A lifelong backpacker and hiker, he completed the Pacific Crest Trail and Colorado Trail while traversing over 4,800 miles in the mountains of the western United States. He loves to share the joy of wilderness travel with others through writing, speaking, and guiding. Perry is also the author of Stepping Out on an Adventure of Faith: What I Learned About Trusting God While Hiking the PCT. You can find Perry and his inspiring blog posts at https://inspiretoseek.com.
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As youâre well aware, there are basically two sides to being a writer. Thereâs the creative side, which allows us to tell stories and communicate in a way that connects. Then there is the business side, which enables us to create sustainable income in many different ways.
Most of us gravitate toward the creative side of writing and struggle with the business side. It doesnât come as naturally to us. Thatâs why Iâm excited to feature this interview with Liz Wilcox.
Liz is the mastermind behind the wildly successful Email Marketing Membership, a simple $9 per month subscription that helps you improve your email marketing through templates. In our conversation, we dive into the story of how she created a business with 3,500 members and moved away from doing client work so she could focus on serving her students and growing her membership.
Liz is going to inspire and motivate you to start putting more time into creating your own content and moving toward building a business that fits your lifestyle and personality! She also happens to have the most fun website Iâve seen in a long time.
You can check out Lizâs Email Marketing Membership at https://lizwilcox.com and grab her free email swipe files, which include templates for an email welcome sequence and more!
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Todayâs podcast episode also includes an interview with one of our Daily Writer Club members, Kay Helm!
Kay Helm is a writer & editor with experience in ministry, missions, and the business world. She founded Mission Writers to help missionaries and nonprofits with their storytelling and fundraising efforts, and she is the host of the Life and Mission Podcast. You can find her online at https://kayhelm.com.
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Todayâs podcast episode includes an interview one of our Daily Writer Club members, M. J. James!
M. J. is the author of Rest and Renew: A 30-Day Journey to Connect with God. She lives in Golden Isles, Georgia, with her family. You can find out more about how she helps people recover from and avoid burnout on her website, https://TheBurnedOutBusinessMom.com.
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Todayâs podcast episode includes an interview one of our Daily Writer Club members, Eric Elder!
Eric writes books and music for the page, stage, and screen to give people a boost in their faith. Heâs written dozens of books, including my personal favorite, St. Nicholas: The Believer: A New Story For Christmas Based On The Old Story Of St. Nicholas. Eric has also created a couple of albums of piano music, a ballet, a musical, and coming this Christmas, an Italian âpuppet opera.â You can learn more about Eric at https://ericelder.com.
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One of the themes we frequently talk about on the Daily Writer Podcast, as well as the Daily Writer Club, is the reality that all authors are businesspeople. Anytime you provide a product or service in exchange for money, you have a business.
This is especially true for those of us who write our own books in addition to doing client work such as ghostwriting, editing, or copywriting. However, many writers and creative types struggle with selling.
Thatâs why Iâm excited to bring you this interview with the amazing Richard Fenton and Andrea Waltz!
Richard and Andrea are the founders of Courage Crafters, Inc., and the authors of the best-selling book, Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There, and many others, including their brand-new book, When They Say No: The Definitive Guide for Handling Rejection in Sales. They speak internationally, teaching business, sales, and entrepreneurial audiences how to overcome their fear of rejection and achieve extraordinary sales success by hearing 'no' more often.
Their business-building strategies have been embraced by people in various businesses and industries to rave reviews and amazing results. Richard and Andrea are also producers of a 98-minute personal development movie, and their âGo for No!â philosophy has been featured in hundreds of online and offline publications including Inc. Magazine, Forbes, Success Magazine, and many more.
The book, Go for No! reached #1 on Amazonâs âSellingâ book list in 2010. The book has remained in the top 50 of âSalesâ books for the last 12 years and has become a well-known methodology in the world of selling, widely recognized as the singular best program for dealing with rejection in business. For more on Go for No! visit www.GoforNo.com.
In our conversation, Richard and Andrea walk us through the story of how they wrote Go For No!, why they wrote it as a story, and how sensitive writers can handle rejection and use it to build success. We also spend some time in the second half of the conversation talking about how to handle prospective clients who have ghosted you. I think youâll find this very helpful!
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Iâve said it many times before, and Iâm sure Iâll continue to say it: one of the huge benefits of hosting a podcast is the opportunity to have conversations with amazing people.
Todayâs episode is no exception because I was able to interview a singer-songwriter whose music Iâve admired for many years. Her name is Cindy Morgan, and sheâs a singer, songwriter, and author who weaves her incredible gift of storytelling into everything she does.
Cindy is a two-time GRAMMYÂź nominee, a thirteen-time Dove award winner, and a recipient of the prestigious Songwriter of the Year trophy. She has 21 number one radio hits to her credit, and has written songs for notable artists including Vince Gill, India.Arie, Rascal Flatts, Ricky Skaggs, Amy Grant, Glen Campbell, Mandisa, Natalie Grant, Michael W. Smith, Point of Grace, Sandra McCracken, and many others.
In 2017, Cindyâs song âBird in a Cageâ was performed by Robert Redford and Sasha Lazard in the movie Blind starring Alec Baldwin and Demi Moore. Cindy has authored three books, Barefoot on Barbed Wire, Dance Me, Daddy, and her memoir, How Could I Ask for More, in addition to being a co-creator of the charitable Hymns for Hunger Tour, which has raised awareness and resources for hunger relief organizations across the globe.
Cindy also has a brand-new novel, which just released yesterday. Itâs called The Year of Jubilee, and she was kind enough to come on the podcast and share about her storytelling process. Cindy and I talk about her process of writing the novel, her publishing strategy, where to begin and end a novel, the unique soundtrack she developed for the novel, and much more.
This was a wide-ranging conversation. No matter what type of writing you do, you will come away with some amazing insights into the creative and storytelling process!
Make sure to grab Cindyâs new book and check out her website at https://cindymorganmusic.com!
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It may sound overly dramatic, but podcasting has changed my life. Iâve interviewed hundreds of people and benefited from the amazing connections and opportunities you get when you host your own podcast.
Thatâs why Iâm thrilled to share this conversation with my friend Eric Nevins. He is the founder of the Christian Podcasters Association and host of two podcasts, Halfway There and The Christian Podcaster. He also leads the fantastic free Facebook group for the Christian Podcasters Association.
Eric is a bona-fide podcasting expert who has not only been doing it successfully for a long timeâhe also spends much of his time serving others who want to start or grow their own shows.
As you listen in to this conversation, youâll learn about the benefits of having a podcast, how to choose the right format for your show, what equipment to use to get started, and how to conduct a great interview. Eric also gives suggestions for being a great podcast guest.
If youâre a person of faith and would like to learn more about podcasting, you can find Eric at https://christianpodcastersassociation and https://ericnevins.com.
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This week, weâre celebrating the launch of the brand-new book, The Bestselling Book Formula: Write a Book That Will Make You a Fortune, written by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder.
In The Bestselling Book Formula, Honorée gives you a simple 4-part framework for ensuring that you have an amazing nonfiction book.
In todayâs episode, weâre diving into the third key, which is making your book EASY TO SHARE.
Sheâs also generously made 5 copies of the book available as a giveaway. The first 5 people to leave a review of the Daily Writer Podcast on Apple Podcasts will receive a print copy in the mail. Just leave a review, take a screenshot, email it to me at kent@dailywriterlife.com along with your address, and Iâll drop it in the mail!
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This week, weâre celebrating the launch of the brand-new book, The Bestselling Book Formula: Write a Book That Will Make You a Fortune, written by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder.
In The Bestselling Book Formula, Honorée gives you a simple 4-part framework for ensuring that you have an amazing nonfiction book.
In todayâs episode, weâre diving into the third key, which is making your book EASY TO DO.
Sheâs also generously made 5 copies of the book available as a giveaway. The first 5 people to leave a review of the Daily Writer Podcast on Apple Podcasts will receive a print copy in the mail. Just leave a review, take a screenshot, email it to me at kent@dailywriterlife.com along with your address, and Iâll drop it in the mail!
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This week, weâre celebrating the launch of the brand-new book, The Bestselling Book Formula: Write a Book That Will Make You a Fortune, written by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder.
In The Bestselling Book Formula, Honorée gives you a simple 4-part framework for ensuring that you have an amazing nonfiction book.
In todayâs episode, weâre diving into the second key, which is making your book EASY TO REMEMBER.
Sheâs also generously made 5 copies of the book available as a giveaway. The first 5 people to leave a review of the Daily Writer Podcast on Apple Podcasts will receive a print copy in the mail. Just leave a review, take a screenshot, email it to me at kent@dailywriterlife.com along with your address, and Iâll drop it in the mail!
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This week, weâre celebrating the launch of the brand-new book, The Bestselling Book Formula: Write a Book That Will Make You a Fortune, written by my friend and business coach, HonorĂ©e Corder.
In The Bestselling Book Formula, Honorée gives you a simple 4-part framework for ensuring that you have an amazing nonfiction book.
In todayâs episode, weâre diving into the first key, which is making your book EASY TO READ.
Sheâs also generously made 5 copies of the book available as a giveaway. The first 5 people to leave a review of the Daily Writer Podcast on Apple Podcasts will receive a print copy in the mail. Just leave a review, take a screenshot, email it to me at kent@dailywriterlife.com along with your address, and Iâll drop it in the mail!
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This week on the Daily Writer Podcast, weâre doing something different than our normal short episodes. Instead, weâre doing a 5-part series celebrating the launch of the brand-new book,
The Bestselling Book Formula: Write a Book That Will Make You a Fortune, written by my friend and business coach, Honorée Corder.
I wanted to feature this fantastic book all this week because itâs an essential book for every writer. In The Bestselling Book Formula, HonorĂ©e gives you a simple 4-part framework for ensuring that you have an amazing nonfiction book.
HonorĂ©e Corder is the author of dozens of books, including: You Must Write a Book, You Must Market Your Book, The Prosperous Writers book series, Vision to Reality, The Successful Single Mom book series, and many more. Sheâs also a business coach and founder of Indie Author University, as well as the Empire Builders Mastermind, which I joined a couple of years ago.
In this episode, Honorée gives us an overview of the Bestselling Book Formula and how it can vastly improve your new book.
You can get The Bestselling Book Formula on Amazon, and I also recommend signing up for HonorĂ©eâs extremely helpful email list at https://honoreecorder.com.
Sheâs also generously made 5 copies of the book available as a giveaway. The first 5 people to leave a review of the Daily Writer Podcast on Apple Podcasts will receive a print copy in the mail. Just leave a review, take a screenshot, email it to me at kent@dailywriterlife.com along with your address, and Iâll drop it in the mail!
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When you get into the world of self-publishing, you discover a lot of helpful tools and resources for writing, publishing, and marketing your books. But there are a handful of tools that become an essential part of your arsenal as a self-published author.
One of those tools is Publisher Rocket, an app that helps you get your books in front of more Amazon readers. The creator of Publisher Rocket is Dave Chesson, and Iâm excited to feature him as a guest on todayâs show.
Dave is a military veteran, husband, father of three kids, and an avid book marketer. His work in publishing and book marketing has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Huffington Post, and lots of other places.
Heâs also the founder of Kindlepreneur, an online resource that features guides, courses, articles, and much more to help you create and market your books on Amazon. In addition to Kindlepreneur and Publisher Rocket, Dave is the creator of Atticus, software that helps you format and upload your books.
As you can see, Dave is a serial entrepreneur who has dedicated his career to helping self-published authors like you and me!
Before Dave became an author and entrepreneur, he served in the U.S. Navy, was a nuclear engineer, and even worked in defense cooperation around the world. Fun fact: Dave is also fluent in Mandarin Chinese!
Our conversation focused on a variety of topics, including the importance of Amazon keywords and how to use Publisher Rocket, print books vs. ebooks, book formatting and marketing, how self-publishing has changed, and much more.
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Looking for a creative boost in your writing? Join us for the Daily Writer Retreat on May 2-4 in historic St. Charles, Missouri! Space is limited so act fast!
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Most of our podcast guests come from a background of writing or creative work. I'm excited today to feature a conversation with a renowned business leader who recently wrote his first book and is on a mission to help others experience purpose and growth.
Mark A. Mears is a #1 bestselling author, keynote speaker, consultant, and visionary business leader. He has a significant track record of building shareholder value. He has driven innovation and profitable growth among world-class, high-profile brands such as PepsiCo/Pizza Hut, McDonaldâs, Frito-Lay, JCPenney, NBCUniversal, and The Cheesecake Factory.
Today, Mark serves as Chief Growth Officer for LEAF Growth Ventures, LLCâa consulting firm helping individuals, teams, and organizations find purpose in fulfilling their true growth potential while making a positive, lasting difference in the world.
Mark is also a member of the Senior Leader Network within Conscious Capitalism, Inc. He recently released a new book, The Purposeful Growth Revolution: 4 Ways to Grow from Leader to Legacy Builder.
In our conversation, Mark shares his background in corporate America and the turning point that led to him writing his first book. You'll learn the habits behind his writing a draft of a 400+ page book, how to achieve your writing goals by overcoming fear and uncertainty, and lots of strategies for taking action to get what you want and grow in ways you never thought possible.
You can connect with Mark at https://www.MarkAMears.com, where you can also download his Free Purposeful Growth Self-Assessment.
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Here in Daily Writer world, we frequently talk about ways to build a business as a writer. The sooner you can get comfortable thinking of yourself as an author AND a business owner, the better.
One of the best business decisions you can ever make is building multiple streams of income with your book. My guest today is here to teach us how to create one of the best income streams: creating courses.
Dr. Lucas Marino is the founder and owner of Marino Consulting Services and his two training companies, Marino Training and EAST Partnership. He is also co-founder of the Empire Builders Masterclass, a training resource for creative entrepreneurs.
Lucas helps entrepreneurs and authors launch and sustain online training products. He is a Certified Thinkific Expert and host of the Conversations with Course Creators podcast.
A military engineer by experience, he spent 21 years as a naval engineer in the United States Coast Guard. He then founded Marino Consulting Services, and worked in several senior Logistics Engineering Program Manager roles for military acquisitions, including Army landing craft and the Navyâs COLUMBIA submarine program.
Then, he decided the time was right to realize his dream of being a creative entrepreneur, and he made the big leap! Lucas has a passion for developing others and partnering with other entrepreneurs.
In this conversation, we dive into everything you wanted to know about creating a course from your book, but were afraid to ask. Youâll learn why a course is a great product, types of courses and the tech platforms to deliver them, how to be an awesome instructor even if you donât have a teaching background, and more!
Make sure to check out Lucasâs website, https://marinotraining.com, as well as his brand-new book, Monetize Your Book with a Course.
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Todayâs episode is very special because I have been a fan of my guestâs creative work since I was in college. And now Iâm honored to talk to her for the first time in this interview!
My guest is Marabeth Quin. She has been working in the arts in Nashville, TN for over 35 years. It was music that originally brought her to Nashville as a professional studio vocalist in 1987 and gave her a decades-long career. In 2007, she expanded her artistic endeavors into painting when she began selling her colorful works of art.
Now with art collectors spanning the globe, she continues to explore a wide variety of subject matter, materials, and platforms, never really satiating her fascination with artâs instructive influence in shaping her spirit.
When Marabeth paints, it is an exercise of letting goâa sort of meditative process in which she notices the impulse to control, to dictate, to have an agenda. These cues gently redirect her thoughts and aims to that of simply loving and honoring the work and being a co-creator, not a dictator. When this is achieved, the work flows differently.
Iâve been familiar with Marabethâs work as a vocalist over the years, but itâs only recently that I became aware of her work as an artist. One of my convictions about writing is that in order to be successful, you need to be curious about different kinds of creative expression, including music, visual art, acting, filmmaking, and many other areas. You become a deeper and more well-rounded writer when you can learn from artists working in other fields.
Thatâs why Iâm excited to have Marabeth on the show today to talk about her journey as an artist, her creative process, her work in collage, her collaboration with author Amy Matayo, creative habits, and much more.
Make sure to check out Marabethâs artwork at https://marabethquinart.com. While youâre there, download her free âArt Buyerâs Guide to Creating Magic in Your Life.â Itâs a great guide for anyone doing creative work. She also has a YouTube channel where she demonstrates her processes and shares a lot of inspiration in the process.
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As a writer, you can use your skills to create content in an endless number of ways, including books, articles, social media, speeches, lessons, advertising copy, and so much more.
Did you know you can also use your writing skills to help secure funding for nonprofit organizations? Itâs not only a great way to serve organizations that are making a difference in the worldâit can also become a great career!
My guest today is Teresa Huff. She is the host of the Grant Writing Simplified Podcast, a TEDx speaker, and the go-to expert in nonprofit strategy. Her goal is to help nonprofits increase their funding and maximize their impact. After winning over $7 million for schools and nonprofits, she now teaches nonprofits the strategies they need to develop millions in sustainable funding.
Teresaâs podcast has been downloaded in over 100 countries across six continents. Thousands of students worldwide have completed her online grant writing programs.
Teresa uses her Masterâs in Education and over twenty years of experience in writing, special education, and business to help nonprofit leaders take their skills to the next level. She mentors grant writers through her interactive Fast Track to Grant Writer VIP Program, which is available for university-level credit. You can learn more and listen to the Grant Writing Simplified Podcast at https://teresahuff.com.
In our conversation, Teresa clarifies what grant writing is and how it works. She also talks about her experience in making a career out of grant writing and what kind of skills you need. If you are looking for a way to make a huge impact as a writer, this can be a fantastic option.
In addition, you will come to appreciate the amazing work that grant writers do and the important role they play in helping fund all kinds of nonprofit organizations.
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There are a lot of sad words in the English language. But one of the saddest ones is âsomeday.â
How many dreams have never been fulfilled⊠how many books have never been written⊠how many great works of art have never been created⊠all because someone thought they would get to them âsomedayâ?
That's why I'm excited to have my friend Mike Brennan as a guest on today's episode. Mike is going to share the importance of a daily creative habit that will help you bring your "someday" into the realm of "today" where you can start to make your creative dreams a reality.
Mike Brennan is a creator and communicator, telling stories on pages and stages. He inspires creators and entrepreneurs to show up consistently on their quest for creativity and innovation through a daily creative habit.
Mike's childhood dream was to be a cartoon. When he realized that wasnât possible, he became the next best thing: an artist. Mike loves sharing experiences and making connections through his art, and helping fellow creatives establish a daily creative habit of their own.
Mike is the host of the Creative Chats podcast, the author of the Daily Creative Habit Journal, which will take your creativity to new heights, and several other books. You can sign up for his free email newsletter at https://dailycreativehabit.com or connect with Mike on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
In this conversation, you'll learn much more about Mike's story, the importance of a daily creative habit, and why you must become a student of yourself. Mike also shares some great advice for those of us who have always wanted to learn how to draw but didn't know where to start.
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As a writer, you know that social media is essential. If you've ever wrestled with the most effective ways to use social media to build your brand and connect with followers and readers, today's guest is here to share a ton of wisdom that will help you!
Ruthie Gray is a wife, Gigi, empty nester, and marketing coach for Christian female entrepreneurs, specializing in Instagram and newsletter strategy. Her hobbies include Florida beach walks, RV-ing with her hubby, and voraciously reading historical fiction.
Ruthie is the founder of the Authentic Online Marketing School and Insider Mentorship, and podcasts at Authentic Online Marketing (so easy, your mom can do it). Connect with her on Instagram @authenticonlinemarketingpod or on her website, https://authenticonlinemarketing.com.
In this conversation, Ruthie reveals why Instagram is so valuable for writers, lots of strategies for using it well and not spending a lot of time doing it, how to use personal and professional accounts in conjunction, the difference between posts, reels, and stories, and much more!
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One of the major trends Iâve seen in the last couple of years is the number of nonfiction authors who want to write childrenâs books. Iâm not sure about the reasons behind this. Part of it may be due to the pandemic. The world is changing fast and those of us in mid-life are starting to embrace our creative side more⊠which is a good thing!
Part of it is also due to a bigger acceptance of childrenâs books as a wonderful outlet for authors and business leaders. Iâve thought about writing childrenâs books myself!
Which is why Iâm excited to share this conversation with my good friend Beth Ann Ramos. She is an author, entrepreneur, and health advocate. Beth started her career in corporate marketing but left it all behind to focus on being a stay-at-home mom.
Beth has reinvented herself professionally multiple times as she worked to create a fulfilling work life that prioritized her young family.
In 2021, Beth founded Good Day Books to create and share encouraging and affirming content. However, she soon found a knack for writing and illustrating childrenâs books that empower kids while helping businesses create goodwill with existing clients and foster relationships with new ones.
Bethâs first book, I'm Getting New Glasses, was published last year, and she recently released the follow-up, When I Take Care of Me. She and her husband have two young boys, and they live in Texas.
Beth shares why she loves writing childrenâs books, the process for writing and creating them, how she has marketed them, and much more. This was a really inspiring conversation that made me want to immediately start writing my own kidsâ books!
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One of the core functions of being an author is launching your books. After youâve written a book and gone through all the steps to publish it⊠it has to be launched out into the world.
Iâve seen book launches in all shapes and sizes. Iâve done a few of my own, in addition to helping my ghostwriting clients with their launches at times. As important as book launches are, itâs easy to forget that a book doesnât launch itself. It takes time and energy to ensure people know about your book and how it can help them.
Iâm excited to have my friends Teresa McCloy and Lindsay Sterchi on the show today to talk about Teresaâs recent launch for her book Do What Matters: Live From Rest, Not Rush, Using The REALIFE ProcessÂź.
I was honored to be one of the few dozen people who received a very cool book launch box from Teresa before the launch last Fall. I also attended a fantastic book launch party in Effingham, Illinois. Teresa and Lindsay did an incredible job making this one of the most creative and fun book launches Iâve ever seen.
Let me share a bit about Teresa and Lindsay.
Teresa McCloy is the creator of the REALIFE ProcessÂź, a faith-focused company that helps entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants develop and diversify their business through certification, content, coaching, and community to grow their impact and increase their income.
She is an ACC Certified Leadership & Life Coach through the International Coaching Federation, Podcaster, and Keynote Speaker. As a recovering workaholic who was addicted to all the latest apps, software, and best-selling books on productivity, Teresa is passionate about helping others assess their habits and execute a process to take their everyday, ordinary life to something extraordinary through REALIFEâą Being, Action, Time, and Living.
Teresa lives with her husband Dale on their 3rd Generation family grain farm in South Central Illinois. She still drives a tractor when needed and loves a great cup of coffee or a long lingering meal with friends!
Lindsay Sterchi is the Marketing Director at the REALIFE ProcessÂź with Teresa McCloy, developing vision and content for the website, social media, and external marketing. Lindsay served as the Launch Team Leader for Teresaâs book, Do What Matters.
She is also a Content & Copywriter who helps coaches and business owners clarify their message through written content. She loves taking complex ideas and putting them into clear, concise, and compelling wording.
Lindsay lives in Effingham, IL with her husband Tyler, Lead Pastor at New Hope Church, and her twin daughters Addy and Lissy. She has an M.A. in Transformational Leadership from Bethel Seminary and a B.A. in Communication Studies.
In this interview, I got to ask Teresa and Lindsay all my geeky questions about how they put together this fun book launch, including the gift box, launch event, and the book publishing itself.
I highly recommend that you check out Teresaâs book by visiting https://dowhatmattersbook.com!
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When you talk to writers, there are certain themes that come up repeatedly in conversations. One of those themes is that authors know they need to market their books, but get confused about how, when, and where to start.
Iâm thrilled today to have a guest who is not only the #1 expert on self-publishing⊠sheâs also a bona fide expert on book marketing, as well. You can scour the internet, and I promise you will not find anyone who has more experience, credibility, or success when it comes to publishing and marketing their own books and creating a multi-layered, successful business from their ideas.
Her name is Honorée Corder, and she is the author of dozens of books, including: You Must Write a Book, The Prosperous Writers book series, Vision to Reality, Business Dating, The Successful Single Mom book series, and many more.
Next week, sheâs releasing her brand-new book, You Must Market Your Book: Increase Your Impact, Sell More Books, and Make More Money. This is a fantastic book that is concise, to-the-point, and exactly what you need to start selling more books.
I would be hard-pressed to say there is anyone who has had more impact on my mindset and growth the last couple of years than HonorĂ©e. Iâm in my second year of her amazing Empire Builders Mastermind, and it has truly been life-changing.
In this interview, we dive into a few topics in her new book, You Must Market Your Book, including: where book marketing really begins, how to think like a business person, how to market with your book, and much more.
You can get the book now on Amazon via this link, and I highly recommend signing up for HonorĂ©eâs extremely helpful email list at https://honoreecorder.com.
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Most authors focus on strategies such as email marketing and social media when connecting with readers and promoting their books. On today's episode, you'll hear from an expert who gives you the keys to unlock the power of traditional mediaâperhaps something you hadnât considered before.
Mary OâDonohue is a Media Coach for Authors, #1 bestselling parenting author, and former post producer for âThe Oprah Winfrey Show.â She has worked in high-profile television for decades including years on âThe Today Show,â âNBC Nightly News,â and âMeet the Press.â
As founder of Authors In Mediaâą, Mary teaches women nonfiction authors how to get publicity and do media interviews that sell books, expand their impact, and change the world.
Her unique coaching framework, The Media I.M.P.A.C.T. Methodâą, is a proven path to publicity with purpose, and has consistently led to author success in national media, with her clients reaching audiences of more than a billion peopleâso far.
In this conversation, you'll learn how traditional media is different than other types of media, a few obstacles authors face when navigating traditional media, and the 6 pillars that create media success for authors.
And, as Mary mentions in the interview, she's getting ready to offer her Publish to Prime Time program for women nonfiction authors. To find out more, you can book a time on her schedule.
In addition, I encourage you to download her free podcast one-sheet templates by visiting her website, https://maryodonohue.com. I've already downloaded these myself and will be using them immediately!
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When you talk to aspiring authors, one of the common themes you'll hear is that many of them have always wanted to write a book. It's a dream they've had for years.
I applaud dreams and goals! And when you're writing a book, it's important to make sure you are keeping the goals of your target reader in mind as well. After all, a book is not just for you--it's for your reader. If it's a nonfiction book, the goal is to help them change or transform in some way.
My guest today is here to give us some great advice on how to identify your target reader and learn the pain points and frustrations you will address in the book. Vikrant Shaurya is the Founder & CEO of BestsellingBook.com and the author of How to Write a Bestseller. He has transformed his life by making his own bestselling book, dedicating his time to helping entrepreneurs, coaches, and thought leaders in producing their own bestselling book to generate high-quality leads, attract high-value clients, and skyrocket their authority.
In this conversation, you'll learn why you need to focus on a target reader and how to use what you learn about their problems and frustrations in your book. This is really valuable information you can not only apply to your book, but to all your writing and communication as well.
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If you like to spend time in the kitchen, you know that itâs important to understand what youâre making before you gather your ingredients and begin cooking. The recipe for making Buffalo wings is quite different than the one for chocolate cake.
In other words, you must understand the form of what youâre making in order to create it simply and successfully.
My guest today is Janet McHenry, and she is here to help us learn how to use this simple principle of studying the form for your writing. She is a national speaker and the author of 25 books, with six of those on prayer, including the bestselling PrayerWalk and her newest, The Complete Guide to the Prayers of Jesus.
Janet has written in a variety of genres: Christian living, gift books, Bible studies, devotionals, as well as children's board books, first chapter books, girls' mysteries, and a cozy mystery for adults. She is an expert on âstudying the formâ and can easily shift from one kind of writing to another.
In this conversation, we dive into this concept, why itâs so important for writers, and how to start applying it to your writing today.
Make sure to check out her website at https://www.janetmchenry.com, where you can also grab her free ebook, Prayer HelpsâScripture-based Prayers When You Don't Know How to Pray.
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One of the most important jobs we have as authors is marketing our books. I know most of us would rather hide out in our offices and avoid the challenge of putting ourselves out there, but marketing is a core part of serving your audience well and building your author business.
My guest today is Susan Neal, and sheâs going to share a strategy that can help you sell one thousand books in three months.
Susan has a master's in health science and an MBA. She lives her life with a passion to help others improve their health. After suffering a health crisis, she became an author and health coach to provide others with the tools they needed to heal their bodies and reclaim their ideal weight.
Her award-winning #1 Amazon bestseller is 7 Steps to Get Off Sugar and Carbohydrates. The third book in her Healthy Living Series, Healthy Living Journal, won the Golden Scrolls award â2019 Best Inspirational Gift Book.â Her newest release, Solving the Gluten Puzzle, helps many determine if they have a gluten-related disorder and how to treat it.
Susan has been featured in many media outlets including The Bridges TV show, Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), Charisma magazine, and numerous podcasts and radio shows. You can learn more about Susan and find all her books at SusanUNeal.com.
In this interview, Susan shares specific strategies sheâs used to sell books. Best of all, she talks about the importance of having a marketing plan in place. You will want to take notes because Susan will give you tons of clear, actionable advice for marketing and selling your books.
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As you probably know, in addition to hosting this podcast and running the Daily Writer Club, my membership group for writers, Iâm a ghostwriter. Today, Iâm excited to share a conversation with an enormously successful and legendary celebrity ghostwriter, Glenn Plaskin.
Glenn Plaskin is the bestselling author of twenty-five books, including Horowitz: The Biography of Vladimir Horowitz; Turning Point: Pivotal Moments in the Lives of Americaâs Celebrities; and KATIE: Up and Down The Hall: The True Story of How One Dog Turned Five Neighbors into a Family.
He is also a recognized collaborator and ghostwriter for CEOâs, entertainment personalities, high achievers, newsmakers, performing artists, and public speakers. He is known for his in-depth interviews and human development stories, landing exclusives with film stars, politicians, TV personalities, business executives, and media figures. He is ranked in the 2022 Publishers Weekly Book Publishing Almanac as the lead ghostwriter in the nation.
His profiles and syndicated columns have appeared in the New York Times, the Daily News, San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Family Circle, US Weekly, Ladies Home Journal, and many more outlets.
His interview subjects have included such figures as Meryl Streep, Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Katharine Hepburn, Nancy Reagan, Bill Gates, Calvin Klein, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson, Paul Newman, Dolly Parton, and hundreds of others.
Glennâs TV appearances include The Today Show, Oprah, Larry King, Joan Rivers, Sally Jessy Raphael, Geraldo, and Good Day New York. He will be appearing in two upcoming film documentaries in 2023, one on Katharine Hepburn (Netflix) and another on Leona Helmsley (HBO). He lives in New York City.
In this conversation, Glenn shares his journey into becoming a writer, some of his habits and routines, how to get started writing, and some thoughts on working with clients. You can find out more about Glenn at https://www.ghostwriteyourbook.com/
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When we talk about writing on the podcast, we usually do it in the context of writing books. But writing can take many forms, and today Iâm excited to welcome a guest whose writing and creative work has taken shape in many different ways over the years.
Andrew Greer is an eight-time Dove Award-nominated singer/songwriter, producer, author and television/podcast host who is known for his old soul sound and thoughtful conversations.
Andrewâs fifth and newest collaboration with Parable Christian Stores, Tune My Heart 2âŠSongs of Goodness & Love, follows last yearâs Tune My HeartâŠSongs of Rest & Reflectionâwhich debuted at #1 and spent 23 weeks atop Parable Christian Stores National Retail chart.
In addition to writing and recording his own music, Andrew is a producer as well. Just last month, we saw the release of Bellsburg: The Songs of Rich Mullins, co-produced by Andrew. The album featured recordings of classic Rich Mullins songs by Christian artists, including Amy Grant, Derek Webb, Cindy Morgan, Andrew Peterson, and many others.
Andrew is also known for facilitating conversations that dig deep. He co-created and co-hosts the popular television and streaming series Dinner Conversations with Mark Lowry and Andrew Greer. Additionally, he co-hosts Bridges with Patsy Clairmont and Andrew Greer, which is a podcast inviting listeners of all ages to find common ground by embracing a fierce faith in a tough season.
Carrying on his affinity for meaningful conversations in a spiritual context, Andrew has authored two booksâTranscending Mysteries: Who is God, and What Does He Want From Us? co-authored with Ginny Owens, and Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth: Spiritual Conversations Inspired by the Life and Lyrics of Rich Mullins.
As you can see, Andrew is an artist and writer who operates in multiple genres and formats. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about his journey as an artist and musician, his burgeoning interest in filmmaking, producing the new Rich Mullins album, and much more.
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I recently attended the amazing WriterFest conference in Nashville. I met some amazing people there, including the renowned romance author Jenny Hale! (Many thanks to Honorée Corder for the introduction.)
Jenny Hale is a USA Today, Amazon, and international bestselling author of romantic contemporary fiction. Her books have sold worldwide, have been translated into multiple languages, and adapted for television.
Her novels Coming Home for Christmas and Christmas Wishes and Mistletoe Kisses are Hallmark Channel original movies. She was included in Oprah Magazineâs â19 Dreamy Summer Romances to Whisk You Awayâ and both Southern Livingâs â30 Christmas Novels to Start Reading Now,â as well as âBeach Reads Perfect for Summer 2020.â
Her stories are chock-full of feel-good romance and overflowing with warm settings, great friends, and family. When she isnât writing or heading up her romantic fiction imprint Harpeth Road, she can be found running around her hometown of Nashville with her husband, two boys, and their labradoodle, taking pictures, which is her favorite pastime.
This was such a fun conversation where Jenny shares insights about story structure, how to begin writing fiction, her daily writing habit, why she started her own publishing company, and much more.
Todayâs episode is sponsored by Indie Author University, featuring the Book Marketing Mastery course. If you're tired of being disappointed by your book sales and want to sell more books faster, easier, and with more fun than ever, visit https://dailywriterlife.com/bookmarketingmastery and use the code âDailyWriterâ to get 10% off.
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My guest today is Mary Click. She is the National Intergenerational Tutoring Director for the Oasis Institute, a nonprofit educational organization that promotes healthy aging through lifelong learning, active lifestyles, and service.
Oasis Intergenerational Tutoring has positively impacted over 525,000 children since its inception in 1989, and has been implemented in more than 100 school districts across the country. The award-winning volunteer program pairs older adults with children in grades K-3 to work one-on-one each week not only as tutors, but as mentors and positive role models.
In her role with Oasis, Mary is responsible for developing resources to support the tutoring program in nine Oasis centers and independent sites in twenty cities. Mary collaborates closely with school district administrators, school district facilitators, and the Oasis network tutoring staff to serve volunteer tutors participating in the program. She previously served as the St. Louis Tutoring Manager and held other project management roles during her 15-year tenure at The Oasis Institute.
In this conversation, Mary and I talk about the importance of childhood literacy, how schools have changed over the last few decades, how reading impacts kids in many different ways, and how you can get involved as a tutor.
To explore how to get involved as a tutor, visit https://oasis.net/tutoring.
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My guest today is Professor Anne Sheridan, and sheâs going to help take the intimidation factor out of reading classic literature. Anne is an educator, a pastorâs wife, and a mother of three girls living in Davenport, Iowa. She has undergraduate degrees in Piano Performance and English, a graduate certificate in Biblical Studies, and an MA in English.
Anne has several years of experience teaching at the college level, with courses on Speech, English Composition, English Literature, and Christian Fantasy Literature. She enjoys reading in community and helping students to discover and appreciate the joys of reading.
Anne and I talk about what makes a classic a âclassic,â why you shouldnât feel intimidated by literature, how to distinguish between different genres, why Shakespeare was so great, how to make time to read, and of course⊠Star Wars, a topic that seems to make an appearance on my podcast every few interviews or so.
You can connect with Anne on Twitter @A_L_Sheridan.
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Today we have amazing opportunities to create, publish, and distribute our self-published books. One of the greatest tools created for self-publishers in recent years is the Vellum app, which is software that helps you create ebooks and print books that look amazing.
Iâve been a heavy Vellum user for years, so I was excited to chat with one of the co-creators, Brad West. Brad has been in the world of indie publishing for over ten years. Before that, he was a senior software developer at Pixar Animation Studios.
In this conversation, Brad shares the fascinating story of how and why he and his co-creators developed Vellum. He also shares his thoughts on the future of self-publishing.
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Have you ever dreamed of sitting down with an editor at one of the big New York publishing houses and asking them all your questions about the publishing process? If so, youâre in luck, because thatâs exactly what I did on todayâs episode.
Iâm excited to bring you this conversation with Noah Schwartzberg, Senior Editor at Portfolio, which is an imprint of Penguin Random House, the biggest publisher in the United States.
Before joining the Portfolio team in 2019, Noah brought over a decade of experience as an acquisitions editor for McGraw-Hill, Cambridge University Press, and Fairchild Books. His areas of focus include business, economics, finance and investing, and politics. His authors run the gamut from generals to journalists, economists to entrepreneurs. Heâs especially interested in stories that shine a light on critical but overlooked issues at the intersection of business and society.
Noah shares his journey in the publishing world, what a publisher looks for in a great book concept, the benefits of traditional publishing, and much more.
You can connect with Noah on Twitter or LinkedIn.
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I'm excited to bring you our very first live book coaching call! The purpose of these calls is to share a real-life book coaching session to help an author or entrepreneur develop a book idea that can grow their influence and impact.
My guest is Dan Cumberland, founder of The Meaning Movement, which is a blog, podcast, and community of people pursuing deeper meaning in what they do.
Dan has been helping people find their place and their work in the world since 2005, starting with high school students and then initiating and organizing groups and guest lectures in graduate school. He started working professionally with clients one-on-one in 2011. Since then, he has facilitated classes, taught, and spoken often on the topic at various events, schools, and forums.
His work has also been featured in Fast Company, Entrepreneur Magazine, âthe Chicago Tribune, US News and World Report, CBS, and many other places.
On this call, we work through Dan's initial idea for his book, how it ties into the big picture of his business, and some potential outlines for his book.
Todayâs episode is sponsored by the Book Marketing Mastery course. If youâre tired of being disappointed by your book sales and want to sell more books faster, easier, and with more fun than ever, sign up today. Use the code âDailyWriterâ to get 10% off.
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If you have enjoyed books by authors such as Scott Turrow and John Grisham, you'll love today's interview.
My guest is Alexandra Shapiro. She is a former federal prosecutor with nearly 30 years of experience, and co-founder of Shapiro Arato Bach LLP, a prominent New York litigation boutique. She has argued in the Supreme Court, won numerous appeals resulting in the exoneration of previously convicted criminal defendants, served as President of the New York Council of Defense Lawyers, and handled many high-profile cases.
Fun fact: Alexandra was one of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first clerks on the Supreme Court.
Alexandra is the author of the new legal thriller Presumed Guilty, which is based on her real-life experiences on both sides of criminal cases. The novel depicts how prosecutors, because of their motivations and mistakes, can at times destroy lives and promote unjust results.
Alexandra walks us through her process of structuring and writing a legal thriller while also being a wife and mother, and staying active in her full-time job. She also gives us insights into what she wanted to accomplish in a novel that she couldnât do through nonfiction.
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Have you ever tried to gather all your writing and content into one location, such as a website or a collection of Microsoft Word or Google docs? Maybe you were trying to build up a portfolio of your work for prospective clients or just trying to put as much of your writing into one place as possible.
If youâre like me, you were probably trying to pull from some combination of blog posts, podcasts, articles on various websites, YouTube videos, and more. And you probably gave up after a while.
My guest today is here to help writers solve this problem of having your online content scattered all over the internet. His name is Eric Hauch and he is the Founder and CEO of Authory.com.
Authory is the first automated platform to bring together all the content you create. You can take control of your content by having your articles, videos, podcasts and more in a single place, no matter where you publish them. You can back up your articles automatically, turn your readers into email subscribers, and find out how your pieces perform on social media.
This is a genuinely fascinating and helpful resource for writers, and Iâve been using it for a couple of months now. In this conversation, Eric shares how and why he developed Authory and how you can use it to consolidate your online content and build your author platform.
Eric has graciously made a special arrangement available to Daily Writer listeners, where you can get a special 30-day free trial of Authory instead of the standard 14-day free trial. Visit https://dailywriterlife.com/authory.
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One of the common misconceptions among writers is that success is a mystery. Many people believe that some books are just magically successful for no good reason, and others languish forever with no readers. Itâs all just luck of the draw, right?
Not so fast. My guest today is here to help us understand the simple yet incredibly effective formula for crafting a bestselling book.
Her name is Honorée Corder, and she THE self-publishing expert. Honorée is the author of dozens of books, including: You Must Write a Book, The Prosperous Writer book series, Vision to Reality, Business Dating, The Successful Single Mom book series, and many more. She is also the co-author of The Miracle Morning book series, which has over a dozen titles.
Honoree coaches business professionals, writers, and aspiring non-fiction authors who want to publish their books to bestseller status, create a platform, and develop multiple streams of income. She also happens to be my writing and business coach, and Iâve benefitted greatly from her wisdom through her courses, books, and the Empire Builders Mastermind.
In this conversation, HonorĂ©e breaks down the Bestselling Book Formula, which consists of four key elements. If thereâs a book that stands the test of time, makes the author money, grows their platform for years, it probably contains some version of this formula.
Todayâs episode is sponsored by the Book Marketing Mastery course. Use the code âDailyWriterâ to get 10% off.
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As a writer, you probably spend lots of time, like I do, taking notes from conversations, books, meetings, and brainstorming sessions. But what do you do with all those notes, and how do you ensure you have a system for accessing that information later on?
My guest today has thought a lot about this problem, and heâs here to offer some brilliant solutions!
His name is Jeff Brown, and he is an award-winning radio producer and a former nationally syndicated morning show host. After more than 25 years in the radio and music industries, Jeff went boss-free in 2013 and launched the Read to Lead podcast, which has millions of downloads.
Jeff is also the co-author of the fantastic book Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career.
In this conversation, Jeff helps us understand how to take better notes and get organized by understanding different note-taking archetypes and which tools are the best fit for each type. We also dive into the story of writing the Read to Lead book, how he found a publisher, and how he worked with his co-writer Jesse Wisnewski.
We also talk about Jeffâs course, Note-Making Mastery, of which Iâm a student. Jeff is graciously offering Daily Writer listeners $100 off the self-paced edition of the course, which includes access to recorded training sessions, Q&A recordings, a proven process for collecting and organizing your daily notes, and much more. To take advantage of this special offer, visit https://dailywriterlife.com/notemakingmastery.
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Many of my writer friends not only create their own content, they also do client work such as editing, writing articles, or ghostwriting books. As you probably know, Iâm a full-time ghostwriter myself.
Iâm excited to share this conversation with Paul Klein, who is a business consultant and entrepreneur, and host of The Creator Revolution Podcast. From his days as a 1980s hair band guitarist, he has been a lifelong entrepreneur. He has experience starting and scaling a successful SAAS company as well as consulting some of the biggest brands including Target, Neiman Marcus, Starbucks, Holiday Inn, and other global brands.
Paul helps consultants, freelancers, and solopreneurs price their services and stop under-charging so they can build their 7-plus figure businesses.
In this conversation, I get to ask Paul all my questions related to pricing strategies that can help increase our rates. Youâre going to learn the best ways as a service provider to increase your income and use price anchoring to set the conversation about your rates. Every writer can increase their revenue, rates, and engagements by implementing these simple pricing strategies.
You can find out more about Paul at https://PaulKlein.net and https://bizabletv.com. Plus, you can get 7 days of BizableTV FREE! You can access exclusive entrepreneurs, docuseries, BizableTV University, and live streams.
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Most of us go through life with no real thought to whom we should be spending our time with. Iâm thankful that todayâs guest is here to help give us some clarity so we can rise to greater heights in our personal and professional success.
Justin Schenck is the host of the INC Magazine top-rated podcast the Growth Now Movement and host of the world-renowned event Growth Now Movement LIVE! He is known for his positive energy and being a person who, quite simply, other people like being around.
In a time when there is so much division and negativity in the world, Iâd say thatâs a pretty important quality!
In this conversation, Justin shares some thoughts from the book heâs currently working on. He talks about the 5 people you need in your life: the Cheerleader, the Bruiser, the Softie, the Mentor, and the Coach. I loved this conversation and found it incredibly informative and inspiring.
Justin also gives some insight into his morning routine, which is a key part of any high-performerâs success.
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Most writers feel that writing and publishing one book is a big enough accomplishment in itself. Iâm excited that my guest today is here to help us think about another strategy that can involve a lot more people and produce books more quickly.
The strategy and type of book weâre talking about is an anthology series. As you might already know, an anthology is a book that contains chapters or sections by different authors.
My guest is Laura Di Franco. She is the owner of Brave Healer Productions where sheâll help you share your story, build your business, and change the world.
Laura is a multiple-time Amazon bestselling author with three decades of expertise in holistic physical therapy, a third-degree black belt, and 30 published books. She is a champion of entrepreneurs who want to grow their health-based practices.
Her publishing services, collaborative book projects, writing workshops and retreats, business strategy sessions, and online writing circle are just some of the ways she helps talented professionals maximize their professional impact.
In this conversation, Laura shares why anthologies are such a valuable type of book, how the process works when you have multiple authors involved, how you can get started, and the details of how to make this model work financially.
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My guest today is Shelby Leigh, a mental health poet and self-love advocate who has been sharing her work online for 7+ years, amassing a following of more than 450,000 readers. She is the author of the bestselling book of poetry, changing with the tides.
In addition to writing poetry, Shelby hosts an online poetry community with monthly workshops, and helps other writers confidently market their books. She is also the host of the âSmall Steps to Self-Loveâ podcast. You can find her on Instagram and TikTok @shelbyleighpoetry.
I first came across Shelby when a friend of mine posted a link to her âBookTok Blueprintâ guide on Facebook. I purchased it, thought it was extremely helpful, and as a result, wanted to invite Shelby onto the show to share her expertise with you.
In this interview, youâll learn why you should use TikTok, how to gain followers there, how to make videos, how to convert followers into readers who buy books, and lots, lots more.
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Whether you are self-publishing, using a traditional publisher, or perhaps considering a hybrid publisher for your book, you are going to need a book proposal. But why is it so important, and how do you go about creating it?
My guest today is Liz Morrow, and sheâs here to shed some light on this all-important topic for writers. Liz is a ghostwriter and book proposal expert who specializes in books focused on business and leadership, self-help and personal growth, and memoir. She is especially skilled at helping subject matter experts and those with an interesting story to identify their goals, clarify their message, and write a book that connects with the audience itâs meant to.
In this conversation, Liz helps us understand the ins and outs of book proposals, the elements that make them successful, and why you should create a book proposal even if you self-publish.
Trust me, youâre going to want to take notes on this conversation, because Liz is going to save you countless hours of heartache and confusion by laying out how to create a powerful book proposal!
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Kent talks to Ariel Curry, who is an editor and writing coach with ten years of experience in publishing. She enjoys brainstorming and outlining new book ideas, bringing clarity and purpose to prose, and helping authors find resilience in their writing journey. Ariel lives in Chattanooga, TN, with her husband and their two dogs.
Ariel is here to help us understand the important of self-efficacy, which is the belief in your ability to execute actions in order to achieve specific outcomes. In other words, it's the quality that actually allows you to get things done as a writer.
Ariel explains why this is such a critical quality and why it just might be the missing ingredient in your writing success. You'll also learn some practical tips you can put into practice today to help you start making more progress toward your writing goals.
Sign up for Arielâs weekly newsletter, which is one of the best newsletters around, and youâll also receive her Bestselling Book Idea Scorecard.
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Whenever you hear the term âsocial media,â whatâs your response? Many writers reel back a little at the idea of getting more involved on social media because they donât know how to be effective using it, or because they feel it will take away from their writing time.
I understand. Iâve been there. I have struggled to know the best ways to use social media. And as an introvert, sometimes itâs hard to summon the energy to engage with more people.
Thatâs why Iâve asked my good friend John Schuchman to help us with this important topic today. John is a successful real estate agent in Pennsylvania and has been very successful in using social media to increase his business and connect with people. Heâs also a social media coach for real estate agents.
John gives us some great tips on using social media as a writer and leader, which platforms to focus on, how to connect and serve, and some things to avoid.
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Kent talks to author, ghostwriter, and editor AJ Harper about her new book, Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives--Including Your Own. AJ shares why a book is not just a better business card, why you need to have a âreader firstâ mindset as a writer, what to do when you have limited time to write, and what to do if you donât have a platform.
AJ Harper helps authors write transformational books that enable them to build their readership, grow their brand, and make a significant impact on the world. As a ghostwriter and as a developmental editor, she has worked with hundreds of authors, from newbies to New York Times bestselling authors with millions of books sold. AJ teaches her method in Top Three Book Workshop and the Must-Read Editing Workshop.
She is the Head Writing Coach for Heroic Public Speaking, the premier speaker training program created by Michael and Amy Port. She is writing partner to business author, Mike Michalowicz. Together theyâve written nine books, including Profit First.
Also, make sure to check out this fantastic conversation between AJ and Mike Michalowicz on writing craft.
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Kent talks to author and podcaster Jen Smith about how she has used her podcast and books to make both of them more successful, how she engages her audience with podcasting, and the secrets behind her phenomenal podcast growth.
Jen Smith is the co-host of the very successful Frugal Friends Podcast, as well as the author of several books, including the No-Spend Challenge Guide, which has well over 1,000 reviews on Amazon! Jen also writes at her Modern Frugality blog.
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Kent talks to author Todd Henry about the importance of daily practices, how Todd used his daily writing time to write a draft of the book in just three months, the specific morning routine he has followed for many years, and more.
Todd Henry describes himself as an âarms dealer for the creative revolution.â He teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of six books, which include The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, and The Motivation Code, and his new book Daily Creative, which is a yearâs worth of short daily entries about doing your best creative work. In addition, Todd is the host of the Accidental Creative Podcast as well as the Daily Creative Podcast.
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Kent talks to author Tim Schurrer about what it means to be successful in writing and creative work, and how we should become obsessed with doing the work instead of focusing just on the end result.
Tim Schurrer is the author of the fantastic new book, The Secret Society of Success. Tim spent almost a decade of his career launching two brandsâ StoryBrand and Business Made Simpleâas COO alongside New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller. Before that, Tim worked at TOMS as well as Apple.
Tim is also the host of the Build a Winning Team podcast, where he offers listeners actionable advice as he interviews some of the top leaders in business. Tim lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Katie, and their two kids.
Make sure to grab the first two chapters of The Secret Society of Success for free at SecretSocietyFree.com.
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Kent talks to author and book marketing expert Shelly Hitz about her story of becoming an author of dozens of books, and book marketing practices you can put into practice right away.
Since 2008, Shelley Hitz and her husband CJ have written and published 70 books through their independent publishing company, Body and Soul Publishing. Theyâve sold over half a million books and have given away over 700,000 books on Kindle alone.
They have been mentoring writers since 2010 and now help Christian writers take the courageous step of writing, self-publishing, and marketing their books inside their membership Christian Book Academy, the Kingdom Writers Podcast, their free Facebook Community, and free resources for Christian writers.
Make sure to register for her upcoming Kingdom Writers Conference: Courageous Writer Edition, which is here to help you go from unknown author to consistent book sales by gaining the courage to step out, initiate purposeful partnerships, and sell more books using the power of collaborations.
This FREE 5-day event is something you wonât want to miss. Plus, I will be one of the speakers this year!
Register for the Kingdom Writerâs Conference: Courageous Writer Edition
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Kent talks to author and entrepreneur Sadie Kolves about getting to 100 Amazon reviews with her first book, using social media to promote your book, and how to handle marketing if youâre an introvert.
Sadie Kolves is the author of Anything is Possible: 10 Keys to Unlock the Life of Your Dreams and the Anything is Possible Companion Journal. She is also the host of the âAnything is Possibleâ podcast. She grew up in a small Midwestern town where she learned to overcome setbacks by working hard and believing in herself. Sadie discovered a passion for network marketing and grew it into a multiple six-figure business in just a few years.
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Kent talks to speaker, author, and ideapreneur Terry Weaver about the awesome power of collaboration and how to bring people together to create something magical. We also chat about the origin and creative thinking behind his amazing conference called âThe Thing.â Make sure to grab your tickets for the next The Thing event in Orlando in November.
Terry Weaver is passionate about seeing others live life aliveâwhether through helping others see their dreams become reality, traveling around the world challenging students to change the world, leading teams of people to do more together than they could alone, or hanging out with Mickey Mouse. He is also author of the book Making Elephants Fly and host of the âMaking Elephants Flyâ podcast.
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Kent talks to Joanna Penn about her brand-new book, How to Write a Novel. Youâll learn how writing a novel changes you, whether you should try discovery writing or outlining, how to choose a story structure, how to get over the fear of being judged, and much more.
Joanna Penn is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers, writing under the pen name J.F. Penn. She also writes non-fiction for authors. Joanna is also the host of The Creative Penn podcast and an award-winning creative entrepreneur. Her site, TheCreativePenn.com has been voted in the Top 100 sites for writers by Writer's Digest.
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Kent talks to author and coach Ally Fallon about the ins and outs of writing a memoir. What happens when youâre not sure where to start or end your story? How do you go about the process? Ally helps us walk through the process and do so with courage and conviction.
Ally Fallon is a bestselling author and founder of Find Your Voiceâa community that offers workshops, coaching, editing and support for anyone who wants to write a book. She has written and published 13 books and counting, including The Power of Writing It Down and her memoir Indestructible.
She has also coached hundreds of writers from total beginners to New York Times Bestselling authors, hosted workshops all over the country and world, and helped hundreds of thousands of people use writing as a tool for their own personal growth.
Ally is also collaborating with Donald Miller on the Write Your Story Workshop, which sounds like a blast.
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Kent talks to Vincent Pugliese, about the how to think more deeply about growing your networking and building your relationships with the power of generosity.
Vincent is the founder of the Total Life Freedom Community, host of the Total Life Freedom Podcast, and the author of Freelance to Freedom as well as his new book, The Wealth of Connection: A New Approach to Making Business Personal.
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Kent talks to Vincent Pugliese, about the how to think more deeply about growing your networking and building your relationships with the power of generosity.
Vincent is the founder of the Total Life Freedom Community, host of the Total Life Freedom Podcast, and the author of Freelance to Freedom as well as his new book, The Wealth of Connection: A New Approach to Making Business Personal.
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Just a quick note to let you know weâre taking a short break from our daily episodes. Over the next month, Iâll be finishing the second draft of the Daily Writer book that releases on November 1st, and Iâll also be making several major improvements to our Daily Writer Club as well as my main website, KentSanders.net.
When the podcast returns on August 15th, we will be featuring not one, but TWO weekly interviews with amazing writers and creatives. In addition, weâll be continuing our several-month-long series on The Writerâs Path, which is a framework for building a writing-based business.
In the meantime, I encourage you to go back over the last yearâs episodes and listen to the ones you havenât caught yet⊠or better yet, re-listen to them because you often catch things the second or third time that you didnât catch the first.
As always, I appreciate you listening and I look forward to returning on August 15th.
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Today, I want to share three writers who are great examples of what weâve been talking about in this series. Each of them has a clear message for a specific audience, they use multiple platforms to share their content, they create content consistently (including multiple books), they have been expanding their network for years, and they have used their writing and books as a basis for building multiple streams of income.
On this episode, youâll be encouraged by three examples of successful writers who utilize multiple streams of income to build and grow their businesses.
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Weâve spent the last couple of weeks talking about several milestones in The Writerâs Path. I want to emphasize again that these are not necessarily sequential in the sense that you canât move on to the next one until the current one is completed. Rather, these are all just pieces of the larger puzzle of a writing business, and you will continually refine them as you go along.
Today I want to share three primary benefits of approaching your writing business in the way Iâve suggested, using The Writerâs Path:
On this episode, youâll discover three key ways that The Writerâs Path transforms your business and your life.
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Now weâve come to the final milestone in The Writerâs Path, which is simply this: Practice key habits for wellness, productivity, and success.
Why itâs important: Without key habits, you will burn out or have some sort of a train wreck. I have seen it too many times in my life. I have even seen it the last few years with some writers and entrepreneurs I know who got very successful, then they crashed and burned in their personal lives.
On this episode, Kent shares why itâs vital to create habits that increase your physical, emotional, mental, and relational health and help you strengthen your relationships.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Club.âŻ
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So far, we have talked about getting clear on your message and audience, choosing your platforms, writing consistently, publishing books, and expanding your network. Once you have those in place, then you are ready to take advantage of Milestone #6: Create streams of income based on your writing and services.
Why itâs important: All of the successful writers I know personally have multiple streams of income. This mitigates risk and lets you grow several streams that can support you. They are also intertwined, and if you think like a business owner, you can always create new streams.
On this episode, Kent shares why creating multiple streams of income is key to your success and how you can maximize your client work and your IP.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Club.âŻ
Connect with Kent:âŻ
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So far, we have talked about getting clear on your message and audience, choosing your platforms, writing consistently, publishing books, and expanding your network. Once you have those in place, then you are ready to take advantage of Milestone #6: Create streams of income based on your writing and services.
Why itâs important: All of the successful writers I know personally have multiple streams of income. This mitigates risk and lets you grow several streams that can support you. They are also intertwined, and if you think like a business owner, you can always create new streams.
On this episode, Kent shares why creating multiple streams of income is key to your success and how you can maximize your client work and your IP.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Club.âŻ
Connect with Kent:âŻ
https://DailyWriterLife.comâŻ
Facebook:âŻhttps://facebook.com/kent.sandersâŻ
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Weâve talked about several steps in the Writerâs Path, and today weâll focus on Milestone #5: Expanding your networking of friends, fans, and connections.
Why itâs important: One of the biggest things that holds back great writers is not knowing how to network and build relationships. I have learned a lot from Vincent Pugliese in this regard. He leads the Total Life Freedom community and mastermind, and heâs recently released a fantastic book called The Wealth of Connection, which I highly recommend. It will help you develop a mindset of networking and building relationships.
On this episode, youâll discover that one of the most valuable things you can do for your writing businessâand your well-beingâis connecting with others and expanding your network.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Club.âŻ
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So far in this series, we have looked at the importance of getting clear on your audience and message, building the platforms where you will share your content, and writing consistently.
That brings us to Milestone #4: Publishing and marketing books that solve problems for your reader.
Why itâs important: Books give you credibility and authority that you cannot get any other way. Books are also a super convenient way for you to share your wisdom with people.
On this episode, Kent shares what you should focus on as you write to solve problems for your readers.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Club.âŻ
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On July 4th, 1776, the Second Continental Congress pronounced that it was officially independent of British rule. Known as the Declaration of Independence, this document made it clear that the thirteen colonies had their own sovereign identity. They would no longer be content to stay under the rule of another entity.
July 4th is a uniquely American holiday, but there is another kind of declaration that every writer should make, no matter their nationality.
On this special July 4th episode, youâll be emboldened to make your own declaration, just like the Americans who declared their independence in 1776.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Club.âŻ
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So far, we have talked about getting specific on your core message and audience, and building the platforms where you will share your content. Now letâs look at Milestone #3: Write consistent content that helps your readers.
Why itâs important: When you write consistent material, specifically blog posts, it helps your SEO (search engine optimization) and also builds an audience. Itâs impossible to build an audience, and to create loyal readers, without actually producing content consistently.
On this episode, youâll recognize the power of consistent content creation in your business and writing.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Club.âŻ
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https://DailyWriterLife.comâŻ
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Yesterday, we talked about the importance of getting specific about your core message and audience. Letâs move on to Milestone #2: Build the platforms where you will share your content.
Why itâs important: When you see other successful writers, it might seem like you should be everywhere. But thatâs not the case. The ones who do seem to be everywhere probably have assistants creating a lot of that content, which is totally fine. I have an assistant, also, but thatâs only been for the last year or so. Up until then, I did everything myself.
On this episode, youâll discover which platforms you need to build to share your content.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Club.âŻ
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So far, Iâve given you a quick introduction to The Writerâs Path, why itâs important, and Iâve shared a bit of my story of traveling the path myself. Over the next couple of weeks, youâll learn more detail about each of these seven milestones. Iâll explain what it is and also share the biggest challenge you will face as you try to achieve it. Iâll also give you some examples of people who have built a writing business using this pathway.
Letâs dig into Milestone #1: Clarify a powerful message for a specific audience.
Here is the big challenge in choosing one overall message and a specific audience: you will be
On this episode, Kent shares the first Milestone on the Writerâs Path and provides insight on how to hone in on your message for your audience.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Club.âŻ
Connect with Kent:âŻ
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Now that you have a basic idea of what The Writerâs Path is all about, Iâd like to share my story of traveling this pathway myself.
I began blogging around 2007 or 2008. I had several blogs and was just writing for fun. I wanted to build a business but didnât know how. I was a college professor and wanted to create more income to support my family.
On this episode, youâll be inspired by Kentâs story of how he has taken the Writerâs Path to increase his income, maximize his strengths, and pursue success.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Club.âŻ
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I was a college professor for many years, so anytime Iâm creating content, I begin with what I call a âkey idea.â Anytime that I created class material, it always started with the main idea of what I wanted to talk about or accomplish in that class session.
As we look at the 7 steps to building a writing business, there is one central idea that ties it all together. Let me give you the key idea, and then I want to break it apart phrase-by-phrase so you can see why each part is so important.
On this episode, youâll understand the essence of what the Writerâs Path is all about.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Club.âŻ
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Today I want to explore the question, âWhy does the Writerâs Path matter?â Whatâs the point of it, anyway? Why am I doing this series?
Hereâs what I have observed: Lots of writers are frustrated because they are working hard but not seeing tangible results. You can be the most hard-working, talented writer in the world, but if you donât have the proper systems and framework in place to help your business grow, you wonât see much success over the long haul.
On this episode, youâll discover the why behind The Writerâs Path, so you can maximize the benefits that this framework provides your writing, your business, and your life.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Club.âŻ
Connect with Kent:âŻ
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You might know (or maybe you donât) that about a year ago, I left my full-time job as a college professor to do ghostwriting full-time. Thatâs my main gig, but I also run The Daily Writer Club, which is our membership community, as well as produce this daily podcast. I also write my own books.
Most writers have a desire to make money and build either a part-time or full-time career with their writing, so weâre going to lean into this topic for a while. As Iâve thought about my own journey and examined the journey of many other writers I know who have successful businesses, Iâve distilled it down into 7 key components.
On this episode, Kent shares the overview of his new series, The Writer's Path: 7 Steps to Building a Writing Business.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Club.âŻ
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Itâs natural for us to talk about our successes and triumphs.
Itâs not quite so natural to talk about our mistakes and failures. Weâre afraid people will think less of us. Truthfully, though, none of us is perfect. And whenever we see another writer be vulnerable enough to talk about their failures, we relate to it.
On todayâs episode, youâll discover how being vulnerable strengthens your relationships and encourages others.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Summertime is now fully upon us, and with that, the opportunity to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Summer is also the perfect time to take a look at our habits related to health, wellness, exercise, and nutrition.
Letâs face itâitâs easy to live a sedentary life as a writer. But what good is it to build a business around our writing, or write lots of books, only to lack energy and cut our lives short because we havenât taken care of ourselves?
My guest today is here to help us develop a better mindset around all these issues. His name is Clint Evans, and he is the founder and creator of The Behavior Chef. Clint is a recovering binge-restrict eater and yo-yo dieter. Clint has found success in weight loss and Nutritional Behavior Change for himself (losing according to personal values over 90 pounds) and continues to do so with the unique understanding of Nutritional Coaching and the Psychological Science known as Applied Behavior Analysis.
Clint has been in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis for the past 8 years. After becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, he noticed the field pushing into Health, Sports, and Fitness, but not much push was seen specifically for nutrition. This is where The Behavior Chef was born. Clint is currently certified by Precision Nutrition as a Level One Nutrition Coach. Clint and his co-host Tony host the Behavior Chef Podcast as well.
In this conversation, we dive into all things nutrition and wellness for writers. Clint gives us a rundown of what applied behavior analysis is and why itâs helpful for writers, how to break out of negative health patterns with small steps, and how better eating and sleep can support your writing.
To learn more and connect with Clint, you can do so through the links below:
https://www.behaviorchef.com/
Follow Clint on Facebook
Connect with Clint on Instagram
Check out Clint on Twitter
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Subscribe to The Behavior Chef Podcast
Follow The Behavior Chef Community on Facebook
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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When you look back over your life, you can see a pattern. We spend lots of time and energy going from person to person trying to find an answer to the central question that drives our lives: What is my purpose?
On todayâs episode, youâll gain knowledge on how to discover your purpose, so you can live the life you are meant to live.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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When it comes to the creative arts, there have always been two roles in society: those who are creators and those who are critics. The creators are the ones who make things, while critics offer intelligent reflection and commentary on culture. But make no mistake, the real action lies in creating something.
The French novelist Gustave Flaubert said, âA man is a critic when he cannot be an artist, in the same way that a man becomes an informer when he cannot be a soldier.â
On todayâs episode, youâll be inspired to be a creator, instead of a critic.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Nothing else defines you quite like your family. Itâs where you got your name, your personality, your sense of a place in this world, and so much more. Some writers came from a supportive environment, while others were not so lucky.
On todayâs episode, youâll be encouraged that regardless what family you come from, you have the ability to dream big, set huge goals, and define yourself.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Itâs scary to start a writing project. But you know whatâs even scarier? Finishing it.
Sometimes we think that being a writer means to be constantly gaining new ideas and exploring creative possibilitiesâwhich is true. But those ideas and possibilities must live somewhere. They need to be published.
On todayâs episode, Kent challenges you to be confident and finish what you started.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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If you ever run a race, youâll notice there are two kinds of runners: those who are competing against everyone else, and those who are competing against themselves.
The ones who are competing against everyone else take running very seriously. They like to set records and get the glory of being known as a winner.
The runners who are competing against themselves arenât worried about anyone elseâs time. They just want to run their own race and hopefully beat their previous record.
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded that the only person you need to compete against is yourself.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Most of us grow up believing that we can change the world.
Then, as we get older, some life experience and a bit of cynicism set in. Pretty soon we give up on the idea of changing much of anything⊠much less the world.
But imagine for a moment⊠what if you COULD actually change the world? How would you go about it?
On todayâs episode, Kent reminds us that writers are uniquely positioned to change the world.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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The office of the President of the United States gets a lot of attention for various reasons, but have you ever looked at our Presidents through the lens of the books they wrote?
If you've never considered this, you're in for a treat today because my guest is Craig Fehrman, author of the excellent book Author in Chief: The Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote. The Wall Street Journal called it âone of the best books on the American presidency to appear in recent years.â
Craig is a writer and historian who lives in Bloomington, Indiana, with his wife and kids. We had a blast in this conversation, and I got to ask Craig all my questions on this topic. He shares the background of the book, how he conducted research, the value of books in presidential campaigns, the two types of presidential books, the place of ghostwriters in presidential books, and his detailed process for getting endorsements for the book.
If you love books, U.S. History, or learning about Presidents, you'll love this conversation.
Learn more about Craigâs books and connect with him through the links below:
Author in Chief: The Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote by Craig Fehrman
The Best Presidential Writing: From 1789 to the Present by Craig Fehrman
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There are a lot of questions you have probably asked about the results of your writing. Here are a few of them:
Will it make my life better?
Will it make me money?
Will it grow the size of my audience?
Here is another important one to consider:
Will it make me happy?
On this episode, Kent shares insight on how to find true happiness in your writing.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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If you had to pin down one universal emotion that all humans experience, itâs pain.
We are often afraid to share our pain because weâre afraid we will look weak. So, we lock up our feelings in a box, set it on a shelf in the back of a dark closet, and try to forget about it.
This is not a healthy way to deal with grief or loss. One of the best ways of working through your pain is to write about it.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares three methods you can use to work through painful emotions.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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There are lots of skills that are important for writers, but there is one skill that trumps them all. It also happens to be the oldest communication skill in the world: storytelling.
But, when it comes to fiction, what is the purpose of storytelling? What is the use of engaging in stories that arenât even real?
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded that storytelling allows you to connect directly with peopleâs hearts through timeless truths
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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The comedian Steve Martin famously said, âBe so good they canât ignore you.â The simplicity of this statement is stunning. Those seven words contain the secret of getting noticed, building an audience, and all the other things writers and creatives want.
On todayâs episode, you'll learn that people will take notice of you if youâre willing to put in the work and continue getting better.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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John Steinbeck said, âIdeas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.â
Writers are known for their creativity, but the truth is that the well sometimes runs dry. If youâve ever found yourself fresh out of ideas, a way to instantly get more is by using a strategy called âIdea Mating.â
On todayâs episode, youâll discover an effective method for coming up with lots of ideas.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
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If you identify as a writerâand I assume you do since youâre listening to this podcastâyou probably have some type of outlet for writing.
Having a place to write, and having an audience who expects your work on a regular, consistent basis is a great way to develop a writing habit because it puts the pressure on you to deliver.
On this episode, youâll be inspired to hone in on the fundamental message youâre sharing with the world, so you can be consistent and passionate as you write.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
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There are many different types of writingâjournalism, novels, short stories, nonfiction, blog posts, graphic novels, and a hundred others. But one thing that ties all writing together is storytelling.
Stories are the way we process information and make sense of our lives. Therefore, it is critical that we learn how to construct and weave stories the best way can. Itâs a craft I am still very much learning, and Iâm thrilled that our guest today is here to help us learn to be better storytellers.
John David Mann is coauthor of more than thirty books, including four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers, including The Go-Giver (coauthored with Bob Burg). The Go-Giver has sold over 1 million copies and won the 2017 Living Now Book Awards Evergreen Medal for its âcontributions to positive global change.â John is married to Ana Gabriel Mann and considers himself the luckiest mann in the world.
You might remember that I had both John and Ana here on the podcast as guests a couple of months ago to share about their new book, The Go-Giver Marriage. I have the pleasure today of talking to John about this even newer book that was released just this week: Cold Fear, which he wrote with Brandon Webb. This is a sequel to their previous novel, Steel Fear, which was very successful.
In this conversation, we dive into all things storytelling. I get to ask John about his experience as a ghostwriter and collaborator, the biggest challenges of writing a sequel, the ins and outs of writing a novel, how to write an action scene, how to start a story, and much more.
You can learn more about John David Mann or pick up his awesome books below:
Get a copy of Johnâs free ebook, How To Write Good (Or At Least, Gooder)
Steel Fear by Brandon Webb & John David Mann
Cold Fear by Brandon Webb & John David Mann
https://WebbAndMann.com
The Go-Giver Marriage: A Little Story About the 5 Secrets to Lasting Love by John David Mann & Ana Gabriel Mann
https://howtowritegood.com
https://www.johndavidmann.com
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On this podcast, we talk a lot about giving. I want you to be a generous writer. But what does that mean, exactly?
I look at it this way. Being a generous writer means that you give more in value than you receive from others. It means that you are always looking for ways to serve your audience through good content and great stories. It means you are connecting with others and connecting them with each other. It means you are filling your own creative well so that it overflows, and you can give to others.
On this episode, youâll learn that generosity has two aspects: giving to others and receiving from others.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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This episode is for all the writers who struggle to be outgoing.
I get itâmost of us writers are introverts. We get our energy by spending time alone rather than spending it with people. But the reality is that people need to be a huge part of our lives as writers.
On this episode, youâll recognize, even if youâre an introvert, engaging with others is a choice you must make.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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We writers have the well-earned reputation for not being the best at people skills, which is unfortunate because itâs certainly not always true. Writing is a people-centered business even though we spend a good amount of time sitting in front of a screen typing.
Nevertheless, there is always room for improvement. Even if youâre an outgoing people person, you can always use a reminder of the basics.
On this episode, youâll discover four ways to develop better connections and increase your success.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Itâs a blessing and a curse to live in the internet age. Itâs a blessing, of course, because we have access to unlimited knowledge and connections. There are a million options for where you want to take your writing business or creativity.
This also represents a curse because, well, too many options is overwhelming. Itâs easy to get paralyzed by all the different models of a writing career.
On this episode, youâll learn the best way to grow is simple: choose your model.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Have you ever heard someone refer to your âsixâ? It refers to the six people who will carry your casket at your funeral.
I want you to think about the six people in your life who would indeed carry your casket. How often do you speak to them? How close would you say these friends are to you?
On this episode, Kent reminds us to invest in our friends, because theyâre the ones who always stay with us at the end of the day.
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Like me, you probably get sucked into lists of books, movies, or music that others have put together. These might consist of the top 10 movies of all time, the best 50 guitarists, the top 15 novels, the top 10 books on writing, a ranking of Star Wars movies, and so on.
Human beings have made those curated lists. Someone, somewhere, decided they were going to be a tastemaker and put their opinion out there for the world.
You can do the exact same thing, and there is great power in doing so.
On this episode, youâll be emboldened to help others find the best content in your field and shape how material is consumed.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
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As writers, we love to tell stories. Whether you're writing fiction or nonfiction, stories are a critical part of how we share information and help others engage in the human experience.
Maybe you've thought about doing the ultimate deep-dive into storytelling, which is writing your OWN story by creating a memoir. My guest today is here to give us guidance on writing a compelling memoir.
Her name is Alice Sullivan, and she is a ghostwriter, collaborator, and 11-time New York Times bestselling editor. A natural-born storyteller, sheâs written 54 books and edited over 1,300 titles. She specializes in nonfiction, specifically memoir, self-help, and personal growth.
Alice helps clients identify their goals and messages while creating engaging content to connect with their target markets. Her favorite projects are those that challenge her point of view and expand her knowledge.
A couple of months ago, I mentioned here on the podcast that I was working on my father's Vietnam memoir. This was my opportunity to ask Alice everything I wanted to know about memoirs, and she did not disappoint!
In this interview, we discuss topics like how to find the narrative thread or theme in a story, how to figure out the structure of a memoir, where to begin and end a memoir, how to structure a chapter and the transitions between chapters, and some of Alice's favorite authors.
You can check out the books Alice has ghostwritten and connect with her using the links below:
Missileman: The Secret Life of Cold War Engineer Wallace Clauson by John Clauson
The Rise: An Unforgettable Journey of Self-Love, Forgiveness, and Transformation by Danette May
The Leader Within Us: Mindset, Principles, and Tools for a Life By Design by Warren Rustand
7 Days of Christmas: A Season of Generosity by Jen Hatmaker
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Water can be a metaphor for life or death.
Ask anyone who has gotten sick from contaminated water or tried to avoid falling out of a canoe while going down the Amazon River teeming with deadly piranhas. They will tell you that water can be deadly.
But what about a person dying of thirst in the desert or someone who goes into the hospital because theyâre dehydrated? Water can bring life.
On this episode, Kent inspires us that our words can bring life or death to those around us.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
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When youâre passionate about what you do, itâs hard to stop. Ask any writer who loves writing and they can attest that it can be hard to let your foot off the gas pedal and take a break.
Itâs especially hard when you value and practice a writing habit. And like all habits, if practiced to the extreme, it can start to be harmful.
On this episode, youâll be reminded to take a break from your writing, so that you can boost your creativity, improve your life, and strengthen your mental energy.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Each year on Christmas Eve, millions of people gather around their TV setsâor today, their computer screensâto watch the classic movie Itâs a Wonderful Life. The main character, George Bailey, has a chance to see what the small town of Bedford Falls would have been like if he had never been born.
In one scene, just after Georgeâs mother slams the door in his face because she doesnât know him, the angel Clarence can see he is distressed. He tells George, âStrange, isnât it? Each manâs life touches so many other lives. And when he isnât around he leaves an awful hole, doesnât he?â
On this episode, youâll be encouraged that your life has impacted and bettered so many other people.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Disney parks all over the world are known as the happiest places on earth. And judging by the number of people who flock there each year, it is correct. Itâs known as a place full of fun, magic, and wonder.
But even Walt Disney himself knew that it was dangerous to contain happiness to a particular location.
On this episode, Kent shares wisdom from Walt Disney about creating happiness wherever you are.
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Do you know that feeling when youâre at a social gathering and people have divided into small groups? Every group is talking about a different topic and no matter what group you gravitate to, it seems like you donât have much to add to the conversation.
So, you hang back. You pretend to go get something to drink or use the restroom. But really, what youâre doing is hidingâall because you donât think you have anything worthwhile to say.
On this episode, youâll be encouraged to overcome your fear and share what you have to say with the world.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Iâm thrilled to feature this conversation with my good friend M. J. James. M. J. is a member of our Daily Writer Community, and she has built an amazing podcast and website called Burned Out Business Mom. You probably heard M. J. featured on an episode of the Daily Writer Podcast a few weeks ago when I interviewed her.
Now weâre flipping things around and she interviews me about my new book 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most. I wrote this book as a gift to my son for his 18th birthday last month.
18 Words is a short, fast read covering 18 values to guide your life. I have to tell you: this is my favorite thing Iâve ever written. I really tried to pour my heart and soul into this, and I share some very personal stories that I hope will be inspiring to anybody looking for a short, simple, book that is a handbook for life.
In this conversation, we talk about the story behind the book, the process of writing it, and the themes of many of the chapters. I hope you enjoy this conversation!
You can get your own copy of my book and follow the awesome M. J. James through the links below:
18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most
TheBurnedOutBusinessMom.com
Burned Out Business Mom Podcast
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In your life as a writer, there are many things you get to choose: how and when you write, what kind of material you create, the type of platform you want to build, and so much more.
But there is one thing none of us gets to decide: the times in which we live.
On this episode, youâll be reminded that even though you canât control your circumstances, you can control what you do and how you can add value to the world.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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On May 21, 1990, audiences tuned in to the series finale of the CBS show Newhart. They probably expected a standard final episode that wrapped up the 8-season run telling the story of Dick Louden, a Vermont innkeeper played by Bob Newhart, and the oddball cast of characters who populated the show.
This was not Bob Newhartâs first foray into the world of sitcoms. He had previously starred in another successful series, The Bob Newhart Show, which rans for 6 seasons in the 1970s.
In the second-to-last scene of the Newhart finale, Bob stands in the doorway of his inn and gets hit with a golf ball, knocking him unconscious. Then in the final scene, much to the surprise and delight of the audience, he wakes up in bed next to his wife from The Bob Newhart Show and explains that he had a strange dream about being an innkeeper.
On this episode, Kent encourages us that we can create an unexpected endingânot just in our writingâbut in our own lives, as well.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Each day is a thread you are weaving into an epic tapestry.
One day, the threads will run out and your life will be over. When your friends and loved ones reflect on your final tapestry, what will they see? Will they see shadows and a hint of greatness that was never fulfilled? Or will they stand in awe at the bold shapes and bright colors that helped them see they could create a beautiful tapestry, too?
On this episode, youâll be inspired to use your words every day to craft a beautiful creation.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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In his classic book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey famously wrote, âBegin with the end in mind.â Come with me on a journey to the endâthe end of your life.
What will future generations know about your story, your hopes and dreams, your ideas, and what your life meant? What legacy will you leave behind?
On this episode, youâll recognize why itâs vital to know what legacy youâre leaving behind through your writing.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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On a day-to-day basis, we are consumed with the here and nowâwhat we have to write and publish today or this week.
Expand your horizons and think not just about this week, this month, or this year. Go beyond even the next five or ten years. Think a hundred years into the future.
On this episode, Kent shares a personal story, which will inspire you to consider how your work will impact future generations.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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The writer Matthew Kelly said, âIt is important to understand that you are not writing a story or a book, or a sentence or a paragraph. You are writing a body of work. Whatever you are writing today is just one small part of that body of work.â
This helps take the pressure off because we can easily get stressed out by feeling like we have to create a perfect article, social media post, email, or book chapter every time we sit down to write. But no single thing we write is the defining element of our body of work. Itâs part of a much larger whole.
On this episode, youâll discover a new perspective that will help you enjoy the writing process and grow as a writer.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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A big challenge that we face in our creative work is simply the fact that we work alone much of the time. Even if you work with a team on projects that include editors, graphic designers, beta readers, maybe co-authors or collaborators, or marketing people, you are still spending a large percentage of your time creating alone.
If you work from home, you can easily isolate yourself from other people who can give you emotional and creative nourishment. If the past two years have taught us anything, itâs that we need each other. You can have all the success in the world, but what is the point if you don't have friends who will share the journey?
My guest today is the perfect person to help us think about how to make and grow our friendships as writers. His name is Jared Odle, and he is a missionary, copywriter, and business leader. He is working on a book and podcast related to loneliness and has done a lot of research and thinking about this topic.
Jared and I have also been friends for nearly 30 years. We went to college together, sang on a traveling music team together, and now we are both heavily engaged in writing as part of our businesses.
Jared is also part of our Daily Writer Community. A couple of months ago, he led a call on the topic of friendships, and Iâm excited to share this recording with you on this episode. We discuss why it can be hard for creative people to make friends, as well as some practical tips for building and growing friendships.
I know that writers tend to gravitate toward topics like how to write a book or secrets of marketing, and those are important. But on this episode, weâre getting to the heart of what it means to have good relationships and why you need a support system of friends.
You can connect with Jared through the links below:
JaredOdle.com
Follow Jared on Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
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When I became a college professor in 2004, one of the courses I was assigned was Introduction to the Arts. It was a basic survey course covering visual art, architecture, music, theatre, and film from a Christian philosophical viewpoint.
The area I knew the least about was architecture. I had always been fascinated by it, but never studied it in-depth. Over the years, as I have learned more about architecture, it has become one of my favorite subjects.
On this episode, Kent shares insight from Gothic cathedrals and how these incredible pieces of architecture reveal lessons for how we ought to create.
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When I became a college professor in 2004, one of the courses I was assigned was Introduction to the Arts. It was a basic survey course covering visual art, architecture, music, theatre, and film from a Christian philosophical viewpoint.
The area I knew the least about was architecture. I had always been fascinated by it, but never studied it in-depth. Over the years, as I have learned more about architecture, it has become one of my favorite subjects.
On this episode, Kent shares insight from Gothic cathedrals and how these incredible pieces of architecture reveal lessons for how we ought to create.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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We all wish for success⊠but sometimes we forget that it comes at a price.
Take Harper Lee, for example. She published the classic American novel To Kill a Mockingbird in 1960 when she was just 34 years old. Considering that many successful authors donât get started until their 40s, she was practically a baby by most standards of literary success.
On this episode, youâll learn an important lesson from the life of American author Harper Lee.
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Most people donât like the idea of being put in a box. We want to keep our options open and avoid labels.
But if you want to be successful in your writing, you have to put yourself in the box of being a writer. If you want writing to be your main thing, you have to be known primarily as a writer. Itâs the best way to build your business, your professional identity, and your momentum.
On this episode, youâll recognize why you should label yourself as a writer.
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Itâs tempting as a writer to think that âeveryoneâ is your audience. But the reality is that your message is not for everyone. Itâs a paradox that the more you focus on a very specific type of person, the more people will be able to relate to it.
On this episode, Kent shares three ways writing for a specific audience helps you.
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Every writer understands this basic truth: itâs easy to let one day run into the next one. Then weeks, months and eventually years pass by and you wonder where the time went. The writing life can have a certain monotony to it that makes it hard to feel like each is unique or special.
On this episode, youâll be reminded that every day is special.
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One of the most fascinating characters of Hollywoodâs classic film era is Norma Desmond, the lead character of the 1950âs Sunset Boulevard. She is a silent film-era actress who lives in a fantasy world where she makes a triumphant return to her glory days.
In the final scene, she has completely lost touch with reality as the police and reporters with cameras fill her house. She canât see the reality that they are there to take her away because she has shot and killed someone. In her mind, she is the star of another Hollywood picture.
On this episode, Kent shares the story of Sunset Boulevard to convey why itâs important to keep proper boundaries in your writing life.
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For literally thousands of years, readers have enjoyed stories in the form of printed books. Like me, you probably have lots of novels, poetry books, or collections of short stories lying around your house or office.
One of the most interesting developments in fiction is taking place in the world of audioâspecifically, podcasting. Of course, audio drama has been around since the invention of the radio, so itâs nothing new. But with the popularity of podcasting since the mid-2000s, listeners can now access a huge library of audio fiction.
My guest today is Sarah Rhea Werner. She is a writer, professional speaker, and executive producer of Girl In Space, a multiple award-winning sci-fi mystery podcast, the host of the excellent Write Now podcast, and the executive producer of the fantasy audio drama Omen.
Sarahâs Girl in Space podcast in particular has blown up, with nearly 2,000 ratings on Apple Podcasts. In our conversation, Sarah shares her story behind creating the podcast, how sci-fi reflects cultures, and how to know if youâre successful as a writer and creator. Hint: the answer is not so simple.
Learn more about Sarah and check out her podcasts below:
Listen to the Write Now Podcast
Subscribe to the Girl In Space Podcast
Learn more about Write Now, LLC
Check out SarahWerner.com
Connect with Sarah on Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn
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It has been said that the middle of every project feels like a disaster. Youâre far enough away from the starting point that youâve lost some of the enthusiasm you had at the beginning. But youâre too far away from the end to see the finish line.
How do you break through the messy middle and keep going?
On this episode, youâll discover answers that will help you push through and finish your book, even when itâs hard.
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Are you wondering what to write about? Look no further than your own skills and talents. Another way of saying this is, âWhat comes easy to you?â What seems obvious? What could you do in your sleep and still be better than 99% of people?
On this episode, Kent shares an easy way to determine what you ought to be writing about.
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Youâve heard the saying, âThe devil is in the details.â This refers to the fact that when things go wrong, many times it is the little things that can derail a project or even a business or relationship.
Angels are in the details, too.
On this episode, youâll be inspired by a story about how the Beatlesâ Paul McCartney highlighted every song through the details he added.
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We writers are a safe bunch.
Business tycoons love the art of the deal. Sports figures love the rush of physical conflict. Skydivers love the sight of the ground rushing toward them, sentencing them toward certain doom unless their parachute opens.
You may like all of those areas of excitement. But thereâs a good chance that when it comes to your writing, youâre playing it safe.
On this episode, Kent emboldens you to not play it safe in your writing.
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In your author journey, it is easy to view yourself as the hero. Youâve worked hard on your writing, books, and marketing. Youâve conquered emotional obstacles. Youâve proven to yourself that you can do it.
All of those are heroic acts, to be sure, but it may surprise you to learn that in your author story, you are not the hero. You are not the main character. You are not whom the story is about.
On this episode, youâll be reminded who the hero is of your authorâs journey.
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Do you have an idea for a book, but donât know where to start? If so, youâll love todayâs conversation because Iâm featuring a guest who has all the answers you need to start writing that book youâve been dreaming about.
Iâm excited to introduce you to my friend Morgan Gist MacDonald. She began her career in academia as a sociologist, but soon found the entrepreneurial pull to take her skills as a researcher, writer, teacher, and leader into building a publishing company from the ground up. With more than 15 yearsâ experience in writing, editing, and publishing books, Morgan leads the Paper Raven Books team as Founder & CEO in developing the best practices for publishing successfully in the modern, digital age.
Morgan is also the author of the excellent guide Start Writing Your Book Today: A Step-by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, From First Draft to Finished Manuscript.
In this conversation, Morgan shares how to make time to write your book, a few important habits for getting a book done, tips on writing your draft, and a number of book marketing strategies that have worked really well for her.
Morgan is a creative genius who leads an amazing company. This conversation is packed full of insights and wisdom!
You can learn more about Morgan, Paper Raven Books, and grab her guide through the links below:
Paper Raven Books
Grab Morgan's Guide, Start Writing Your Book Today: A Step-by-Step Plan to Write Your Nonfiction Book, From First Draft to Finished Manuscript.
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Iâm excited today to bring you another conversation in our Mental Health Series for Writers. My good friend M.J. James is a member of our Daily Writer Community, and sheâs also a mom and ghostwriter.
But she has recently built an amazing podcast and website called Burned Out Business Mom. Even though she is focused on helping moms specifically, she has spent a lot of time thinking and building a platform to help people with burnoutâsomething many writers face.
In this conversation, M.J. shares the signs of burnout, why itâs important to figure out the root cause of burnout, why you need to protect your time, how to get support, and much more.
If you have been feeling burned out, discouraged, frustrated, or you just want to quit, this episode is for you!
You can connect with M.J. and learn more about her platform through the links below:
Check out TheBurnedOutBusinessMom.com
Subscribe to The Burned Out Business Mom Podcast
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Writers tend to think about what a book can do for them, and it can certainly do a lot of things for you. You can grow a business, earn income, build your reputation and credibility, and much more.
However, writing is ultimately a SERVICE to other people. If people are going to spend time, money, and energy reading your book or your writing, they need to receive value from it.
On this episode, youâll be provided key questions that will help direct you as you determine what youâre going to write about.
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Thereâs an old saying that goes something like this: âPeople who are too busy rowing the boat donât have time to rock it.â The meaning is pretty straightforward: when you are occupied with doing the work, you donât have much time to criticize others.
William Faulkner said something similar
On this episode, youâll be inspired by William Faulknerâs insight about succeeding as a writer.
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Remember the 1980âs movie âField of Dreamsâ with Kevin Costner? He plays a farmer who is roaming out in his field one day, and he hears a voice. âBuild it and he will come.â He has no idea what the voice means until he starts taking action and listening to the subsequent messages the voice gives him.
The idea of âbuild it and they will comeâ makes for a compelling movie, but itâs not true in the real world. People donât show up just because you build something. Rather, people show up when they are interested or when they will receive something helpful or entertaining.
On this episode, youâll discover a new way to view marketing, so you can share your work and connect with others.
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We writers have a reputation for taking everything personally. Many of us would describe ourselves as introverted artists who are highly sensitive. As such, we tend to absorb other peopleâs emotions and have a hard time letting things go.
Am I right? Or am I right?
On this episode, youâll have insight into the best way to approach life as a writer.
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There are many advantages to being an introverted writer. You enjoy being alone, which is a big benefit when trying to get your writing done. Youâd mostly rather spend your time with books than people, which can help you dive deeply into literature and learning. Youâd rather observe than participate, which can help you approach life like a journalist or researcher.
However, the very strengths that help you become a great writer can make it hard for you to build an audienceâwhich is something every writer must do.
On this episode, Kent shares 5 tips for how introverted writers can build their audience.
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Welcome to the weekend edition of the Daily Writer.
For a while now, Iâve been wanting to do a series of conversations focused around mental health for writers. Everybody knows mental health is important, and we see lots of signs of depression, burnout, frustration, anger, and even increasing rates of suicide in society. Writers are not immune to those forces. In many ways, perhaps we are even more susceptible than the average person because we tend to spend a lot of time alone.
In light of that, we are featuring a Mental Health Series for Writers during the month of May. Each week, we will feature an interview that relates to themes of mental health. Todayâs episode features a good friend of mine, Melissa Bloom, who uses her background in molecular biology, clinical trials, and yoga to focus on the new frontierâthe brain. Through her Aligned Life Community and one-on-one coaching, she helps people gain a new perspective through which to view their lives.
In this conversation, Melissa shares why we need to eliminate the idea of competition, the pursuit of perfection, the concept of missed opportunities, and why we take score way too soon.
The result of dealing with all these unhealthy tendencies is that we can move past our fear, doubt, and sense of overwhelm, and into a life where we are creating from a sense of joy and purpose, rather than stress and guilt.
Melissa is truly wise soul, and I know youâll be moved by this impactful conversation just as much as I was.
You can learn more about Melissaâs work, her upcoming book, and more below!
Learn more at MelissaBloom.life
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If youâve been listening to this podcast for a while, youâre probably familiar with my story. I used to be a pastor, then I was a teacher at a Christian college for a long time before I made ghostwriting and coaching my main gig. I am extremely familiar with the tension that comes from wanting to make a living with writing, while also at times wrestling with guilt and uncertainty because of how the Christian community sometimes views money and commerce.
Iâm excited to bring you this conversation with my friend Becky Kopitzke to help shed some light on this issue and give us some new insights.
Becky is an author, blogger, writing coach, and co-founder of The Inspired Business (formerly Ministry to Business), which helps authors generate recurring income from digital products. At one time, Becky's husband called her author career a hobby, as her income was no match to her expenses and time spent. She soon discovered that making money in ministry is biblical, helps expedite our kingdom purposes, and can contribute to, not drain, the family income.
In this conversation, we dive into some weighty issues surrounding ministry, calling, and money. Yes, we are going there in this episode! This was one of the most insightful and spirited conversations Iâve been privileged to participate in this year. I think you will be inspired and challenged also.
You can connect with Becky and sign up for her complimentary consultation through the links below:
Visit TheInspiredBusiness.com to Schedule Your Free Consultation
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Much has been written about the voice that lives in every writerâs head. We normally think and talk about this voice as a bad thing. So, itâs not a surprise that we think of that voice as untrustworthy. But if you listen as closely as you can, there is another voice.
On todayâs episode, Kent reminds us why we can trust our intuition when we make creative decisions.
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John Steinbeck said, âIdeas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.â
Writers are known for their creativity, but the truth is that the well sometimes runs dry. If youâve ever found yourself fresh out of ideas, a way to instantly get more is by using a strategy called âIdea Mating.â
On todayâs episode, youâll discover an effective method for coming up with lots of ideas.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Every writer talks about wanting success, but what does success actually mean? How do you measure it? Is it even a worthy goal in the first place?
Those are valid questions, but they arenât what we should be asking first. Instead, we should be asking how we can add value to othersâ lives.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares three simple ways you can encourage and make connections with the people around you.
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Author and teacher Parker Palmer wrote a profound little book called Let Your Life Speak. In the book, he writes, âBefore I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I must listen to my life telling me who I am.â
What does it mean to listen to your life? It means paying attention to the signposts telling you where you should go.
On today's episode, you'll discover how to recognize the signs that offer the best direction for your life.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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The greatest superhero movie ever made is 2008âs The Dark Knight. The movie is admired for many reasons, the biggest of which is Heath Ledgerâs amazing performance as Batmanâs arch-nemesis, the Joker.
But one of the most underrated aspects of the film is Aaron Eckhartâs portrayal of Harvey Dent, the Gotham City District Attorney. Before he becomes the villain known as Two-Face, he is known for his positive attitude, so much so that he carries a two-headed coin and says, âI make my own luck.â
On this episode, you'll learn to develop the same skill.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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One of the most fascinating aspects of being a writer is that lots of people are eager to give you advice. In fact, there is a giant industry of books, conferences, retreats, coaching, and podcasts (this being one of them!) devoted to giving you writing advice.
However, be careful who youâre listening to. There is a whole group of people who are eager to give advice about writing and book marketing but have not actually accomplished much.
On this episode, youâll be reminded that itâs important to be careful who you get advice from.
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Picture this: You are the co-author of an enormously successful business book series. You want to write another book in the series, but itâs on a very different topic than the others. You also want to write it with your wife, instead of your original co-author. And, by the way, youâre also going to use a different publisher than the original series.
Sounds like a challenge you would back away from? To most people, yes⊠but not for John David Mann!
The series Iâm talking about is the ultra-successful Go-Giver book series that began with 2008âs The Go-Giver book. The series was an enormous success, and it also happens to be one of my favorite books of all time. John David Mann and his co-author, Bob Burg, impacted countless lives with those books.
However, itâs primarily a business book series, and John wanted to write a Go-Giver book on marriage with his wife, Ana Gabriel Mann. They successfully pushed through all the potential challenges of a special situation like this and just released The Go-Giver Marriage: A Little Story About the 5 Secrets to Lasting Love.
Let me share a brief bio of each of them, so you can have a sense of how amazing they are.
John David Mann is co-author of more than thirty books, including four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers, including The Go-Giver (coauthored with Bob Burg), which has sold over 1 million copies and won the 2017 Living Now Book Awards Evergreen Medal for its âcontributions to positive global change.â He is married to Ana Gabriel Mann and considers himself the luckiest âmannâ in the world.
Ana Gabriel Mann, MA, holds a Masterâs degree in clinical psychology and dance-movement therapy from Antioch New England, where she specialized in working with adults and family therapy. In addition to her work in family therapy and her 5 Secrets marriage coaching, she has been clinical director for a program for people with Alzheimerâs disease, co-founded New Englandâs first college of Chinese medicine, and worked as a corporate consultant, speaker, trainer, and coach.
Iâm excited I was able to chat with John and Ana about their unique opportunities in writing this very special Go-Giver book. They shared their process of writing the book, how they create a parable-style book, why they include a teaching section at the end of the book, how they divided up the work, the value of storytelling in the teaching process, and much more.
You can learn more about their book through the links below:
The Go-Giver Marriage: A Little Story About the 5 Secrets to Lasting Love by John David Mann & Ana Gabriel Mann
www.GoGiverMarriage.com
Connect with John:
Visit John's website.
Follow John on Instagram.
Friend John on Facebook.
Connect with John on Twitter.
Check John out on LinkedIn.
Become Friends with Ana:
Connect with Ana on Instagram.
Follow Ana on Facebook.
Reach out to Ana on Twitter.
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Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Iâm excited today to feature a conversation with my good friend Phyllis Jenkins, who is here to help authors get a handle on how to put together a powerful live event that can impact lives.
Phyllis is a Transformational Coach, business mentor, host of PowerLift Stories Podcast, and Founder of the Powerful Journey Organization where sheâs on a mission to mobilize 100,000 women to âTell Their Stories and Write Their Books.â
Phyllis is also the author of several books. Her most recent one is Telling Our Stories: An Anthology of Faith, Volume 1.
Phyllis empowers and equips women to turn their Life-Challenges into Life-Changing Messages. She provides several platforms for them to Stand-Up, Step-Out and Share their messages with courage and clarity. Phyllis gives back to the community by awarding two annual educational scholarships: one to single moms of special needs children and the other to graduating high school seniors.
In this conversation, Phyllis shares why you should consider creating a live event, what makes an event successful, the process for creating an event, and much more.
You can learn more about Phyllis through the links below!
Get Phyllis' FREE Guide, "Taking Your Book from the Shelf to the Stage"
Telling Our Stories: An Anthology of Faith, Volume 1 by Phyllis Jenkins
Annual Powerful Journey Womenâs Conferences
Connect with Phyllis on Facebook
Follow Phyllis on Instagram
Connect with Phyllis on LinkedIn
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Letâs talk about one of the hardest truths to swallow. Here it is: the circle of relationships that brought you to where you are is not the circle of relationships that will take you to where you want to be.
Most of us donât like conflict. We donât want to feel like weâre leaving others behind. This fact alone prevents a lot of people from growing because they are not willing to make tough changes to their personal and professional relationships.
On this episode, Kent shares how your relationships impact the ways you invest in yourself, add value to others, and expand your impact.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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If you really want to grow your network and reach a higher level of success in your life as a writer, you must invest in yourself.
There is a lot you can learn from books, conferences, videos, and podcasts. But those can only take you so far. The true test of how badly you want success is whether you are willing to part with your hard-earned cash in order to learn more and invest in deeper relationships.
On this episode, youâll discover that one of the best ways you can invest in yourself is through paid communities.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
Connect with Kent:âŻ
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Letâs talk about one of the more uncomfortable truths of the author life. It has nothing to do with books, but it has everything to do with how others perceive you. And therefore, that means it has everything to do with your social standing and how much others want to be around you.
Hereâs the uncomfortable truth: people judge you by the company you keep.
On this episode, youâll be reminded that your impact is heightenedâor hinderedâby the relationships you have.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Jealousy causes us to be inwardly focused. The more we fixate on what others have, the more angry, resentful, and bitter we become.
You canât be at your best as a writer when youâre angry, resentful, and bitter. Those emotions are like an empty well that is dry and lifeless. They will suck the life right out of you.
On this episode, Kent shares a simple but powerful way you can replenish yourself and help others at the same time.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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As writers, sometimes we see another personâs success and believe we should have it as well. But when you stop and think about it, the logic doesnât add up.
Creativity is like a thumbprint. Everyone has creative gifts (whether they realize it or not), and everyone has something unique to offer the world. Creativity is like the thumbprint of your soul.
On this episode, youâll be encouraged to use your creative gifts to add value to the world.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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In the previous two entries in this series, we have taken a look at the destructive nature of jealousy, and why you should focus on what you can do to make yourself successful rather than spending your emotional energy being envious.
Letâs dive into three questions that will help you focus on attitudes and actions that will spur your writing success. Weâll tackle the first one here today. Also, notice that each one begins with âwhat.â
The first question is: What can I learn from this person?
On this episode, youâll learn the first question you should ask when youâre jealous of another person.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matterâs Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Iâm thrilled to feature this conversation with my good friend Ken Hannaman. Ken is a Possibility Mindset Coach who has a never-ending thirst for knowledge and personal self-discovery. Ken is an executive in the corporate space and has just written and published his first book, which is titled Ungraduated: Finding Your Why and Dropping Out of Outdated Belief Systems.
Ken is also the host of the excellent podcast, Ungraduated Living & Learning, which I highly recommend!
Ken is one of the most driven, thoughtful, yet kind and curious people I know. Through his leadership experience as well as his personal learning, he has gained the perspective that while formal education is necessary for some basic life skills, what we all really need is personal & self-driven learning. He believes we often need to âungraduateâ from the old school of thought that has been socially programmed into our mindsets. (I love his thinking!)
Ken is part of our Daily Writer Community, and it has been a blast seeing his book come together over the last year or so. In this conversation, Ken shares why he wrote his book, the biggest challenges he faced, how he formed his launch team, and some advice for authors. As a bonus, we also get into some topics from his book, including labels, personal abundance, and growth.
Ken is a master thinker, and I highly encourage you to get his book if you want to be challenged in your thinking.
You can connect with Ken, listen to his podcast, and pick up his books through the links below:
Ungraduated.com
Ungraduated Living & Learning Podcast
Ungraduated: Finding Your Why and Dropping Out of Outdated Belief Systems
Connect with Ken on LinkedIn
Connect with Ken on Facebook
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matterâs Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
Connect with Kent:âŻ
https://DailyWriterLife.comâŻ
Facebook:âŻhttps://facebook.com/kent.sandersâŻ
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Have you ever felt like you live in a room with invisible walls that have you trapped? Youâre trapped by questions like this:
Why does that so-and-so writer get all the attention?
Why do they have more book sales?
Why is my blog traffic so stagnant?
Why isnât anyone paying attention to me?
Sound familiar?
On this episode, youâll learn how you can reframe your questions, so that you can have an abundance mindset, instead of a poverty mindset.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matterâs Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
Connect with Kent:âŻ
https://DailyWriterLife.comâŻ
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If youâre alive and breathing, you have struggled with jealousy. Itâs part of the human condition.
But for most writers, jealousy is more than an occasional struggle. Itâs a daily battle that threatens our very souls. Itâs nearly impossible for us to separate ourselves from our creative work. Itâs part of who we are.
On this episode, Kent begins a series on jealousy and kicks it off with why we shouldnât be jealous of othersâ success.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matterâs Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
Connect with Kent:âŻ
https://DailyWriterLife.comâŻ
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In yesterdayâs episode, we talked about the power of being a guest on other peopleâs podcasts. Today, we will turn the tables and talk about the importance of starting your own podcast.
Podcasting is a powerful and inexpensive way to build an audience and share your ideas. When you are âin someoneâs headâ for that much time, they develop an intimate relationship with you as a listener.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares why you should create your own podcast and offers advice on how you can start your own.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matterâs Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
Connect with Kent:âŻ
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Being an author in our media age isnât just about creating books or written content. Itâs also about creating a media platform that can consist of video, podcasts, and social media.
Of course, I encourage you to take advantage of all these for yourself. In addition, you can greatly increase your network if you are a guest on other peopleâs media platforms.
On todayâs episode, youâll discover how you can become a guest on someone elseâs podcast.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matterâs Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
Connect with Kent:âŻ
https://DailyWriterLife.comâŻ
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In the musical âHamilton,â Aaron Burr sings a number called âThe Room Where It Happens.â He is upset that his rival, Hamilton, has been invited into the inner circle of James Madison and Thomas Jefferson to help make decisions that will impact the future of the country. All the while, Burr is left out in the cold.
We all want to be around influencers and decision-makers. However, you donât have to wait for an invitation. You can create your own âinner circleâ by starting a mastermind group.
On this episode, youâll discover how you can create your own mastermind group.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more!
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Iâm thrilled to share with you that my brand-new book, 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most, is available today!
18 Words is a compass, a sort of a collection of essential values to carry with you on lifeâs journey. These are values that help you become a person of character. In the book, I talk about values such as empathy, responsibility, integrity, freedom, forgiveness, and much more.
You can get it via the link in the show notes, or by going to https://kentsanders.net/18words. I currently have paperback and ebook formats, with hardback and audiobook versions coming in the next couple of months.
In fact, the Kindle ebook is FREE today, April 11, through April 13.
Check out my NEW book: 18 Words to Live By: A Fatherâs Wisdom on What Matters Most.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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As writers, we spend a lot of time focusing on helping other people tell their stories. Maybe you do client work, coaching, run a writing community as I do, or interview others for a podcast, as I do as well. Even if you only write for yourself, much of your time is spent thinking about how you can help other people live a better story.
It is important, however, that we donât forget about our own stories. Those are perhaps the easiest ones to neglect. Itâs easy to downplay or even disregard the value we bring to the table, and what others can learn from our experiences.
Thatâs why Iâm excited to feature a conversation with my friend Danielle Cook. Danielle is a writer and entrepreneur who has worked with over a hundred business owners, creatives, and thought leaders who were ready to break through the noise and speak to the heart of their ideal audience. Whether itâs crafting the book youâve been dreaming of or writing a bio that strikes the perfect balance of passion and expertise, Danielle can take your ideas and visions that have been swirling in your head and get them down on paper.
Danielle believes that the words we use transform our lives, our businesses, and our world. She is committed to helping anyone who is ready to use their voice to break through the noise and speak to the heart.
In this conversation, Danielle shares her story and how she got involved in business and writing, what it means to own your story, and some actionable steps to writing an engaging bio that uses the magic of story to build the know, like, and trust factors that are so important in communication.
You can connect with Danielle through one of the links below:
Check out Danielle's website.
Follow Danielle on Instagram.
Connect with Danielle on LinkedIn.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more!
Connect with Kent:âŻ
https://DailyWriterLife.comâŻ
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There are few things in life as powerful as a handwritten note sent through the mail. Why? Because we all want to feel noticed. We want to feel special. We love the feeling that someone took the time to hand-write a note, put it in an envelope, and mail it.
As a writer, you interact with a lot of people: readers, other writers, clients if you have them, people who have helped you with publishing, and others connected through podcasts and media. Whenever someone does something for you, send a note of thanks or appreciation.
On this episode, youâll discover a quick and thoughtful way you can use your writing skills to connect with others and show them how much they mean to you.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more!
Connect with Kent:âŻ
https://DailyWriterLife.comâŻ
Facebook:âŻhttps://facebook.com/kent.sandersâŻ
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One of the most critical truths of living in the modern world is that we are all connected. As the poet John Donne wrote, âNo man is an island.â (And neither is any woman, of course.) And because you are the type of writer who wants to be generous, the kind of writer who gives more than you take, you will want to discover ways to support the important work of other writers.
On this episode, Kent shares 5 easy ways you can support other writers and grow your influence.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more!
Connect with Kent:âŻ
https://DailyWriterLife.comâŻ
Facebook:âŻhttps://facebook.com/kent.sandersâŻ
Instagram:âŻhttps://instagram.com/kentsandersâŻ
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All of us deal with a certain amount of friction as writers. Even under the best of circumstances, there are obstacles and problems that threaten our productivity and success.
When you are under a deadline or experiencing a high amount of stress, itâs time to reduce the friction. The easiest way to do this is by prioritizing your commitments.
On this episode, youâll be reminded that even though you canât do everything, you can streamline areas of your life so you can do what you need to do.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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One of the reasons that writing feels so hard to many people is because their expectation doesnât match the reality of how a clean draft actually gets written.
Many people have an ideal of sitting down at a computer and just letting the words flow out perfectly. The heavens open up, birds sing outside, and a ray of light descends from above as they post their work, email it, or send it off to the editor.
That, however, is not how good writing actually gets done.
On this episode, Kent encourages us to be persistent in our writing, even when reality doesnât meet our expectations.
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If someone gave you the assignment to write a sentence without the letter E, how would you respond? Would you think itâs too difficult, or that it canât be done?
What about a whole paragraph, a scene, or even a whole chapter? And ultimately, an entire book?
How could you possibly write a book without the letter E? It simply canât be done.
At least, thatâs what people kept telling a writer named Ernest Vincent Wright in the early years of the 20th century.
On this episode, youâll be inspired to accomplish your goals, even if others say they canât be done.
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Have you ever thought about why do so many writing projects get started, but never get finished?
Lots of people want to write a book, start a podcast, create a blog, or build a writing business. But why do so many people stop short of following through?
The answer is simple: it gets hard and people give up. You have probably fallen victim to giving up as well. You have started something, it got hard, then you quit because it wasnât as fun anymore.
On this episode, youâll learn an effective way to complete your writing project.
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We all know that Amazon and other print-on-demand companies give authors an amazing opportunity to get our books out into the world without having to stock and ship our own books. But you may not have known about the opportunities that exist for custom-printing your own books.
This is an area Iâm exploring myself with at least one current project and possibly future ones for both me and my clients. Thatâs why Iâm excited to bring you this conversation with Jennifer Zahourek.
Jennifer Zahourek is a highly experienced Pediatric & Adult Emergency and Trauma Registered Nurse who is now the Owner and Founder of RekMed. Before Jennifer became a nurse, she had a crippling fear of blood, struggled with dyslexia, and was told by her nursing instructor that she most likely would never pass the NCLEXâthe exam you must pass to become a nurse in the US and Canada.
Jennifer then became a travel nurse for most of her nursing career that allowed her the opportunity to work in over ten different Emergency Departments across the country. Jenn found her niche in Level One Trauma Centers, Stroke & Stemi Centers where she grew her experience and education. As a full-time ER nurse, Jennifer started working on a business to help her fellow nursing community learn to lessen the struggles that she had in school. Now, Jennifer sits as the CEO of RekMed that has helped nursing students across the world.
As a result, Jennifer and her company publish print products, and she has developed quite a detailed system for publishing, printing, distributing, and fulfilling these products. You will learn all about her systems and background for creating your own print products.
I want to give a special shout-out to John Stange, author of many books and the host of several podcasts, including the Platform Launchers show. He was gracious enough to make the connection with Jennifer!
You can get connected with Jennifer through one of the links below:
You can learn more about RekMed here.
Follow Jennifer on TikTok.
Connect with Jennifer on Instagram.
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One of my very best friends is a guy named Eric Elder. He is a musician, author, and creative genius who runs TheRanch.org. A few years ago, we were on a call and he showed me how he stays motivated to finish the books he starts writing.
You can find out more about Eric Elder and his books, music, and more by visiting TheRanch.org.
On this episode, Kent shares one of his friendsâ tips for how you can stay motivated to finish your book.
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Some 4,500 years ago, tens of thousands of Egyptian workers descended upon the Giza Plateau to begin a massive construction project like the world had never seen.
Over a period of twenty years, workers placed 2.3 million blocks of stone with such accuracy that it still confounds scientists today. Known as the Great Pyramid of Giza, it is the only wonder of the ancient world that survives today.
On this episode, youâll be inspired by the Ancient Egyptians that completing great work takes focus, discipline, and consistent effort.
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One of Aesopâs best-known fables is âThe Tortoise and the Hare.â Youâve probably heard the story before. The hare challenges the tortoise to a race, confident he will win by a long shot. The race begins and the hare gets so far ahead of the tortoise that he takes a nap.
When the hare wakes up, he finds that the tortoise kept moving and won the race!
We can learn a lot from the tortoise. It may take a while to get where weâre going, but if we persist, weâll eventually get there.
On this episode, youâll be reminded that the way to accomplish your writing goals is by continuing to press on and persevere through the struggles.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Thereâs something that has been bothering you. Itâs like a pebble in your shoe that irritates you just enough that you think about it all the time. It intimidates you, taunts you, and wonât let you stop thinking about it.
On this episode, Kent encourages us to face what is bothering us head-on, so we can move forward and make progress.
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This is the seventh and final entry in our mini-series on dealing with rejection.
Rejection is not fun, but it still has an important place in our business and creative lives. When youâre rejected or criticized, it forces you to ask tough questions like these:
Is this something I should have been doing in the first place?
Do I really, truly want to be doing this?
Even though Iâm in love with this idea, does this person have a point?
How can I make this idea better?
On this episode, youâll be encouraged that rejection clarifies who you are and what you want to accomplish.
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This is the sixth entry in our mini-series on dealing with rejection.
When your writing has been rejectedâor at least when you perceive that it hasâyou respond emotionally. And thatâs totally natural. We all respond emotionally when weâre hurt.
And what do we do when weâre hurt? We lash out. We want retribution. We find a way to strike back.
On this episode, Kent reminds us that when dealing with rejection, we shouldnât publicly vent and say something we will regret later.
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In this episode, I begin a series on the making of my Fatherâs memoir of his experiences in Vietnam. Iâll be writing it with him over the next year or so. I talk about why Iâm doing it, some of my fears as I start the project, the process Iâm using to figure out the theme of the memoir, and some of the resources that will be helpful as we create the memoir.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Whenever I talk to new writers, the most overwhelming emotion I sense from them is confusion. There are so many options and resources for writing and publishing a book that it's hard to know what to do next.
Fortunately, there is a clear pathway forward, and my friend Brigitte Cutshall is here today to walk us through the formula for publishing a quality book. In fact, the title of her new fantastic book is Quality Book Formula: Professionally Publish Your Book for Excellence.
Brigitte is a Solutions Consultant and the Founder of Gemini Media. She knows all the secrets to publishing a quality book after spending three decades in the print media industry. She started Gemini Media to share her insider knowledge of the best solutions with content creators like you. The solutions she offers include production services, print project management, strategic sourcing, and content development.
In this conversation, Brigitte and I get pretty deep into the "geeky" side of publishing, shipping issues, and what it takes to create a fantastic print book. She is a creative genius and it was a blast having her on the show!
You can pick up your copy of Brigitteâs book, or connect with her through the links below:
Quality Book Formula: Professionally Publish Your Book for Excellence
Connect with Brigitte on LinkedIn
Connect with Brigitte on Facebook
Follow Brigitte on Instagram
Real Things Living Podcast and YouTube
Gemini Media
QualityBookFormula.com
BrigitteCutshall.com
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This is the fifth entry in our mini-series on dealing with rejection.
If you saw the 2009 movie Star Trek, which was, of course, a reboot of the classic TV show, you might remember the scene where Spock gets into a fight with Kirk, then steps down from his command. The reason was that he was âemotionally compromised.â Spock knew that if he couldnât control his emotions, it would prevent him from making good decisions as a commander.
On this episode, Kent uses a scene from Star Trek to remind you to take a step back and assess where you are, so you donât allow feelings of rejection to cause you to make decisions that you will regret later.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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This is the fourth entry in our series on dealing with rejection.
One of the biggest paradoxes of feeling hurt is that everyone experiences it, but when youâre going through it, you feel totally alone.
This happens to every great writer, leader, and artist. Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Edison, Walt Disney, and Steve Jobs all faced rejection or failure at some point. But they persisted.
On todayâs episode, youâll be encouraged that the challenges youâre facing today are preparing you to triumph tomorrow!
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This is the third entry in our mini-series on dealing with rejection.
The publishing world has changed radically in the last fifteen years or so. In the past, you would have to go through some kind of gatekeeper in order to get your message heard by others. This typically meant finding an agent, who would then pitch your book to publishers until one of them offered you a contract.
But you no longer need to do this.
On this episode, youâll be reminded to create opportunities and connections where youâre accepted and loved for who you are.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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This is the second entry in our mini-series on dealing with rejection.
Itâs happened to all of us. You had your heart set on an opportunity and it falls through. Maybe itâs a writing job, a podcast guest appearance, a collaboration, or another type of opportunity. You thought it was going to happen but now it isnât.
As the 1960s group, The Monkees, famously sang, âTomorrowâs Gonna Be Another Day.â
On this episode, youâll be encouraged to use your time to invest in the future, instead of dwelling in your present rejection.
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Todayâs episode is the first in a seven-part series on dealing with rejection.
As writers, we deal with rejection in many forms. You can be rejected by a reader, a publisher, a literary agent, a podcaster, a beta reader, a book reviewer, a peer, and so much more. This rejection can be formal or informal, big or small. It can be direct and aggressive, or indirect and passive.
Whatever form rejection takes, one thing is for certain: IT HURTS.
On this episode, Kent provides a way for us to turn the pain of rejection into something that is beneficial.
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Have you ever noticed that writers like to talk about the things theyâre working on? Itâs a strange habit, isnât it?
Maybe itâs because we like to get feedback on our current work in progress, which is totally fine. Most of the time, it seems like we talk about our current writing a lot because we lack confidence and want assurance from other people that we are going in the right direction and that we actually do have talent after all.
On this episode, Kent challenges us to go against the impulse to share our current writing projects and keep them a secret until they are finished.
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We've all heard the stories about people who take years to write a book. In some cases, that's necessary, especially if the author is writing a very large book or one that requires a lot of research, such as a biography or a technical book.
However, in most cases, we can write books much more quickly if we will just get focused and organized. My guest today is here to give us a system for doing just that. In fact, she's going to walk us through how to write a book in just 12 weeks.
Her name is Jennifer Harshman, and she is the owner of Harshman Services. Jennifer is an upbeat overcomer and language lover who taught herself to read and write when she was just three years old. She hasnât stopped, consuming nearly 19,000 books so far. She began editing professionally in 1992, polishing more than 200 books and 30 million words since. When she's not working with words and leading her team, Jennifer can be found with her family coping with disabilities, homeschooling, playing with paint, or making music with her flute.
Jennifer will walk us through why we should consider writing a book in 12 weeks and how to do it. I think you'll be blown away by just how doable this is. Even if it seems impossible, I encourage you to give this idea a shot. Jennifer will help you see you can absolutely do this!
You can learn more from Jennifer and connect with her through the links below:
HarshmanServices.com
Find a Real Editor by Jennifer Harshman, ed.
Follow Jennifer on Facebook
Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn
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If writing is a house, each of us lives on two levels.
The ground floor is where we invite people in. We share things we think people want to hear.
Underneath the ground floor, there is also a basement. The basement is where we keep boxes full of the things we really want to say. But we rarely bring them out because weâre not sure how people will respond.
On this episode, youâll be emboldened to stop holding back and share the things that youâre afraid to say.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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The way some of us writers shrink back from a challenge, youâd think we live forever.
We hesitate to write that book because we fear what others will think. We donât set up that website because it feels too hard. We donât meet with that person who is five years ahead of us because weâre intimidated. We donât make that social media post because we question whether weâre a good enough writer.
It might feel scary in the moment, but what about a hundred years from now?
On this episode, youâll be reminded that you wonât be able to take those ideas, stories, dreams, or plans with you, so you should live with courage and share your writing with the world.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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When you begin studying the lives of the great writers, one of the most surprising things youâll learn is how well aware most of them were regarding their limitations and the role that luck played in their success.
For example, Ernest Hemingway once said, âI have tried simply to write the best I can; sometimes I have good luck and write better than I can.â
On this episode, youâll learn that luck plays a role in your writing career, but you can have control over how much âluckâ comes your way.
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One of the curses of being a writer is that we are too rational.
We pride ourselves on reporting the facts of a situation accurately. We love the idea of having an objective point of view, then giving our commentary or perspective. We donât like the idea of getting carried away with our emotions. We donât want to be irrational or have a skewed point of view.
Is being ârationalâ really the best way to approach life, though?
On this episode, Kent reminds us that in order to be a successful writer, you must believe in your vision, regardless of what others may say, and work to achieve it.
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Every day, you are surrounded by newsânews on the internet, news on television, news in the newspaper, news that other people deliver. Have you ever thought about how the ânewsâ is actually created? What makes a ânewsâ story, anyway?
Have you ever noticed that the dayâs news conveniently fits into a half-hour broadcast? Of course, we know that more things happen than fit into a news program, but weâre so conditioned to accept this content as ânewsâ that we rarely question it.
On this episode, youâll discover that, as a writer, you have the power to influence peopleâs perspectives by highlighting the events that happen in the world.
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I want to take a moment to let you know about an important milestone we just passed here on the podcast in the last couple of weeks. We hit 100,000 downloads and we are right at 700 total episodes of the podcast!
So, whatâs ahead for the Daily Writer? Let me share a few things we have on the horizon.
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This one is for all the kids who were always picked last in middle school gym class. You remember what it was like:
Youâd stand there awkwardly with the group, each kid getting their name called by one of the team captains. Each time, you hoped you wouldnât be the last one. But once again, it got down to four, then three, then two, and you were the only one left.
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded why itâs more important to choose yourself, instead of waiting to be validated by someone else.
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We writers live in a world of âyesses.â We love to say yes to that podcast interview, that new idea, that speaking opportunity, or that client work.
Thereâs a good reason we do this. We donât want to waste opportunities to build relationships and reach new readers. But the problem is that every yes we speak is also a no to something else. We only have so much time on this earth and we have to defend it vigorously.
On this episode, youâll learn why we should sometimes take the opposite approach.
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There is a good chance that you know someone who has a tattoo, or you have one yourself. What is the purpose of a tattoo? Itâs a way to mark your identity.
But there is another kind of marking that can define you⊠scars.
On todayâs episode, youâll discover that your scars do not detract from your power as a writerâthey are an essential part of your story.
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Why do we make writing so difficult?
When you get down to it, writing is a very simple thing. We take a pen and write on paper or in a notebook. We sit in front of a computer screen and type on a keyboard. Or we dictate into a device that transcribes our language into words.
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded why the most important thing to do as a writer is simple: just write.
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One of the most famous episodes ofâŻSeinfeldâŻis âThe Contest.â In this episode, Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer compete to see who can demonstrate self-control the longest. The one who wins will be known as âmaster of their domain.â
The concept of self-mastery is an important one for writers. If we donât master ourselves, nothing else matters.
On today's episode, Kent highlightsâŻwhyâŻitâs important to master yourself, instead of trying to control everything else.âŻâŻ
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One of the most inspiring stories from the music world during the last few decades comes from the rock band the Foo Fighters.
Dave Grohl was the drummer for the mega-successful band Nirvana. He was already an established musician in his own right.
But when the lead singer of Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, committed suicide in 1994, nobody expected Dave Grohl to form his own band and take on the role of a songwriter and lead singer.
On this episode, Kent shares an important lesson about not giving up.
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A powerful movie, if you havenât seen it, is Dead Poets Society from 1989. The late Robin Williams plays, an English teacher who challenges his students with this line, from Walt Whitmanâs poem âO Me! O Life!â: â⊠the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.â
This leads to the question: what will your verse be?
On todayâs episode, youâll be encouraged to take the stage and share your verse with the world.
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There are a lot of reasons people give for avoiding the hard work of writing. One of the most common ones is a lack of time. Others include not knowing what to write about, or confusion about processes like blogging or publishing.
Another reason exists that is worse than all the others combined. It also has the distinction of being the most profoundly sad reason many people donât write.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn what the saddest reason to avoid writing is and how you can combat it.
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One of the most important decisions you make as a writer is how to balance your input and output. Or to say it another way, how much time you devote to watching and consuming versus how much time you spend writing and creating.
You probably have friends who watch a lot of TV, movies, or YouTube. They keep up with all the latest shows and anxiously want to discuss all the plot developments. It is obvious they devote lots of time to being a consumer.
Nothing wrong with that, of course⊠UNLESS you also want to be a successful writer.
On todayâs episode, Kent reminds us that being a creator means putting in the time to create, learn, and grow, instead of just devoting your time to consume content.
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As a writer, you have to do things sometimes that make you uncomfortable. It might be networking, public speaking, learning self-publishing, joining a writing group, or a hundred other things that seem new and exciting, yet still make you feel anxious.
The business leader and author Michael Hyatt said, âThe most interesting things happen just on the other side of your comfort zone.â I think we can all agree thatâs true. But how do you step outside your comfort zone when it feels⊠well, uncomfortable? How do you embrace the fear?
On todayâs episode, youâll discover a simple, powerful technique to move past your fears.
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If you are familiar with the organization Alcoholics Anonymous, you have probably seen or heard about the way people sometimes introduce themselves at these meetings. âHi, my name is Kent, and Iâm an alcoholic.â
Now, Iâm not actually an alcoholic and Iâve never been to an AA meeting. But the phrase has been portrayed enough on TV and the movies that almost everyone is familiar with it.
Why do they do this? Why would you state it out loud that youâre an alcoholic, especially in the midst of a room full of people who identify with the same struggle?
On todayâs episode, Kent shares why verbally telling someone you are a writer changes your mindset.
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One of the most famous movies of all time, and what many consider to be the greatest movie of all time, is 1941âs Citizen Kane, starring Orson Welles. While it is certainly a great movie, and one of my personal favorites, it tends to overshadow Wellesâ other great movies.
One of them is The Third Man, released in 1949 and starring Orson Welles and Joseph Cotten, among others. The Third Man is a British film noir set in postwar Vienna. The story centers around a writer named Holly Martins, played by Joseph Cotten, who has come to Vienna to work for his friend Harry Lime, played by Orson Welles.
On todayâs episode, youâll be encouraged by Orson Wellesâ film, The Third Man, to step out of the shadows and make yourself known, so you can impact others.
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We writers, by definition, tend to be an introverted group of people who donât like change. Most of us like systems, predictability, and routine. We prefer sitting in a room alone for hours in front of a computer screen instead of being in groups of people.
Which is all well and good.
But the downside of the typical writer personality is that we have a hard time with change and risk. However, we must remember that nothing is certain. There are no guarantees, either when you have a writing business where you are serving clients, or whether you are writing and launching your own books and other content.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn why you can look at our ever-changing world and future through the lens of opportunity, instead of fear.
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This one is for all the 1980s rock fans out there.
In 1985, the music group Heart was choosing songs to record for its 8th studio album, which was to be named simply, âHeart.â The group normally recorded songs they had written themselves, but they had been presented with a new song written by Martin Page and Bernie Taupin. Page was a singer-songwriter, who had co-written some notable tunes such as Starshipâs anthem, âWe Built This City.â Taupin was Elton Johnâs frequent writing partner.
Page and Taupin had written a new tune called âThese Dreams,â which had been offered to Stevie Nicks, who turned it down. It found its way to Heart, who agreed to use it for their next album.
When Nancy Wilson went into the studio to record lead vocals for the song, she had a cold that day. This made her vocals sound raspy. The song went on to great commercial success. Later on, producers wanted her to recreate the same vocal style, jokingly asking her if she could just get sick again.
On todayâs episode, youâll recognize that what you perceive as your biggest weakness is actually your biggest strength.
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I've always been fascinated by personality assessments and typology. If you've been paying attention the last decade or two, the Enneagram has been the tool of choice for many people. A lot of organizations, companies, and churches use it to help people better understand themselves, and to enhance teamwork, as well.
However, that's not the only use for the Enneagram. Many fiction authors also use the Enneagram to help structure their stories and flesh out characters. So today, I've brought on two amazing ladies who know far more about the Enneagram than I do.
Teresa McCloy is a coach, consultant, and professional speaker. She uses her REALIFE Processâą and tools, such as the Enneagram Typology Profile to help her clients move from living with their hair on fire to discovering clarity about the life they want to live and the process to make it happen. She is also the host of The Enneagram in Your REALIFE podcast, as well as the author of an upcoming book on living from rest, not rush.
Ashley Rescot is a professional violinist, educator, writer, and Fulbright scholar. She has operated her own violin studio for nearly a decade. She's not only an extraordinarily talented violinist, but is also fluent in French, having spent a year in Paris as part of her education. Ashley is also a music fiction author, with two books under her belt. The first is a collection short stories called The Chronicles of Music Majors, and the second is a novel called A Change in Tune.
In this conversation, we dive into what the Enneagram is, why it's significant, and how fiction writers can use it to tell better stories.
You can connect with these amazing people through the links below!
Meet Teresa McCloy:
TeresaMcCloy.com.
The Enneagram in your REALIFE Podcast.
Connect with Teresa on Facebook.
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Follow Teresa on Instagram.
Learn more about Ashley Rescot:
RescotCreative.com.
Connect with Ashley on Facebook.
Connect with Ashley on LinkedIn.
Follow Ashley on Instagram.
Get one of Ashley's books.
Want to discover more about the Enneagram? Check out The Enneagram Institute.
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So many aspiring authors never write their books because they are always worried about what people will think. Will their book be âgood enoughâ (whatever that means)? What will their family or friends think? Will their friends from high school ten, twenty, or thirty years ago think they are still cool?
I say, âWho cares about all that?â Those people donât matter in your journey as a writer. Hereâs who does matter: the reader out there who is waiting for you to finish your book so they can read it.
On todayâs episode, Kent reminds us that writing is a one-to-one conversation and shares how that revitalizes the way we should approach our books.
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When we talk about your âwriting voice,â we usually mean the unique way you communicate. It involves tone, language, turns of phrase, attitude, and more. But for a moment, letâs talk about your actual voice and how you can use it to improve your writing.
On todayâs episode, youâll discover how reading your writing out loud can help you in the editing process.
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On this podcast, we focus heavily on writing habits because they help immensely in getting our writing done. Good writing habits donât just involve things like productivity or trying to hit your count. One of the most important writing habits you can ever develop is to make a gratitude list every day.
Over the last couple of years, I have been making more of an effort to integrate this habit of âgiving thanksâ into my daily life, and itâs had a profound impact on my perspective.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares his practice of keeping a âgratitude journalâ and the ways gratitude changes your outlook.
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If you were to guess what the most requested image in the National Archives is, what would your guess be? Would it be something related to the moon landings? Maybe something historic, related to WWII or the Civil War? Maybe something from the turn of the century?
If so, youâd be wildly off base. The most requested photo in the National Archives was taken on December 21, 1970, in the Oval Office. It shows Richard Nixon shaking hands with Elvis Presley, who was wearing one of his famous jumpsuits, along with a giant gold belt buckle.
On todayâs episode, youâll be inspired from a unique historical story to take action to achieve your writing dreams!
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We have been talking a lot about habits here on the podcast lately. Letâs talk for a moment about a habit that will boost your confidence and will be good for your business, also.
Itâs simply telling people that youâre a writer.
On todayâs episode, youâll discover how taking ownership of your identity as a writer helps your motivation and enhances your marketing strategy.
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Okay, itâs time for some real honest talk between writers. Just you and me, two friends gathered around the podcast, baring our souls together.
Iâll be honest: Iâm starting to have a real issue with all the writers who whine about writing being so hard. I mean⊠it is really so hard? When I think about âhardâ things in life, sometimes I have trouble putting writing in the same league.
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded that putting things in perspective and having the right mindset changes your writing.
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One of the most difficult things for us to do as writers is get into a state of creative flow. Yet, it's also one of the most important things we can do. Without a state of flow, it is hard to make meaningful progress in our writing. We constantly have to deal with fits and starts, instead of enjoying steady progress.
My guest today is the amazing Ken Carfagno. Ken is a successful cleaning business owner, and is the host of the Smart Cleaning School Podcast, which helps cleaning business owners take their business to the next level.
Ken is also the author of the fantastic young adult novel, Arctic Land. Ken wrote this book a few years ago for his kids, and he is working on a sequel. I asked Ken to share his process for writing this book. In this conversation, you will learn a lot about great habits. This is almost like a masterclass in using great habits to startâand FINISHâa book project.
I took a bunch of notes from this conversation, and I know you will, too!
You can check out Kenâs novel, listen to his podcast, and connect with him through the links below:
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There is a lot of pressure in the writing and publishing worlds to create the ârightâ wordsâwords that are moving, effective, emotional, and whatever other superlatives we want to put on them.
Is it important to impact the reader and make a big difference? Sure. But you donât get the gold unless you dig for it.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares how adopting a minerâs mindset and work ethic is the only way we can extract the gold from our writing.
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One of the most vital questions we can ask in our writing is, âWhat can I cut out?â This is a great habit to adopt because cutting makes your writing sharper, crisper, and cleaner.
When you write, go back through it and take out all unnecessary adverbs, filler, and padding. Longer does not mean better. Longer usually means the piece is more diluted.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn a simple way to edit yourself and get to the heart of what youâre writing.
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As a ghostwriter, I live and die by word counts. Page numbers mean very little because pages come in all sizes, and fonts and spacing can be increased or decreased. Word count is the best way to measure your progress and productivity.
If you donât have a daily word count for your current work in progress, may I suggest 250 words? That is very doable for almost anyone. It amounts to about a page per day.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares how writing just 250 words a day can radically change the amount of content you produce in a just a few months.
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Have you ever seen someone make pottery? Itâs actually quite fascinating. Itâs fun to watch them at work, and itâs often breathtaking to see the beautiful pots, vases, bowls, and other works of art they create with their bare hands.
But what comes before the beautiful, finished product? You guessed itâputting a messy lump of clay on the table and getting their hands dirty.
On todayâs episode, youâll be encouraged to get messy and finish your first draft.
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Years before he was known as the star of the beloved sitcom Seinfeld, Jerry Seinfeld was a successful stand-up comedian. For comedians of his era in the 1970s and 1980s, the golden key to success was appearing on The Tonight Show, hosted by Johnny Carson.
Carson ruled the late-night airwaves for thirty years. He was the most important Kingmaker in American culture. If you were invited to do a 5-minute set on The Tonight Show, and Johnny liked you, your career was set. In 1981, Seinfeld was scheduled for his first appearance on the show.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn a key lesson from how Jerry Seinfeld prepared for his interview on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.
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Writers want lots of things. We want to have successful books. We want to be acknowledged for our creative work. We want to make a difference in peopleâs lives through our writing. We probably want to make a little money if we can⊠or even a writing-based business that supports our family.
There is another thing that many writers want, especially the introverts who have a limited amount of emotional energy to go around.
What is it? We want a day where we donât have to talk to anyone. A day when we can get lost in our thoughts without the distractions of conversations. A day we can devote to making great progress in our current writing project. A day when we can recharge our emotional batteries instead of seeing them drained by the needs of friends, connections, clients, or family.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn how implementing a âno callâ day can revitalize your creativity, focus, and energy.
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Have you ever avoided doing something that scares you? As writers, we face this every day. After all, writing is scary! Our most important task is to "slay the dragons" that keep us from our writing dreams.
My guest today is T.K. Johnson, and she's a fiction author who is here to help us do just that. She is the author of riveting plot twists, fantastical worlds, and spellbinding relationships. T.K. is a YA fantasy author of The Loraillvon Series. With four books published and another set for release this year, her stories help readers face the dragons of our world through fiction before they confront them in reality. She is from Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she creates from her 100-year-old tiny house.
In this conversation, T.K. shares how she has conquered fear and developed habits that have allowed her to write several novels. She also shares her story development process, thoughts on self-publishing, and so much more. We also geek out over Star Wars!
I loved the theme of this episode. If you have resisted doing the very thing you need to do as a writer, T.K. is going to inspire you with her wisdom and passion for storytelling.
Discover more about TK and her awesome books on her website.
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Yesterday, we looked at ten habits that make writing harder. The list was pretty depressing because most people have most of those habits in their life.
Itâs not all bad news, though. You can implement better habits into your life that make writing a lot easier. Writing doesnât exist in a vacuum. It exists alongside other systems and dynamics in your life. Just as with the human body, everything affects everything else.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares 10 habits that make writing easier and more enjoyable.
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Writing is hard enough already. We are constantly fighting against deadlines, self-confidence issues, the need to market versus being productive, distractions, and so much more.
But sometimes we make it even harder by sabotaging our own success.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares 10 habits we writers often have that make writing harder.
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Yesterday, we talked about the value of hitting singles. The main idea was this: if you focus on getting small wins every day, you will eventually win the game.
Letâs look at this from another perspective. Recently, I was doing a little 90âs musical reminiscing and listening to the Backstreet Boys (Donât judge me). It dawned on me that I only knew a couple of their songs.
That got me thinking⊠theyâve only had a few big hits over the years, even though theyâve been making music since the mid-90âs. With nine studio albums, thatâs not a great batting average.
But itâs the same story for almost every musical artist. On average, a full-length album might only have 1-2 âhits.â
On todayâs episode, Kent shares insight from the baseball and music industries to illustrate why itâs vital for you to keep showing up and putting in the work.
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Today, I want to use an analogy from the world of baseball to help us understand the value of putting in the work every day.
One of the greatest reputations you can acquire as a baseball player is that of a home run hitter. Everybody loves the player who can reliably step up to the plate, crack the bat, and send the baseball flying into the stands.
I was curious about how many major league baseball hits were singles, doubles, triples, and home runs. I came across a nifty graphic from a baseball stats website. It shows the distribution, by decade, of the four types of hits over the history of baseball.
The distribution of these hits has changed over the decades, but one fact is absolutely clear: Most hits are singles.
On todayâs episode, youâll be encouraged that the way you achieve writing success is through the small, daily victories.
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Most people, including myself, create a task list each day. We also call this a âto doâ list. These are things we must do. And in a world that increasingly demands our attention every secondâin a world filled with ever-increasing opportunities and connectionsâthis list seems to get longer all the time.
The antidote to all this is to create a âstop doingâ list. These are things you are NOT going to do.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares why itâs important to create a list of the negative things to eliminate from your life, so you can focus on what produces growth.
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Although this podcast is called The Daily Writer, the reality is that many people donât write every day. They may set aside time every couple of days or once a week to work on their writing.
I want you to know that this is totally legitimate. You shouldnât take the concept of the âdaily writerâ too literally. The main point is to write regularly, whatever that looks like for your schedule. The more regularly you do it, the better you will be.
On todayâs episode, youâll find one of the best ways to be more productive with your writing is by batching your work.
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Do you have trouble focusing and getting your writing done? It's a common problem almost all writers face. On today's episode, we'll explore how to focus and be more productive with your writing using cutting-edge science.
My guest is Dan Clark, CEO of Brain.fm, a company that takes a science-first approach to creating music that sounds different, and affects you differently, than anything you've heard.
Dan originally worked as a website and app developer, but decided to switch careers from building an advertising agency when he came across Brain.fm. He bought an account in his first session and was so excited after just a week of use, he was determined to be part of the company. He called them 12 times until he finally got a job, and worked the first month for free.
Fast forward, heâs now the CEO of Brain.fm, and was named one of Forbes 30 under 30 in 2019. Dan is always excited about how technology can change the world.
On this episode, Dan shares the science behind Brain.fm, how the music is created, and why it helps you focus. I have been using Brain.fm for a few weeks now on nearly a daily basis, and it has absolutely helped my focus and productivity. This was a fascinating conversation. After you hear it, I'm sure you will want to redeem your free 1-month subscription to Brain.fm.
Check out Dan Clark and dive into Brain.fm in the links below:
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In the previous episode, I mentioned the importance of finishing a first draft of your book. But the urgency doesnât stop there.
Iâm not saying you should be sloppy or rush through things. You should make your book, or any writing for that matter, as good as it can be. But the fact of the matter is that we all have limited time on this earth.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn that one of the best ways to get better as a writer is by releasing your work into the world.
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Why donât people finish goals that are important them?
There are probably many answers to that question, but an obvious reason is that they simply get tired and donât see a lot of discernible progress toward the goal. Take writing a book, for example. If you tend to be a perfectionist, writing a book can take a very long time because youâre trying to both write and edit as you go.
On todayâs episode, youâll be encouraged to write your book as quickly as possible, instead of worrying about making it perfect in the first draft.
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One of the reasons why we sometimes get stuck in our writing is that we see how much there is left to do.
Letâs say youâre writing a 750-word blog post. You would typically write this in sectionsâan introduction, two or three main points, and a conclusion or call to action. So really, this is a collection of pieces that are somewhere between 100-200 words each.
You can have trouble getting motivated when you see how much there is left to do.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares a powerful trick you can use to break your typical writing pattern and renew your creativity.
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Whatever youâre working on right now, youâre bound to get stuck at some point. When you stumble upon our old friend, lovingly called âwriterâs block,â here are ten tips to keep the words flowing.
On todayâs episode, youâll discover 10 waysâplus 2 bonus tipsâfor how you can overcome writerâs block.
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Most people listening to this podcast are located in the United States, so let me focus on that crowd for a second.
Part of our culture here in the U.S. is what we call the âProtestant work ethic.â Even though not everyone is religious, or even Protestant, we still abide by this standard today. The Protestant work ethic basically says that we believe the way to a more fulfilled and God-honoring life is by working ourselves to death.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn that, sometimes, you can be more productive when you take a break for a while.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Once you make the decision to start writing, and you do it on a regular basis (hopefully every day), over time you will build up quite a collection of half-baked ideas and unused pieces of material.
It might be blog posts, book chapters, social media posts, podcast material, or in the case of myself, Iâm sorry to admit, entire books you have written but never released for one reason or another.
I call this my personal slush pile. The slush pile can be a great source of material when youâre looking for ideas or get a little short on time.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn why you should never get rid of any of your ideas, projects, or content.
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I hope your 2022 is off to a great start. Here it is, the end of January, and we've had a solid month to get some meaningful work done toward our goals. How are things going for you?
At this point, a lot of people give up on their goals and say, "Maybe next year." But I want you to know that it's never too late to make significant things happen in your writing, your life, and your business. How do you do that? By being intentional. Success doesn't just happen by accident.
I'm excited to have a guest with us today who's going to help us do exactly that. His name is Joe Bukartek, and he is an Intentional Lifestyle Coach. Joe is a former undergraduate academic advisor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he supported thousands of students in achieving academic success. His first eight years post-undergrad, Joe worked in Corporate America in finance and contracts in the D.C. metro area. After Joeâs son was born, he redesigned his life to be intentionally more present with his family.
Joe is also the host of the excellent podcast, Intentionally Ever After, which is a great title!
I first got to know through his wife, Melanie, who is an author. She was introduced to me by our amazing mutual friend, Tricia Brouk. So I want to make sure to give both Melanie and Tricia a shout-out here and thank them for the connection to Joe!
Joe was a guest on our Daily Writer Community call a couple of weeks ago, and I wanted to share that call with you here. Joe shared his story of becoming more intentional in his life, and we have a fantastic conversation about what it means to be more intentional with your writing goals, and how to handle speed bumps along the way. This was a really inspiring and fun conversation.
You can learn more about Joe, connect with him, or book your complimentary coaching session below:
Check out Joe's website, JoeBukartek.com.
Listen to Joe's Intentionally Ever After Podcast.
Book a complimentary coaching session with Joe.
Connect with Joe on Facebook.
Follow Joe on LinkedIn.
Check out Joe on Twitter.
Reach out to Joe on Instagram.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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We've talked about it many times here on the podcast, but it always bears repeating: one of the most powerful skills you can learn is storytelling. We are wired as humans to tell, and to crave, powerful stories.
My guest today is John Bucher. He is a mythologist, writer, and storyteller based out of Hollywood, California. John serves as the Creative Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation and is also an author, podcaster, and speaker.
He has worked with companies including HBO, DC Comics, The History Channel, A24 Films, The John Maxwell Leadership Foundation, and has also served as a consultant and writer for numerous film, television, and Virtual Reality projects. He is the author of seven books including his latest, The Storytelling Almanac.
John shares his journey of making a career out of storytelling and many of the lessons he has learned along the way. You will also learn about the legacy of Joseph Campbell, modern myths in American culture, how to overcome fear as a writer, and much more!
Check out the links below to connect with John, subscribe to his podcast, or purchase his books.
Learn more about John here!
Purchase Johnâs books on Amazon
Check out Johnâs website, Telling a Better Story
Listen to Johnâs podcast, Skeleton Keys
Reach out to John on Twitter
Connect with John on Instagram
Follow Telling a Better Story on Instagram
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If you have ever watched behind-the-scenes documentaries for movies, you have probably heard directors talk about the impulse to keep tweaking a movie. Sometimes they will say, âThe studio had to come and take the movie away from me.â
Whatâs this all about? Itâs pretty simple, really. When youâre working on a big creative project, whether itâs a book or a movie, you always see what needs to be fixed. There are endless improvements you can make.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn why deadlines can actually free your creativity.
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A common problem we writers have is how to get started. We have a rough vision of what we want to create, but weâre afraid to take that first step.
What if we go in the wrong direction? What if we discover we arenât really talented? What if someone thinks itâs no good? What if this whole thing was a giant mistake?
On todayâs episode, Kent shares the best way to conquer a blank page.
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If you get heavily involved in the writing community, you have to be careful. Why? Because there is a whole sub-industry devoted to writing tools that supposedly help you be more productive and creative.
Are many of these helpful? Yes, of course. But itâs important to not get too obsessed with specific writing tools. The only measure you should use to determine whether a tool or app is good is whether it helps you get your writing done easier.
On todayâs episode, youâll be encouraged that the writing tool you use doesnât matterâwhat matters is if it helps YOU.
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One of the difficulties of creative work, which includes writing, is that we sometimes have vague ideas about our goals. We havenât determined ahead of time what it means to win or lose. Therefore, no matter what we do, we never quite know if we have hit the mark.
This is a surefire way to get discouraged and confused because we donât have a clear idea of success.
When you lay your head on the pillow at night, how do you know if that day was a success in terms of writing? How do you know whether to feel good or bad about your work that day?
On todayâs episode, Kent shares his advice for how you can always have a good writing day.
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A lot of you who are listening are working on books. Iâd like to share a method Iâve been using to write my upcoming Daily Writer book, which will release this coming October. This process is very doable for anyone.
Iâve been doing my Daily Writer podcast since November 2020, well over a year now. As you probably know since you listen to this show, I release a short episode each weekday.
Here is what you may not know: each weekday episode is actually the first draft of a daily entry in my Daily Writer book. This will be a book of daily meditations for writers. Each quarter has a specific theme, and each month has a sub-theme within the quarter.
But... it all starts with the daily podcast.
On todayâs episode, youâll discover how you can use podcasting to create content for a book.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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If you have followed my journey the last couple of years, you know that I have transitioned into being a full-time ghostwriter, while also leading our Daily Writer Community and helping writers with this podcast and other resources.
Today, I'm thrilled to feature a conversation with my friend and ghostwriting mentor Nick Pavlidis. Nick used to be an attorney, but a few years ago he began to build a ghostwriting business on the side. He eventually transitioned away from his law career, and now he does ghostwriting full-time, in addition to running Ghostwriter School.
Nick is the main reason I was able to learn about ghostwriting and transition away from my college job this past year. The interview you're going to hear is from a couple of years ago, when I was just getting started in this line of work, so keep that in mind. But I wanted to re-run it because this coming week, Nick is opening the doors again to Ghostwriter School. This is a great opportunity for you to learn about ghostwriting if you want to build a business that can help support your family while also using your writing skills.
This episode is a real-world case study of some issues and questions I was having at the time, as I was building my ghostwriting business. I think you will find lots of great material here to inspire you as you consider your own writing business.
You can learn more about Ghostwriter School here.
You can connect with Nick on Facebook or LinkedIn.
Also, make sure you check out Nickâs amazing Ghostwriter Growth Facebook group.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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If youâve ever seen the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies Dr. Strange or Avengers: Infinity War, youâre familiar with an object called the âtime stone.â The time stone is one of six infinity stones that control various aspects of existence. Whoever possesses the time stone can see visions of the future as well as stop time, or even rewind it.
Itâs all fiction, of course . . . but what if you actually had a time stone? How would you use it?
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded that even though your writing canât alter time, you can use your writing to change the world.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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There are many ways to market yourself as an author, but, on today's episode, we will explore one of the most effective strategiesâbeing a guest on other people's podcasts.
My guest is Kim Stewart. She is a marketing strategist who helps Christian authors meet new readers and market their messages by guesting on podcasts. Sheâs also the host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast where she and her guests share whatâs working to market books online. Her sweet spot is strategy, and working behind the scenes is her jam! Kim lives in Dallas with her husband, two young adult sons, and a very spoiled Lab named Loki.
Kim gives us the low-down on podcast guesting and why it's important for authors. You'll also learn how to find relevant podcasts to pitch, how to build relationships with podcast hosts, what to say in your pitch, how to repurpose the episode once it's released, and much more.
This is a strategy I have successfully used many times, and, of course, I have guests on this podcast every week. This is an episode you'll need to listen to a couple of times to take in all of Kim's wisdom!
Learn more about Kim, access her FREE resource, and connect with her through the links below:
Check out Kim Stewartâs website
Listen to Kimâs podcast, Book Marketing Mania, on Apple Podcasts
Get Kimâs FREE resource for how to grow your author platform
Enroll in Kimâs Podcast Pitching 101 for Authors Mini Course
Connect with Kim on Instagram
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The most common complaint about writing is that it takes time. There is nothing that keeps people from writing more than the idea that they simply donât have the time to write. Thatâs why so many writing resourcesâincluding this podcastâfocus on helping people be more productive with their writing.
On todayâs episode, Kent encourages us to take some time to evaluate what is keeping us so busy that we neglect taking the time to write.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Have you ever tried taking a cold shower? Apparently, itâs all the rage these days. If you want to spend a couple of hours going down a rabbit hole, hop onto YouTube and watch a few videos where people experiment with taking cold showers and talking about the positive effects, such as helping them wake up fast or having more energy. I can tell you that it does work, even though I donât take a cold shower very often.
If you watch any of these videos or decide to experiment with it yourself, you will find that just jumping into the cold shower, and being all-in, is a lot more effective than gradually sticking one body part in the shower at a time. Itâs better just to get the discomfort over with as soon as possible and get on with the cold shower so you can experience the benefits.
On todayâs episode, youâll discover a simple trick, so you can get your writing done even when you donât feel motivated.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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There are lots of enemies we have to battle as writers. One of the most ferocious ones is self-editing. Self-editing is the tendency to edit as you go, to clean up and try to perfect your writing while youâre creating it.
The big problem with self-editing is that youâre trying to use your right and left brain at the same time. The right brain focuses on creative activities, and the left brain focuses on logic and reason. The reason you get stuck when trying to create a draft and edit it at the same time is because these two sides are constantly fighting with each other.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn how to keep from self-sabotaging and use your creative and editing skills to your advantage.
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For most writers, writing feels like work because it requires a lot of brainpower. So why not use tools that help make the work easier?
One of the most effective tools is music to help you focus.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares the three different music platforms he uses to help him focus, be more productive, and boost his creativity.
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We live in an age of urgency where everything must be done right now. But is that really true? Does everything in life have the urgency we ascribe to it?
Mark Twain said, âNever put off till tomorrow what you can do the day after tomorrow.â
On todayâs episode, youâll be encouraged to prioritize so you can focus your attention on the things that matter.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Weâve talked about the urgency of today many times before on this podcast. Why? Because itâs so easy to lose sight of the present moment when so many things beg for our time and attention.
When youâre in the thick of life, when everyone and everything wants your attention, step back for a moment and remember one thing: youâll only have this day once.
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded that today is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Have you ever thought about writing fiction? Furthermore, have you ever considered how writing a fiction series might be a great way to expand your story world and gives readers something special?
My guest today is Mary A. Felkins. She is an inspirational romance author, blogger, and contributor to writer's blogs and inspirational publications. Her debut novel, Call to Love, is set in Hickory, North Carolina, where she lives with her husband. They have four young adult children.
She is a member of ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and My Book Therapy. Her purpose in writing is to reclaim Godâs intention and motivation when he created the worldâto enable readers to know his heart and experience his love.
It's always fun to talk to fiction authors, and this conversation is no exception. Mary shares the benefits of a series, how to keep details straight between books, some challenges to writing a series, and much more.
I first got to know Mary through our mutual friend Eric Elder, who has been a guest on the podcast before. So I want to give Eric a shout-out and a thank you for the connection to Mary!
Read the first 3 chapters of Call to Love
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One of the best and worst things ever invented was the smartphone.
It can be the worst thing because of all the distractions lurking on your phone. The notifications, games, email, and social media beckon to you every second. If smartphones were designed to be addictive, they are doing a great job.
Yet, itâs also the best thing because of the convenience. This is especially true when it comes to options for getting your writing done faster. If you have never tried dictating your content, you are missing out on a fun and easy way to be a lot more productive.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn how to best utilize your smartphone to save time when youâre writing.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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A few weeks ago, I said ânoâ to an amazing opportunity to help writers. This was an opportunity to partner with an entrepreneur I greatly respect, a person who has been very influential in my life. He was one of the first people to help me see that I could make a living with writing, and Iâve read his books and listened to his podcasts for years.
This opportunity would have let me help more people, expand my influence, and spend more time with people I highly respect. So why did I say no?
On todayâs episode, Kent shares a personal story to encourage you to invest your time wisely.
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There is a common narrative among successful people that you must be a morning person in order to do anything worthwhile. A pretty good percentage of the worldâs most successful people get a very early start to their day, sometimes as early as 4:00 or 5:00 a.m.
Remember, though, that for every successful writer who is an early bird, there is another one who was a night owl.
On todayâs episode, youâll be encouraged that it doesnât matter whether you are an early bird or a night owlâwhat matters is knowing when youâre at your peak.
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Writing is a serious business, but that doesnât mean you always have to be serious. A great way to write more, and have more fun doing it, is to make a game of it.
This is all part of a bigger picture of not taking yourself too seriously to begin with. Life is hard enough already without all the pressure we put on ourselves. So donât be afraid to try new things and make a game out of your writing.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares how he makes a game out of writing.
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As writers, we have lots of project-based items to think about. These are big items that can take weeks or months to complete. This can include things like building a website, writing a book, creating a course, building an author platform, or starting a podcast. That is why itâs easy to get paralyzed by all the things you think you should be doing.
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded that itâs important to finish the little things now, so you can reach your bigger goals.
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In the 1980s, a university student named Francesco Cirillo was having trouble staying focused, so he decided he would try focusing for just ten minutes. As part of his experiment, he used a tomato-shaped kitchen timer. âPomodoroâ is the Italian word for âtomato.â Therefore, a simple yet effective new productivity technique was born.
If youâre having trouble getting focused and using your time well, I highly recommend using the Pomodoro Technique. This is a simple focus strategy used by people all over the world, and it works super well for writing.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares how you can use the Pomodoro Technique to increase your efficiency.
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We talk about books quite a bit here on this podcast, because after all, this is a writing podcast! But what happens after you write the book? That's only half the battle, and in a sense, your journey has only just begun.
I'm excited to bring you this fun conversation with a good friend of mine who's going to give us lots of great insight into marketing your book, as well as how to build a business with your book. His name is Andy Storch, and he is the author of Own Your Career, Own Your Life: Stop Drifting and Take Control of Your Future. This is honestly one of the best professional and personal development books I have read in a long time. Andy teaches you how to own your career, take responsibility, do networking the right way, and a lot of other key habits and practices that will make you successful.
Andy is also a consultant, coach, speaker, and facilitator specializing in the Talent Development space. Andy is also the host of three podcasts: The Talent Development Hot Seat, Own Your Career, Own Your Life Show, and My NFT Journey. And if that's not enough, Andy also heads up the Talent Development Think Tank Conference and Community.
I first got to know Andy in the Total Life Freedom Community, which you probably recall is a running theme with a lot of my podcast guests. Andy is the real deal. He is kind, generous, brilliant, a great connector, and the kind of person who will help you succeed in life just because you spend time with him.
In this conversation, I get to pick Andy's brain on the income streams related to his book, how he has used it to build his business, and some of his marketing strategies.
Check out Andyâs website: AndyStorch.com
Connect with Andy on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter
Read Andyâs Book: Own Your Career, Own Your Life: Stop Drifting and Take Control of Your Future.
Listen to Andyâs podcasts:
The Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast
Own Your Career, Own Your Life Podcast
My NFT Journey Podcast
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In our quest to make more time to write, we tend to focus on the big distractions. Itâs easy to feel like the world is against you as you deal with events, meetings, chores, and never-ending tasks.
Those items can make it difficult to squeeze in writing time, for sure. However, there is a more insidious form of distraction, and those are the little things.
On this episode, Kent advises us to be aware of, and eliminate, the seemingly harmless distractions that eat away our time, energy, and focus when we are trying to write.
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A big reason writers seem to struggle is that they perceive writing as a different type of job than it really is. Many writers look at writing as a white-collar job. A white-collar job is the type of work that is professional, typically done in an office, and focuses on leadership and administration. You rarely get your hands dirty with manual labor.
A blue-collar job, on the other hand, is more hands-on and focuses on trades. Plumbing, construction, retail, and foodservice are good examples of blue-collar jobs.
Life gets a lot easier when you understand that professional writing is a blue-collar job.
On this episode, youâll learn that writing is less about how creative or impassioned you feel, and more about your commitment to showing up and doing the work.
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In the push and pull of everyday life, each day pretty much seems the same. We go to work, spend time with our families, take care of bills and housework, watch some TV or movies, and rinse and repeat for the next day.
Today probably seems like every other day, but itâs not. This day will never come around again in the history of the universe.
On this episode, youâll discover that one of the greatest indicators of your writing success is how you view today.
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Writers are creative by nature, and we like our independence. One of the reasons we do this in the first place is to have control over our creative work. We want to express ourselves, to make a difference in the world, or maybe even make a living with our writing.
Why, then, do we give up so easily when it comes to making time to write? If we say writing is important, then why do we let everyone elseâs needs and priorities crowd out our writing time?
On this episode, youâll be reminded that itâs vital to take command of your time, so you can reach your writing goals.
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We human beings have an amazing capacity for deception. We will go to almost any length to avoid facing the truth or giving a concrete answer to a question that makes us uncomfortable.
And letâs face it: we writers are pretty good with words and language! But this gift comes at a steep price. The price is that itâs easy to dodge the question of when we are actually going to write.
Itâs fairly easy to deceive others. We can tell them we will write later. As long as they arenât physically checking up on us, we can squirm our way past the question of when weâre going to write.
But there is a much more dangerous kind of deception, and that is when we deceive ourselves.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares a powerful habit you can incorporate in 2022, so you can be less stressed about your writing and more efficient when you do it.
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I'm honored to have my good friend, Jim Woods, on the show today to help us develop our storytelling chops. Jim is a novelist, story coach, and editor. He has worked with many authors over the years, including some whose books have been on the New York Times bestseller list.
Jim is the host of the Finish Your Book Podcast. He is also the founder of Storycrafting, a coaching service that helps you craft your story.
Storytelling is one of my favorite topics, so we had a lot of fun in this interview geeking out over stories. Jim walks us through several questions such as these:
- What's the simplest way to create a story?
- What separates a great story from a pretty good story?
- How can you fix your story?
- How can you build a solid writing habit?
You can find Jim at his Storycrafting site, his personal website, or on Facebook. Make sure to also check out his Write Your Book Podcast.
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We all know time travel isnât really possible. Or is it?
As appealing as it might seem to hop in a DeLorean and travel thirty years into the future, thatâs probably not going to happen anytime soon. However, you can travel into the future in your mind.
On this episode, Kent reminds us of the importance of being intentional as you move into the future.
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On this episode, I answer a question sent in by Mark Revisky:
âWhat is the balance between work, leisure, and creative endeavors? Many times my creative work is separate from those two areas.â
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I'm thrilled to bring you this bonus interview with Joe Ricci. We dive into all my geeky questions about story structure and the specifics of writing for the Hallmark channel.
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Christmas means many things to many people.
Some people look forward to parties and social events. Some people enjoy the lights and holiday displays in stores and homes. Some people love all the holiday entertainment you can enjoy, such as Hallmark movies and music specials. And of course, everybody loves gifts, especially kids.
But for people of faith, Christmas is the time of year when we remember the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Even though we may enjoy all the festivities, gifts, and celebration, nothing is more meaningful than remembering the hope we have in Jesus.
Itâs fascinating to read the accounts of Jesusâ birth from the Gospels. Those passages have been immortalized not only in church but in pop culture as well. We all remember how Linus quoted from Luke chapter 2 in the popular TV special âA Charlie Brown Christmas.â
But have you ever stopped to consider exactly how these passages were written? We think of the Bible as a sacred text, which it is, but it was also written by regular people who chose to be obedient to the Spiritâs leading in researching and writing down these accounts of Jesusâ birth, life, death, and resurrection.
On today's episode, Kent wonders: if God can use the writing talents of an ordinary tax collector like Matthew, then maybe, just maybe, He can use you and me to make a little dent in history.
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Itâs tempting to overlook your wins, especially when it seems like everyone else around you is having more success.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn why itâs important to celebrate your wins and stop comparing yourself to others.
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When you hear the term "creative writing," what comes to mind?
If you're like most people, you probably think of fiction-based writing like novels, screenplays, and short stories. But did you know that the concept of creative writing also applies to a wide array of nonfiction formats as well?
I'm very excited to have a guest on this episode who is here to help us improve our creative writing skills, particularly with nonfiction. His name is Christopher Johnston, and he has published more than 3,500 articles in publications including American Theatre, Christian Science Monitor, History Magazine and Scientific American.
His book, Shattering Silences: Strategies to Prevent Sexual Assault, Heal Survivors, and Bring Assailants to Justice was published in May 2018.
Christopher also wrote The Way I Saw It, the memoirs of the late Marc Wyse, co-founder of Wyse Advertising, which was published in 2013.
Christopher is currently writing a biography of industrialist Frederick C. Crawford, founding chairman of TRW, Inc. He teaches playwriting and creative nonfiction workshop courses at Cleveland State University and writing workshops in a number of places. He is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
Christopher shares his background as a journalist, some phenomenal tips for opening and closing an article, and how to adapt your work in one format to another format.
Resources:
Chrisopher's website
Christopher on Twitter
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In 2019, I sat 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 enjoyed the movie, but letâs be honest: it was a mess. It was clear that the filmmakers of Rise were trying to walk back on story points from the previous movie, The Last Jedi⊠which had already taken a hard right turn from the story in the previous film, The Force Awakens.
Any way you slice it, Lucasfilm obviously did not have the story for this trilogy planned out in advance. And it showed.
On this episode, I dive into the #1 writing lesson you can learn from Disneyâs Star Wars trilogy. I also break down 3 specific ways to apply this to your next article, blog post, or another piece of content.
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If you spend any time among a group of novelists, you will pretty quickly hear two terms: pantsers and plotters.
Pantsers are the ones who prefer to write by the âseat of their pants.â They love to develop a great opening, then discover the story as they write. Pantsers get bored if they know where the whole story is going ahead of time.
Plotters are the ones who have to carefully outline the whole plot of a novel before they begin writing. They need to know where the story is going or they canât start.
Lots of writers have taken either approach and created great novels, short stories, and other works of art. Plotting can work just as well as pantsing when it comes to writing a fiction story. But it doesnât work so well when it comes to your real-life storyâthe story of your writing career and your journey as a writer.
On today's episode, Kent reminds us not to worry about trying to figure out the whole journey ahead⊠but to embrace the mystery.
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One of the themes of this podcast is âcourage.â I want you to consistently do things that scare you.
Why? Because when you do things that feel intimidating, you accomplish greater things and you increase your capacity to impact others. After all, you can only make a bigger impact when do things that are uncomfortable and you take a risk.
Thatâs why Iâm excited to feature this interview with my friend Jeffrey Shaw. He is a leading voice for self-employed business owners, and his top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, is heard in 200 countries by 30,000 or so listeners a month.
Jeffrey is the author of the bestselling book, LINGO and the much-anticipated book, The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success, as well as being a TEDx speaker.
You might think, âWhat does all this have to do with writing?â Itâs directly related because we talk a lot on this podcast about the business side of writing. If you want to think more like a business owner, youâre going to love this conversation.
Jeffrey shares his Self-Employed Ecosystem of personal development, business strategies, and daily habits. He has been doing this a long time, and has had lots of success as a self-employed business owner. I have been listening to his show for a number of years, and itâs been so much fun to see his growth and impact over time.
I encourage you to pre-order Jeffreyâs book, The Self-Employed Life, as well as grab his free download on how to be an awesome podcast guest. You connect with Jeffrey at his website, where youâll find all his social media links as well.
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There are certain qualities we prize in the writing world.
One of them is knowledge. It seems like we should know what we are getting ourselves into, right? Who respects a writer who seems to be aloof and doesnât know whatâs going on?
Another quality we prize is humility. Surely we donât want to become one of those writers who has a pretty high opinion of themselves, right?
There is some truth in that. But there is also something to be said for going ahead and doing the work even though we donât have it all figured out. There is something to be said for having a pretty good amount of confidence in who we are and what we have to say.
On this episode, Kent shares the surprising truth about the value of ignorance and a bit of arrogance.
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One of the most popular episodes of the original Twilight Zone series is âTime Enough at Last.â Burgess Meredith plays Henry Bemis, a bank teller with thick glasses who is obsessed with reading.
One day, during his lunch break, he goes to the bank vault to read. Suddenly, there is a violent explosion, which knocks him out. He later wakes up to find that an atomic bomb has destroyed the world. He was protected from the blast by the bank vault, and now he is the only person left on earth.
Henry wanders the ruined city in despair and comes to the town library where he finds all the books still intact. He suddenly realizes that he has all the time in the world to read and no one to bother him. In one of the greatest plot twists in television history, he reaches down for a book and drops his glasses, shattering the lenses.
Henry Bemis had all the time in the world, but lost the one tool he needed to make use of it.
On todayâs episode, Kent encourages us to try a piece of productivity advice from the creator of The Twilight Zone, Rod Serling.
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My guest today is Karen Anderson, and she is imminently qualified to talk about what it means to be successful as an author. She is a Strategic Book Coach and Associate Publisher for Morgan James Publishing (full disclosure: I am a proud literary scout for Morgan James!).
Karen is also a nationally published author, a co-author on numerous books, a self-published author, a ghostwriter, and an editor. She recently co-authored with her husband, Steve, theâŻWall Street JournalâŻandâŻUSA TodayâŻbestsellerâŻThe Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, which has now been translated into 18 languages.âŻ
Karenâs newest project is calledâŻUnleash the Power of Your Book. She and her business partner, Marji Ross, help already-published authors re-launch and leverage their books to increase sales and maximize revenue,âŻno matter when the book came out.
On this episode, Karen talks about various ways to define success, the biggest mistakes authors make, and the ways successful authors think differently.
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It can be hard to stay creative when youâre busy. Today, Iâm revisiting an episode from 2019 where I answer a question sent in by Brian Mays about prioritizing your creative work:
âPriority is a challenge for me. I am creative in my day job, but I'd love to shift what I'm doing as a professional creative to something a bit more niche. It's tough finding time to roll with that and do the "regular things" as a professional day in and day out. I can't remember doing much portrait drawing in the past year, and I miss it. It just never feels as important.â
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Are you having trouble writing? Do you feel like you canât regain your focus? Do you feel short-tempered and irritable?
When we feel this way, the first conclusion we jump to is that we have writerâs block or that weâre just not creative. But the problem could be much simpler than that.
Maybe you need the same thing that preschoolers need whenever they get cranky. Itâs probably time for a nap.
On today's episode, you'll learn about the restorative power of intentional rest.
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On this episode, we're going old-school and talking about analog tools for writing. It may seem out of touch to be talking about pens, pencils, and notebooks when we have so many great digital tools... but that's the point. Perhaps those digital tools are sometimes more of a distraction than a help.
I've asked Dr. Don Sanders to share his passion and knowledge for analog writing tools. He is the Director of the Merold Institute of Ministry at Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles, Missouri. He is also a college adjunct professor, an avid U2 fan, and happens to be my older brother.
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As writers, we are constantly dreaming about whatâs next. The next book. The next conference. The next interview. The next connection. The next source of income. The next five years.
All you have is today, this moment, right here and now. Donât keep your head so far in the clouds that you forget to keep your feet planted on the ground.
On this episode, youâll be inspired to be grateful for this present moment.
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On this brief episode, Kent shares an important update about the next few weeksâ worth of episodes. We will return with new episodes on Monday, January 3rd!
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Have you ever held up an hourglass and looked it closely? From a distance, the sand looks as though it was one single element that can snake through the bottleneck between the top and bottom of the hourglass. But upon closer inspection, you can see that itâs just thousands and thousands of tiny grains.
On this episode, youâll be reminded that every day is a precious commodity that you can use to achieve your writing dreams.
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Have you ever noticed that some people have an opinion about literally everything? Itâs not hard to find these people. They are all over social media, and probably within your workplace, social circle, or even your family.
While itâs easy to point out how others are opinionated, itâs important to look at ourselves as well. How about you? Do you have an opinion about everything?
On this episode, Kent teaches us that having an open perspective and being willing to learn help you become a better writer.
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Have you ever felt stuck by writerâs block? If so, youâre in good company.
Thatâs exactly the state the members of the legendary rock group Guns Nâ Roses found themselves in one day in 1987. They were recording songs for their album Appetite for Destruction and had been working on their song âSweet Child Oâ Mine.â
As he was listening to a loop of the demo, lead singer Axl Rose began singing âWhere do we go now?â as a filler lyric.
When you feel stuck in your writing and youâre asking yourself âWhere do I go now?â ⊠do what Axl did. He incorporated his question into his lyrics.
On this episode, youâll learn how to get unstuck when you encounter writerâs block.
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One of the perennial questions writers ask is, âWhere do you get good ideas?â Itâs a fair question because all of us have struggled with finding good ones for our writing.
The overriding feeling we have is that we need to do something more, or add some technique, in order to find great ideas. Itâs not a matter of doing something more, itâs actually a matter of doing something less.
On this episode, Kent shares how to orient your life so you can be in the mindset to have good ideas.
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In the fiction-writing community, there are two terms thrown around quite a bit: plotters and pantsers. Plotters are writers who know the whole plot of the story before they start writing. Pantsers are those who write âby the seat of their pantsâ and prefer to start with a situation, then discover the plot as they write.
On this episode, youâll be reminded that part of the adventure of writing comes as you flesh out your ideas and write them down.
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Youâve heard the saying âcuriosity killed the cat.â The phrase has been around in some form or another for hundreds of years and is meant to be a warning to those who would investigate a matter too closely.
Perhaps we take it a little too far. When have you ever heard of someone actually being damaged by being curious? There has been far more damage done to writers and artists by a lack of curiosity than by curiosity itself.
On this episode, youâll be encouraged that curiosity revitalizes your creativity.
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Everything in life is a choice.
Itâs up to you. Itâs all your choice. We live in a beautiful time where anything is possible. Writers a hundred years ago would have done anything to get the opportunities we have.
There are many ways to build a platform or business as an author. But if there is one thing you must do, it is taking action instead of feeling paralyzed by all the choices.
On this episode, youâll discover that one of the most important choices you can make is to take action.
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In the law-enforcement community, a person of interest is a phrase used to describe someone who may be involved in an ongoing investigation or connected with a crime, but they havenât been formally accused of a crime. This person has created buzz and interest because of their actions.
On this episode, youâll learn how you can become a person of interest.
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Iâm excited to feature a conversation from this past in the Daily Writer Community. My friend Lynn Smargis is a freelance writer in the area of health and fitness, gluten-free lifestyle, education, science, travel, and educational technology. She is also the host of the Gluten Free Travel Podcast.
Every month, we feature two calls in the Daily Writer group from a guest expert, and Lynn was kind enough to walk us through how to repurpose your blog or podcast into a book. This is a vital skill to develop in order to reach many more people with material youâre already producing.
You can learn more about Lynn and view her guide to repurposing your content below:
Check out Lynnâs website.
Connect with Lynn on LinkedIn.
Learn more about Lynnâs content creation agency.
Download Lynnâs presentation on how to repurpose your blog or podcast into a book.
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When it comes to curiosity, most people donât cross the streams. They keep their reservoirs of knowledge separate from one another. History, religion, arts, psychology, politics, technology ⊠they keep them in their nice little boxes.
The best creative ideas come from blending these areas--from the cross-pollination of interesting ideas. The only way to create new ideas is to cross your streams of knowledge and experience.
This is why as a writer you must read in different genres and categories. You must talk to people who are different than you.
On this episode, youâll find that one of the best ways to maximize your creativity is by adding to your experience and knowledge, and combining these ideas to create something new.
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We live in a world where miraculous things happen every day. Of course, most of these things donât seem miraculous to us. They seem ordinary. But it all depends on your perspective.
On this episode, Kent reminds us that itâs vital to allow yourself to be astonished by the everyday miracles and help others see them too.
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Everyone feels writerâs block sometimes. The next time you arenât sure what to write about, try combining two things you love.
Author Dan Miller writes, âPassion is the intersection of multiple curiosities.â You wonât find your passion by following someone elseâs path. Follow your curiosities and blend them in interesting and unique ways. Youâll not only stand out among other writers, you will also feel more excited because youâre approaching everyday topics with your own special twist.
On this episode, youâll be encouraged that the best way to move past writerâs block is by writing about two things youâre passionate about.
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Weâve all heard it before (and probably said it): âIâm just not feeling inspired today.â There might be a hundred reasons why we donât feel inspired, but there is one way to correct it that works almost every time.
Inspiration is a sensitive, shy fellow. He is not rude and he doesnât like to show up unannounced. Thatâs why he must be invited.
On this episode, youâll discover the secret that conjures inspiration.
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Whatever you think about the origins of the universe, one thing seems certain: the universe started as a kind of blank slate that is now filled with stars, planets, comets, gas, dark matter, and all manner of other debris and material.
Think about the effort and creativity that must have gone into the creation of the universe. Itâs so mind-boggling that itâs almost impossible for us to wrap our minds around it.
Yet here is one tiny way we get to experience what it must have been like. Every time you sit down to write, you have a tiny sense of what it feels like to create.
On this episode, Kent reminds us that the act of creation is a divine, albeit hard, privilege.
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One of the most important concepts that every writer today must embrace is the idea of a âpersonal brand business.â
But what does it mean to have a personal brand? It comes down to the fact that your brand equals you. What you do and say in your business is a reflection of who you are personally.
This is a challenging concept because the lines get blurry at times. If you have a personal brand, as I do and you probably do as well, you care about your clients or customers on a personal level.
Therefore, itâs a challenge to keep our business and personal lives separate. In a world of personal brand business and increased transparency on social media, it might even be impossible. But we still need to remember that we are running a BUSINESS, not a hobby.
On this episode, Kent uses a scene from The Godfather to illustrate the importance of remembering not to take rejection personally, because, at the end of the day, youâre running a business.
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Book formatting is one of the last things authors think about when creating their book. However, it's absolutely vital since that's where readers spend all their time. My guest today is here to help us get a handle on this critical area of success for your book.
Jody Skinner is a proofreader, book designer, and avid reader. As founder of both Skinner Self-Publishing Services and Smidgen Press, she is living her best book-nerd life now. Both companies keep her hopping, from coaching first-time authors in the end stages of publishing to bringing old books back to life for the modern reader.
A proud military spouse, Jody loves meeting new people, Ubering her three teens, and drinking just one more cup of Earl Grey. Puns are always appreciated.
In this conversation, Jody helps us get a better handle on book formatting. She tackles such questions as: How important is attractive and professional-looking formatting to a book's success? What kinds of formatting programs are available to everyday writers? Why should we consider using the Vellum app?
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In their fantastic little book The Imagineering Way, the Disney Imagineers said, âEvery new project at Imagineering starts with the assumption that it will be fun and exciting. We never say we donât really want to do it this wayâwe do it the best way we know how. We are our end users because we like the product.â
Think about your current writing project. When you sit down to work on it, what do you assume? Do you assume it will be difficult? Unbearable? Something you just need to get through?
Or do you assume it will be fun? That you will enjoy the process? That you are adding value to others and will have a grand adventure?
On this episode, Kent inspires us that having the right mindset changes everything.
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What is the core value of your life? What is the âcenterâ?
What sits in the center of the room for you? If it is your writing, then other peopleâs reactions, your book sales, or other factors will influence whether you feel successful in life or not.
If other more important things lie at the center, such as your family or faith or health, then you can live a more balanced life.
On this episode, youâll discover that itâs vital to prioritize your writing, but not to allow it to become the center of your life.
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When we are in love with our writing, itâs hard to edit. Itâs hard to take constructive criticism. Itâs hard to be objective because we are in love with our words.
When our words emerge on the screen or from the pen, they are not diamonds. Instead, they are more like coal. Coal is dirty and messy but it is made from carbon, the same element diamonds are made of. With enough time and pressure, carbon turns to diamonds.
On this episode, youâll be encouraged that the editing process transforms your words into something far more beautiful than they were before.
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Sometimes we make a false distinction between writing for money and writing for pleasure. Both goals can be valid and important.
What ties them together is that you are adding value to the world through your writing. It makes you better and it makes others better, too.
On this episode, youâll be reminded of the ways that your writing adds value to the world.
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We all know that perfectionism can be debilitating. It can rob you of the joy of writing and cause you to waste endless amounts of time fidgeting with your material.
Just like a rainbow, perfection is an illusion. You can chase a rainbow but you will never find the end of it. In the same way, you can chase perfection but youâll never reach it.
On this episode, Kent shares a powerful solution to combat perfectionism.
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On this episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by one of my best friends in the world, Jared Odle. He's a missionary, copywriter, and an all-around fantastic guy. This will be the first of probably lots of conversations we feature here on the podcast on different topics related to writing.
Today we discuss the topic: What does it mean to be an A+ writer? How do we determine what excellence is? What's our standard? This is a fascinating conversation, and I hope this inspires you to keep doing the work and not get hung up on trying to be perfect.
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As writers, we spend loads of time worrying about the details of writing: getting the words done, editing, publishing, and so many other things. Sometimes it's good to step back, take a look at the big picture, and ask, "What do I really want from this book project?"
My guest today is here to help us figure out the answer to that question. Carolyn Roark is a writing coach, editor, and ghostwriter who helps aspiring authors express themselves beautifully and find the right platform for their ideas. Her clients have included everyone from venture capitalists to restaurateurs to cancer survivors.
She finished her Ph.D. at 29 (impressive!) and headed straight into the Ivory Tower. In her bio, she says, "Five years later I stole out a window and never looked back. I loved teaching analysis, theory, and composition, but if I never attend another committee meeting it will be too soon." As a former college professor, I can totally relate!
In this conversation, Carolyn helps answer some burning questions, such as: What can a book do for you? How can we maximize the benefits of a book for our personal life and business?
What are some obstacles or problems that get in the way of success with book launches and marketing? What are the mindset shifts authors need to make around their book launches or marketing?
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Writers are people who create things. We can literally create books, articles, speeches, podcasts, or stories out of thin air. Itâs what we do.
Why, then, do so many writers look at the world in âglass half emptyâ sort of way? A writer can be the most creative person in the world when it comes to words, yet be the biggest pessimist you have ever seen.
On this episode, youâll be reminded that you can create the world you want to see.
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In your writing life, you will find that itâs easy to let go of some things, and much harder to let go of others. One of the items itâs difficult to let go of is books. After all, youâre a writer⊠why would you get rid of books?
Itâs hard to hear, but true: you can't make room for new ideas or new blessings in your life if you keep on hanging onto books that no longer serve your vision.
On this episode, youâll be encouraged to let go of the books that are no longer relevant to your journey.
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Over the past six days, we have been through a key cycle in the creative life of a writer: preparing, planting, watering, pruning, harvesting, and celebrating. This is the cycle of growth we go through again and again as we pursue higher levels of growth.
We live in a workaholic culture that says our value is directly tied to our output. If you want to be valuable, you must constantly produce, right?
Thatâs an unhealthy way to look at life, and itâs also a great way to get burned out. The book of Genesis tells us that God Himself, after working so hard on the six days of creation, took time to rest.
Itâs important to build a day of rest into your weekly schedule. Not only that, but you must rest each day by getting enough sleep, and dare we say, taking a midday nap.
On this episode, youâll be reminded that itâs vital to create space in your life so you can rest.
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Over the last few days, we have been talking about developing a growth-oriented mindset.
After you have prepared by tilling the soil of your mind, planted by keeping track of your ideas, watered your mind by reading, pruned the dead weight from your schedule, and harvested your creativity by getting your writing done, itâs important to celebrate by enjoying your success.
For some reason, writers have a hard time being content with any amount of success they have, but itâs vital to recognize that when you write, you have done something worth celebrating.
On this episode, youâll discover why itâs important for your mindset, your growth, and your character to celebrate your success.
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Harvesting as a concept couldnât be any simpler. You simply go to the field, get the crop, and bring it to the barn for processing. In writing terms, it means you must sit down and produce the words.
If there is one universal truth in writing, it is this: the words wonât write themselves. This means you need to set aside time each day to write. Itâs that simple, and also that difficult.
On this episode, Kent shares the simple truth about what it takes to be a writer who gets things done and harvests their crop.
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Ever since I went full-time in my ghostwriting business this past summer, I've had a lot of conversations about how that happened. People have been very interested in the mechanics of my transition from a college professor to a full-time writer.
They've asked me questions like:
- How do you make a full-time living as a ghostwriter?
- How long did it take you to build up your business?
- When did you find time to build your business?
Those who have been following me for a while knew this transition had been coming for a while. But to many others, this seemed like it came out of nowhere.
Just the other day, someone commented that "It must be awesome to be living your dream... I wish I could do that." Yes, it's awesome to be in charge of my own schedule and income. However, that person's comment seemed to be a way to suggest that I basically got lucky.
As a result, I thought I'd take this opportunity to share the journey of how all this actually happened. It has definitely not been an "overnight success." In fact, it's been a long, long time in the making.
In this episode, I share my story, as well as a few practical tips if you're on the same journey (WARNING: Long episode ahead!).
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Today I'm thrilled to dive into a topic that is often ignored among writers, but it's critical to get it right if you want to be successful ⊠and particularly if you want to sell more books.
My guest is Terry Whalin, a former literary agent and Acquisitions Editor at Morgan James Publishing. He has written more than 60 books for traditional publishers and several books have sold over 100,000 copies.
Terry has also written for more than 50 magazines. He has written two proposals that received six-figure advances. As a frustrated editor in 2004, Terry wrote Book Proposals That Sell: 21 Secrets to Speed Your Success which has over 130 Five Star reviews and has helped many authors. Now the revised edition has been released.
Terry has also authored an innovative training for writers, "Write A Book Proposal." He is an active member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors and lives near Denver, Colorado.
You can get his FREE Book Proposal Checklist here.
In this conversation, Terry answers all your burning questions about book proposals, including: What is a book proposal and why is it important? What does an acquisitions editor do within a publishing company? Why do self-published authors need a book proposal? ⊠and much more!
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As you continue to grow in your writing skills, your connections, and your influence, you will have more and more opportunities. This is both a good and bad thing.
Obviously, opportunities are wonderful! You can write for more outlets or reach more readers with your own writing. With this expanded influence and connection also comes the need the limit your activities to the few things that produce the most results.
Itâs hard to run a YouTube channel, host a podcast, write books, maintain a blog or newsletter, speak at conferences, and do all the other things you see influencers doing⊠unless itâs your full-time job and you have a staff. Youâre going to have to pick and choose what to focus on.
On this episode, Kent shares a strategy for how to filter your opportunities and maximize your success.
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As we talked about yesterday, you need to have a system where you can plant or store all the thoughts, information, and ideas you will use as raw material for writing. And while that is an important start, you need to water these tiny seeds so they can grow into something useful.
We have a plethora of ways to gain knowledge today, including podcasts, ebooks, audiobooks, videos, courses, and so much more. But none of these learning sources compare to good old-fashioned books.
On this episode, youâll be inspired to consistently read in order to nourish your creativity and your mind.
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If we look at growth as a natural byproduct of good habits we practice on a regular basis, the first habit is preparing the soil of your mind. The second one is planting.
We writers deal with thousands of seeds. Those seeds are ideas. They are scraps of stories, articles, books, speeches, or workshops. Ideas come and go by the dozens every day. Itâs hard to tell in the moment which ones are worth keeping, and which we should discard.
Thatâs why we need to make a habit of planting those seedsâin other words, keeping track of them.
On this episode, youâll be reminded why itâs vital to keep track of your ideas so you can harvest them later.
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Everyone who has ever planted anything knows that you canât just throw seeds on the ground. You must prepare the soil. Otherwise, the soil wonât be ready to receive the seeds. The seeds will die and all the effort and future potential will have been wasted.
Your creative mind works the same way. It canât just receive ideas and then cause those ideas to sprout. Your mind must be prepared.
On this episode, Kent shares ideas for how you can prepare your mind so you can increase your creativity and seize your ideas.
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In her landmark book Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, Dr. Carol Dweck argues that your mindset, far more than your talents or abilities, is responsible for your personal and professional success. To be more specific, she contrasts two approaches to life: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset.
Over the next seven episodes/days, we will explore what it means to grow as a writer by using some metaphors from nature: preparing, planting, watering, pruning, harvesting, celebrating, and resting. These consistent actions will help you grow as a writer and an overall person.
But before we dive in, itâs critical to ask yourself this question: Are you willing to do what it takes to grow into a stronger writer than the one you are today?
On this episode, youâll discover the difference between having a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, and how you can maximize your potential through this weekâs series.
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Today I want to explore a topic that a lot of people ask me about. It's also a topic that, when you give it the attention it deserves, will transform your book-writing experience.
When I mention the topic "how to build an amazing non-fiction book outline," it may not sound like the most exciting topic. However, if you're writing a non-fiction book, this is a critical topic because your outline is the backbone of your book. A great outline makes everything easier.
In this episode, Kent answers a few questions about book outlines, and walks you through a 5-step process to create your own outline.
Check out the resources Kent shares: https://blog.hubspot.com/marketing/how-to-do-keyword-research-ht.
Brainstorm It!, which is available here: https://tools.sitesell.com/.
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It seems like such a simple question, but the answers are more profound than you realize: What is the thinking process a person goes through when they are deciding whether to buy your book?
I'm excited to have my friend, Cathy Davis, here on this episode to walk us through some answers. Cathy spent the bulk of her career as a Designer and Creative Director at Bank of Americaâs Trust Division, managing a team of 18 designers and print specialists. Then, in January 2004, she founded Davis Creative, LLC after corporate downsizing.
What originally began as a boutique creative services agency is now known as Davis Creative Publishing Partners, a sought-after publishing industry leader providing concierge publishing services for authors around the corner and around the world.
Books are in Cathy's DNA and have always played a big role in her life. Cathy believes we all have a story to tell, and it is through our stories that we are able to find our voice, share our wisdom, and make a difference in the lives of others. Wisdom not shared is wisdom lost forever.
In this conversation, Cathy walks through the elements of a book that influence a buyer's purchasing decision. We talk about the importance of your title, book cover, fonts, the Table of Contents, and more. This is one of the most illuminating and interesting conversations I've had in a long time. And not only that, Cathy is also based here in St. Louis, so it's always good to have a fellow St. Louisan on the show!
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Think about the last time you went to the eye doctor. You probably thought you were seeing just fine until the exam. It turns out your vision was blurry and you didnât even know it.
Our creativity works the same way. We get busy and distracted. We lose sight of the amazing world around us and forget to maintain a sense of wonder. Our hearts and minds get blurry.
On this episode, youâll discover why your heart and your mind need beauty.
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We can all agree that being a writer is more complicated than it used to be.
Back in the days before the internet was a thing, being a working writer essentially meant that you submitted your articles to magazines and wrote books for publishers.
Now, things are more complicated. There is marketing, social media, self-publishing options, speaking engagements, courses, and many other ways you can spend your time as a writer.
So what should you focus on?
On this episode, Kent reveals the two key things we must focus on as writers.
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As writers, we are constantly dreaming about whatâs next. The next book. The next conference. The next interview. The next connection. The next source of income. The next five years.
All you have is today, this moment, right here and now. Donât keep your head so far in the clouds that you forget to keep your feet planted on the ground.
On this episode, youâll be inspired to be grateful for this present moment.
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You were born with a gift. You can think of it as a beautiful white pearl. This gift, this pearl, is meant to be shared with the world. As a child, you were excited to share your gift with others. But over the years, as you accumulate disappointments, rejection, and hurts, your pearl becomes dark and encrusted.
Most people either get used to the lump or they simply throw it away. But a select few remember the gift they were given.
On this episode, youâll be reminded that you are called to uncover and share your gift with the world.
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If we could give our modern age a name, it might be called, âThe Age of Hurry.â Commerce and communication can happen instantaneously around the world.
And when you look at your task list, you have messages to answer, deadlines to meet, material to write. It all feels like it needs to be done right now.
Like everyone else, you have a busy schedule. But trying to go faster wonât help. Instead, you need perspective. You need calm. You need to breathe.
On this episode, Kent encourages you to take a moment, gather yourself, and breathe.
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Welcome again to my monthly business update. As usual, I will focus on three areas: ghostwriting, The Daily Writer, and personal updates.
Ghostwriting
Here are three important lessons Iâm learning:
- You probably need to raise your prices.
- Clients are not mainly concerned about your writing ability.
- Having the right connections makes a huge difference.
The Daily Writer
Let me highlight a few important things happening:
- DW is getting more active on Instagram with quotes, writing prompts, and other content coming soon.
- The Daily Writer Community is growing, with courses coming in November. The first course is "How to Build a Writing Habit."
- This podcast continues to grow in listenership and provide a source of content to repurpose into other forms.
- I have started to offer one-on-one coaching to authors to help them get their books written and self-published. (Reach out if interested. Spots are very limited.)
- I'm working steadily on three books of my own: The Daily Writer, How to Build a Writing Habit (lead magnet), and a secret project!
Personal Update
- I just completed a half-marathon.
- Iâm considering transitioning to a co-working space.
- Iâm loving The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz.
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When you are writing straightforward how-to content, or perhaps writing for clients, it's fairly easy to put your mind in third gear and follow a standard writing formula. But what happens when you are writing about highly emotional or sensitive topics? How can you communicate effectively but also do it in a way that honors you, the subject, and your listeners?
My guest today is here to walk us through this delicate situation. Her name is Christy Piper, and she is a human dynamics, mindset, and relationship expert. She developed strategies to rise above her circumstances, and teaches that you donât have to stay stuck in the same predicaments in life. Christy emphasizes that you can level up your relationships and get what you deserve; ultimately, you can choose your role in life.
Christy just released her first book, Girl, You Deserve More: How to Break His Spell over You, Escape Your Toxic Partner, and Become Independent. In this conversation, we will explore why writing about difficult topics is hard and how to write about these topics effectively.
Christy also shares what she has learned about book marketing from her recent book launch. If you're an introvert who typically doesn't like marketing, you will appreciate your advice and strategies!
Click on the links below to enjoy Christyâs free handout, buy her book, schedule a consultation, or connect with her on social media:
Girl, You Deserve More: How to Break His Spell over You, Escape Your Toxic Partner, and Become Independent (Heal & Become Your Best Self) by Christy Piper
FREE Bonus Handout: How to Write a Book About a Difficult Topic by Christy Piper
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In the Heroâs Journey storytelling template, we begin with the main character. He or she exists in what is called the âordinary world.â
The ordinary world is Luke Skywalker on Tatooine, Dorothy in Kansas, Frodo in the Shire, Michael Corleone before he gets wrapped up in the family business, and a thousand other examples from movies, literature, and comics.
The ordinary world is a place where the hero is comfortable. They are not fulfilled but they feel safe.
You know about all the opportunities to be an amazing writer. You have been called to join the adventure.
But will you break out of the ordinary world?
On todayâs episode, youâll be emboldened to embrace your calling as a writer and embark on this adventure.
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Have you ever had this experience? Youâre sitting with someone you admire over dinner and mention that you completed a writing project that is important to you. You show them your finished project, they look at it for three seconds, shrug as they acknowledge that itâs cool, then go back to their food.
These moments can be crushing, but only if you let them. So often, we look to other people for validation. We want their approval because it makes us feel good.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn that your validation should not come from others, but should be rooted in your identity.
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You probably knew a kid in high school who was supremely gifted. They might have even been voted âmost likely to succeedâ or âmost talented.â Everyone assumed their gifts would carry them on to great success.
In most cases, this never happened. They went through life frustrated because the promise of their great talent was never realized.
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded why hard work trumps talent.
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One of the most interesting characters in literature is the unreliable narrator. This character might be delusional, a liar, or is simply prone to exaggeration. Or, they might not have a firm grasp on reality because of their personality or mental state.
Each of us has an unreliable narrator in our heads. This is the voice telling you youâre not good enough, youâre not gifted, or nobody will like your writing. It is telling you lies and trying to give you false information.
On todayâs episode, Kent challenges us to ignore the unreliable narrator in our minds and listen to the reliable voice inside of us that is speaking the truth.
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William Goldman was one of the most successful Hollywood screenwriters of all time. He was the creative genius behind scripts for The Princess Bride and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, among many others. In total, he had nearly three dozen scripts produced, which is remarkable by anyoneâs standards.
In his funny and insightful book Adventures in the Screen Trade, he famously said, âNobody knows anything. Not one person in the entire motion picture field knows for a certainty what's going to work. Every time out it's a guess and, if you're lucky, an educated one.â
On todayâs episode, youâll be encouraged to determine your own definition of greatness, because everyoneâs path is different.
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On today's episode, I dive into the topic of perfectionism. This is an area where so many writers struggle. We have this ideal of what we should be writing, or the kind of success we should be having, and then we get stuck because it seems unattainable.
Perfectionism is not about the reader you're serving, it's about you. If you're obsessed with perfection to the point where you can't create, that's a very self-centered approach to your work. Start focusing on the reader and the people you are trying to help. When you obsessively focus on trying to serve people instead of obsessing over what people think of you, you will enjoy writing a lot more and be far more productive.
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A few months ago, I left my job as a full-time college professor after doing that work for 17 years. Even though I had a fair amount of discretionary time in that job, and I also worked from home during the summers, it has been a big switch to go from having a college office to now being able to work from anywhere at any time.
I've found myself working a lot more in coffee shops the last few months, which is enjoyable but has its challenges.
On this episode, I thought it would be fun to share a few tips that have been helpful to me as I've learned to navigate some interesting dynamics of working in coffee shops, a location where a lot of writers do their work. Whether or not you write in a coffee shop, these tips can help you be more successful and productive in your writing. Also, if youâre interested in the music playlists that I listen to while I write and work, check out the links below:
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One of the most pervasive ideas in Western culture is the concept of âfinding your dreams.â No one knows for sure where this idea came from.
The idea goes something like this: the main purpose of your life, vocationally speaking, is to find your dream. The dream is what you are meant to do. Itâs granted by some otherworldly force or power. Your task, should you choose to accept it, is to keep seeking and searching, defeating obstacles and naysayers, until the dream becomes a reality.
On today's episode, youâll discover that your dreams are things you actively create, not things that you passively wait for.
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Do you struggle with being a perfectionist? Perfectionism is the tendency to get paralyzed by the idea that your work is never good enough. Perfectionists imagine there is a standard out there and they can never reach it. They have convinced themselves that they will be an utter failure unless they reach that unreachable standard. Therefore, they never take action and instead live in a perpetual state of frustration.
On today's episode, Kent shares a strategy that can help you overcome perfectionism.
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One of the most helpful perspectives we can adopt as writers is understanding that we donât have an objective view of reality.
This is hard to hear because most of us naturally believe we see things as they are. We assume we can see ourselves and everyone else clearly, as they are. We trust that our perceptions about our giftedness and other peopleâs talent are basically on target.
But thatâs almost never the case. In truth, we tend to underestimate our own potential, while overestimating everyone elseâs. We think everyone else deserves success while we donât.
LoFi Beats Spotify Playlist
Movies Scores Spotify Playlist
On today's episode, youâll be reminded why success does not have anything to do with what you deserve, but with your actions.
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There is a common trait among successful writers, and it has nothing to do with skill, talent, genre, or style. Instead, it has everything to do with taking responsibility for your own life choices.
Most people are passive observers of their own lives. They accept the choices that life hands to them. They assume what they see other people doing is what they should be doing also. They go along with the crowd, never rock the boat, and never achieve their dreams.
On today's episode, youâll be emboldened to take responsibility for your own life and stand out from the crowd.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check outâŻourâŻDaily Writer Community.âŻ
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Have you ever sat in a coffee shop and listened to the conversations happening around you? Itâs fascinating.
99% of the time, people are only talking about themselves. Almost everyone in every social situation makes a conversation about them. It is rare to hear someone who is listening empathetically to the other person who is speaking.
In fact, communication experts have told us for decades that thereâs far more communication happening in the facial gestures and body language of people than there is in their words. To go even a step further, our words are sometimes even designed to hide what we are really thinking and feeling.
On today's episode, Kent challenges us to become better communicators as we listen and learn from the conversations happening around us.
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There are many keys to your success as a writer and author. Writing a great book is an important part of it, but there are other important things as well. One of those components is book marketing, which can seem like an intimidating and mysterious part of your business as a writer.
While there can definitely be a lot of moving parts to marketing, it's important not to lose sight of the bigger picture, which is serving and connecting with readers. On today's episode, I want to share a recent call from our Daily Writer Community.
One of our members is Vincent Pugliese, who is the author of the fantastic book, Freelance to Freedom. He also is the creator and leader of the amazing Total Life Freedom Community, a membership group that has had a radical impact on my mindset and success over the last couple of years. I can tell you unequivocally that I would not have been able to build a business and leave my day job without the encouragement of this community, particularly Vincentâs.
One of the reasons Vincent is so successful as an entrepreneur and coach is that he looks at things differently. He approaches life and business with a generous mindset. On this call, he shares how he approaches book marketing through the lens of generosity. Not only does this take the pressure off of marketing your book in a sleazy way⊠it's also a lot more fun!
This is a community call, so you'll hear others speaking on the call, in addition to myself and Vincent. Below, you'll find Vincent's links, in addition to a link for an episode he did on his Total Life Freedom podcast. That episode is "Becoming a Non-Bestselling Author," and I highly encourage you to give it a listen. It's a critical perspective for every writer!
Click on the links below to connect with Vincent, purchase his book, or listen to his podcast:
TotalLifeFreedom.com
Freelance to Freedom by Vincent Pugliese
The Total Life Freedom Podcast
Podcast Episode: Becoming a Non-Bestselling Author
Connect with Vincent on LinkedIn
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Platform⊠it's one of those words that feels mysterious, intimidating, and maybe even confusing to many authors. You've heard that you need a platform and you're willing to do the work, but why do you need one and how do you build it?
My friend Chad Allen is here on this episode to join me for a conversation about these questions and more. Chad is a writer, speaker, editor, and writing coach. As a twenty-year publishing professional, he served in acquisitions and directorial roles for Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, before going full-time with his own business.
He has collaborated with numerous bestselling authors including Michael Hyatt, Jeff Goins, Mark Batterson, Phyllis Tickle, and many others. Chad is also the creator of Book Proposal Academy, an online course, and BookCamp, a mentoring and community hub for writers. His passion is helping writers get their books into the world. He blogs at ChadRAllen.com.
Chad holds a B.A. in English from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and an M.A. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife, Alyssa, live with their two children in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
In this conversation, you will learn all about your author platform, including the #1 reason publishers turn books down, the best ways to grow your platform, the role of blogging and social media, how to change your mindset about growing your platform, and more.
I had the privilege of meeting Chad a couple of years ago at Jeff Goins' Tribe Conference, and I can tell you he is the real deal. He is an excellent book coach and knows more than just about anyone on the planet about what it takes to put together an excellent book. Over the years, I have read and used dozens of books where Chad had a hand in their success⊠I just didn't know it at the time!
In addition, Chad has a special offer for Daily Writer listeners, which is a free 30-day trial of Book Camp, his community that will help you grow your platform.
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We writers often talk about the reasons we write. But what are the reasons we donât write? What keeps us from writing?
Several things probably come to mind: procrastination, not enough time, and not feeling creative, among others. But at the end of the day, there is one main thing that keeps us from writing.
The novelist Erica Jong hit the nail on the head when she said, âI went for years not finishing anything. Because, of course, when you finish something you can be judged.â
On this episode, Kent reminds us not to worry about who wonât like our writing, but to focus on those who will enjoy it.
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If you have ever worked on a deadline, you understand the frustration of writing conditions that are not ideal.
This can be a challenge if you think you can only write in certain conditions. The weather has to be just right. It has to be the perfect time of day. You need to have a certain drink or snack. You can only use a certain type of pen. The right kind of music has to be playing. You're having a good hair day.
Does it help when we have perfect conditions? Of course.
But that's not how professionals work. They have work to do, and they find a way to get it done.
On this episode, youâll learn that the only thing stopping you from being productive is the limitation you put on yourself.
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Here is a question to consider: what activities actually produce writing?
This is not a trick question, but a serious one. Why? Because itâs easy for us to fall under the spell of doing writing-related activities while secretly avoiding the hard work of writing.
The list of things that help our writing is endless. But they donât actually constitute writing.
On todayâs episode, Kent encourages us to focus on putting in the work of actually writing.
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We writers love to create stories. And why not? There is something fun about creating a fantasy world, living in it for a while, and inviting others to join us there.
Sometimes these fantasies bleed over into the real world, where we donât quite live in reality.
Here is one of the fantasies we love: We sit down to write, and all of a sudden, we feel magically inspired with an endless supply of motivation and great ideas.
But it doesnât always work that way. Most of the time, we sit down to write and don't feel the creative juices flow immediately.
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded that you canât always rely on inspiration to writeâyou need to put in the work and let inspiration come.
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For new writers, one of the most surprising elements of the craft is how much editing and revision it takes to produce good work.
Until you get into writing as a serious hobby or a career, it may seem like writing should just come out clean and ready to publish. But experienced writers know this is not the case at all.
As writers, we spend a lot of time thinking about how to revise and change our writing. Yet, we rarely reflect on how our writing changes us.
On todayâs episode, youâll be inspired to stay open to revising yourself as you revise your work.
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I've talked about this a few times here on the podcast before. But, just in case you haven't heard, I left my teaching job at St. Louis Christian College this past summer in order to focus full-time on ghostwriting and running my Daily Writer membership community.
Now that SLCC has announced it will be merging with another school at the end of this school year, I have been reflecting a lot on what I learned as a professor during the previous 17 years.
One of the most important things I learned as a teacher is the value of assessment. "Assessment" is a broad term for a set of practices designed to help you see if you're reaching your goals.
Most people in higher ed honestly hate assessment because it feels like a huge pain. It's time-consuming and often feels like busy work. However, being in this world taught me the value of taking a detailed, honest look at how you can improve.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares three critical things he learned as a college professor that can help us with our writing.
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I'm excited to be joined on this episode by my friend Mary Valloni, who is here to help us improve our mindset and develop a greater sense of abundance. That's such a critical element of our writing, because, without the proper mindset, we will always be limited by our own perception of what is possible.
Mary is a fundraising coach and consultant who helps leaders with great causes raise more money with less pain. She has raised millions of dollars through her work as the development director of the American Cancer Society, the ALS Association, and the Special Olympics. Now, she teaches and trains individuals and organizations, big and small, how to fundraise with more freedom and less burnout.
In this conversation, we dive into the reasons behind a scarcity mindset and how we can begin developing a more abundant mindset. I have to tell you, this is an absolutely critical topic because if we are going to have more and accomplish more, we must first have to be more.
Before we dive into the conversation, I want to remind you to check out two excellent resources from Mary. The first is her book, Fundraising Freedom. Now, I don't want you to dismiss this book just because you may not work for a ministry organization or a non-profit. This is a stellar book on business and mindset. It's really an essential resource for any business person, in my opinion.
The second resource is the Fully Funded Podcast, which Mary hosts with the amazing Mike Kim. Mike is a marketer and author, and these two work together on this podcast to help missionaries, ministry leaders, campus ministers, and church planters grow their donor base and raise more financial support.
This interview is special to me because Mary is from St. Louis, where I live as well. It's not often that I get to interview someone who's actually from my area!
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Has this ever happened to you? You block out time on your calendar, you get your pen or pencilâor computerâready, and you sit down at your desk, ready to write. Youâve been looking forward to this time and canât wait to get your creative juices flowing.
So, you sit there, patiently waiting for the Muse to arrive and deliver the creativity straight to your brain. Youâre ready to go, ready to transcribe.
And⊠nothing.
If youâve had this experience, youâre not alone. Writers all over the world, from the beginning of time, have felt the creative well run dry.
But wait a second. If thatâs the case, how do we explain the worldâs most prolific writers? What do we make of those authors who produce book after book for decades?
On todayâs episode, youâll discover that the secret to producing content, even when you donât feel creative.
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Let me ask you a simple, but profound question. Do you love to write?
Weâre not talking about whether you love having written. Weâre talking about the actual work of writing.
If the answer is âyesââgreat! If the answer is ânoâ or ânot so much,â consider the reason why. Is it because writing is hard or unpleasant? Is it because someone long ago said you werenât a writer? Could it be that inner critic trying to convince you that youâre not worthy?
On todayâs episode, Kent shares the story of Citizen Kane to illustrate why itâs vital to remember the love you have for writing and how it benefits the world.
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Van Halen was one of the greatest rock bands of the 1970s and 80s. Although they had a number of popular songs and albums, they are probably best remembered for their song âJump,â which was featured on what was arguably their best album, 1984.
The word âjumpâ is not just a great title for a popular rock song. Itâs also great advice as you consider your next step to success in your writing life.
One of the defining qualities of successful peopleâno matter their industryâis that they take action now and figure it out as they go along.
Go ahead and jump!
On todayâs episode, youâll learn that the best thing you can do right now is take action.
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We deal with a lot of obstacles as writers, but one of the biggest is rejection.
Rejection can come in many forms, but whatever form it takes⊠it hurts. And letâs be honest, it can hurt pretty badly. Some writers never recover from it. So how can we deal with it?
J. K. Rowling offers some great advice. She said, âResilience and humility. These go hand-in-hand, because rejection and criticism are part of a writerâs life. Informed feedback is useful and necessary, but some of the greatest writers were rejected multiple times.â
On todayâs episode, Kent reminds us that all professionals get rejected at some point, but what makes them successful is that they never give up.
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If youâre of âa certain age,â you probably remember watching Bob Ross on his TV show âThe Joy of Painting,â which he hosted on PBS from 1983-1994. If youâre a little younger, youâve probably discovered him on the internet, where he has developed an even bigger following.
Each week on his show, Bob painted a mesmerizing landscape in just half an hour. He was known for his soft-spoken style, his signature permed hair, and his uncanny ability to make you believe that just like him, you could paint a masterpiece.
Every once in a while, Bob would make a tiny mistake and then repeat his signature phrase, âWe donât make mistakes, just happy little accidents.â Then he would either paint over the mistake or find a way to blend it into the scene.
On todayâs episode, youâll be inspired that your mistakes, if learn from them, can provide a way for you create an even more beautiful life.
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Courage is a theme that seems a lot of us have been talking about lately. For many people, the last couple of years have been a time when they've had to bolster their courage in the midst of many changes. I can't remember a single two years in my lifetime where so many things have felt uprooted and tenuous in the world as a whole.
But with change comes the need for courage. This is as true for writers as anyone else. We don't necessarily think of what we do as courageous. On the surface, it appears pretty safe and secure. But putting yourself out into the world through your words, or all the things required to do that like starting a business or striking out on your own by leaving a job, absolutely require courage.
One of the hardest parts of change, and one of the areas that requires the most courage, is the need to let go of things as we figure out who we are. You can't become more successful or become a better writer by staying the same. In fact, the very definition of change and progress means to become something different than what you already are.
The hard reality of success means that you have to let some things go.
On today's episode, I want to share three areas where we need to learn to let go in order to be more successful as writers.
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There are a lot of critical skills we have to develop as writers, but none is more important than creativity. You can be productive, think like a business person, and have great networking skills. But without the ability to see the connections between ideas and be creative on demand, you are dead in the water as a writer and an artist.
That's why I'm excited to feature a conversation with my good friend Ginger Moran. She is a published and award-winning writer, teacher, and single mother of two boys. Her areas of expertise are in nonfiction and fiction writing, editing, and creative survival.
She has a Bachelorâs and a Masterâs degree in English from the University of Virginia and a Ph.D. in Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Houston. Her first novel, The Algebra of Snow, was nominated for a Pushcart Editorâs Choice Award and published in 2012. In the last year, she has released two more novels, American Queen and The Body of Summer.
In this conversation, Ginger and I chat about the importance of creativity and how to bring about more creativity in your everyday life. Every time I speak with Ginger, I get new insights on how to be a better artist and writer, and I'm sure you will too!
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American Queen by Ginger Moran
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How do you respond to successful writers? The ones with bestselling books, large platforms, or lots of influence?
When it comes to dealing with them, we commonly have two different responses. Either we dismiss their success as dumb luck, or we ignore them because their success reinforces our own insecurity. If you have ever responded this way, don't feel bad. Every creative person on the planet has felt this way at times.
Our natural creative pride makes it hard to put ourselves in a learning position. But that is the only way we can grow.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn that itâs vital to be connected with and learn from other successful writers.
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The main theme of this podcast is writing every day. After all, itâs the very title of the show! But sometimes people ask, "Do you mean actually write every day?"
And yes, I mean write something every day. But what am I suggesting that you write? Here is my definition: write something that advances your goals as a writer. That can include material for your blog, book, podcast, or some other type of content that helps you reach your goals. But it can also be just writing in your journal.
On todayâs episode, youâll discover why itâs important, not just to want to write every day, but to actually do it.
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The #1 problem that stops most people from writing has nothing to do with talent or ability. It has nothing to do with a lack of time or opportunities. But it has EVERYTHING to do with them not believing they are a writer.
Success as a writer has very little to do with talent. Instead, it has everything to do with seeing yourself as a writer, then putting in the work on a regular basis. That's pretty much it. If you write⊠by definition, you're a writer.
On todayâs episode, Kent reminds you why itâs important to allow your identity to fuel your actions.
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We have talked many times on this podcast about the need to learn from others. Whether itâs being part of a mastermind, reading books, attending a conference, or something else, itâs vital that we all put ourselves in a learning posture.
It is important that you learn from other writers who can share their knowledge. In the same way, you must help other writers be more successful. There are plenty of people in your orbit who would love to achieve your level of success, whatever that might be.
On todayâs episode, youâll be inspired to add value to othersâ lives through what youâve learned.
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Think about some of the most important achievements in human history. These would include such feats as Amelia Earhart flying solo from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland, Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbing Mount Everest, Neil Armstrong setting foot on the moon, Magellan setting sail around the world, and many thousands of others who faced their fears and took action anyway.
You and I are no different. We have challenges and scary things staring us right in the face every single day.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn why facing your fears is the key to moving forward.
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We have it pretty easy in the modern world, right? In many ways, this is the golden age of writing. We have more opportunities than ever before to publish our work and impact other people with our words.
Yet at the same time, it's also a challenging time for writers. Why? Because there are so many options for writing and publishing that it's easy to get overwhelmed and paralyzed by all the possibilities.
What if there was a list of guidelines that would help you clarify things? You're in luck because I have put together such a list. Of course, these 10 commandments for writers are not original to me. These principles have been practiced by writers, and all successful creatives, in one way or another for a long time.
They are:
Commandment #1: Embrace your identity as a writer.
Commandment #2: Donât compare yourself to other writers.
Commandment #3: Take action on what you learn.
Commandment #4: Make time to read every day.
Commandment #5: Write every day.
Commandment #6: Edit what you write.
Commandment #7: Publish what you write.
Commandment #8: Do what scares you.
Commandment #9: Learn from other successful writers.
Commandment #10. Teach what you know.
I challenge you to choose two of these commandments and put them into practice over the next two weeks. Feel free to email me at kent@dailywriterlife.com. I'd love to hear about your success!
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One of the common themes I hear from writers is that everyone wants to write a kid's book. And why not? We all remember the books that impacted us as kids. Or, if you're a parent or grandparent, you have probably spent time reading lots of those short picture books to the little ones.
My guest today is here to help us understand the value of writing a kid's book, as well as how to structure the story. Timmy Bauer is the Founder of Dinosaur House, a company that turns industry leaders into kids' book authors. He is also the author of several children's books, including Billy the Dragon and Lucas the Dinosaur Entrepreneur. In addition, Timmy is the host of the âPurpose-Driven Entrepreneurâ podcast.
In this conversation, you'll learn how to stand out in your industry by writing a children's book, his process for developing a children's book story, and much more. This was a fascinating conversation, and it has definitely given me the desire to write a kid's book someday!
You can buy Timmyâs books and connect with him below:
Harper Hears "No" by Timmy Bauer
Billy the Dragon by Timmy Bauer
The Poisonous Woods (Billy the Dragon) by Timmy Bauer
Lucas the Dinosaur Entrepreneur by Timmy Bauer
Dinosaur House
The Purpose-Driven Entrepreneur Podcast
Connect with Timmy on LinkedIn
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You can make a lot of mistakes as a writer and still be successful. But one of the mistakes that will kill both your enthusiasm AND your success is constantly comparing yourself to others.
Granted, it's almost impossible not to do this as a writer. After all, it's human nature to compare ourselves, and social media has made it impossible not to notice other people's success in writing.
But that negative energy doesn't really help you with your own goals, does it?
On todayâs episode, Kent shares why you shouldnât compare yourself to others; you need to compete against yourself.
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What is the difference between an expensive steakhouse and a fast-food burger place?
They both use the same ingredients for their main product: beef. Yet the experience can be vastly different. When you have dinner at a great steakhouse, itâs not just about the food. Although it may be wonderful, itâs also the experience that counts. On the other hand, the experience is totally different when you go through a cheap fast-food burger place.
Itâs not just about ingredients. Itâs about taking the raw ingredients, preparing them the right way, then serving them to people with care and attention so they have a great experience.
The same thing is true for our words.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn why itâs important to polish your work, so that you can give your readers the best experience possible.
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Here at the Daily Writer, we talk a lot about the habit of writing regularly. Thatâs nothing new. Every good writing teacher talks about the importance of a good writing habit.
Another habit that is equally important, yet for some reason emphasized much less, is the publishing habit. If you want to impact other people with your words, you must not only write them⊠you must also publish them.
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded why itâs vital not to just write, but to share your writing with the world.
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As a writer, you know you should be reading every day. You know that itâs a vital part of filling your creative well. But with so many great books out there, how do you decide which ones to read? What sort of system should you use to read more?
On todayâs episode, youâll learn about how to read more, increase your productivity, and maximize your creativity.
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So⊠youâve done it again. You promised yourself you wouldnât do it, yet here you are, feeling guilty because youâve given in to the temptation once again.
Are we talking about some forbidden sin?
No, weâre talking about downloading yet another free PDF that will languish on your hard drive. Itâs one more resource you wonât read, but you will still feel guilty because you know it will probably help your writing or business.
In todayâs Information Age, itâs almost impossible not to be overwhelmed with email lists, free PDFs, podcasts, books, courses, and much more. So how do you deal with this flood of information?
On todayâs episode, Kent shares advice on how to declutter and get focused when you feel like youâre overwhelmed.
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Mike Kim is a business coach and marketing strategist who specializes in personal branding, product launch strategies, and copywriting. His core philosophy of marketing is this: âMarketing isnât about closing a sale, itâs about opening a relationship.â
Mike is one of my favorite communicators. As a writer, speaker, podcaster, and copywriting expert, he has the uncanny ability to cut through the noise and say things in a straightforward and memorable way.
I asked Mike to come on the show and talk about personal branding because itâs a vital topic for every writer. Youâll learn what a personal brand is and why you need it, Mikeâs journey from a worship pastor to branding expert, some of Mikeâs predictions for personal branding this year, and much more.
I encourage you to follow Mike on Facebook and Instagram because he not only adds a ton of value there, heâs also hilarious! Also, make sure to check out Mikeâs website, the excellent âBrand You" podcast, and his new book You Are The Brand: The 8-Step Blueprint to Showcase Your Unique Expertise and Build a Highly Profitable, Personally Fulfilling Business.
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David Hancock is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author, and the founder of Morgan James Publishing. As the founder of Morgan James Publishing, David was selected for Fast Company Magazineâs Fast 50 for his leadership, creative thinking, significant accomplishments, and incredible impact on the industry over the last ten years.
I wanted to have David as a guest not only because of his obvious connection with books, but also to talk about the importance of being an author in the first place. David saw firsthand how powerful it can be to have books of your own, which is why he started Morgan James in the first place.
Here is something I don't often get to say about podcast guests: we also wrote a book together! Along with our co-author Bobby Kipper, David and I collaborated on a book that will be published through Morgan James next May. It's titled Performance Driven Giving, and it's a follow-up to David and Bobb's first book in this series, Performance Driven Thinking. I'll share more on that early next year closer to the release date.
So needless to say, Iâm grateful for David Hancock and am thrilled that heâs joined me for this conversation. Youâll learn about Davidâs unique background that led him into publishing, the benefits of writing a book, and how Morgan James approaches publishing differently.
You can connect with David on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Morgan James Publishing.
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In the world of computers, WYSIWYG stands for âwhat you see is what you get.â It refers to an editing system or interface where the content you see onscreen shows exactly how it will look when itâs printed or displayed elsewhere.
But WYSIWYG can also refer to the writing life as a whole. What you see is truly what you get.
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded that your perspective radically changes your life.
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Every writer has felt like this at one time or another. Youâre chugging along with your content and things are going smoothly. The ideas are flowing. Youâre feeling great.
Then, it happens. You hit the wall. The creative juices have dried up and you sit there wondering where to go from here.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares three strategies you can use to get your creative juices flowing again.
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Have you ever written something and expected people to immediately love it? Maybe you wrote an article, book, or social media post and felt disappointed that it wasn't a hit. But if you look to other industries such as music and baseball, you will have a hit less than three out of ten times.
Every time you step up to the plate, or go into that recording studio, or sit down to write, youâre putting in the work. Youâre developing your craft. Youâre getting better all the time.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares insights from the music industry and baseball to highlight that the secret to your success is showing up each day to work.
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One of the tropes that seems to follow creative types around is the myth of the âtortured artist.â The myth goes something like this: creative work is very, very difficult, and it requires the artist to give their blood, sweat, and tears to their creative work.
But where does this myth come from? We donât have time for a long history lesson here, but here is one explanation for why creative types, including writers, like to perpetuate this myth.
The reason is because we want to believe the work is hard. We like the idea that the creative work we are doing is extraordinarily difficult.
But what if we took the opposite approach?
On todayâs episode, youâll discover why enjoying your creative work actually improves your productivity.
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Why do we writers feel like giving up? It often comes down to unrealistic expectations. We get discouraged when the picture we have in our head doesnât match the reality in front of us. We see the messiness in front of us and assume that the great books we love, or any great works of art for that matter, are perfect by comparison.
On todayâs episode, youâll be encouraged that you donât have to be perfect in order to produce a great work of art.
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My guest today is Dan Miller, and heâs the author of an amazing book that has impacted so many people, 48 Days to the Work and Life You Love (which was recently released with a new edition). Dan has also written many other books and has been the host of the 48 Days podcast for over ten years without missing a single week. Thatâs impressive!
Over the last five or six years, there has been no one who has had more impact on my life as a business owner than Dan Miller. That's because he has not only directly impacted my life, but it seems that pretty much everyone I know in this space is also connected with Dan! Other people who have impacted my life were also impacted by Dan⊠so I would absolutely not be where I am today without his work in influencing so many people to build a life and business they love.
On this episode, youâll hear some amazing stories from Danâs adventures as an author, including how he developed the first edition of the 48 Days book, why a book is like a business card, what it means to have SWISS dollars, and how his podcast has helped grow his business.
You can connect with Dan via the 48 Days website or Facebook, and be sure to check out 48DaysEagles.com
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Lauren V. Davis works with people all over the world to overcome their personal branding discontent and grow their presence so that they can focus on sales, exposure, leadership, and community impact through her marketing consultancy Lauren Davis Creative and her podcast, the Business Event Playbook.
Her expert social media advice has been featured in articles by Huffington Post, Readers Digest, as well as many podcast guest appearances. In this episode, she patiently answers all my questions about Instagram, including: Why IG is different than other social media platforms, How to use IG with your email list, how to write a great IG post, and How to start building an audience on IG.
You can connect with Lauren at her website or on Instagram. Make sure to grab Laurenâs Instagram PDFs with content ideas, and also check out her amazing Facebook group, Understanding Social Media Marketing for Entrepreneurs.
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What do powerful words look like?
When you think of powerful words, you probably imagine Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address, or JFK giving a speech about Americaâs mission to go to the moon. Or maybe you imagine an author like Maya Angelou talking about how she overcame a difficult childhood.
But powerful words arenât just reserved for classic speeches or world-renowned books. In fact, there is a single two-letter word that has more power than anything else in your vocabulary: âno.â
On todayâs episode, youâll discover why sometimes saying ânoâ is the most powerful thing you can do.
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Have you ever stopped to wonder why we sometimes donât do the things we really want to do?
For many years, statistics have shown that at least 8 out of every 10 people want to write a book. Why, then, do so many not follow through on their writing dreams?
On todayâs episode, youâll be emboldened to push past your fear and chase your dreams.
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One of the most important lessons we can ever learn as writers is that good writing happens in stages. Whenever you read a great book chapter, blog post, screenplay, or speech, it did not begin that way.
It was most likely outlined, drafted, revised, and edited, probably several times, before it took its final shape. This is the way almost all good writing, as well as all good art, is created.
On todayâs episode, youâll be inspired by the refining process the Beatles used to craft their popular songs.
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We never quite escape this impulse of wanting to be done with our education. We move on to middle school, high school, most likely college, and perhaps grad school. At every level, there is a sense in which we just want to be done so we can move on with life.
If you want to grow as a writer or artist, you have to change your mindset about learning. Learning is the match that lights the fire of passion and purpose, not the bucket of water that drowns it out.
On todayâs episode, Kent reminds you why itâs important to never stop learning.
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There is something quite magical about a book. Of course, you already know that since youâre a writer. Youâre already committed to the art and craft of writing books.
But itâs interesting that so many writers donât make a lot of time to read. We love books and are committed to creating them⊠but we struggle with fitting reading into our schedules.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares a simple, yet effective way to read more every day.
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Terry is an award-winning author who has written four novels. The most recent one completed a trilogy, which was a pretty amazing accomplishment in itself. Terry is also an editor, and, in fact, edited a book I ghostwrote for a client last year, and he did an amazing job.
Terry has a background in the US Navy, and also with NASA as a project manager. Based on his experience in project management, Terry saw how his experience in that field could bring order out of creative chaos in his own writing life. He strongly believes that leadership principles can be taught through stories, which is what we're here to talk about today.
Since this interview, Terry has released an amazing book, Project Management for Writers, which will teach you how to get organized as a writer.
In this conversation, Terry shares how he explores leadership through his novels, as well as his process for crafting a story. He also talks about writing habits, the writing tools he uses, and much more.
You can connect with Terry at his website, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Make sure to also check out his books on Amazon via his author page.
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Dixie is a coach, consultant, and firestarter who is transforming leadership, culture, and creative productivity. She is the author of the fantastic book, Just Blow It Up: Firepower for Creating an Unlimited Life. Dixie is also a contributor at Forbes and Entrepreneur magazines.
I first got to know Dixie when I was writing and editing for The Good Men Project. She is an amazing encourager and coach who helped me learn the ropes of writing for a large online publication like GMP. Since that time, I have continued to see her impact through her writing, coaching, and influence in so many other ways. She has a truly unique way of connecting with people on a real, personal level that is rare in our hectic world.
In this conversation, we talk about the power we have as writers, how to deal with fear, and how writers provide the medium for how we make sense of the world. In other words⊠you are immensely more powerful as a writer than you can possibly know!
You can connect with Dixie on Facebook and LinkedIn, or ReturnToYourPower.com. Also, make sure to check out her amazing book, Just Blow It Up: Firepower for Creating an Unlimited Life, as well as her articles at The Good Men Project, Forbes, and Entrepreneur.
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In the faith community, there is a lot of talk about the concept of calling. Most Christian leaders have experienced some type of calling toward their work.
Most writers feel this way about their work, too. You probably feel some type of nudge or pull toward your creative work. When we do the work to fulfill our calling, we have a deep sense of joy and we also serve others with our gifts.
On this episode, youâll recognize why you should never run from your calling to continue to learn, grow, and serve others as a writer.
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As writers, there is a constant pressure to conform to what we think others want from us.
In the midst of trying to find your own voice, it is easy to get so enamored with other people we admire that we forget what made them successful in the first place: they found their unique voice and the topics they cared most about, and then they kept working at it until they carved out their own niche.
You donât need to mimic anyone else or try to copy their style. You have your own unique perspective and identity that the world needs to hear.
On this episode, Kent shares why your individual voice is so compelling and why you should never apologize for what you love.
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There is a part of each one of us that wants to be admired. We want to be respected. One way we do this as writers is by trying to appear smart. We use big words and sometimes throw in obscure references in the hopes that others will think we are accomplished and intelligent.
Sometimes big words are necessary, of course, depending on the context. However, for the most part, the best writing is simple, clear, and direct.
On this episode, youâll recognize that the most powerful way to communicate is with clarity and simplicity, instead of impressive words and complex ideas.
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We all have regrets. We all do stupid things and waste vast amounts of time we wish we had back. Itâs important to be aware of this, and yet we also need to forgive ourselves so we can move on. Regret is a powerful obstacle that can prevent us from doing our best work.
You canât go back and change the past. But you can live with more intentionality and purpose from this day forward.
On this episode, youâll be encouraged to forgive yourself for past mistakes, so you can move forward with resolve, instead of being held back by regret.
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Wouldnât it be nice to have a reset button to go back and re-do past mistakes?
Unfortunately, you only have one life. We each have a limited number of days. This ay youâre living wonât come around again. What will you do with this day you have been given, which will slip through your hands so quickly, and which you can never get back again?
On this episode, youâll be emboldened to seize each day, so you can make the most of the life youâve been given.
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On this episode, I share some updates about current ghostwriting projects, whatâs happening in the Daily Writer Community, a new group coaching program Iâm considering, and whatâs going on in my personal life.
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Kristin is the founder of Pen & Peacock Writing, which specializes in writing websites and digital marketing that inspire readers to take action while creating better brand recognition and top-of-mind product awareness.
She writes, produces, and edits website content, blogs, landing pages, eNewsletters, eBooks, and much more. Kristin is also a published poet and ghostwriter.
I've asked Kristin to come on the show today to share some tips for becoming a healthier writer. She has had her share of health challenges over the years. As a result, she is a great resource for helping us understand the importance of good health as writers.
In this interview, Kristin shares the importance of wellness, the power of mind, body, and spirit balance, some simple actions we take toward better health, and much more. This was a powerful conversation that has given me even more motivation to make health my primary focus this year.
You can find Kristin on her website, LinkedIn, or Facebook.
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Itâs not unusual for writers to remain hidden. There is something about writing that attracts people who donât want to be on camera, on stage, or behind a microphone.
Even though you might feel more comfortable staying hidden, what would it feel like to challenge yourself and put your voice and face out into the world a little more? Is there perhaps something youâre missing by indulging your shyness?
On this episode, youâll be emboldened to step outside of your comfort zone.
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One of the most famous lines from Shakespeareâs Hamlet is âTo be or not to be, that is the question.â More than a line in a famous play, itâs also the central idea of the writerâs life.
Being is an entirely different state than wanting. Almost everyone wants to be a writer . . . but far fewer people do the work of being a writer.
On this episode, youâll discover that your identity as a writer is not based on your desireâitâs based on your action.
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Edward Gibbon was one of the most famous historians of all time. As the author of the six-volume set, The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, he showed the world that history could be informative and entertaining, all while making the ancient world accessible to the contemporary reader.
When he started work on the books, he did not necessarily have this end goal in mind. In fact, he once said, âUnprovided with original learning, unformed in the habits of thinking, unskilled in the arts of composition, I resolved to write a book.â
On this episode, Kent shares that the key to your success as a writer is not your formal education, your title, or the approval of othersâitâs your resolve to just do it.
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Writing, for all the beauty and goodness it brings into the world, can also be a force of destruction. It requires such a huge amount of emotional energy that we are prone to fill the subsequent void with things that make us feel good in the moment but leave us empty. When a creative person pursues their craft to the exclusion of everything else, the art destroys the artist. Why is this?
On this episode, youâll be reminded why itâs vital for us to maintain balanced, healthy lives, so our art allows usâand othersâto flourish.
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There is a constant push and pull to the writerâs life. On the one hand, we want to have control over every aspect of our writing and creativity. We want to avoid being under the thumb of any entity or force that would limit our options. On the other hand, there is something to be said for giving up control, isnât there?
On todayâs episode, youâll discover why itâs important to stop trying to control everything, so you can maximize your creativity.
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We are taking a brief hiatus for 2 weeks, but will return on Monday, August. 2. I like to take a short break during the summer and around Christmas. Feel free to catch up on the hundreds of episodes in the archives!
In the meantime, I encourage you to check out a fantastic book for writers: The Writerâs Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers by Christopher Vogler. Iâve been working my way through this and am loving it!
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If you've been listening to my podcast for a while, then Jennifer Harshman is no stranger to you. She has been a guest a few times before, and each time she's shared lots of wisdom about productivity and writing.
Jennifer is the owner of Harshman Services, an agency that provides editing and other services to authors and publishers. She is also the author of the wonderful book, Find a Real Editor: Avoiding the Posers and Scammers, which you can grab for free on Amazon.
Today, I'm excited to have her back on the show talking about morning and evening rituals for writers. This is a critical topic because how we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives. And the quality of our days is determined in large part by the rituals that bookend our days.
If you study highly successful people, you'll usually find that they begin and end their days with specific rituals such as meditation, journaling, reading, and more. Jennifer shares some of her rituals, and we reflect on some related practices for success that are working for us right now.
You can get Jenniferâs book on Amazon, or you can connect with her on her website or Facebook.
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I am thrilled to bring you this conversation with my good friend Alex Barker. He is the founder of The Happy PharmD, a company that helps pharmacists find work that is fulfilling and inspiring. He's also the author of the book Indispensable: The Prescription for a Fulfilling Pharmacy Career.
Because we have been involved in several of the same groups and online entrepreneur communities, I've known Alex for a number of years. I've asked him to come on the show to talk about the importance of thinking like a business owner. He's not only a great thinker, but a humble and generous leader, as well as a fantastic coach.
Today, Alex shares about his experience as a business owner, the benefits of owning your own business, why it's hard for creative types to think like entrepreneurs, and much more.
You can find Alex on his website, Facebook, or LinkedIn, and you can buy his book on Amazon.
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Why do we make writing so difficult?
When you get down to it, writing is a very simple thing. We take a pen and write on paper or in a notebook. We sit in front of a computer screen and type on a keyboard. Or we dictate into a device that transcribes our language into words.
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded why the most important thing to do as a writer is simple: just write.
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When it comes to the creative arts, there have always been two roles in society: those who are creators and those who are critics. The creators are the ones who make things, while critics offer intelligent reflection and commentary on culture. But make no mistake, the real action lies in creating something.
The French novelist Gustave Flaubert said, âA man is a critic when he cannot be an artist, in the same way that a man becomes an informer when he cannot be a soldier.â
On todayâs episode, youâll be inspired to be a creator, instead of a critic.
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On July 4th, 1776, the Second Continental Congress pronounced that it was officially independent of British rule. Known as the Declaration of Independence, this document made it clear that the thirteen colonies had their own sovereign identity.
July 4th is a uniquely American holiday, but there is another kind of declaration that every writer should make, no matter what their nationality is.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares why itâs vital to be unashamed and declare your identity as a writer.
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Itâs natural for us to talk about our successes and triumphs.
Itâs not quite so natural to talk about our mistakes and failures. Weâre afraid people will think less of us. Truthfully, though, none of us is perfect. And whenever we see another writer be vulnerable enough to talk about their failures, we relate to it.
On todayâs episode, youâll discover how being vulnerable strengthens your relationships and encourages others.
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When you look back over your life, you can see a pattern. We spend lots of time and energy going from person to person trying to find an answer to the central question that drives our lives: What is my purpose?
On todayâs episode, youâll gain knowledge about how to discover your purpose, so you can live the life you are meant to live.
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As I talk to writers, one of the most frustrating parts of the book creation process seems to be creating an outline.
Many people have great ideas for books. They seem equally motivated to tackle the writing and publishing aspects. But the outline gives writers a lot of trouble because it seems like a mysterious, vague process.
On this episode, Iâll walk you through a simple 5-step roadmap for outlining a standard non-fiction book. This is the exact process I walk through with my clients when we are creating their books.
- Determine who your ideal reader is and the problem you are trying to solve for them.
- Figure out why your reader hasnât already achieved these results.
- Use the readerâs pain points/questions and organize them into 3-4 major sections of 3-4 chapters each.
- Look at similar books in your genre to ensure you havenât left anything out.
- Get feedback from a few people who represent your ideal reader.
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I had the opportunity to speak with Marie-Elizabeth Mali. I have only recently gotten to know Marie-Elizabeth through an introduction by our mutual friend, Tricia Brouk. I wanted to have Marie on the show because it's so easy to get lost in the processes and details of writing and publishing, and so easy to lose the heart of what we do and why we are doing it.
Drawing on her Masterâs in Chinese Medicine and over 20 years of client work, she teaches people how to be authentic instead of shrinking themselves to fit in. She has an MFA in poetry from Sarah Lawrence College and is the author of one book of poetry, Steady, My Gaze (Tebot Bach, 2011) and the co-editor with Annie Finch of the anthology, Villanelles (Everyman's Library Pocket Poets, 2012). Her relationship work has been featured in Thrive Global and Forbes.
On todayâs episode, Marie-Elizabeth shares her poetry and writing routines, and also reminds us that it's important to remain vulnerable in our writing. Vulnerability is a quality that isn't talked about much in the writing world, so I'm glad we could bring it back to the forefront.
You can find Marie-Elizabeth on her website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, or LinkedIn.
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No matter what youâre writing, your mission as a writer is to help the reader get a clearer vision of life.
But how is your vision? Do you see clearly? No one can believe your writing, believe the truth in it, unless you first believe it yourself.
On todayâs episode, youâll discover why your vision and your belief in what youâre doing are essential in accomplishing your mission.
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Nothing else defines you quite like your family. Itâs where you got your name, your personality, your sense of a place in this world, and so much more. Some writers came from a supportive environment, while others were not so lucky.
On todayâs episode, youâll be encouraged that regardless of what family you come from, you have the ability to dream big, set huge goals, and define yourself.
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Itâs scary to start a writing project. But you know whatâs even scarier? Finishing it.
Sometimes we think that being a writer means to be constantly gaining new ideas and exploring creative possibilitiesâwhich is true. But those ideas and possibilities must live somewhere. They need to be published.
On todayâs episode, Kent challenges you to be confident and finish what you started.
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Much has been written about the voice that lives in every writerâs head. We normally think and talk about this voice as a bad thing. So, itâs not a surprise that we think of that voice as untrustworthy. But if you listen as closely as you can, there is another voice.
On todayâs episode, Kent reminds us why we can trust our intuition when we make creative decisions.
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This one is for all the kids who were always picked last in middle school gym class. You remember what it was like:
Youâd stand there awkwardly with the group, each kid getting their name called by one of the team captains. Each time, you hoped you wouldnât be the last one. But once again, it got down to four, then three, then two, and you were the only one left.
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded why itâs more important to choose yourself, instead of waiting to be validated by someone else.
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On todayâs episode, I share a business update about my ghostwriting business, whatâs been happening with the Daily Writer, and a few updates from my personal life, as well.
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I'm excited to feature a conversation with my friend Matt McWilliams. Matt helps online business owners and brands, both large and small, to leverage the power of partners to grow their businesses. He teaches you how to make money as an affiliate and how to work better with affiliates.
He has worked with the best of the best in the online, entrepreneur, and leadership space, including Ray Edwards, Brian Tracy, Lewis Howes, Shutterfly, Jeff Goins, and many more.
Matt is not only a cool guy with a killer business senseâhe's also working on a new book about turning your passion into a business. I've asked Matt to come and share his insights about creating a business and what he has learned from some of the amazing people he has worked with.
You can connect with Matt through his website, podcast, programs, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Clubhouse, Instagram, or email. If you want to contact him personally, you can text him at (260) 217-4619.
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Have you ever done a little bit of research on the percentage of people who start writing books but donât finish them? Statistics vary, but no matter what numbers you look at, one thing is clear: most people who start writing a book never finish it.
A casual conversation with writers will reveal the same thing, at least if they are being honest.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn why writers do not finish writing their books and what you can do to complete yours.
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If you ever run a race, youâll notice there are two kinds of runners: those who are competing against everyone else, and those who are competing against themselves.
The ones who are competing against everyone else take running very seriously. They like to set records and get the glory of being known as a winner.
The runners who are competing against themselves arenât worried about anyone elseâs time. They just want to run their own race and hopefully beat their previous record.
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded that the only person you need to compete against is yourself.
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From the time we are kids, our parents and teachers told us to be ourselves. It is especially important in your writing, where it is critical to develop your own unique voice.
It can be confusing when you are trying to build your writing career, because you must fit into a category. Readers expect that a book will fit certain conventions as far as page count, length, and divisions into chapters.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn how to balance staying true to your voice and satisfying your readersâ expectations.
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For most people, running a marathon is a pretty big deal. The distance of 26.2 miles is a long way for one person to run in a single shot.
So how do people actually pull it off?
On todayâs episode, Kent offers encouragement as he breaks down the process of writing a book.
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If thereâs one thing that is true about writing, itâs that it requires a lot of emotional energy. Even professional writers confess to only being able to write for a few hours a day.
Thatâs why we must stay emotionally healthy.
Corrie ten Boom said, âWorrying is carrying tomorrow's load with today's strengthâcarrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time. Worrying doesn't empty tomorrow of its sorrow, it empties today of its strength.â
On todayâs episode, youâll discover that the best thing you can do for your emotional health is focusing on the things you can control.
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This is the second part of a two-part series on how to use the Overlap Principle to build your writing business. I cover ten tips for getting started with your writing business:
- Go in the direction of your gifts, not your passion.
- Choose a niche that has good income potential.
- Take ownership of your career trajectory.
- Take the next logical step.
- Be consistent in your efforts.
- Remember, it's going to take a while.
- Accept the fact that most people won't understand what you're doing.
- Don't let any one person control your future.
- Use your current job to help you develop writing and business skills.
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On this episode, I'm honored to be joined by two young writers: Annabelle Healy and Mason Hagner. I thought it would be a blast to feature a couple of young writers who have gotten a great start as authors. I believe strongly that people of all ages should be writing, including kids and teens.
My first guest is Annabelle Healy, who recently published her novel Far Below Human Eyes with Morgan James Publishing. Her novels have received multiple awards, including a gold medal from the national Scholastic Art and Writing competitions, which places her beside award alumni such as Stephen King and Truman Capote. She lives in Colorado with her parents and five little siblings.
My second guest is Mason Hagner. At ten years old, he was a youth athlete who was working hard, but not getting the results he wanted. His dad had taught him to never give up and keep working at it. He decided to write a children's book about his experience of seeing things through, even when they are difficult. His children's book is titled Never Give Up No Matter What.
I recorded these conversations separately, but both Annabelle and Mason talk about their process of writing, who encouraged them, and how they got it done. These conversations were a blast and I encourage you to grab both of their books.
Annabelle Healy
Far Below Human Eyes by Annabelle Healy
https://annabellehealy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/farbelowhumaneyes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annabelle.healy.writing
Email: annawesome.healy@gmail.com
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20971044.Annabelle_Healy
Mason Hagner
Never Give Up No Matter What by Mason Hagner
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There are a lot of questions you have probably asked about the results of your writing. Here are a few of them:
Will it make my life better?
Will it make me money?
Will it grow the size of my audience?
Here is another important one to consider:
Will it make me happy?
On todayâs episode, Kent shares insight about how to find true happiness in your writing.
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Here is one of the most interesting paradoxes of successful writers: the more books someone writes, the more obvious their one true message is.
What is the one true message? It is the singular theme that dominates most of a writerâs content.
On todayâs episode, youâll discover the central messages of many famous authors and how to find your own.
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When you walk into a library or a bookstore, even if itâs online, youâll notice that books are categorized into genres. Popular genres include biography, childrenâs books, adult fiction, self-help, spirituality, and history, among many others.
No matter what type of books you write, your work always belongs in the history category.
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded that your words are not self-containedâyour words change people's lives and make history.
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One of the essential themes of the superhero genre is that of the double life. However, superheroes arenât the only ones who live double lives. We writers can develop an alter-ego if weâre not careful.
Itâs easy to appear bold and brave on the page⊠but how do we handle the challenges of real life?
On todayâs episode, youâll learn why itâs vital to face real-life problems head-on.
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If you had to pin down one universal emotion that all humans experience, itâs pain.
We are often afraid to share our pain because weâre afraid we will look weak. So, we lock up our feelings in a box, set it on a shelf in the back of a dark closet, and try to forget about it.
This is not a healthy way to deal with grief or loss. One of the best ways to work through your pain is to write about it.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares three writing methods you can use to work through painful emotions.
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A few weeks ago, I stepped away from my full-time teaching job in order to focus on ghostwriting and the Daily Writer.
As I have spent some time reflecting on this major change in my life, it occurred to me that I've followed a very simple principle as I have transitioned into several different roles in my work life over the last 25 years. I want to share that principle with you today, along with how you can put it into practice to build your writing business, or whatever other ventures you might eventually want to pursue.
It's simply called the Overlap Principle. On this episode, I want to explain what that is and also share my story of overlapping careers a few times to arrive at my current business. Then, on next week's Sunday episode, I'll share some specific tips for overlapping in your own writing business.
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On today's episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Jeremiah Timmons. He's a writer and TV producer who has done work for Tyler Perry Studios, as well as HBO. Jeremiah also coaches writers on how to increase productivity by including wellness tools into their routines.
Jeremiah got in touch with me a little while back, and I am so glad he did, because we had a fantastic conversation about overcoming resistance as writers. He's had his share of roadblocks in his creative career, as we all have. He's here to share what he has learned and how we can be more successful with our writing.
It was an absolute pleasure to talk to Jeremiah. I encourage you to check out his website at TheThrivingScribe.com, where you can find out more and also apply for his VIP Writer's Day. This is an experience where Jeremiah helps you become more productive and create your signature product.
You can send Jeremiah a message, connect with him on Facebook, or follow him on Instagram.
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A powerful movie, if you havenât seen it, is Dead Poets Society from 1989. The late Robin Williams plays, an English teacher who challenges his students with this line, from Walt Whitmanâs poem âO Me! O Life!â: â⊠the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse.â
This leads to the question: what will your verse be?
On todayâs episode, youâll be encouraged to take the stage and share your verse with the world.
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There are lots of skills that are important for writers, but there is one skill that trumps them all. It also happens to be the oldest communication skill in the world: storytelling.
But, when it comes to fiction, what is the purpose of storytelling? What is the use of engaging in stories that arenât even real?
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded that storytelling allows you to connect directly with peopleâs hearts and tell the truth in thoughtful ways.
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When people see a writer who is successful, they attribute it to chance. They assume that if you bloom, it means you happened to get planted in a good garden, and someone chose to water you.
Hereâs a different perspective: You can choose to bloom wherever you are planted.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares that our ability to thrive is something that we choose.
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There is a good chance that you know someone who has a tattoo, or you have one yourself. What is the purpose of a tattoo? Itâs a way to mark your identity.
But there is another kind of marking that can define you⊠scars.
On todayâs episode, youâll discover that your scars do not detract from your power as a writerâthey are an essential part of your story.
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When you think of power, what kinds of people come to mind? You probably imagine athletes, bodybuilders, superheroes, and CEOs. However, writers have power of a different kind.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn that as a writer, you have the ability to change peopleâs hearts, minds, and reality.
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On this episode, we're going old-school and talking about analog tools for writing. It may seem out of touch to be talking about pens, pencils, and notebooks when we have so many great digital tools... but that's the point. Perhaps those digital tools are sometimes more of a distraction than a help.
I've asked Dr. Don Sanders to share his passion and knowledge for analog writing tools. He is the Director of the Merold Institute of Ministry at Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles, Missouri. He is also a college adjunct professor, an avid U2 fan, and happens to be my older brother.
You can connect with Don at The Merold Institute of Ministry, on Facebook, or on LinkedIn.
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One of the things that is a nearly universal feeling for writers is that marketing is a necessary evil. I'm thrilled to have a guest today who is here to give us a whole different view of marketing. Her name is Anna McKenzie.
As a professional copywriter and the owner of CreativeDemand, LLC, Anna has over a decade of experience in building content production systems, developing strategic marketing plans, and executing sales campaigns. She has written sales copy for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and bestselling authors; worked with national and global brands; and helped business owners sell millions of dollarsâ worth of products online. She has also written a fantastic new book called Mission, Market, Message: The Actionable Guide to Marketing for Small Business Owners.
In this conversation, Anna helps us understand the basics of marketing, why we need it as writers, and how we can think like business owners.
You can learn more about Annaâs marketing approach at her website, through her Business Writing Starter Kit, or on LinkedIn.
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The comedian Steve Martin famously said, âBe so good they canât ignore you.â The simplicity of this statement is stunning. Those seven words contain the secret of getting noticed, building an audience, and all the other things writers and creatives want.
On todayâs episode, you'll learn that people will take notice of you if youâre willing to put in the work and continue getting better.
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Nobody intends to kill their big dream. After all, our dreams are what keep us going. We think about them day and night, we plan our future around them, we nurture them with books, movies, and other content that keep the dream alive.
But inevitably, sometimes we kill the dream. How does this happen?
On todayâs episode, youâll discover what kills your dream and how you can keep it alive.
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The problem with being human is that we are stuck in our own bodies. We secretly imagine that everybody else is confident and secure, and weâre the only ones who are feeling a little shaky.
The real question is not whether youâre alone in feeling self-doubt. Everyone struggles with self-doubt. Instead, the real question is whether you will follow through with your writing.
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded that self-doubt is normal, but you do not need to let it paralyze you.
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Every writer talks about wanting success, but what does success actually mean? How do you measure it? Is it even a worthy goal in the first place?
Those are valid questions, but they arenât what we should be asking first. Instead, we should be asking how we can add value to othersâ lives.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares three simple ways you can encourage and make connections with the people around you.
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When a book is popular, it gives the impression that it was written for the masses. After all, if thousands or even millions of people love a book, it must have been written for them, correct?
Well, no. A book is a conversation between an author and an individual reader. Itâs not a conversation between an author and a large group of people.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn that writing to be the favorite author of one person allows you to resonate with a wider audience.
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Starting with today's episode, I'm beginning a new monthly business update. I want to fill you in on what's happening with my ghostwriting, the Daily Writer, and my personal life. I'll also talk about my biggest challenge. Although this podcast isn't really about ghostwriting, a lot of the lessons I talk about are transferable to your own writing and business.
I know many of you have a writing business of some kind, and a lot of you probably want to begin one. I hope that you can learn from my mistakes and struggles, as well as my successes. Letâs dive in!
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My guest today is Mitch Gray, who has combined over two decades of experience as a former pastor, life coach, entrepreneur, community developer, and creator to develop a brand of leadership that is at its deepest level... human.âŻHe is the creator and host of The Mitch Gray Show podcast, author of multiple inspirational books, and a highly regarded speaker.âŻ
Mitch has a new book coming out very soon, which is called How to Hire and Keep Great People. The book focuses on designing great culture, where to find great people, the art of interviewing, how to develop employees once they are hired, and how to invest in your employees so they are fulfilled and want to build your company with you.
On this episode, Mitch does a coaching session with me about why I need an assistant and the process for hiring someone.
You can connect with Mitch on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, or through his website.
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Most of us grow up believing that we can change the world.
Then, as we get older, some life experience and a bit of cynicism set in. Pretty soon we give up on the idea of changing much of anything⊠much less the world.
But imagine for a moment⊠what if you COULD actually change the world? How would you go about it?
On todayâs episode, Kent reminds us that writers are uniquely positioned to change the world.
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John Steinbeck said, âIdeas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen.â
Writers are known for their creativity, but the truth is that the well sometimes runs dry. If youâve ever found yourself fresh out of ideas, a way to instantly get more is by using a strategy called âIdea Mating.â
On todayâs episode, youâll discover an effective method for coming up with lots of ideas.
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As writers, we spend a lot of time worrying about people who donât like our writing. But what happens when you are the one who hates someone elseâs book?
Maybe you read a novel that you thought was poorly written. Maybe you completely disagreed with an authorâs perspective on politics, religion, parenting, or a hundred other topics.
On todayâs episode, youâll learn why itâs best to remember the Golden Rule when you are frustrated by another authorâs book.
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We look at our writing as a journey that takes us somewhere else. Most of the time, our normal lives seem pretty boring in comparison to the worlds we can imagine.
But you donât have to take a crazy, dangerous journey somewhere to have a meaningful adventure. All you have to do is take a journey to the center of YOU.
On todayâs episode, youâll be reminded that one of the most significant adventures you can have is when you examine the unknown aspects of who you are.
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When you read great writing, it has a magical quality. Those words can transport you to faraway worlds or help you see things you never saw before. Great writing can also help you learn something that will change your life.
But where does great writing come from? And more importantly, how can we create it?
On todayâs episode, Kent answers these questions and also explains why your first draft is important.
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Based on my interactions with writers over the years, I would categorize writers this way:
- A third of you have active projects in the works.
- A third of you have an idea what you want to write but have not started.
- A third of you want to write but don't know where or how to start.
No matter where you fall on that spectrum, all writers have one thing in common: we constantly fight resistance. We need to keep ourselves motivated and inspired on a daily basis.
In this episode, I'll share five ways to get started writing today. If you are struggling with what or how to write, this will be immensely valuable. If you know what you want to write, but haven't yet started, this will help you get moving. And if you're already writing and have a clear direction, this will add to your creative arsenal.
The five ways to write we'll discuss in this episode are: journaling, social media, blogging, articles, and books.
Let's dive in!
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My guest today is Karen Anderson, and she imminently qualified to talk about what it means to be successful as an author. She is a Strategic Book Coach and Associate Publisher for Morgan James Publishing (full disclosure: I am a proud literary scout for Morgan James!).
Karen is also a nationally published author, a co-author on numerous books, a self-published author, a ghostwriter, and an editor. She recently co-authored with her husband, Steve, theâŻWall Street JournalâŻandâŻUSA TodayâŻbestsellerâŻThe Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon, which has now been translated into 18 languages.âŻ
Karen's newest project is calledâŻUnleash the Power of Your Book. She and her business partner, Marji Ross, help already-published authors re-launch and leverage their books to increase sales and maximize revenue,âŻno matter when the book came out.
On this episode, Karen talks about various ways to define success, the biggest mistakes authors make, and the ways successful authors think differently.
You can connect with Karen on Linkedin and Facebook.
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One of the most interesting questions you will ever ask yourself as a writer is this: what drives you?
Some writers are driven by fame or money. Others are driven by the need for employment. Still others are driven by a need to create.
All of those have their place. Yet, at our core, there must be something deeper, stronger, and more primal.
On today's episode, Kent reminds us of our God-given urge to write.
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We deal with a lot of obstacles as writers, but one of the biggest is rejection.
Rejection can come in many forms and whatever form rejection takes⊠it hurts. And letâs be honest, it can hurt pretty badly. Some writers never recover from it. So how can we deal with it?
On today's episode, Kent shares advice from J. K. Rowling on how to handle rejection.
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Have you ever had the unfortunate luck of losing a great idea because you failed to write it down?
This is one of the most vexing problems we writers deal with. We have great ideas all of the time, but we neglect to write them down.
So whatâs the solution? Make a notebook your new sidekick.
On today's episode, youâll rediscover one of the most important tools in your writing arsenal.
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Writers and artists seem to be prone to discouragement. Itâs not easy to be a writer. We spend our lives putting our stories, thoughts, and emotions out there ⊠and sometimes it feels like your heart gets trampled on.
This is why we need all the encouragement we can get. But how do we create a ready source of encouragement for those dark days?
On today's episode, Kent shares a powerful tip on how to continually be encouraged.
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As writers, we have a lot of different ways to measure success and failure.
Were we as successful as that other writer? Did the client hire us for that gig? Did our book launch go as planned?
But what if you still did the work and none of those things happened? Does that mean you failed?
On today's episode, youâll learn why your success or failure as a writer doesnât depend on external factors, but on you.
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If youâve been listening to this podcast for a while, you have heard me talk about the Daily Writer Community. This is a membership community Iâve put together to help writers improve their habits and mindset.
In addition to all the other benefits of the DW Community, we have a group call each week. On this episode, Iâm sharing a recording of a call we had a couple of months ago.
This call featured my special guest, Bee Evans, from the Tear Out the Tags Podcast. Her platform and upcoming book are focused on helping us remove the labels that are holding us back. We had a fantastic and heartfelt conversation about embracing your identity as a writer with a few members of our community.
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Everyone knows we live in a world that is increasingly fragmented and fractured. As a communicator, you must learn to interact with the world through empathy, understanding, and compassion.
In other words, it's hard to be relevant or successful if you're not a good listener! That's why I'm thrilled to have my good friend Elaine Grant as a guest on this episode.
Elaine Appleton Grant leads Podcast Allies, a podcast production and training company for mission-driven clients who believe in the power of high-quality storytelling. A lifelong journalist, Elaine worked at WBUR (Boston), New Hampshire Public Radio, and Colorado Public Radio. She produced Wonderyâs hit podcast Business Wars Daily, which has been downloaded more than ten million times.
She also wrote Wonderyâs American History Teller series, âThe Tulsa Race Massacre,â and co-hosted the serialized medical ethics drama Hard Call. Podcast Allies produces Environmental Defense Fundâs Degrees podcast for climate-change-focused jobseekers.
Elaine has an amazing gift for truly connecting with people in conversation. As you'll hear, she shares wisdom about how to key in on what others are saying, different aspects of listening, and the value of empathy in today's world.
You can connect with Elaine at PodcastAllies.com, Linkedin, Podchaser, or Twitter.
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Writers tend to be a pretty friendly bunch, but we do have our moments.
There are times when we get jealous of other writers. There are times when we think some other writer doesnât deserve the success they have. There are times when we secretly enjoy it when another writerâs book bombs, because then we donât feel so bad about ourselves.
On todayâs episode, Kent shares a timeless truth from Benjamin Franklin, so we can build other writers up, instead of tearing them down.
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On this podcast, we talk a lot about topics that are focused on the writer. We spend a lot of time thinking about mindset, habits, and success.
Writing is a great tool for overcoming fear, building a business, making an income, and all sorts of other benefits. But all those things ultimately exist for the purpose of adding value to the world.
On today's episode, Kent reminds us that your writing is not only about youâit's ultimately about serving others.
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Have you ever said to yourself, âI really wish there was a book on so-and-so topic?â
Maybe itâs a nonfiction book about a topic you are interested in. Maybe itâs a story you would love to read. Maybe itâs a book of certain recipes you would love to see in print.
The topic doesnât matter. What matters is that you would love to see that book⊠but nobody has created it.
On today's episode, youâll learn that if the book you want to read hasnât been written yet, it's a signal that you need to write it.
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English teachers in high school and college often get a bad rap. Students who did not do well in those classes sometimes blame teachers for killing their writing dreams.
Some students look at their bad grades and wonder, âAm I cut out to be a writer?â
I want to challenge this question because it assumes that you are either born a writer, or you arenât. In reality, if you want to be a writer, itâs completely within your power to do so.
On today's episode, youâll be reminded that being a writer isnât based on your success in your English classes, but based on your answer to a very simple question.
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We writers live in a world of âyesses.â We love to say yes to that podcast interview, that new idea, that speaking opportunity, or that client work.
Thereâs a good reason we do this. We donât want to waste opportunities to build relationships and reach new readers. But the problem is that every yes we speak is also a no to something else. We only have so much time on this earth and we have to defend it vigorously.
On this episode, youâll learn why we should sometimes take the opposite approach.
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Success is all about building great relationships and serving other people well. But what if youâre an introverted writer? How can you succeed in a world that is so relationship-driven?
Although extensive social interaction can be draining, introverts have unique tactics at their disposal when it comes to fostering deep relationships with others. From handwritten cards to personalized videos to thoughtful book or podcast reviews, there are many ways that introverts can use their strengths to impact others. Regardless of how we interact with people, we all need to find ways to thrive in our giftedness and develop new methods to connect with others.
On this episode, Kent shares five strategies that introverts can utilize to serve people better, grow as networkers, and achieve greater success in business, leadership, and life.
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The main topic of this podcast focuses on the mindset and habits related to writing. However, a crucial element of our success is generosity. You can have the greatest writing skills in the world, but without good relationships and a giving spirit, it doesn't mean much.
That's why I'm excited to have April Shprintz as my guest today. She has spent over two decades driving growth for companies in a way that creates immense value for their employees, their customers, and their communities.
A former Air Force non-commissioned officer serving as a broadcast journalist for the American Forces Network, she went on to specialize in sales, operations, and marketing, as she supported Fortune 500 clients and generated over $1 billion dollars in combined additional revenue for the companies she served.
3Âœ years ago â after her highest earning, 7-figure year in the corporate world â April left to start her firm, Driven Outcomes, which helps companies around the globe accelerate their businesses. April helps them make their âimpossibleâ possible by using the principles of what she calls, âThe Generosity CultureTMâ as she shows company leadership how to "pour into their people.â
April is also the author of the recent book, Magic Blue Rocks, which is a very fun read about principles for personal success. She's also the host of the Pouring Into Your Business Podcast.
In this conversation, April shares some fantastic ideas about how writers can be more generous, what generosity looks like in the world of client work, how to be generous while also being profitable, and also how introverted writers can be more generous and relationship-oriented.
You can connect with April at her website, Pouring Into Your Business Podcast, Facebook, Linkedin, and Instagram. Make sure to grab her amazing book, Magic Blue Rocks.
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Mark Twain wrote, âCourage is resistance to fear, mastery of fearânot absence of fear.â You can still be afraid and take action.
In fact, your fear can be the very thing that propels you to action.
On today's episode, youâll be emboldened to take action, regardless of your fears.
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One of the most famous episodes of Seinfeld is âThe Contest.â In this episode, Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer compete to see who can demonstrate self-control the longest. The one who wins will be known as âmaster of their domain.â
The concept of self-mastery is an important one for writers. If we donât master ourselves, nothing else matters.
On today's episode, Kent highlights why itâs important to master yourself, instead of trying to control everything else.
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There is a lot of talk in the writing community about finding your voice. But hardly anyone ever talks about what it means or how to do it.
In the simplest terms, your voice is how you talk. It is how you express yourself. It is your style. However, the most important thing is not what your voice is, but that you use it.
On today's episode, you'll learn that the trick to finding your own voice, is using it.
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Author and teacher Parker Palmer wrote a profound little book called Let Your Life Speak. In the book, he writes, âBefore I can tell my life what I want to do with it, I must listen to my life telling me who I am.â
What does it mean to listen to your life? It means paying attention to the signposts telling you where you should go.
On today's episode, you'll discover how to recognize the signs that offer the best direction for your life.
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Have you ever wondered if you were doing this whole writing thing the right way?
Itâs easy to feel this way when you are constantly exposed to other successful writers and âexperts.â Some say you should write more books, some say you should focus more on marketing, and some say you should focus on things like videos and podcasts.
Hereâs the truth: there is no right or wrong way. Thereâs only the way that is right for you.
On today's episode, Kent reminds us that the most important thing about creativity is finding what works for you.
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I'm excited today to feature a guest who is a gifted storyteller, as well as a music teacher. She has found a way to blend those talents into a compelling platform that we can all learn from.
Her name is Ashley Rescot, and she is a professional violinist, educator, writer, and Fulbright scholar. She has operated her own violin studio for nearly a decade. She's not only an extraordinarily talented violinist, but is also fluent in French, having spent a year in Paris as part of her education.
Ashley is part of our Daily Writer Community, and also just released her first book, which is a collection of short stories called The Chronicles of Music Majors.
In this conversation, we explore the connection between writing, teaching, and storytelling. Ashley shares why stories make such great teaching tools, where she gets ideas for her stories, and the practicalities of how she writes them. She also shares an immensely helpful framework for how to create short stories, which is worth the whole podcast in itself.
You can connect with Ashley via her website, Instagram, and YouTube. You can find her book, The Chronicles of Music Majors, on her website and on Amazon.
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Today is a special episode because I have not one, but two guests who are here to help us understand some different ways to serve people with our words. Specifically, we're going to talk about building your audience through different types of content.
Keiya Rayne is an international and TEDx speaker, transformational healer, success coach, and the creator of the Success From The Soul coaching programs. For more than 15 years, she's helped her clients gain the clarity and confidence they need to experience life-changing breakthroughs in love, business, and purpose. Sheâs passionate about empowering women and girls to own their self-worth and power.
Dr. Kristen Donnelly (MSW, M.Div, PhD) is an empathy educator, speaker, and researcher with two decades of experience in helping people understand the beauty in difference, and the power in inclusivity. She is one of The Good Doctors of Abbey Research, COO of their parent company, and an unapologetic nerd for stories of change.
In this conversation, we dive into the different types of content they both create to connect with their audience, the processes they use to create content, and some of the challenges they face in doing so.
I know you're going to have a blast with these two, just as I did!
You can connect with Keiya via her website and Facebook, and with Kristen via her website, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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Van Halen was one of the greatest rock bands of the 1970s and â80s. Although they had a number of popular songs and albums, they are probably best remembered for their song âJump,â which was featured on what was arguably their best album, 1984.
The word âjumpâ is not just a great title for a popular rock song. Itâs also great advice as you consider your next step to success in your writing life.
On today's episode, you'll be inspired by Van Halenâs most popular rock song.
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The greatest artist of all time, Leonard da Vinci, said, âThe greatest geniuses sometimes accomplish more when they work less.â
But what did he mean by that?
He meant that the people who are the most successful are not necessarily the smartest or the most creative. What really makes the difference is that they find ways to be more effective.
On today's episode, youâll discover how to truly maximize your work.
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A common problem among writers is that we often do not prepare. We tend to look at writing as a mainly creative endeavor, instead of as a project that should be managed.
Success in writing is not complicated. We just need to take a few steps to help ensure that we will be successful.
On today's episode, Kent shares three strategies so you can plan for success.
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Are you having trouble writing? Do you feel like you canât regain your focus? Do you feel short-tempered and irritable?
When we feel this way, the first conclusion we jump to is that we have writerâs block or that weâre just not creative. But the problem could be much simpler than that.
Maybe you need the same thing that preschoolers need whenever they get cranky. Itâs probably time for a nap.
On today's episode, you'll learn about the restorative power of intentional rest.
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Have you ever put together a 1,000-piece puzzle? If so, you know there is a big difference between the image on the box and the reality of dumping out a thousand pieces onto the table.
We tend to look at life as one unbroken string of events that consists of people, memories, and emotions. But the reality of everyday life is much different. In fact, the way we experience life is mainly within the confines of 24-hour periods.
On today's episode, you'll rediscover why each day is critical for your success.
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On todayâs episode, I share a special announcement about my transition away from my teaching role to focus on ghostwriting and the Daily Writer full-time. I will be back with new episodes on Monday, May 3!
We writers love to create stories. And why not? There is something fun about creating a fantasy world, living in it for a while, and inviting others to join us there.
Sometimes these fantasies bleed over into the real world, where we donât quite live in reality. One of the fantasies we love is the idea of sitting down to write and feeling inspired with all sorts of motivation and great ideas.
But it doesnât always work that way. Many timesâor perhaps even most of the timeâwe arenât feeling the creative juices flowing and we assume this has something to do with our talent or perhaps even our calling as writers.
On today's episode, Kent shares a powerful quote from Stephen King and what it means for us.
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As writers, we face a lot of enemies: procrastination, fear of failure, creative fatigue, jealousy, and so many other hurdles.
But hereâs an enemy I bet you havenât thought of: indecision.
On today's episode, you'll learn the importance of making a decision, then moving on.
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We have talked before on this podcast about how writing is a gift.âŻ
It is a gift you can give to other people. Through your writing, you areâŻsharing your ideas and stories with others to inspire, educate, and entertain them.
Writing is also a gift to yourself. It is a way to unleash your creative powers. In addition to helping you make money or build a business, writing has creative value even if you never share it with anyone else.
On today's episode, Kent reminds us to honor God with our writing.
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As a writer, you know that creativity is an essential part of what you do. Without new input and new ideas, you will resort to the same way of doing things and the same old ideas.
The question is, how do we make creativity a part of our everyday life?âŻ
The author Edward de Bono wrote, âCreativity involves breaking out of expected patterns in order to look at things in a different way.ââŻ
On today's episode, Kent gives you a simple tip to put this quote into practice.
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One of the saddest plays ever performed in American theater is Death of a Salesman. It was written by Arthur Miller and first performed on Broadway in 1949.
Death of a Salesman tells the story of the last 24 hours in the life of Willy Loman, a salesman who never quite achieves the success he always dreamed of. He has a faithful yet disappointed wife, and two sons who are equally as lost as he is.
By the end of the play, you come to understand that Willyâs main downfall is that he is unable to truly be himself.
On today's episode, you'll learn why it's important to focus on being yourself, not someone else.
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As a writer, you know creativity is a vital part of your work and business.
One of the best tools for breaking through these blocks is writing prompts. Writing prompts are a simple yet powerful tool to get the words flowing again. When youâre stuck in a creative rut, you need a little spark to interrupt your thinking pattern.
On this episode, I share ten specific ways you can use writing prompts for personal development, business, and leadership.
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* An original writing prompt every day via email (including weekends) for the next 365 days.
- A bonus email every 30 days with a printable list of the previous month of prompts.
- A Quick Start Guide to help you get the maximum value out of the prompts.
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If you do any research on the amount of people who start a book but never finish it, it can get a little depressing. I've seen stats range from 80% to 97%. Any way you slice it, the vast majority of people who start writing a book don't actually finish it, much less publish it.
I have found myself in this place, as well, so don't feel bad if you'd started writing a book but haven't finished it!
My guest today is here to help us fix this problem. Jyotsna Ramachandran is a bestselling author, book publisher, TEDx speaker, and an international author success coach who helps coaches, trainers, speakers, and experts build a profitable author funnel with the help of their book.
She is the founder of Happy Self Publishing, which helps overwhelmed, yet purpose-driven authors experience a transformative journey of self-discovery through the process of publishing their book and amplifying their message. While Jyotsna isnât working, this mom of two kids also loves to dance, run, plan her next solo trip, and is a passionate advocate for educational rights.
Jyotsna gives a lot of tips in this conversation about how to actually get your book done. If you haven't get written a book or started one, these will also help you get moving.
You can connect with Jyotsna on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook, as well as her site, HappySelfPublishing.com. She also has a free Facebook group, the Happy Author Tribe.
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In the days before GPS, people used a little tool called a compass to help locate themselves on a map and find their way.
We writers use a similar tool. You might call this a creative compass. But instead of four points on the compass, there are only three.
On today's episode, you'll learn these three points and why you need to always be moving forward.
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In the Pixar movie Finding Nemo, we meet Marlin, a clownfish who has lost his son Nemo. On his way to find him, he meets Dory, a black and blue tang fish who has short-term memory loss.
Despite her limited mental capacity, she gives Marlin a great piece of advice that eventually helps him locate his son. She says, âJust keep swimming.â
On this episode, you'll learn how to use this great advice to break through writer's block.
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Do you have people in your life who are trying to help ⊠but theyâre not really helping?
Who are these people? They are the ones who try to talk good sense into you. They say things like âThat book is a waste of time,â âYou can never make money as a writer,â or âYou should do something more practical with your talent.â
The problem is that this advice is not practical at all. Every single great work of art, every great invention, and every new idea that moved society forward came as a result of one thing.
On today's episode, you'll learn why it's OK to be impractical sometimes.
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One of the most difficult forms of magic is sleight of hand.
Every form of magic is difficult, of course, but sleight of hand presents a unique challenge.
Why?
The reason is because you must be flawless in presenting the illusion to the audience.
On this episode, Kent reminds you that writers are magicians, too.
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Western culture is permeated with the idea that we must always be winning.
Social media only makes things worse. We only post our wins, our successes, and our joyful moments. Everywhere we look, we see people winning.
Even though we know this isnât reality, it is still discouraging to look at our own lives sometimes and see a string of disappointments.
On today's episode, Kent shares why you can always win ... even when you feel you are losing.
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One of my most prized possessions is an old notebook from the 1970's. My grandmother Louise wrote poetry in that notebook. When I read her poetry, itâs obvious there is a kinship in the way we thought, and how we looked at the world.
She died when I was three years old. Other than the stories other people tell me, along with a few minutes of home movies my grandfather made, the notebook is the only connection I have with her.
However, tut the only reason I have those pages is because she took the time to write them.
Thatâs what I want to share with you in this episode: the power of writing and why I hope that you will consider making writing a big priority in your life. On this episode, you'll learn three powerful reasons why you MUST get started writing.
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I am a big believer in spending your time on activities that bring value in many different areas. For example, writing is an activity that can bring a whole bunch of different benefits to your life. That's why it's a great investment.
Another one of those areas is running. I confess I don't know a lot about running, but as I've gotten into it the last couple of years, it has brought amazing benefits to my life. It gives me energy, helps me be more creative, extends my life, and so much more.
I'm thrilled to feature a guest today who is an expert on this subject. His name is Matthew Huff, and he is a writer, runner, and the author of Marathoner: What to Expect When You're Training for and Running a Marathon. His writing has appeared in Runner's World and BuzzFeed, among other places.
Matthew also hosts a weekly pop culture podcast called P.S. You're Wrong and regularly performs improv comedy. Previously he was a literary agent, writing tutor, and McDonald's employee. His first race was the Dairy Dash 5K in Elsie, Michigan, which he slowly shuffled through for the bagels.
In this conversation, I asked Matthew all my burning questions about running such as: What are some of the benefits of running, especially for writers who tend to be sedentary? How can running help you become a better writer? What is the benefit of doing a marathon vs. a half marathon or shorter races? ... and much more.
Make sure to check out Matthew's new book, Marathoner, and connect with him on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
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For years, statistics have shown that eight out of every ten people want to write a book. Statistics also show that 97% of people who begin writing a book never finish it.
Thatâs a massive difference between those who want something and those who actually achieve it. What accounts for this gap?
The answer is simple: wanting something and then actually doing it are two completely different things.
On this episode, you'll learn to choose the latter.
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So you failed. You messed up. You didnât do what you said you were going to do. You didnât get the writing done or live up to your own expectations, or worse yet, someone elseâs.
Weâve all been there. Itâs nothing new in the creative world.
The good news is that tomorrowâs a new day. You have a chance to start over again and re-commit to the work.
On today's episode, Kent reminds us to make a fresh start tomorrow.
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We spend so much of our lives consumed by moment other than the one weâre living right now.
You can spend all your time worrying about yesterday and all the things you did wrong that youâd like to correct. But the problem is that you canât go back and change yesterday. Itâs done and in the books.
You can spend all your time planning for an amazing today, yet completely miss the actions you need to take today in order to bring out that better tomorrow.
On today's episode, Kent reminds us to make today count.
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Itâs a simple but important question: Why do you write?
There are a lot of reasons people write. Some people want to build a brand. Some people want money. Some people want a creative outlet. Some people want to leave a legacy. Some people just want to prove the naysayers wrong.
On today's episode, Kent reminds us why we must look at our writing as a gift.
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If you have ever studied story structure or screenwriting, youâre probably familiar with the Heroâs Journey.
The Heroâs Journey is a framework used to tell all kinds of stories. It shows the progression of the hero, or protagonist, through obstacles and struggles all the way to their final victory.
Think about any story you love, whether itâs from history or fiction, novels, movies, or television. The hero had to overcome any number of obstacles on their way to victory.
On today's episode, you'll learn why you must look at your writing as a heroic journey.
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What if you took a poll of a hundred people who started writing a book but didn't finish it? How many of them would say that a lack of time was a major factor in them not finishing?
My guess is that at least ninety of them would say that's the case. It seems almost everyone we talk to these days is busy all the time. You probably feel the same way also.
We all have a limited amount of time, and it's vital we make the most of it. On this episode, we will explore seven tactics to help you be more productive and use your time wisely so you can get more writing done.
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Track your time.
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Plan your weeks and your days.
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Use âspareâ moments to read, write, and create.
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Use music to help you focus.
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Become an email ninja.
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Use your drive time for creating and learning.
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Create a sense of urgency.
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One of the themes that I hear consistently from authors is that they don't like to market themselves.
Of course, this isn't true for every writer, but it seems to describe an impulse that most creative types have: we love to create, but we have a hard time telling others about our work.
I'm thrilled to have a guest today who can help us with this eternal dilemma of writers. Her name is Jill Lublin, and she is a master strategist on how to position your business for more profitability and more visibility in the marketplace.
Jill is the CEO of a strategic consulting firm and has over 25 years experience working with over 100,000 people plus national and international media.
She teaches a virtual Publicity Crash Course, and consults and speaks all over the world. She also helps authors to create book deals with major publishers and agents, as well as helping them obtain foreign rights deals.
In this conversation, we cover several topics related to publicity, such as why we need publicity, the most effective ways to get it, how introverted authors can be more assertive, and much more.
After you listen, make sure to visit JillLublin.com as well as https://publicitycrashcourse.com/freegift.
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One of the themes that I hear consistently from authors is that they don't like to market themselves.
Of course, this isn't true for every writer, but it seems to describe an impulse that most creative types have: we love to create, but we have a hard time telling others about our work.
I'm thrilled to have a guest today who can help us with this eternal dilemma of writers. Her name is Jill Lublin, and she is a master strategist on how to position your business for more profitability and more visibility in the marketplace.
Jill is the CEO of a strategic consulting firm and has over 25 years experience working with over 100,000 people plus national and international media.
She teaches a virtual Publicity Crash Course, and consults and speaks all over the world. She also helps authors to create book deals with major publishers and agents, as well as helping them obtain foreign rights deals.
In this conversation, we cover several topics related to publicity, such as why we need publicity, the most effective ways to get it, how introverted authors can be more assertive, and much more.
After you listen, make sure to visit JillLublin.com as well as https://publicitycrashcourse.com/freegift.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community.
Check out our Daily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more!
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One of the themes that I hear consistently from authors is that they don't like to market themselves.
Of course, this isn't true for every writer, but it seems to describe an impulse that most creative types have: we love to create, but we have a hard time telling others about our work.
I'm thrilled to have a guest today who can help us with this eternal dilemma of writers. Her name is Jill Lublin, and she is a master strategist on how to position your business for more profitability and more visibility in the marketplace.
Jill is the CEO of a strategic consulting firm and has over 25 years experience working with over 100,000 people plus national and international media.
She teaches a virtual Publicity Crash Course, and consults and speaks all over the world. She also helps authors to create book deals with major publishers and agents, as well as helping them obtain foreign rights deals.
In this conversation, we cover several topics related to publicity, such as why we need publicity, the most effective ways to get it, how introverted authors can be more assertive, and much more.
After you listen, make sure to visit JillLublin.com as well as https://publicitycrashcourse.com/freegift.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community.
Check out our Daily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more!
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As you begin to make progress toward your writing goals this year, you will run into some roadblocks. Life will get messy, you will feel tired, and even here in the first couple weeks of the year, you will probably feel like giving up.
But why do you feel like giving up? It all comes down to unrealistic expectations. We get discouraged when the picture we have in our head doesnât match the reality in front of us.
We see the messiness in front of us and assume that the great books we love, or any great work of art for that matter, is perfect.
On today's episode, you'll learn the difference between excellence and perfection.
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If you were to make a list of the most creative people from the last hundred years, Steve Jobs would be close to the top of the list.
As the co-founder of Apple, he was in large part responsible for many of the devices and apps we use today, such as the Mac, iTunes, the iPhone, the iPad, and lots of others.
Especially in his later years, he was adored and admired for his visionary approach and his absolute refusal to go along with the status quo. But he wasnât always the cultural icon that he is today.
On today's episode, you'll learn the value of getting just a little bit crazy.
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Citizen Kane is universally recognized as one of the greatest films of all time. Orson Welles and his collaborators created a masterpiece that was well ahead of its time in storytelling, cinematography, and special effects.
Yet for all its achievements, it's one of the saddest movies ever made.
On this episode, you'll learn a powerful lesson from this amazing movie.
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If youâre of âa certain age,â you probably remember watching Bob Ross on his TV show âThe Joy of Painting,â which he hosted on PBS from 1983-1994.
If youâre a little younger, youâve probably discovered him on the internet, where he has developed an even bigger following.
Each week on his show, Bob painted a mesmerizing landscape in just a half an hour. He was known for his soft-spoken style, his signature permed hair, and his uncanny ability to make you believe that just like him, you could paint a masterpiece.
On today's episode, you'll learn why imperfection is one of the most perfect things you can do.
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1994âs The Lion King is one of the most beloved animated movies of all time. In case you havenât seen it in a while, the story focused on Simba, a young cub in the pridelands of Africa. He is first in line to inherit the throne from his father Mufasa, a good and generous ruler.
But there is one thing that stands in the way: Mufasaâs evil brother, Scar, who crafts a plan to have both Mufasa and Simba killed in a giant wildabeest stampede.
Young Simba manages to survive, but Scar orders the traumatized cub to leave and never return.
On this episode, Kent shares a reminder to remember your true identity as a writer.
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Being a writer takes courage. And lots of it.
Why does it take courage? Because when you write, you put your words out there for people to judge and evaluate. You release your ideas into the world.
Sometimes those ideas will not be received too kindly by people. Sometimes they won't be received at all. Being a writer is basically an exercise in courage.
I'm excited to feature a conversation on today's episode that will help inspire your courage. My guest is Ben Weaver, the Founder & CEO of Bigger Story Consulting. Ben helps businesses get clear on their brand message so they get the revenue results that grow their businesses. Ben is also a certified coach with Business Made Simple and Storybrand, both companies created by Donald Miller.
If you've heard my story, you know that my background is church ministry. That also happens to be Ben's background as well. In this conversation, he shares his journey of moving out of that sphere into the business sphere, which involved a lot of soul-searching and courage.
I know you're going to be inspired to live and work at a higher level after you hear Ben's story. Make sure to check out BiggerStory.com for all Ben's services and social media links.
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One of the themes of this podcast is "courage." I want you to consistently do things that scare you.
Why? Because when you do things that feel intimidating, you accomplish greater things and you increase your capacity to impact others.
That's why I'm excited to feature this interview with my friend Jeffrey Shaw. He is a leading voice for self-employed business owners, and his top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, is heard in 200 countries by 30,000 or so listeners a month.
Jeffrey is the author of the bestselling book, LINGO and the much anticipated book, The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success, as well as being a TEDx speaker.
You might think, "What does all this have to do with writing?" It's directly related because we talk a lot on this podcast about the business side of writing. If you want to think more like a business owner, you're going to love this conversation.
Jeffrey shares his Self-Employed Ecosystem of personal development, business strategies, and daily habits. He has been doing this a long time, and has had lots of success as a self-employed business owner. I have been listening to his show for a number of years, and it's been so much fun to see his growth and impact over time.
I encourage you to pre-order Jeffrey's book, The Self-Employed Life, as well as grab his free download on how to be an awesome podcast guest. You connect with Jeffrey at his website, where you'll find all his social media links as well.
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One of the themes of this podcast is "courage." I want you to consistently do things that scare you.
Why? Because when you do things that feel intimidating, you accomplish greater things and you increase your capacity to impact others.
That's why I'm excited to feature this interview with my friend Jeffrey Shaw. He is a leading voice for self-employed business owners, and his top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, is heard in 200 countries by 30,000 or so listeners a month.
Jeffrey is the author of the bestselling book, LINGO and the much anticipated book, The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success, as well as being a TEDx speaker.
You might think, "What does all this have to do with writing?" It's directly related because we talk a lot on this podcast about the business side of writing. If you want to think more like a business owner, you're going to love this conversation.
Jeffrey shares his Self-Employed Ecosystem of personal development, business strategies, and daily habits. He has been doing this a long time, and has had lots of success as a self-employed business owner. I have been listening to his show for a number of years, and it's been so much fun to see his growth and impact over time.
I encourage you to pre-order Jeffrey's book, The Self-Employed Life, as well as grab his free download on how to be an awesome podcast guest. You connect with Jeffrey at his website, where you'll find all his social media links as well.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community.
Check out our Daily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more!
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On this special bonus episode, Jeffrey Shaw shares his thoughts on âhug marketingâ and why itâs such an effective strategy.
Jeffrey Shaw is a leading voice for self-employed business owners, and his top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, is heard in 200 countries by 30,000 or so listeners a month.
Jeffrey is the author of the bestselling book, LINGO and the much anticipated book, The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success, as well as being a TEDx speaker.
I encourage you to pre-order Jeffrey's book, The Self-Employed Life, as well as grab his free download on how to be an awesome podcast guest. You connect with Jeffrey at his website, where you'll find all his social media links as well.
Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community.
Check out our Daily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more!
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What does it take to achieve a dream?
This is the question everybody asks whenever they see someone who accomplished something great.Â
On this episode, you'll learn why dreams come alive when you nourish them with the sweat of hard work.
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If you have ever been hiking on a trail in the woods, you have seen the markers that show your distance and keep you headed in the right direction.Â
The purpose of those signs is to keep you from getting lost and give you guidance along the way.
There are similar signs in the writerâs life. These markers indicate our direction, but theyâre not always so obvious as trail markers.
On this episode, Kent shares why fear can be your best friend.
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How far away is your best work?
Ask most writers, and theyâll say it is way off in the distance, perhaps even years or decades. We always perceive that the work weâre doing now is not very good and that our best work is hiding somewhere over the horizon.
But what if your best work was much closer than you realize?
On this episode, you'll learn why walking is a great tool for unleashing your creativity.
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If you have ever seen a potter at work, you know that a beautiful vase begins as an ugly lump of clay. The potter dumps the clay onto the wheel and slowly begins to shape it the form it is destined to become.
This is the way almost all art begins: as a messy, ugly lump of nothingness sitting there until the artist shapes it into something beautiful.
On today's episode, you'll learn why it's OK to get started with a bad first draft.
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For some unexplained reason, the majority of curse words in the English language are four letters long. This is why we sometimes refer to them as four-letter words.
Obviously weâre not going to repeat them here. But if we did, there is another four-letter word that can feel like a curse word, especially to writers. It is spelled Y-E-A-R.
On today's episode, Kent shares why you must get started today.
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We talk a lot about writing habits at the Daily Writer. Why? Because a writing habit ensures that you get the writing done.
Without a habit, you will only write when you happen to have time available or the mood strikes you. That's not the way professionals approach their work.
You may agree with the importance of a writing habit, but how do you put it into practice? What is the method for actually getting your writing done?
In this episode, we will explore four foolproof methods. If you follow any of these techniques, you will be more successful in writing more.
Method #1: Writing Sprint
Method #2: Pomodoro Technique
Method #3: Morning Pages
Method #4: Writing Prompts
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Most of us become interested in writing because we want to impact people's lives with our words. Which is possible! But there are other ways writing can also benefit your life.
One of those ways is by making income with your writing. And not just selling books, but by developing multiple streams of income related to your writing.
I've asked my good friend John Stange to come on the show and teach us how he has done exactly this. John is the Lead Pastor of Core Creek Community Church in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. He hosts three podcasts: "The Chapter-A-Day Audio Bible," Daily Devotions with Pastor John," and Dwell on These Things.
John has written over twenty books, all of which are focused on spiritual growth, leadership, marriage, and practical aspects of following Jesus. He also has a book coming out in May called Dwell on These Things. The book is a 31-day challenge to help you replace unhealthy messages you preach to yourself with Gospel-centered truth. I encourage you to check it out at https://desirejesus.com.
In this conversation, John goes into a lot of detail about his various income streams and how they are related. This is a fascinating conversation that will help you think bigger and give you great ideas for developing your own income streams.
I encourage you to pre-order your copy of Dwell on These Things. You can find links to John's podcasts and his other books at DesireJesus.com, and you can connect with John on Facebook.
Resources:
DesireJesus.com
Dwell on These Things by John Stange
Connect with John on Facebook
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The modern world is both a blessing and a curse for writers.Â
On the one hand, we have amazing opportunities to write, publish, connect, share, and create. The possibilities are almost limitless.
But on the other hand, those limitless possibilities represent so many options that we can get paralyzed. Instead of taking action, we waste months or even years trying to decide what to do. We make zero progress because we donât want to make a mistake.
On this episode, you'll learn what to do when you feel overwhelmed.
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If you watch the behind-the-scenes features for Hollywood movies, youâve seen it a million times: the actors are in place, the camera crew is ready to go, and all manner of other assistants and technical people are standing at attention.
Then the director yells, âAction!â and the scene comes to life.
On this episode, you'll learn why you must use this key principle in your writing.
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One of the most inspiring stories from the music world during the last few decades comes from the rock band the Foo Fighters.
Dave Grohl was the drummer for the mega-successful band Nirvana. He was already an established musician in his own right.Â
But when the lead singer of Nirvana, Kurt Cobain, committed suicide in 1994, nobody expected Dave Grohl to form his own band and take on the role of a songwriter and lead singer.
On this episode, Kent shares an important lesson about not giving up.
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One of the recurring themes you hear on this podcast is the importance of productivity. The reason is simple: itâs easy to have great ideas for writing, but itâs harder to bring those ideas to life.Â
Hence the importance of talking about the systems and processes for producing the work while managing the everyday pressures of ordinary life.
On this episode, you'll learn a great trip from author A.J. Jacobs to help you stay ultra-productive.
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Creativity has its benefits, but it also has its drawbacks. The same impulse that leads you to explore new ideas is also the one that keeps you from following through on them.
Itâs been said that the best book ever written is still sitting in a drawer somewhere. The reason is because the author never finished it, or at the very least, never published it.
On this episode, you'll learn a simple trick from 1932 that will help you stay focused.
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If you heard yesterday's episode, my interview with John Lee Dumas from Entrepreneurs on Fire, then you're familiar with his upcoming book The Common Path to Uncommon Success. John talked about entrepreneurship and gave some details about the book launch.
Today I'm thrilled to bring you the flip side of that conversation, which is an interview with John's life and business partner, and now fiancée, Kate Erickson. Kate is a powerhouse force of podcasting, and she hosts two of her own shows, Kate's Take and Ditch Busy.
The launch for John's new book is nothing like I have ever seen before, so I wanted to dig into this a little more with Kate. This is an amazing interview where you get a rare behind-the-scenes peek at a world-class book launch.
Some of the topics Kate talks about in this conversation include: how they are measuring success with this book launch, why they decided to offer such incredible bonuses, why they used a traditional publisher, and some details about Kate's incredible podcast, Ditch Busy.
This conversation, along with my conversation with JLD, is a big reason I do podcasting. I get to have conversations with world-class leaders and authors. I learned a lot from Kate, and I know you will be inspired too.
Resources:
UncommonSuccessBook.com
EOFire.com
Kate's Take Podcast
Ditch Busy Podcast
Connect with Kate on Facebook
Connect with Kate on LinkedIn
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I'm excited to share this interview with John Lee Dumas, who is the founder and host of the award-winning podcast, Entrepreneurs On Fire. The show has over 2500 episodes, over one million listens a month, and seven-figures of annual revenue.
I have been listening to Entrepreneurs on Fire for years, and I've had a number of friends who have been guests on the show. It was a real treat to be able to talk to John for a few minutes about his new book that's being released this month.
It's called The Common Path to Uncommon Success, and it's a traditionally-published book with HarperCollins Leadership. John and his partner Kate Erickson have done an extraordinary job building the EO Fire brand, and there is a lot we can from their approach to podcasting, business, and writing.
A few of the topics we discuss are: why many entrepreneurs fail in their business, John's favorite step in the 17-step roadmap he shares in the book, why he uses a traditional publisher, and details of the book launch.
Resources:
UncommonSuccessBook.com
EOFire.com
Connect with John on Facebook
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We all know time travel isnât really possible. Or is it?
As appealing as it might seem to hop in a DeLorean and travel thirty years into the future, thatâs probably not going to happy anytime soon. However, you can travel into the future in your mind.
On this episode, Kent reminds us of the importance of being intentional.
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Writers are like poker players. When we get together, there is an awful lot of bluffing going on.
We love to talk about our next book project and how important writing is to us. And we certainly donât want to be known as the writer who talks a big game but doesnât produce.
On this episode, Kent points you to the one measurement that matters most.
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In you want to make a change in your life, positive motivation generally works well.Â
We love for someone to cheer us on with encouraging words, and we are inspired by a vision of the future where things are better than they are now.
But negative motivation can be helpful also.Â
On this episode, you'll learn why fear can be a great way to motivate yourself.
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The greatest superhero movie ever made is 2008âs The Dark Knight. The movie is admired for many reasons, the biggest of which is Heath Ledgerâs amazing performance as Batmanâs arch-nemesis, the Joker.
But one of the most underrated aspects of the film is Aaron Eckhartâs portrayal of Harvey Dent, the Gotham City District Attorney. Before he becomes the villain known as Two-Face, he is known for his positive attitude, so much so that he carries a two-headed coin and says, âI make my own luck.â
On this episode, you'll learn to develop the same skill.
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As writers, we thrive on creativity. Without the ability to be creative, we are forever stuck with the same thoughts, the same stories, and the same ideas.
There are many ways fill your creative well. One of the simplest and most effective things you can do is to stop trying too hard to be consciously creative and let your subconscious work on your behalf.
On this episode, you'll learn how to harness a source of creativity you have probably been ignoring.
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The central idea of the Daily Writer podcast is the importance of habits and routines to our writing success.
There may be some authors who have great success by producing books in sudden bursts of energy every once in a while. However, the vast majority of working writers have schedules, habits, routines, and rituals for a consistent production schedule.
On this episode, you'll learn about the writing routines of five famous authors: E. B. White, Stephen King, Ernest Hemingway, Jodi Picoult, and Toni Morrison. You'll also learn how to apply these lessons to your own writing.
Learn more about the routines & rituals of famous authors:
- https://www.brainpickings.org/2012/11/20/daily-routines-writers/
- https://jamesclear.com/daily-routines-writers
- Daily Rituals by Mason Curry
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As a writer, one of the most valuable skills you can learn is storytelling. Stories are the way we process information and make sense of the world around us.
Iâm thrilled to be talking with Doug Phillips, who is the Professor of New Testament and Greek Studies, and the Chair of the Biblical Education Division at St. Louis Christian College, where I am also a Professor. Doug has multiple advanced degrees and is also working on a PhD in New Testament from Asbury Theological Seminary.
On this episode, weâre going to do a deep dive into the topic of storytelling in the Bible. Doug shares his journey to becoming a professor and helps us understand why Jesusâ parables were so powerful.
Youâll learn what makes an effective story, the key components of Jesusâ parables, and how to start applying those lessons to your own communication.
Resources:
Email Doug
How to Read the Bible as Literature by Leland Ryken
The Revolutionary Communicator: 7 Principles Jesus Lived to Impact, Connect and Lead by Jedd Medefind & Erik Lokkesmoe
The Art of Storytelling: Easy Steps to Presenting an Unforgettable Story by John Walsh
The ESV Study Bible, the best Study Bible on the market that will help you understand literary genres in the Bible.
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Here is a question to consider: what activities actually produce writing?
This is not a trick question, but a serious one. Why? Because itâs easy for us to fall under the spell of doing writing-related activities while secretly avoiding hard work of writing.
Thereâs that course to take. That writing group to be involved in. That new writing craft book to read. That movie to watch so you can analyze the story structure. That fellow writer to have coffee with.
On this episode, Kent asks you to consider whether those writing-related activities are helping you get the work done.
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First drafts are hard. Letâs just get that out of the way right here and now.
The deeper question is, why? Why does it take so much effort to produce a first draft, even if we know we will have many opportunities to make improvements before the final version is done?
On this episode, you'll learn why perfectionism is so dangerous, and how to avoid it.
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In the world of writers, there are two kinds of people: the mere mortals, and the towering giants.
We stand in awe of their creative output and their success. And we wonder, how do they get it done? How do they write so many books and stay consistent for years or even decades on end?
On this episode, Kent shares advice from Stephen King on writing routines.
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One of the most common themes of successful writers is that they are consistent. They establish a habit or routine for getting the work done and they stick with it.
Letâs get even more granular, down to the level of words. After all, the fundamental building block of any book is words. Those words are put into sentences, then paragraphs, then chapters, then a complete book.Â
On this episode, Kent shares advice from novelist Neil Gaiman on how to get your writing done.
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If you have spent much time around other writers, you have probably observed that as a whole, writers are a pretty congenial bunch.
We donât normally see fist fights or shouting matches at writing conventions. (Although I admit that would be fun to see.) Writers are the kind of people you want to go hang out with at a coffee shop.
But if weâre not careful, this congeniality, this nice guy or nice gal approach, can work against us. We can easily slip into a passivity that lets other people roll right over us and our writing goals.
On this episode, Kent encourages you to protect your writing time.
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One of the most successful writers of all time also happens to have written one of the most helpful writing craft books of all time. His name is Stephen King, and the book I'm talking about is of course On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft.
We recently discussed this book in our Daily Writer Community. Each month, we focus on a book that helps us with marketing, writing, or creativity. We had a great time discussing and applying this book.
On this episode, I review seven lessons about writing we can learn from this amazing book.
- Use your writing to support your life.
- Have a dedicated writing space.
- Create a production schedule.
- Believe that you can be a good writer.
- Encourage someone to write.
- Write with an ideal reader in mind.
- Excavate stories instead of creating them.
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I'm excited to bring you this encore presentation of my interview with Jeni Voss, who is the lead singer of That 80âs Band, a fantastic group based here in St. Louis.
Jeni has quite a story to share, and I have to say this was one of my favorite podcast interviews. As you hear her story, youâll be inspired by her pursuit of an authentic life through a variety of creative and community experiences.
Authenticity is a key part of your journey as a writer. I know you'll enjoy Jeni's story and insights about the creative life.
Resources:
- That 80âs Band
- Connect with Jeni on Facebook
- Connect with That 80âs Band on Facebook
- Jeniâs single âShatteredâ on iTunes
- Celebrate Recovery
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If youâre a Star Wars fan, youâll recall Admiral Ackbar from Return of the Jedi. At the Battle of Endor, he is fighting alongside the rebels against the evil Empire.Â
As they are making a run toward the second Death Star, Lando Calrissian suddenly realizes that the force field around it is still active.
Theyâve been set up. He tells his comrades to pull up, and then Admiral Ackbar says those three famous words, âItâs a trap!â
On this episode, Kent gives a warning about the trap of perfectionism.
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How many people in your life in your everyday life are serious writers? Probably just a few, unless you spend all your time around writers.
In other words, most of the people that you interact with on a regular basis probably donât understand your need for quiet, silence, or space to write
On this episode, Kent shares an example from the life of E. B. White on how to get your writing done despite crazy circumstances.
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If you have ever worked on a deadline, you understand the frustration of writing conditions that are not ideal.
This can be a challenge if you can only be productive in perfect conditions. The weather has to be right. It has to be the perfect time of day. You need to have a certain drink or snack ⊠or whatever it feels like you must have.
Professional writers know this isnât the way life always. They have work to do, and they find a way to get it done.
On this episode, Kent challenges you to consider where you will write today.
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How do you typically cope with getting stuck in your writing?
Do you sit there staring at the screen? Do you avoid the hard work and switch over to a Netflix show? Do you put your face in your hands and start sobbing uncontrollably?
If you do any of these things, or something like it, thereâs a better way.
On this episode, Kent shares some advice about getting unstuck in your writing.
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You have probably noticed that there are lots of people giving advice about writing. There are almost as many people writing books about writing as they are people writing books about other topics.
In fact, there is an entire industry devoted to teaching people how to write. Which is all good, except that it can be very confusing at times.
If you read, watch, or listen to enough writing teachers, you will end up feeling paralyzed because you donât know what to do.
On this episode, Kent gives you some advice about listening to advice.
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Today is February 21, which means we are almost two months into the new year. How are things going?
I'm not sure what your expectations for 2021 were when the clock struck midnight on December 31, but for many people, this time of year is when things can get a little wonky.
It's not Spring yet, and the excitement of the new year has worn off a long time ago. Many give up on their goals the first month or two of the year.
So if you're feeling stuck in a rut, on this episode you'll learn some strategic steps you can take to climb out of that rut.
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On this episode, I'm sharing a conversation with my friend Eric Elder from 2019. He is an author, speaker, and pianist with a passion for sharing Christ with others.
Eric is a pioneer in online ministry, and he has also produced a wealth of books and music for The Ranch, an online spiritual retreat. He also recently released a filmed version of "One Life: A Christmas Story Ballet," which was adapted from his book St. Nicholas: The Believer.
I talked to Eric about the idea of creative entrepreneurship because as writers, we are also entrepreneurs and business owners.
Eric is the perfect person to help us think through this idea of creative entrepreneurship because he an original thinker who created a worldwide-impacting ministry from scratch.
In our conversation, we tackle tough issues such as what entrepreneurship is all about, why itâs OK to disappoint people, why ambition is a good thing if handled in the right way, and how to discern if you are called to something.
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- Connect with Eric on Facebook
- Ericâs books
- Ericâs music
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When you look at the millions of books, blogs, podcasts, and magazine articles that have been created, what could you possibly say that is unique?
The answer is simple. What makes your writing unique is not that youâre writing about something new.
Itâs the fact that itâs you who is writing it. You are the unique factor in the equation.
On this episode, Kent reminds you that you are unique as a writer--and that's a good thing.
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Countless people have been inspired by Zig Ziglarâs famous quote, âYou can have everything in life you want, if you will just help other people get what they want.â
We can easily see how this applies to people in sales, marketing, or other business-related positions. But how does this apply to writers?
Hereâs a simple principle to remember: Writing is not about the words. Itâs about the people who are affected by your words.
On this episode, you'll learn why it's vital to infuse hope into all your writing.
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We writers often talk about the reasons we write. But what are the reasons we donât write? What keeps us from writing?
The novelist Erica Jong hit the nail on the head when she said, âI went for years not finishing anything. Because, of course, when you finish something you can be judged.â
On this episode, you'll learn why you don't need to fear judgment.
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People write for many reasons. Some do it for money. Others do it for fame. Still others do it to teach or inspire.
No matter why you write, there is a common element that ties all writers together. We are all on a journey of discovery.
We donât just write to express what we think. We write in order to discover what we think.
On this episode, you'll learn why it's important to reflect on your life theme--or golden thread--that ties all of your work together.
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Here is one of the biggest ironies of the modern world. We have more facts and data than ever before, literally right at our fingertips.
However, the truth seems more elusive than ever.
Jesus said, âThe truth will set you free.â Thatâs not only true in a spiritual sense, but in a creative sense as well.
No matter what type of writing we do, whether fiction or non-fiction, our objective as writers should always be the pursuit of truth.
On this episode, Kent reflects on three types of truth we should pursue as writers.
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On today's episode, we talk about the benefits of having a neat, clean work environment as well as 5 steps to decluttering your workspace:
- Deal with one area at a time.
- Get rid of things you donât really need.
- Free up the real estate on your desk.
- Get rid of as much paper as possible.
- Donât confuse âcleanâ with âperfect.â
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When you hear the term "creative writing," what comes to mind?
If you're like most people, you probably think of fiction-based writing like novels, screenplays, and short stories. But did you know that the concept of creative writing also applies to a wide array of nonfiction formats as well?
I'm very excited to have a guest on this episode who is here to help us improve our creative writing skills, particularly with nonfiction. His name is Christopher Johnston, and he has published more than 3,500 articles in publications including American Theatre, Christian Science Monitor, History Magazine and Scientific American.
His book, Shattering Silences: Strategies to Prevent Sexual Assault, Heal Survivors, and Bring Assailants to Justice was published in May 2018.
Christopher also wrote The Way I Saw It, the memoirs of the late Marc Wyse, co-founder of Wyse Advertising, which was published in 2013.
Christopher is currently writing a biography of industrialist Frederick C. Crawford, founding chairman of TRW, Inc. He teaches playwriting and creative nonfiction workshop courses at Cleveland State University and writing workshops in a number of places. He is a member of the American Society of Journalists and Authors.
Christopher shares his background as a journalist, some phenomenal tips for opening and closing an article, and how to adapt your work in one format to another format.
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There are certain qualities we prize in the writing world.
One of them is knowledge. It seems like we should know what we are getting ourselves into, right? Who respects a writer who seems to be aloof and doesnât know whatâs going on?
Another quality we prize is humility. Surely we donât want to become one of those writers who has a pretty high opinion of themselves, right?
There is some truth in that. But there is also something to be said for going ahead and doing the work even though we donât have it all figured out. There is something to be said for having a pretty good amount of confidence in who we are and what we have to say.
On this episode, Kent shares the surprising truth about the value of ignorance and a bit of arrogance.
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Writing is by definition a lonely task. Yes, we have editors, beta readers, graphic designers and others who help polish and perfect our work. But unless you are working with a co-writer, your writing starts with you and your ideas.
A great way to stay motivated is to remember that you are always writing for someone. Now, hopefully more than one person will read your workâhopefully hundreds or even many thousands!
But it helps to focus on one specific person when you are writing. This is your Ideal Reader, also sometimes called an avatar.
On this episode, you'll learn how to determine the Ideal Reader for your writing project.
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We live in a culture that celebrates brilliance. Everywhere you look, people worship the best and the brightest among us.
The internet, magazines, movies, social media ... they are obsessed with people who seem to have it all.
Itâs hard to feel motivated when you compare your own first draft to the latest million-selling book by a celebrity author. It seems like such a deep chasm between you and them. How can you ever cross it?
On this episode, you'll learn about a quality that is more important than brilliance.
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The history of writing is replete with stories about authors who were rejected, but kept trying until they found success.
Hereâs just one example. A number of years ago, an aspiring author decided he wanted to write a book about the key personal decisions that determine personal success. Except he didnât want to write it in traditional non-fiction format. Instead, he wanted to teach the concepts in the form of a story.
He spent a year writing the book, then proceeded to submit it to a publisher. It was rejected, so he moved onto the next one. Rejected again.
The author tried a third and fourth time. Still more rejection. Pretty soon, he worked his way up to a dozen rejections. Still no dice.
On this episode, you'll learn why it's vital to keep on going in spite of obstacles.
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Sometimes the writing life feels like a set of never-ending tasks.
There is that next blog post to write. That book chapter to revise. That client work to email. That sermon to write.
But this is not a bad thing. In fact, itâs a beautiful thing. It means that we have work to do, that people value us, that we have readers. Most of all, it means that we are doing the daily work.
We have to be careful not to get trapped into destination thinking.
This type of thinking happens whenever we see the writing life as a series of tasks to be finished before we move onto the next thing. This kind of thinking makes us worn out, tired, and cynical.
On this episode, Kent encourages you to stick with your writing and not give up.
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In this special bonus interview, Tommy Breedlove shares some behind-the-scenes insights from the creation of his amazing book, Legendary: A Simple Playbook for Building and Living a Legendary Life and Being Remembered as a Legend.
This is not only a well-written book, but it has an amazing cover. In this conversation, Tommy shares the origin of the design as well as some strategies he used to market the book.
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Legendary: A Simple Playbook for Building and Living a Legendary Life and Being Remembered as a Legend
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On today's episode, I share wins from the Daily Writer Community and share a chapter from my book The Artist's Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. The excerpt is below.
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Today's episode goes much deeper than strategies for writing and publishing. It goes to the core of who we are as people.
I am honored to share this conversation with Tommy Breedlove, author of the Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling book, Legendary: A Simple Playbook for Building and Living a Legendary Life and Being Remembered as a Legend.
His purpose in life is to guide ambitious people to become more successful and confident spouses, parents, and leaders in their business and communities. Tommy is not only a success, relationship, and mindset coach, but he is also a regular featured keynote speaker at global events.
In this conversation, Tommy and I discuss the importance of taking action, cultivating unconditional self-love, and being generous. This conversation had a big impact on me, and I think it will do the same for you also.
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Legendary: A Simple Playbook for Building and Living a Legendary Life and Being Remembered as a Legend
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One of the most important lessons we can ever learn as writers as that good writing happens in stages. Whenever you read a great book chapter, blog book, screenplay, or speech, it did not begin that way.
It was most likely outlined, drafted, revised, and edited, probably several times, before it took its final shape. This is the way almost all good writing, as well as all good art, is created.
Take the Beatles, for example. In the years since the Beatles made their original recordings in the 1960âs, there have been lots of behind-the-scenes albums released that show how their songs progressed in stages.
On this episode, Kent shares an example from the Beatles, and a quote from Faulkner, that reminds us to keep writing and revising.
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Most of us live in the present moment. We focus on the things we are doing today, next week, or perhaps later this year. But thatâs about as far as it goes.
Just for a moment, set aside the distractions and think about the year 2026. Itâs five years into the future.
You will be five years older. How do you want your life to be different? What goals do you want to have achieved? What does your world look like in five years?
We all want to be more successful, but how do we do that? The author and motivational speaker Charlie âTremendousâ Jones famously said, âYou will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.â
On this episode, Kent shares a few ways to connect with successful people.
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Writers have always been fascinated by the relationship between writing and courage. Does it take courage to write? Or does writing produce courage?
The answer is yes. Both are true.
For example, many authors and writing teachers the last few decades have talked about how you need courage to write. And that is certainly true. Writing is hard work. It is self-expression. It can create change or provoke strong feelings in others.Â
So it certainly requires courage to put your pen to paper and share your words with the world.
On this episode, Kent shares a quote from Anne Frank that will inspire you to be more courageous.
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Thereâs a wonderful scene in a wonderful little movie called The Empire Strikes Back. There are lots of wonderful scenes in Empire, but thereâs one in particular one that has great application for writers.
Luke Skywalker is training with the Jedi Master Yoda on the planet Dagobah. They are both getting frustrated because Luke is not catching onto the lessons as quickly as he wants.
Yoda tells him that he must unlearn what he has learned. Luke responds that he will try.
Then come the immortal words from Master Yoda: âDo or do not. There is no try.â
On this episode, Kent encourages us to stop over-analyzing everything and get on with the things we need to do.
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Every writer has felt like this at one time or another. Youâre chugging along with your content and things are going smoothly. The ideas are flowing. Youâre feeling great.
Then it happens. You hit the wall. The creative juices have dried up and you sit there wondering where to go from here.
It happens to the best of us. Even to the very best of us, like Ernest Hemingway. What did he did do when he hit a creative wall?Â
On this episode, Kent shares Hemingway's advice for getting past creative roadblocks.
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Ray Bradbury said, âJust write every day of your life. Read intensely. Then see what happens. Most of my friends who are put on that diet have very pleasant careers.â
Most of the time, we writers are focused on output. We spend most of our time focused on the content we are creating, whether it's blog posts, podcasts, books, articles, or client work.
But the basis for that content has to come from somewhere. There has to be an input. Our work as writers can't be focused just on the output.
That's why reading is such a critical part of what we do. In fact, last year I released a podcast episode called "10 Ways to Read More in Less Time," and I encourage you to go back and listen to it.
In this episode, I share five books that I believe every writer should read this year, and why you should read them.
The books are:
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
Perennial Seller: The Art of Making & Marketing Working That Lasts by Ryan Holiday
You Must Write a Book: Boost Your Brand, Get More Business, and Become the Go-To Expert by Honoree Corder
Save the Cat! Writes a Novel: The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need by Jessica Brody
Do the Work: Overcome Resistance and Get Out of Your Own Way by Steven Pressfield
Reading books by yourself is obviously helpful, but reading them with a group helps you apply what you are learning. Our Daily Writer Community features a monthly book discussion, in addition to weekly writing sprints, expert calls, courses, a private Facebook group, and so much more. If you want to run toward success instead of just walking, this group is definitely for you.
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If you spend much time around writers, you begin to see patterns. There are certain things most writers love, such as telling stories, creating content, and connecting with other writers.
However, there are also things that most writers don't enjoy. One of those things is marketing. Most writers perceive that marketing is a pain in the neck, something that distracts them from their real creative work.
But what if you could market in a way that makes use of your natural storytelling skills. What if you could it in a way that was natural and fun?
My guest today is here to help us do exactly that. His name is Keith Griffis, and he has been a digital marketer for the last 20 years. Keith is here to share his fascinating PowerStory framework, which uses the power of stories to help you communicate.
He has taught this same content at places such as MIT, Microsoft, and universities. He is also a self-described geek when it comes to neuroscience and the psychology of influence.
Keith is a wonderful storyteller, business strategist, and expert in marketing. In this conversation, he shares why storytelling skills are so vital today, the 5 power stories, how to use them in marketing, and much more.
Make sure to grab Keith's PowerStory template via this link. It will help you start telling better stories in your social media posts, blog posts, and content immediately.
You can also connect with Keith on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed as a writer?
No, thatâs not a trick question. Itâs just an acknowledgment that anyone writing in our modern world can easily get overwhelmed by the sheer number of opportunities we have today.
Itâs hard to know where to invest your time and energy. Some writers get paralyzed by all the choices and just give up out of sheer confusion. And if weâre all honest, we can probably relate.
In today's episode, Kent shares Ray Bradbury's secret to writing success.
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If you spend enough time around entrepreneurs or marketers, you can get the sense that writing is a one-dimensional pursuit that only has value if it brings you business results.
Itâs true: writing can get you more consulting clients, a bigger audience, and more credibility and authority in your industry.
But there is another dimension to writing. It doesnât focus on the external, but rather the internal. Henry Miller put it best when he said, âWriting is its own reward.âÂ
On this episode, Kent shares three internal rewards that writing can give you.
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Whatever you may think of Star Wars Episode IX, The Rise of Skywalker, one thing is for certain: Kylo Renâs journey is fascinating.
Throughout most of the previous two movies in the sequel trilogy, heâs a conflicted villain who is fighting against Rey, Poe and the rest of the Resistance. But after a battle with Rey on the wreckage of the second Death Star, he imagines a conversation with his father Han Solo.
This turning point sets Kylo Ren on a different path where he turns good and eventually helps Rey defeat the evil Emperor Palpatine.
Deadlines are the Kylo Ren of the writerâs world. We usually perceive them as a threat, as something to take away our joy and make writing more stressful and frustrating. Thatâs why itâs so much fun to ignore them.Â
On this episode, Kent challenges us to embrace deadlines instead of ignoring them.
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For new writers, one of the most surprising elements of the craft is how much editing and revision it takes to produce good work.
Until you get into writing as a serious hobby or a career, it may seem like writing should just come out clean and ready to publish. But experienced writers know this is not the case at all.
Effective writing doesnât happen by accident. First you create a rough draft, then a solid first draft, then a second, third, and final draft. These drafts can vary depending on the project, of course.
On this episode, Kent challenges us to grow along with our writing.
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Imagine if you were a writer living two hundred years ago.
You probably lived on a farm and woke up at the crack of dawn with the sound of the rooster. You worked all day and went to bed not long after sundown.
If you were a writer, this would be an ideal environment to get your work done. There were not many distractions except for your family, a farm, and some animals.
Thatâs not the case today. We have a constant stream of distractions all around us. Social media, streaming services, email, notifications, text messages, and a hundred other things compete for our attention every second.Â
On this episode, Kent asks how far you're willing to go in order to deal with distractions.
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On this episode, we dive into a topic that may seem disconnected from writing. However, depression and other mental health issues affect writers just like they do everyone else.
In fact, writers and other creative types may be more at risk than the average person. Why? Because we already have lots of internal battles going on, and we tend to stay isolated.
I don't have all the answers, but I do have a story. On this episode, I share my decades-long journey through depression and how I learned to deal with it (most of the time).
Specifically, I share 5 lies I believed about depression and why each one is false:
Lie #1: I can manage my depression on my own.
Lie #2: Self-medicating my pain is an effective coping strategy.
Lie #3: I have no control over the forces that make my depression worse.
Lie #4: I donât need professional help.
Lie #5: My struggle with depression means that I am deficient in some way.
Over the last few years I have learned to manage my depression pretty effectively. I still have occasional days when it gets the best of me, but it doesnât have nearly the grip on my life it once did.
Life is hard enough as it is. When you add battling depression into the mix, it gets infinitely tougher. If you believe one or more of these five lies, it will pull you down even further. If youâre struggling with depression, I strongly encourage you to seek professional help. Make the choice today to get healthier not only for yourself, but for those you love.
If you are thinking of harming yourself, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.
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Welcome to this special bonus episode of the daily writer podcast. I am excited to bring you this short bonus conversation with Jessica Brody, author of over twenty novels, as well as the amazing writing guide, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel.
She is also the founder of the online writing school Writing Mastery Academy, which I joined a few years ago. You can find out more by visiting her website.
If you are working on a book or plan on writing one, you will enjoy this brief conversation about traditional publishing vs. self-publishing.
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I'm excited to bring you my conversation with Jessica Brody. She is the author of the #1 bestselling novel-writing guide, Save the Cat! Writes a Novel and the founder of the online writing school, Writing Mastery Academy.
Jessica has also written over twenty novels for teen, tweens, and adults. These include The Geography of Lost Things, The Chaos of Standing Still, A Week of Mondays, 52 Reasons to Hate My Father, Better You Than Me, the Unremembered trilogy, and the System Divine series, which is a sci-fi reimagining of Victor Hugo's Les Misérables, co-written with Joanne Rendell.
Jessica's books have been translated and published in over 23 countries and several have been optioned for film and television. She lives with her husband and three dogs near Portland, OR. Visit her online at JessicaBrody.com or on Instagram.
In this conversation, Jessica shares some great tips on how to make 2021 a great year as a writer. She also talks about writing routines, her book Save the Cat! Writes a Novel, how to choose a story structure method, and lots of other tips for being successful as a writer.
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So, youâre feeling tired. Youâre feeling discouraged. Youâre partway through your first draft and itâs not coming together just as youâd like.
Or perhaps youâve already launched your book and itâs not getting the attention it deserves. Youâve spent what feels like every ounce of energy on writing it ⊠and now youâre supposed to market it also? It makes you want to give up.
Maybe itâs neither the first draft or the book launch. Maybe youâre trying to just get ahead with your blog posts or a speech. Maybe youâre in the middle of a big client project. It could be one of a hundred different things.
The point is, your emotions are telling you to quit. There is no one pressuring you to keep going. It would be easier just to stop.
On today's episode, Kent challenges us to live by the words of the immortal Winston Churchill.
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Writers often talk about the need to feel inspired before they write. But what exactly does it mean to feel inspired? And more importantly, how do we get it on a daily basis?
Inspiration comes when we have that creative spark which allows us to get moving. It helps us overcome interia and conquer the fear of the blank page.
But how do we capture it? Is it even possible?
On today's episode, Kent reminds us about a basic principle of productivity.
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Have you ever stopped to wonder why we sometimes donât do the things we really want to do?
For many years, statistics have shown that at least 8 out of every 10 people want to write a book. Why, then, do so many not follow through on their writing dreams?
But the problem is not just out there. Itâs in here, too. We can think of times when we shrunk back and didnât follow through on our goals. Is it laziness? Lack of discipline? A lack of talent?
On this episode, Kent reminds us to be courageous and not get sidetracked by negative emotions.
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Writing is mainly a solitary activity. Most books, articles, blog posts, and other content is created by people working alone. Yes, there are editors and others along the way who help, but writing is primarily done by people sitting at a desk doing their craft by themselves. Itâs easy to feel a bit isolated.
Stephen King identified this problem and also proposed a solution when he said, âWriting is a lonely job. Having someone who believes in you makes a lot of difference.â
Writing is hard enough as it is. Itâs downright impossible if you donât have a support system. Who are the people in your life that truly believe in you?
On this episode, Kent challenges you to surround yourself with people who support you.
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Itâs the sinking feeling every writer knows. You had a brilliant idea but didnât write it down. Now you could kick yourself because you canât remember it.
Inspiration can strike at the most inconvenient times. Sometimes it wakes you up in the middle of the night. Sometimes it comes while youâre in aisle 10 of the grocery store. Sometimes it decides to visit when youâre on a phone call or in a meeting.
There is a simple solution to this persistent creative problem. Henry David Thoreau said, âWrite while the heat is in you. ⊠The writer who postpones the recording of his thoughts uses an iron which has cooled to burn a hole with.â
On this episode, Kent gives a simple tip so you'll never again lose a great idea.
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It has been quite an eventful week at the Daily Writer. This past week, I did an official public launch of the Daily Writer Community. I know that I have mentioned it several times already here on the podcast, and I even did a full episode a couple of weeks ago sharing about it.
But this past week was the first time I really put it out there on social media and shared it more widely than I ever have. On this episode, I wanted to dive into the behind the scenes of creating this group and what I have learned from it.
We take a look at these five lessons:
1) Do your market research before you launch something.
2) When you launch, you will be surprised by the people who will ignore you and support you.
3) You must put in the work to build something meaningful.
4) You will never feel ready to launch, but do it anyway.
5) Don't take anything personally.
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I'm thrilled to bring you this bonus interview with Joe Ricci. We dive into all my geeky questions about story structure and the specifics of writing for the Hallmark channel.
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I'm excited to bring you this conversation with one of the coolest and most interesting people I have met in a while. His name is Joe Ricci, and he is an actor, playwright, screenwriter, and director.
Joe has been an actor in stage productions such as the off-Broadway hit âI Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change,â the national tour of âCarousel,â the first national tour of âSaturday Night Fever,â and the Broadway revival of âA View from the Bridgeâ with Scarlett Johansson and Liev Schreiber.
As a director, Joeâs two current projects are the rock musical Whiskeyland!, as well as a play called Squirrel Screams and Other Dating Sounds (major points for a great title). He just recently adapted Whiskeyland! into a screenplay and they are in the very early stages of developing Squirrel Screams into a TV pilot.
Joe has also written for the Hallmark channel, most notably the movie In the Key of Love, which we will talk about more in the bonus episode airing tomorrow. His other current writing projects include a rom-com musical called Third Party Ruling, as well as some new pitches for the Hallmark channel.
If you have been listening to this podcast a while, you may remember that I interviewed Tricia Brouk last year on the show. Joe is Triciaâs husband, and it has been an absolute pleasure getting to know them both and featuring them here on the show.
In this conversation, Joe shares quite a bit about his theater background and how that turned into writing and directing. He also shares talks about the process of turning a play into a screenplay, as well as some other projects he's working on. I also had the chance to ask him about his rituals and habits for staying focused and productive.
No matter what kind of writing you do, I know you will be inspired by Joe's creativity and his approach to writing. I know I was!
You can connect with Joe at his website, JoeRicci.net. And if you have the Hallmark Channel, make sure and catch In the Key of Love the next time it airs. Even if you don't regularly watch the Hallmark channel or consider yourself a rom-com kind of person, I think you'll really enjoy it.
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If youâre not mechanically inclined, maybe you can relate to this scenario. Youâre driving down the road one day, and all of a sudden you realize that your car has been running kind of rough lately. The engine is a little bit noisier than it used to be and wonder what might be wrong.
Then it dawns on that you canât remember the last time to had the oil changed. You wonder if maybe youâve done some damage to the engine, and youâre also thankful you havenât let it go on for much longer because you might damage the engine.
A lot of writers and creative types operate this way. They keep working, keep driving, keep pushing and never do the basic maintenance required to keep their emotional, physical, and mental engine running smoothly.
On this episode, Kent challenges the notion that in order to make great art, you must destroy yourself in the process.
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Michelangelo was one of the greatest artists who ever lived. As a sculptor, painter, designer, architect, and so much more, he transformed history and was a major force of the Italian Renaissance. But have you ever considered exactly what it was that made Michelangelo so great? Was it his creative genius? His relationship with powerful and influential people such as the Pope? His ability to organize massive projects such as the painting of the Sistine Chapel? All those factors surely played a part in his greatness. But above all, Michelangelo was a guy who got things done. He finished projects and saw them through to completion. On this episode, Kent explains how this artist's great example can help us finish our writing. Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community. *Follow Kent Sanders: Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsanders
There is something quite magical about a book. Of course, you already know that since youâre a writer. Youâre already committed to the art and craft of writing books.
But itâs interesting that so many writers donât make a lot of time to read. We love books and are committed to creating them ⊠but we struggle with fitting reading into our schedules.
Reading is a critical part of the creative process. Of course we need to have other inputs as well, such as listening to great talks, watching videos and movies, seeing plays, and other ways to experience great art. But above all, we must read.
On this episode, Kent shares a very simple tactic for getting more reading done.
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It is common in the entrepreneurial world to view a day job as the enemy of a writing career. You have a boss, you have office hours, and you have job responsibilities that feel a million miles away from the writing you want to do.
If you want to build a full-time writing career or gain more financial freedom, then building your own business is certainly a great goal. But while you are in your day job, it is important not to view it as the enemy.
On this episode, Kent shares ten tips for using your day job to develop great skills as a writer and communicator.
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There is a strange dynamic within the world of writers.
On the one hand, there is a huge amount of collaboration and community. We support each other, we buy each otherâs books, we write books together, we share resources, and we generally try to spread the love.
On the other hand, it is also easy to be jealous of other writers who we perceive to be more successful. We wonder why we donât sell the same amount of books or get as much attention. We may even start to wonder if we have the talent to succeed.
On this episode, Kent reminds us why comparison is a losing game.
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On this bonus interview, Pastor John Stange shares his thoughts on the structure, writing, and marketing of his upcoming book, Dwell on These Things.
I encourage you to listen to yesterday's interview with John if you haven't already. It will give you lots of context for the information in this episode.
If you are working on a book, or considering writing a book, then you will find a lot of gold here. You will especially enjoy John's words of wisdom for aspiring authors.
Make sure to pre-order your copy of Dwell on These Things. You can find links to John's podcasts and his other books at DesireJesus.com, and you can connect with John on Facebook.
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Here in the first couple weeks of the year, everyone loves to talk about goals. But once a week or two passes, the reality of life kicks in and the idea of a nice goal is not enough to carry you through the messiness of life.
Having a goal is not enough to make that goal a reality. That is where habits come in, which is the subject of today's episode.
One of the most influential books of the second half of the 20th century was Stephen Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The premise of the book was that you must take personal responsibility for your success. I'm borrowing the concept of the "7 Habits" to share some key actions that every writer should implement into their lives.
- Read books that help you achieve your goals.
- Write every day.
- Publish your work.
- Market your work.
- Help other writers.
- Thank those who helped you.
- Persist through the hard times.
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On today's episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing my good friend John Stange about the release of his upcoming book, Dwell on These Things.
Last month, John asked me to interview him for a special episode on his podcast. John and I talked about how the book can help people, especially right now in a time where man people are under a lot of stress financially and emotionally.
A bit about John: he is the Lead Pastor of Core Creek Community Church in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. He hosts three podcasts: The Chapter-A-Day Audio Bible, Daily Devotions with Pastor John, and Dwell on These Things.
John has written over twenty books, all of which are focused on spiritual growth, leadership, marriage, and practical aspects of following Jesus. John also recently started The Healthy Discipleship Community, which has been a great success.
Dwell on These Things is a 31-day challenge to help you replace unhealthy messages you preach to yourself with Gospel-centered truth. Everyone deals with negative self-talk, and John's book is a big help in replacing those negative voices with something much more positive.
From a writing perspective, there is a lot to learn here about the way John structured the book and how we should be thinking about our readers when doing the same for our books.
I encourage you to pre-order your copy of Dwell on These Things. You can find links to John's podcasts and his other books at DesireJesus.com, and you can connect with John on Facebook.
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As you begin to make progress toward your writing goals this year, you will run into some roadblocks. Life will get messy, you will feel tired, and even here in the first couple weeks of the year, you will probably feel like giving up. Â But why do you feel like giving up? It all comes down to unrealistic expectations. We get discouraged when the picture we have in our head doesnât match the reality in front of us. Â We see the messiness in front of us and assume that the great books we love, or any great work of art for that matter, is perfect. Â On today's episode, Kent shares how The Godfather can inspire us to embrace the flaws that come with being a human artist. Â Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community. Â *Follow Kent Sanders: Â Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsandersÂ
You were having a perfectly good streak. Things were going well with your writing, and you were making great progress with your book, blog, client work, or something else you were working on.
But then it happened. Maybe it was family drama. Maybe it was a work situation. Maybe an appliance or a car broke down. Or maybe there was political or social chaos that made it hard to focus. Whatever it was, it was an outside force that made it harder for you to get your writing done.
What should you do? How should you respond? Here is a great example from the history books. The 2nd century Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius had plenty of distractions and crises coming at him every day, particularly in the years he spent away from home engaged in battle. Yet he did not allow external events to determine the destiny of his thoughts.
On today's episode, Kent shares a powerful quote about focusing on what you can control.
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Here at the Daily Writer, we are a huge advocate for not just writing books, but for reading them. They are a critical facet of your growth as a writer. You will be hard-pressed to come across a great leader in modern history who has not also been a great reader.
However, there is a danger in focusing too much on consuming ideas, and not enough on action. Reading doesnât guarantee that your life, writing, or business has improved.
In fact, within creative and entrepreneurial circles, there is a âculture of consumptionâ where each leader and influencer tries to outdo the next by bragging about all the books they have read.
On today's episode, Kent reminds us about the dangers of reading too much and taking too little action.
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During this first week of the year, you will hear a lot of people talk about their goals. You will see social media posts, articles, emails, and news stories about all the big plans people are making for 2021.
Perhaps you have set some goals for yourself. If so, congratulations! That is an important step toward being successful as a writer. Maybe you even shared them with a few friends or posted them online.
Goals are important, but there is also a danger in talking about them too much. The more we talk about them, especially on social media, it can easily feel like we are making progress without actually having done the work.
On today's episode, Kent reminds us of the simple way to get started on working toward your goals.
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Itâs the beginning of a brand-new year. You have dreams. You have goals. You have big things you want to accomplish in the next twelve months. And your mind is consumed by one overriding question: âCan I do this?â Â Itâs not a question of whether anyone needs to give you permission. Rather, itâs a question of whether you can muster the resources, energy, creativity, discipline, and focus in order to do things you have never done before. Â On this episode, Kent reminds you that even if you have a huge goal this year, you CAN do it. Â Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community. Â *Follow Kent Sanders: Â Facebook: https://facebook.com/kent.sanders Instagram: https://instagram.com/kentsanders Twitter: https://twitter.com/kentsandersÂ
On this episode, I share details about the brand-new Daily Writer Community, which is now open for application!
You'll learn why I'm launching this group, what's included, and how it's different than other writing groups.
If you're looking for a small, intimate, supportive, generous, action-taking group of writers who are working to achieve their goals, then DW might be for you!
To apply for membership, visit https://dailywriterlife.com/apply.
For more info on the community, visit https://dailywriterlife.com/community.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Private FB Group
- Courses
- Monthly Mastermind Calls
- Monthly Expert Calls
- Weekly Writing Sprints
- Access to an Exclusive Group of Mentors
- Book & Storytelling Discussions
- Exclusive Resources
- Daily Writing Prompts
- Content Archive
- Live & Virtual Events
PRICING: Right now, while we are building the group, the Founding member price is $25/month for the first 25 members. If you pay for a year up front, it's $250, so you get two months for free.
We are rewarding the action-takers and the founding members by giving a very special rate of $25/month -- less than a dollar a day for all of the amazing features of the daily writer community.
To apply for membership, visit https://dailywriterlife.com/apply. Once we receive your application and everything looks good, we will send a link to set up a Zoom call.
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When it comes right down to it, everything about writing success comes down to productivity. We may have great ideas, we may feel inspired, and we may have great connections. We may even have a publishing contract.
But if we don't actually produce the work, nothing else matters.
I'm excited that my good friend Jennifer Harshman is here to give us some tips to become more productive in our writing and business. Jennifer is a successful editor, book development coach, ghostwriter, and business owner. She is the owner of HarshmanServices.com and the editor of the book Find a Real Editor: Avoiding the Posers and Scammers, which is a helpful guide to evaluating editors for your writing.
In this conversation, Jennifer walks us through four obstacles to productivity, which are procrastination, perfectionism, pessimism, and paranoia. She also walks us through several P's that we need to put into practice, which include purpose, planning, persistence, and others.
I encourage you to also sign up for Jennifer's email list at her website listed above. Youâre going to get a lot of great writing, productivity, and editing tips in your inbox. You can also connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn and Facebook.
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On today's special edition, I review the successes and challenges in my writing and business over the past year. I also share eight major goals I'll be working on in 2021.
2020 Successes:
- Ghostwrote two client books.
- Became a Literary Scout for Morgan James Publishing.
- Re-launched my podcast as The Daily Writer and changed to a daily format.
- Launched beta version of The Daily Writer Community.
- Wrote a first draft of my next book, Let It Flow.
- Focused my client services to book development coaching & ghostwriting.
2020 Challenges:
- Balancing my day job and side business.
- Perhaps building too many things at once?
- Learning to write faster and more efficiently.
- Managing my energy and getting healthier.
- Working ON my business instead of IN it.
8 Major Projects for 2021:
- Get healthier, lose 50 lbs., and run a 5k/10k/Half Marathon.
- Release Let It Flow and another book I've co-written. (And two other possible books.)
- Grow the Daily Writer Community to 100 members.
- Ghostwrite 4 client books.
- Grow 4 marketing channels: Daily Writer podcast, podcast guesting (100 interviews), writing for large publications, build email list.
- Be more efficient in my writing and business.
- Grow affiliate marketing.
- Continue building relationships daily.
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Iâm taking a very short 1-week hiatus from the podcast to work on my next book and do some extra planning for 2021. We have nearly 300 episodes of the daily writer podcast published, so I encourage you to take some time to look back through the archive here and catch up on some episodes you might have missed.
I especially want to encourage you to check out a few episodes from the last few months that have really struck a nerve with people, and I think you will enjoy also:
Interviews:
- Bee Evans: Tear Out the Tags (Nov. 28)
- Bethany Lee: The Journey of Writing a Novel (Nov. 14)
- David Hancock: Morgan James, the Publisher for Entrepreneurs (Sep. 10)
Solo episodes
- 15 Ways to Make Money as a Writer (Nov. 15)
- 20 Podcasting Lessons from 200 Episodes (Sep. 24)
- The Introvert's Guide to Networking (Sep. 8)
Iâll be back on Jan. 1 with the next episode: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Writers.
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Christmas means many things to many people.
Some people look forward to parties and social events. Some people enjoy the lights and holiday displays in stores and homes. Some people love all the holiday entertainment you can enjoy, such as Hallmark movies and music specials. And of course, everybody loves gifts, especially kids.
But for people of faith, Christmas is the time of year when we remember the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Even though we may enjoy all the festivities, gifts, and celebration, nothing is more meaningful than remembering the hope we have in Jesus.
Itâs fascinating to read the accounts of Jesusâ birth from the Gospels. Those passages have been immortalized not only in church but in pop culture as well. We all remember how Linus quoted from Luke chapter 2 in the popular TV special âA Charlie Brown Christmas.â
But have you ever stopped to consider exactly how these passages were written? We think of the Bible as a sacred text, which it is, but it was also written by regular people who chose to be obedient to the Spiritâs leading in researching and writing down these accounts of Jesusâ birth, life, death, and resurrection.
On today's episode, Kent wonders: if God can use the writing talents of an ordinary tax collector like Matthew, then maybe, just maybe, He can use you and me to make a little dent in history.
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If there is one word that describes our modern, hectic lifestyles, itâs âobligation.â
We are connected 24/7 to our devices, and literally anyone in the world with a smartphone can reach out to us. Our inboxes are filled with an email from marketers, influencers, clients, people who want something from us ⊠and hopefully sometimes, from friends who are checking in. Our social media feeds are crammed full of posts and advertisements that demand our attention right now, this very second. And we feel obligated to respond to all of it.
But how much of this stuff is really necessary to our overall goals? How much of it can help us become better writers or achieve the things that are important to us?
On today's episode, Kent encourages us to question whether all the things that take our time throughout the day are really necessary.
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In the year 532, the emperor Justinian stood gazing at the smoking ruins of Constantinopleâs patriarchal church that had just been burned to the ground by riots. As the leader of the Byzantine empire, he wanted to build a cathedral that would surpass the glory of its predecessor, but also be a stunning place of worship and a testament to the beauty and creativity of the Byzantine tradition.
The natural choice to take on such a monumental task would have been a team of architects who had experience with this kind of project. But instead, Justinian chose two mathematicians named Isidore and Anthemius.
They had not been formally trained in architecture, but their skills in math and science would be the key that helped them organize the logistics to finish a construction project the likes of which the Eastern empire had never seen.
On today's episode, Kent reflects on what we can learn from the architects who built the Hagia Sophia.
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If your writing was a cake, what would the ingredients be?
You would certainly include structure. Youâd think about the audience. If you were writing research, you would include some data or case studies. If writing fiction, you would make sure to include plot and characters. And if you want to work to be read, you must also think about publishing and marketing.
All those are important, but there is one ingredient of great writing that rarely gets talked about: love.
Love? Seriously?
What about marketing? What about building a platform? What about monetization, big-time publishers, sales numbers, or downloads?
Those can all be important factors, and we all would like to have a big audience or platform. However, you canât have any of those things unless you first bake a great cake.
On today's episode, Kent challenges us to put a little love into everything we do.
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In the late 1990âs and early 2000âs, the military historian Robert Cowley coordinated a fascinating series of books called What If? The books featured essays by prominent historians, each one looking at a particular âwhat ifâ question in history. For example:
- What if the Mayflower had never set sail?
- What if JFK had not been assassinated?
- What if Teddy Roosevelt had won re-election in 1912?
- What if Lincoln had not issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
- What if Martin Luther had burned at the stake?
Those are fascinating questions, and these books gave historians the opportunity to let their imaginations run wild and speculate on what might have happened if history had turned out a little different.
On today's episode, Kent asks: Isnât it time you started asking âwhat ifâ and finally took your shot?
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One of the topics we often discuss on this podcast is doing client work. If you haven't yet considered it as a way to supplement your income, I encourage you to think about it.
When you're starting with freelance writing, how do you get that first client? This is a critical question because getting that first client is very important. Once that happens, you have more confidence and momentum.
I'm excited to have two guests on this roundtable episode who share some expert tips on getting that first client. The first is Lynn Smargis, who is a freelance writer in the area of health and fitness, gluten-free lifestyle, education, science, travel, and educational technology. She is also the host of the Gluten-Free Travel Podcast.
The second Leo York, who is a Leo is a copywriter who specializes in commercial screenplays. He is the copywriter who popularized using evolutionary behavior as a baseline for content. Leo is also the co-host of The 13th Floor Podcast.
In this conversation, we tackle why you should consider freelance writing, how to choose an area of specialization, how to find your first client, how to sell yourself, and much more.
Even if you are already doing client work, you'll benefit from this episode. Plus, these guys are a lot of fun. Here's my conversation with Lynn Smargis and Leo York.
You can connect with Lynn Smargis at WriteForYou.Me and LinkedIn. You can connect with Leo at LeoCopywriting.com or on LinkedIn.
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I'm honored to have my good friend, Jim Woods, on the show today to help us develop our storytelling chops. Jim is a novelist, story coach, and editor. He has worked with many authors over the years, including some whose books have been on the New York Times bestseller list.
Jim is the host of the Finish Your Book Podcast. He is also the founder of Storycrafting, a coaching service that helps you craft your story.
Storytelling is one of my favorite topics, so we had a lot of fun in this interview geeking out over stories. Jim walks us through several questions such as these:
- What's the simplest way to create a story?
- What separates a great story from a pretty good story?
- How can you fix your story?
- How can you build a solid writing habit?
You can find Jim at his Storycrafting site, his personal website, or on Facebook. Make sure to also check out his Write Your Book Podcast.
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What do powerful words look like?
When you think of powerful words, you probably imagine Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address, or JFK giving a speech about Americaâs mission to go to the moon. Or maybe imagine an author like Maya Angelou talking about how she overcame a difficult childhood.
But powerful words arenât just reserved for classic speeches or world-renowned books. You have powerful words, too. In fact, there is one single two-letter word that has more power than anything else in your vocabulary.
On today's episode, Kent encourages you to focus on doing the work that matters, rather than trying to make everybody else happy.
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One of the most popular episodes of the original Twilight Zone series is âTime Enough at Last.â Burgess Meredith plays Henry Bemis, a bank teller with thick glasses who is obsessed with reading.
One day during his lunch break, he goes to the bank vault to read. Suddenly there is a violent explosion, which knocks him out. He later wakes up to find that an atomic bomb has destroyed the world. He was protected from the blast by the bank vault, and now he is the only person left on earth.
Henry wanders the ruined city in despair and comes to the town library, where he finds all the books still intact. He suddenly realizes that he has all the time in the world to read and no one to bother him. In one of the greatest plot twists in television history, he reaches down for a book and drops his glasses, shattering the lenses.
Henry Bemis had all the time in the world but lost the one tool he needed to make use of it.
On today's episode, Kent encourages you to try a piece of productivity advice from the creator of the Twilight Zone, Rod Serling.
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Every period in history seems like the worst for people going through it. 2020 has certainly been a challenging year on many levels. Weâve still in the middle of a global pandemic, we had a bitter election in the United States, the economy has been in upheaval, many people have lost jobs, and the list goes on and on âŠ
One look at your social media feed or any news channel will tell you that people are upset and hurting. There is a sense of frustration and anger that we have never seen in our lifetimes.
In this kind of situation, itâs natural to feel angry or frustrated. And why not? Thatâs what everyone else is doing. Itâs also easy to let yourself slip into a cynical attitude about life.
On today's episode, Kent reminds us that hope wins, every time.
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Anyone who grew up in the second half of the 20th century was familiar with two icons of pop culture: The Wizard of Oz and Mister Rogersâ Neighborhood.
On the surface, these two couldnât be more different. The Wizard of Oz was a 1939 movie about a young girl, Dorothy, who is swept away by a tornado and battles the Wicked Witch of the West in the land of Oz. Mister Rogersâ Neighborhood, on the other hand, was a PBS show that taught kids how to cope with life and use their imaginations.
These two worlds converged one day in 1975 when Margaret Hamilton made a guest appearance on Mister Rogers. As the Wicked Witch, she had scared generations of kids. But she was also a fan of Mister Rogers and enjoyed watching it with her grandchildren.
She appeared on an episode where Fred Rogers was teaching children not to be afraid of things that seem scary. They had Margaret Hamilton dress up a costume similar to the Wicked Witch to show kids that it was all make-believe.
On today's episode, Kent challenges you to remember that when you're feeling afraid, it's just your mind playing tricks on you.
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In the world of computers, WYSIWYG stands for âwhat you see is what you get.â It refers to an editing system or interface where the content you see on screen shows exactly how it will look when itâs printed or displayed elsewhere.
But WYSIWYG can also refer to the writing life as a whole. What you see is truly what you get.
On today's episode, Kent encourages you to put in the work and take advantage of the amazing opportunities we have today.
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On this month's Listener Q&A, we tackle a number of great questions:
- How do you transition from writing as a hobby, to writing as a profession?
- Do you have to travel in order to be an author?
- How do I start making money as a freelance writer?
- How do I choose which book to work on next?
- Do you have any tips for marketing or how to build a platform?
- How do I start to market my writing and build an author platform?
Thanks to all of our listeners who submitted questions!
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When we consider the impact of our writing, there are many elements we pay attention to. We spend a lot of time thinking about our audience, our content, our strategy for reaching readers, our habits, our tools and technology, and so forth.
But one important element of our writing that often gets overlooked is our "voice." According to my guest today, your voice is a vital element in your communication. In fact, she defines it as "the fingerprint of your communication style."
Her name is Tricia Brouk and she is an award-winning director who has worked in theater, film, and television for three decades. Her work includes the writing of two musicals, both produced in New York City, a one-woman show, and four documentaries, two eligible for Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences nominations.
Tricia had an extensive career as a dancer performing all over the world. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she applies her expertise to the art of public speaking. Tricia founded The Big Talk Academy, where she certifies speakers in the art of public speaking. She has shepherded more than fifty speakers onto more than fifteen TEDx stages in under three years.
Tricia is also the host of the award-winning podcast The Big Talk, which is where I first got to know her. I was part of her podcast production team for several years, and I was always impressed by Tricia's discipline and professionalism.
When it comes to the art of public speaking, using your voice, or showing up in the world as your authentic self, there is no one I trust more than Tricia Brouk.
In our conversation, we focus on some themes from Tricia's new book, The Influential Voice: Saying What You Mean for Lasting Legacy. We talk about the importance of using your unique voice, how to deal with fear, her unique process for writing this book, and much more.
Be sure to visit https://www.theinfluentialvoicebook.com/ to pre-order the book by Dec. 18 to get some amazing bonuses. You can also check out Tricia's website or connect with her on Instagram to learn more about her and her work.
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If you spend any time among a group of novelists, you will pretty quickly hear two terms: pantsers and plotters.
Pantsers are the ones who prefer to write by the âseat of their pants.â They love to develop a great opening, then discover the story as they write. Pantsers get bored if they know where the whole story is going ahead of time.
Plotters are the ones who have to carefully outline the whole plot of a novel before they begin writing. They need to know where the story is going or they canât start.
Lots of writers have taken either approach and created great novels, short stories, and other works of art. Plotting can work just as well as pantsing when it comes to writing a fiction story. But it doesnât work so well when it comes to your real-life storyâthe story of your writing career and your journey as a writer.
On today's episode, Kent reminds us not to worry about trying to figure out the whole journey ahead ... but to embrace the myster.
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Most young people only have a vague idea of who Johnny Carson is if they have even heard of him at all. But for anyone 40 and older, you probably remember him as the host of The Tonight Show.
From 1962-1992, Johnny Carson ruled the airwaves as the King of Late Night. If you were a stand-up comedian in the late 70âs through the early 90âs, you got invited over to the couch to talk to Johnny after your 5-minute set, you were now Hollywood royalty.
Every comedian on the planet wanted to be like Johnny Carson. In 1992, when Johnny Carson retired, everyone thought that David Letterman would be a shoe-in as the new host. And why not? Lettermanâs own late-night show had been following Johnny Carson for the last ten years, and it was no secret that he idolized Carson. And in turn, Johnny personally liked David Letterman more than Jay Leno.
The TV world was scandalized when the tonight show hosting spot went to Leno instead. As a result, Letterman moved to CBS to start his own show opposite Jay Leno.
On today's episode, Kent shares the importance of giving the world the most valuable gift you can possibly offer: yourself.
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If you talk to most writers, there is one thing they almost all universally hate: marketing. Most writers dislike the thought of promoting themselves or going through all the technical hoops they think they need in order to market well.
Do you share this viewpoint as well? Do you hate marketing? If so, itâs no wonder because almost all of our firsthand experience with marketing tells us itâs distasteful.
For example, youâve seen the author who has an obnoxious book launch. They post multiple times a day on social media about their book. For weeks on end, they try to get other people to buy and promote their book. The whole endeavor seems completely one-sided. The author is only interested in what you can do for them.
But what if this approach was all wrong? What if we turned the concept of marketing completely on its head and made it all about other people?
On today's episode, Kent reminds us that everything you do should be focused on making great work for people and then sharing it in a way that brings joy to you and them.
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If you recall your middle school history class, there were three distinct periods in ancient history, each one defined by the material they used to make weapons.
The Stone Age came first. These weapons of stone were of course limited because stones are very heavy. They are also hard to shape if the only other tools you have are made of stone.
Then came the Bronze age, when people began mining tin and copper and then mixing them to create bronze. Bronze weapons were lighter and stronger than the ones made of stone, but they were no match for what came next.
That, of course, was the Iron Age. Any civilization that mastered iron production could dominate those who didnât because their weapons were superior.
There is an interesting verse from the book of Proverbs, which was written in the Middle East during the Iron Age. Proverbs 27:17 says, âAs iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.â But what does this mean? Iron is a substance that can be made stronger when it is mixed with another material, such as carbon. Then it becomes steel. Put these two next to each other at just the right angle, and you will have a sharpening effect.
On today's episode, Kent challenges you to become a new kind of superhero.
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In September 1976, the American rock band Boston released their single called âMore Than a Feeling.â The song tells the story of a young man who is listening to the radio, and a song comes on that reminds him of a former love.
What he experiences is âmore than a feeling.â
But in a way, this song could also describe writers who are doing the work day by day. How many times have you heard writers who talk about the need to feel âinspired,â or how they are waiting for the Muse to show up and give them the magic words?
Seth Godin talks about the need for consistent work in his book The Practice, which focuses on helping creative people ship their work. He says, "Your work is too important to be left to how you feel today. On the other hand, committing to an action can change how we feel. If we act as though we trust the process and do the work, then the feelings will follow. Waiting for a feeling is a luxury we don't have time for."
On today's episode, Kent challenges you to put on your writing pants, sit down in the chair, and get to work.
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If you've been listening to my podcast or reading my blog for any length of time, you know that I encourage you to do things that are scary. I've been getting into short story writing recently, and I recently dug this one out of the archives and dusted it off.
This is the first time I have shared a short story publicly. I hope you enjoy it!
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When you think of ways to connect with your audience and add value to them, what comes to mind?
What usually focus on the more flashy forms of marketing such as social media, Amazon algorithms or Facebook ads. But there's a way to connect with your readers that relies on a decades-old technology we use every day. It's not flashy, it's not the new, hip thing, but it absolutely works.
Yes, I'm talking about email newsletters.
I'm excited to have a guest today who knows all about email newsletters, and he is going to help us decipher the code to using them successfully. His name is Jared Odle, and he is a missionary, entrepreneur, and freelance copywriter and marketer.
Most of the time, he lives in Ghana, West Africa close to the city of Tamale with his wife and kids. Jared is also working on a book and podcast related to men's loneliness.
Jared and I go way, way back. We were both students at St. Louis Christian College in Florissant, Missouri back in the mid-90's. We had many, many classes together, and we also traveled together on the weekend in a music group for a couple of years.
We have seen the best and worst of each other through the years, and I am absolutely honored to call Jared one of my best friends on the planet!
Jared also has an incredibly sharp marketing mind, which is why I've invited him on the show today to talk about newsletters--an area where he particularly excels.
In this conversation, we talk about several topics related to newsletters, including why you need one, what you should include in your indoctrination series (he'll explain what that is), what to use for a lead magnet, and much more.
You can connect with Jared at his website, JaredOdle.com as well as Linkedin, or on Facebook.
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In a world of equality and opportunity, we usually talk about power as if itâs a bad thing. But power is like time, money, or any other resource. It can be used for good or for bad.
Writers donât think about what we do in terms of power. We use words like creativity, craft, platform, audience, and entrepreneurship. But power? Itâs a concept that seems a little old-fashioned, if not outright outdated these days.
Power is just influence. When you have power as a writer, you can change peopleâs mind. You can tell a story that has impact. You can write books, sermons, articles, or other content and know that it can influence other people.
On today's episode, Kent helps us understand what power is, and we can use it for good with our writing.
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One of the tropes that seems to follow creative types around is the myth of the âtortured artist.â The myth goes something like this: creative work is very, very difficult, and it requires the artist to give their blood, sweat, and tears to their creative work.
This tortured artist myth has been used to describe why so many creative types are depressed or otherwise messed up. And if you look at the number of popular musical artists from the 1970âs and 80âs who died from a drug overdose, it almost seems to be a real phenomenon that great artists are indeed tortured souls.
But where does this myth come from? We donât have time for a long history lesson here, but here is one explanation for why creative types, including writers, like to perpetuate this myth.Â
On today's episode, Kent challenges us to think of writing as easy, not as the work of a "tortured artist."
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Do you remember what it feels like to be criticized for your writing?
Different memories come flooding back for different people. Maybe it was in junior high, when a teacher pointed out all your mistakes. Maybe it was in college when you submitted an essay to a contest, and you didnât even place.
Maybe it was more recently, when you published a blog post or wrote a social media post that someone didnât like ⊠and they let you know about it in no uncertain terms.
These memories can be painful because it feels like people are criticizing us directly. Theyâre questioning our personal worth and stomping on our creative identity. Donât they know how important this work is to you? Why donât they understand that when they criticize your work, they are taking a little bit of your heart away?
But thatâs precisely the problem. We are usually far too close to our work to be objective about it. Whatâs more, the criticism often says more about the person doing the criticizing than it does about you.
On today's episode, Kent reminds us that we all need to have thicker skin when it comes to criticism.
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If you were to make a list of the most creative people from the last hundred years, Steve Jobs would be close to the top of the list. As the co-founder of Apple, he was in large part responsible for many of the devices and apps we use today, such as the Mac, iTunes, the iPhone, the iPad, and lots of others.Â
Especially in his later years, he was adored and admired for his visionary approach and his absolute refusal to go along with the status quo. But he wasnât always the cultural icon that he is today.
In 1997, Steve Jobs has been gone from Apple for twelve years after a painful exit in 1985. Now that he was back in command trying to turn the struggling company around, there was no magic bullet, no surefire gimmick or product that would help make Apple successful again.
On today's episode, Kent reminds us that the crazy ones are indeed those who change the world.
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What does it mean to be successful as a writer?
Itâs a simple questionâyou might say even deceptively simple. Why? Because we donât often stop to think about how we define success. We are so accustomed to certain metrics that we seldom question our ideas of success. Like a dog chasing a car, we continue to run after it, never stopping to wonder if we should be chasing that particular car in the first place.
We typically define success in terms of achievement. When someone has a successful book launch and reaches a certain number of online reviews, we brand that as a success. When someone sells a certain amount of books, we brand that as a success. When someone gets a publishing deal with one of the top five New York publishing houses, we brand that as a success.
On today's episode, Kent challenges the idea that "success" comes only when you launch a book or achieve another major goal.
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The holiday season is in full swing, and most everyone is thinking about the gifts they are going to give others. Just yesterday, my son and I were talking about some gift ideas for my wife. And my wife and I have certainly been talking about gifts to get our son.
While we're probably spending a lot of time on Amazon or looking around local stores, the best gifts come from who we are, not just what we buy. As a writer, you are in a unique position to give to others in a variety of ways.
As I was thinking of ways to give and serve this holiday season, I thought it would be fun to make a list of a few different ways we can give to others as writers.
These are the ten tips we cover in this episode:
- Mentor another writer.
- Give helpful feedback to another writer.
- Buy and promote a friend's book.
- Leave reviews for books and podcasts.
- Write that book youâve been planning.
- Publish your work.
- Gather your writer friends for a call or mastermind.
- Say thank you to clients or others who have helped you.
- Tell an author how their work impacted you.
- Give to yourself by reading.
I challenge you to choose just two of these and put them into practice from now until New Year's. I'd love to hear about the difference it makes in your writing, relationships, and creative life.
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There are a lot of challenging aspects of being a writer. But in my experience, some of the biggest obstacles come from inside.
If we look at why we sometimes are not achieving the impact and success we want, it's because we are paying attention to the false labels that others have given us, and that we have given ourselves.
My guest today is Bee Evans. She is a speaker, coach, and thought leader who is on a mission to help others "Tear Out the Tags." This initiative is all about removing the labels that are holding us back.
I have gotten to know Bee over the last few months, and she is not only a genuine encourager, but she helps you see yourself in a new way. I know you are going to be blessed by her incredible wisdom in this interview, which is all removing the labels that hold us back. This is such an important conversation, especially for writers and creative entrepreneurs.
Be sure to check out Bee's website, TearOutTheTags.com, as well as her podcast, Tear Out the Tags, which just launched a couple of days ago (on Thanksgiving!). And if you enjoyed this conversation, make sure to give Bee a shout-out on Instagram @embldnlabel.
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Being a writer is a lot like living in The Wizard of Oz. Some days feel like youâve lost your brain, most days feel like youâre holding onto your heart, and every day feels like a battle for your courage.
Thatâs how the Cowardly Lion felt just before he and the rest of the gang went in to see the Wizard in Emerald City. In one of the best musical moments of the whole movie, he says,
What makes the elephant charge his tusk, in the misty mist or the dusky dusk?
What makes the muskrat guard his musk?
What makes the Sphinx the seventh wonder?
What makes the dawn come up like thunder?
At the end of each line, the group says, âCourage!â Near the end of the song, the Cowardly Lion says,
What have they got that I ainât got?
And the answer, of course ⊠is courage.
On today's episode, Kent questions the conventional wisdom about not having courage ... and shares a powerful reminder to look at courage in a different way.
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Are you a glass half empty or a glass half full kind of person?
If your answer is that youâre a glass half empty kind of person, it means you tend to focus on what you lack. If your answer is that youâre a glass half full kind of person, it means you tend to focus on what you have.
So the question is not about whatâs inside the glass. The question is, whatâs inside of you? It really comes down to how you see the world. It also affects how you perceive your writing and your potential for success.Â
On today's special Thanksgiving episode, Kent shares an important reminder to be grateful for all the blessings we have as writers.
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Have you ever found yourself sitting, staring at the wall, thinking about that book you wanted to write? Then a few minutes later, you snap out of it and realize you were completely lost in thought?
If so, youâre not alone. Probably every writer can relate to spending more time thinking about a book than actually writing it.
But why do we do this? Why do we spend so much time planning, dreaming, visualizing, worrying, fretting, and stressing over a book before we even commit a word to paper? What is it about writers that we spend so much energy living in our heads, but we canât seem to translate that energy into our hands by taking action?
On today's episode, Kent reminds us to look a little deeper if we are feeling creatively blocked.
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We live in an age when it is easy to get out of almost any commitment. If youâre unhappy with your cable TV service, you can switch companies. If your dinner at a restaurant doesnât taste good, you can send it back to the kitchen. If you are irritated at someone on social media, you can unfollow or even block them.
But what about your relationship to your writing?Â
The concept of having a relationship with your writing may be new to you. Sometimes we view our writing as a task to be completed. If we approach our work like so many writers do, as a âtortured artist,â then our writing feels like an unbearable burden, a cross we have to carry.
But writing is none of those things. Itâs a privilege. A treasure. A responsibility. And an opportunity.
On today's episode, Kent shares three simple ways to stay committed to your writing.
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When you hear the name J.K. Rowling, what comes to mind?Â
You probably picture an ultra-successful author whose books are adored by millions of readers all over the world. As the author of the Harry Potter series, she has achieved a level of fame and fortune that very few authors will know.
But it wasnât always that way. Just a handful of years before she published the first Harry Potter book, J.K. Rowling was a poor, jobless single mother who was fresh off a divorce. She had conceived of the idea for the Harry Potter series a few years earlier.
Now at a low point in her life she never anticipated, she gave her full attention to her writing.
On today's episode, Kent reminds us that the best gifts--including failure--often come in unexpected wrapping.
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One of the most common themes I hear from people who want to write is, "Where do I start?" So many people have the desire, even the calling, to write ... yet they don't know where to begin.
Rather than do a straight-up teaching episode on this topic, or having a single guest, I thought it would be fun to do a round-table discussion with a few of my writer friends to give different perspectives on getting started. This was so much fun that I've decided to do a monthly round-table format on different topics.
I'm thrilled that three good friends have been able to join me for this conversation: Eric Elder is an online pastor, author, pianist, and music producer. Mary Felkins is a novelist who released her first book last year, and Ashley Rescot is a violinist, music teacher, and short story author. Of course each of these friends is much more, but that gives you a little context for what each of them brings to the table.
In this conversation, we tackle some topics such as:
- What would you say to someone who believes they're not a good writer?
- How and where do get started?
- What was a failure you have experienced as a writer, and what did you learn from it?
- How do you stay on track with your writing?
By the way, all four of us have been participants in an online Christian writers group that Eric has so graciously been leading for the past year. In this group, you'll learn things like how to get started writing, how to make a first draft, how to edit, how to format and upload to self publish on Amazon, how to approach traditional publishers, and so on. Itâs all on TheRanch.org and you can click on the online Christian writers group to watch all the episodes.
By the way, all four of us have been participants in an online Christian writers group that Eric has so graciously been leading for the past year. In this group, you'll learn things like how to get started writing, how to make a first draft, how to edit, how to format and upload to self publish on Amazon, how to approach traditional publishers, and so on. Itâs all on TheRanch.org and you can click on the online Christian writers group to watch all the episodes.
You can connect with Eric at TheRanch.org, Mary at MaryFelkins.com, and Ashley at RescotCreative.com.
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Here is the U.S., we like to talk about ownership. In fact, one of the hallmarks of American society is the concept of owning land, owning a house, and owning a car.
But when it comes to our careers and the direction of our lives, we often leave that completely up to chance.
My guest today is here to help us do a course-correction. His name is Andy Storch, and he is a consultant, coach, speaker, and facilitator specializing in the Talent Development space. Andy is also the host of two podcasts, including The Talent Development Hot Seat and the Own Your Career, Own Your Life Show. In addition, Andy also heads up the Talent Development Think Tank Conference and Community and can now add "author" to his growing list of achievements.
Andy's brand-new book just released on Amazon this past week, and it's called Own Your Career, Own Your Life: Stop Drifting and Take Control of Your Future. I can honestly say this is one of the best professional and personal development books I have read in a long time.
Andy teaches you how to own your career, take responsibility, do networking the right way, and a lot of other key habits and practices that will make you successful.
I first got to know Andy in the Total Life Freedom Community, which you probably recall is a running theme with a lot of my podcast guests. Andy is the real deal. He is kind, generous, brilliant, a great connector, and the kind of person who will help you succeed in life just because you spend time with him.
In this conversation, Andy and I talk about the importance of asking for help, how to network properly (especially if you're an introvert), Andy's process of writing this book, and his advice to aspiring authors. I definitely recommend that you purchase Andy's book and use some time over the holidays to digest it.
You can connect with Andy via his website, LinkedIn, Instagram, or Twitter.
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If youâre a fan of the Peanuts comic strip, you may remember one of the ongoing storylines involving Snoopy, Charlie Brownâs loveable dog. Snoopy would be perched on top of his doghouse with a typewriter, trying to begin his novel. No matter what he was writing, he always used the opening line, âIt was a dark and stormy night.â
Many readers of Peanuts thought Charles Schulz came up with this phrase since he created the comic strip. However, the phrase has actually been around for nearly two hundred years. It was first written by the English novelist Edward Bulwer-Lytton in 1830 for one of his novels.
Less than a decade later, in 1839, he wrote a historical play called âCardinal Richelieu.â The play contained a line of dialogue that would come to symbolize the power of writing. Perhaps youâve heard of the phrase, âThe pen is mightier than the sword.â
But what does it mean, exactly? What should we learn from this truth that words can indeed by mighty? There are two lessonsâthe first one obvious, and the second one not so much.
On todayâs episode, Kent reminds us why itâs important to use our words for good, not for harm.
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If youâre of âa certain age,â you probably remember watching Bob Ross on his TV show âThe Joy of Painting,â which he hosted on PBS from 1983-1994. If youâre a little younger, youâve probably discovered him on the internet, where he has developed an even bigger following.
Each week on his show, Bob painted a mesmerizing landscape in just a half an hour. He was known for his soft-spoken style, his signature permed hair, and his uncanny ability to make you believe that just like him, you could paint a masterpiece.
Most of Bobâs viewers didnât know that he meticulously planned out his paintings in advance. He would create the original, memorize every brushtroke, then paint the scene a second time during the taping of the show.
Every once in a while Bob would make a tiny mistake and then repeat his signature phrase, âWe donât make mistakes, just happy little accidents.â Then he would either paint over the mistake or find a way to blend it into the scene.
On today's episode, Kent encourages us to reach for excellence while also accepting our humanity--happy accidents and all.
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Have you ever felt jealous of another writerâs success? Weâre going for honesty here, so letâs assume the answer is âyes.â
The world of writers can be a funny place. We love to support one another, read each otherâs books, and collaborate in ways that few other industries do.
On the other hand, because our work is creative by nature, it is often intertwined with our sense of self-esteem and security. We are acutely aware at all times of the success our writer friends are enjoying.
When a writer friend has a book launch, gets media attention, or get reaches a big goal, itâs easy to feel like itâs a commentary on our own success. And in our moments of weakness, we get consumed with jealousy, also called by a peculiar name, the âgreen-eyed monster.â
This term comes from Shakespeareâs Othello when the villain Iago says, âOh, beware, my lord, of jealousy! It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on.â
On today's episode, Kent shares three lies jealousy loves to whisper in your ear, and how to combat each one.
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Citizen Kane is universally recognized as one of the greatest films of all time. Orson Welles and his collaborators created a masterpiece that was well ahead of its time in storytelling, cinematography, and special effects. Yet for all its achievements, it's one of the saddest movies ever made.
The film tells the story of Charles Foster Kane, a wealthy businessman who began his career with good intentions. But over time, he tries to control everyone around him. In the end he dies alone with a mansion full of treasures and a heart full of bitterness and regret.
In a powerful scene late in the movie, Kaneâs former friend and employee Jed Leeland tells a reporter, âThat's all he ever wanted out of life, was love. That's the tragedy of Charles Foster Kane. You see, he just didn't have any to give.â
On today's episode, Kent encourages us to develop our love of writing and the people we serve.
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One of the staples of the modern music world is the âGreatest Hitsâ album. When an artist has been around for a while, and theyâve had at least a few hits, itâs customary for their record company to release a new album that re-packages all those hit songs.
Have you ever thought about the work required to actually create enough songs for a Greatest Hits album? If you look at the albums of any popular artist, youâll see that they generally only have a couple of truly âhitâ songs from each one.
Occasionally, youâll have an artist with four or five massive songs from one album such as Richard Marxâs 1987 album âRepeat Offender,â which had at least four massive hits. Or youâll have a true superstar like country legend Garth Brooks, who was on such a hot streak in the 1990âs that almost every song was a huge hit.
And letâs not forget the Beatles, who were so far above everyone else that almost everything they touched turned to gold.
But the exceptions prove the rule. Most of the time, a band or solo artist making traditional albums only has a couple of hit songs for every ten they put on an album. Whatâs more, they often donât know which 20% of songs will be a hit as theyâre making the record. Theyâre just doing the work.
On today's episode, Kent uses illustrations from the world of music and baseball to remind us that the daily work, not the occasional hit, is most important.
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If you've been listening to this podcast for any length of time, you know that I place a big emphasis on habits, mindset, creativity, and related topics.
Those are all inputs into our writing. I emphasize those things because those are essential for any type of writing success.
Today I want to shift gears a bit and talk about a very practical topic related to writing, and that is making money. I fundamentally believe that if you are a writer, you should be getting compensated for your work in some way.
If you can learn to persuade, tell stories, and transmit ideas through the power of your words, that is a very powerful skill. If you can also add other potential services, even better!
On this episode, we walk through 15 ways to earn money from your writing, and skills you will develop as part of your writing platform. (Just to keep things transparent, I have earned money from each of these.)
CONTENT CREATION
- Book sales
- Ghostwriting
- Writing articles for publications
- Copywriting
- Speaking
- Courses
- Editing
- Podcast show notes
TECHNICAL SERVICES
- Building websites
- SaaS tools
- Podcast / audiobook production
- Graphic design services
OTHER
- Coaching
- Memberships
- Affiliate income
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As I talk to writers, one of the most common themes I hear is, "I've always wanted to write a novel." It seems like almost everybody has a story they would love to tell.
But how do you get it done? What is the process for writing a novel? And how do you work through all the inevitable struggle of the messy middle -- the part where the excitement wears off and you're still a long way from finishing?
I'm thankful that I have an amazing guest today who is here to give us some answers. Her name is Bethany Lee, and she has published her first novel, which is an amazing young adult book titled Called Upon. Bethany describes herself as an âoutside girlâ who loves biking, hiking, and basically any activity that can be done in yoga pants. She is a communications graduate who has a soft spot for young adults and all of the cringy moments they experience every day.
Bethany has been a creative writer since early childhood, and she uses humor, honesty, and whimsy to pull the reader in and invite them to laugh, relate, and introspect. Bethany lives in Lehi, Utah with her husband and three children.
In our conversation, Bethany talks about the power of fiction, how she came up with the story, her writing process for getting it done, and much more. If you have ever thought about writing a novel, I'll know you'll be inspired by her journey and determination to get a book out into the world.
You can connect with Bethany via her website or on Instagram. When you buy her book Called Upon via her website, make sure to use the coupon code "Writers40" to get 40% off your total purchase, including shipping and handling.
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Has this ever happened to you? You block out time on your calendar, you get your pen or pencilâor computerâready, and you sit down at your desk, ready to write. Youâve been looking forward to this time and canât wait to get your creative juices flowing.
So you sit there, patiently waiting for the Muse to arrive and deliver the creativity straight to your brain. Youâre ready for action.
And . . . nothing.
If youâve had this experience, youâre not alone. Writers all over the world, from the beginning of time, have felt the creative well run dry. There are few things in life more frustrating than being a writer who is waiting for the words that just wonât come.
On today's episode, Kent shares a story of one of the world's most prolific writers, Louis L'Amour, and a simple strategy he used to keep the words flowing.
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What does it mean to be great?
Itâs such a simple question on the surface. But when you dig a little deeper, it gets to the heart of an inner conflict we feel as writers.
On the one hand, we want to help people. We care about others and their welfare. We know that our writing, our creative work, is a way to do that.
On the other hand, we also feel a powerful impulse to be admired by other people. We see this impulse on reality TV shows every day. Those programs are filled with people who just want their 15 minutes of fame. They are in love with the camera, the lights, and the knowledge that maybe just for a moment, they can feel like a celebrity.
But are we so different? Is there anything that separates us from those reality TV stars who crave a moment in the spotlight? The answer is no. We are all prone to this addiction we call fame.
On this episode, Kent shares how to turn away from our pursuit of fame and focus on the only path to true greatness.
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One of the most popular TV sitcoms in recent years was The Big Bang Theory. Chances are pretty high that you have either seen it or know about it. But just in case you havenât, The Big Bang Theory focuses on a group of friends, several of whom are physicists and engineers.
Many of the showâs storylines, and much of its humor, came from Sheldon Cooper, who spent a lot of time and energy trying to prove how smart he was.
But itâs not just sitcom characters who want to appear smart. Each one of us wants to be respected and admired for our skills and knowledge. If weâre not careful in our writing and communication, we can wind up like Sheldon, constantly trying to prove that we are just a little bit superior to everyone else.
We would do well to follow the timeless wisdom of Mr. Rogers, who said, âDeep and simple is far more essential than shallow and complex.â
On this episode, Kent challenges us to follow Mr. Rogers' advice with three practical suggestions.
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As creatives, we seem hardwired to remember every single time we failed in our younger days.
Remember the time you forgot your lines in the school play? Or the time you drew a picture for the teacher and she hated it? Or that time you hit the wrong note in your music solo and everyone laughed?
We carry this same hyper-sensitivity to failure into adulthood, especially with our writing. If we donât have a certain number of blog subscribers, if we donât exceed our expectations for book sales, or if we donât live up to someoneâs expectations, we view ourselves as a failure.
But what if our ideas about failure all wrong? What if there was only one single way to fail, and it was entirely preventable? What if success was 100% within your control?
On this episode, Kent shares a quote from legendary book coach Honoree Corder, who will give you a new view of success and failure.
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What is a professional?
It seems like such a simple question. A professional baseball player is one who plays on a pro sports team. A professional attorney is one who has a legal practice. A professional plumber is one who has been licensed by the proper authorities.
Judging by those examples, a professional writer is one who gets paid to write, correct? It would seem pretty cut and dried, but we writers have a bad habit of complicating things, especially when it concerns our creative identity.
The aviation and fantasy writer Richard Bach helped shed some light on this issue when he said, âA professional writer is an amateur who didnât quit.â
On this episode, Kent draws three key lessons from Bach's quote and helps us see the pathway to becoming a professional.
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On this month's Listener Q&A, we tackle a number of great questions (time stamp and the name of the person asking the question are included):
- 1:57 - How do you stay productive during the pandemic, and when you have a lot of different ideas? (By Shawn Washburn & Mike Singleton)
- 6:20 - How do you deal with being a perfectionist? (By Ted Biermann)
- 11:50 - How do you get past emotions to write a memoir? (By Becca White)
- 17:25 - What are some tips for dealing with writer's block? (By M.J. James & Sree Sripathy)
- 20:15 - What do you think about Dorothy Parker's quote, "I hate writing, I love having written"? (By Derek Brink)
- 25:35 - How do you include the right amount of background information in a novel? (By Brittany Musgrave)
- 27:04 - How can I overcome feeling shy around others? (By Brittany Musgrave)
- 31:58 - Should I work from an outline or just start writing? (By Tad Dickel)
- 34:10 - How can a new writer gain confidence? (By Josey Sewell)
- 38:28 - I can't afford to self-publish . . . what should I do? (By Ray Jewell)
- 42:50 - What are 3 mental muscles to build good daily writing habits? (By Ben Killoy)
- 45:25 - How can I develop my writing voice or style? (By Susan Stitch)
- 46:42 - Where do I get started as a writer? (By Mike Snyder)
- 51:08 - How important is the use of story in a non-fiction book? (By John Stange)
Thanks to all of our listeners who submitted questions!
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I'm thrilled to bring you this conversation with my good friend Terry Stafford. Terry is an award-winning author who has written four novels, the most recent of which completed a trilogy. Terry is also an editor, and in fact, he recently edited a book I ghostwrote for a client. He did an amazing job.
Terry has a background in the US Navy, and also with NASA as a project manager. Based on his experience in project management, Terry saw how his experience in that field could bring order out of creative chaos in his own writing life. He strongly believes that leadership principles can be taught through story, which is what we're here to talk about today.
Terry shares how he explores leadership through his novels, as well as his process for crafting a story. He also talks about writing habits, the writing tools he uses, and much more. You can connect with Terry on LinkedIn or his website.
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One of humanityâs most enduring myths is the Fountain of Youth. For well over two thousand years, people have fantasized, and at times even searched for, a magical spring that would restore the youth of anyone who drank or bathed in it.
The earliest appearance of this legend is from the Greek historian Herodotus, writing in the 5th century B.C. Numerous other writers mentioned it over the centuries, but the Fountain of Youth gained true legendary status in the 16th century when it was attached to the Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon. Since then, itâs appeared in books, movies, and other media, including the 1985 film Cocoon.
And why wouldnât we be obsessed with a magical Fountain of Youth? The idea of getting back all the energy and vibrancy of your long-lost youth is pretty appealing.
But while the legend of the Fountain of Youth may not be literally true, there is a way you can light up that creative spark that may have dimmed a little bit over the years. This is the power of curiosity.
On this episode, Kent gives us a challenge to explore our curiosity as a way to become more vibrant and energetic in our writing.
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with one of the worldâs most successful authors and ask them the secret to great writing?
Fortunately, you donât have to. Many of the worldâs great authors have shared their wisdom in books, articles, and interviews. One such piece of advice comes from Stephen King, who said, âIf you want to be a writer, you must do two things above all others: read a lot and write a lot.â
We get the writing advice, but whatâs going on with the âreadingâ part? What Stephen King is saying is that the input is just as important as the output. As a writer, the best nutrition for your mind, heart, and soul is reading great books.
On today's episode, Kent offers a challenge to become a better writer by always taking a book with you and making time to read each day.
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Picture yourself as a third grader. Itâs May and you have two weeks of school left. Itâs warm outside and all you can think about is a fun-filled summer full of sprinklers, fireworks, and ice cream.
Yet here you sit at this uncomfortable desk, listening to the teacher droning on and on about some lesson in math or history or science. Youâd rather be anywhere but here.
We never quite escape this impulse of wanting to be done with our education. We move on to middle school, high school, most likely college, and perhaps grad school. With every level, there is a sense in which we just want to be done so we can move on with life.
That is the kind of attitude most people expect from formal education, where we follow a prescribed path someone has laid out for us. There are lots of benefits to formal education, but nothing compares to the curriculum you create for yourself.
As Ernest Hemingway said, âWe are all apprentices in a craft where no one ever becomes a master.â On today's podcast, Kent challenges us to be a constant learner.
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The scariest monster in ancient Greek mythology was not a cyclops, sea monster, or dragon. It was a woman named Medusa.
Legend has it that she was assaulted by Poseidon in Athena's temple. In her anger, Athena transformed Medusa's hair into venomous snakes and disfigured her face so badly that anyone who gazed at her would be turned to stone.
Medusa was finally defeated by the hero Perseus. He crept into her cave one day while she was sleeping. Using his polished shield as a mirror, he cut off her head.
Medusa is a good representation of the fear we feel sometimes. It's 2020. There are problems and distractions on every side. Politics, the economy, a global virus, social unrest, and a million other hissing vipers threaten to stop us dead in our tracks.
We imagine our creatives lives to be nice and calm, like walking through a field of dandelions on a spring day. But it's more like a battle. Every day you must take up your sword and shield.
On today's podcast, Kent challenges us to summon our "inner Perseus" and slay the monster of fear.
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1994âs The Lion King is one of the most beloved animated movies of all time. In case you havenât seen it in a while, the story focused on Simba, a young cub in the pride lands of Africa. He is first in line to inherit the throne from his father Mufasa, a good and generous ruler.
But there is one thing that stands in the way: Mufasaâs evil brother, Scar, who crafts a plan to have both Mufasa and Simba killed in a giant wildabeest stampede. Young Simba manages to survive, but Scar orders the traumatized cub to leave and never return.
Years go by as Simba grows up in the jungle and loses sight of his true identity. At a critical point in the story, the spirit of his father Mufasa appears in the sky and delivers an important reminder: âRemember who you are.â
On today's podcast, Kent reminds us why it's important to remember who we are as writers.
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I'm thrilled to bring you the first episode of my new podcast, The Daily Writer!
If you consider yourself a creative entrepreneur who wants to build a business with your writing, or writing is a key part of your business, this show is for you. If you write books, articles, blog posts, newsletters, curriculum, sermons, novels, short stories, screenplays, video scripts, or anything else . . . this show will help you be more successful.
The title "Daily Writer" has a double meaning. First, this is a daily show. On weekdays, we'll bring you short lessons to help you be more creative and productive. On weekends, we'll bring you listener Q&A, conversations with notable writers and thinkers, and expanded teaching content.
Second, the show is designed to help you write every day. A big factor in your writing success is establishing a great writing habit. Writing is not just an activity or obligation, it's a lifestyle.
I go into lots more detail about what to expect from the show, including the four key practices of a great writer: Creativity, Consistency, Courage, and Connection.
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It's hard to let go of what's familiar and comfortable. But that's what is probably holding you back. Is it time to let go and move on?
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Johnny Carson was the greatest late-night host of all time. Here's why I miss him.
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We all choose what "glasses" we use to see the world. What do you see?
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I just finished the first draft of a client book. I was able to work from an outline and write 45,000 words in less than a month. Here's how it was done.
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I stumbled across this short interview I did with my son Ben in 2013. He was 9 years old at the time. It was so much fun hearing his comments about life and creativity. He is wise beyond his years. Enjoy!
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In your business, do you present yourself as fast food or gourmet?
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When youâre a writer, itâs easy to get caught up in the content treadmill. We sometimes forget that we write to change lives.
Thatâs why a call to action is such a vital part of any content. On this episode, youâll learn why a CTA (call to action) is so important, and some ideas for creating a great CTA.
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What we learn from an obscure fact about painting in medieval times? A lot, it turns out.
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We naturally process pain as a bad thing. But can it be raw material for your creative work? Can it help you become who you need to be?
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I share a little about three books I'm reading and loving:
- Meditations by Marcus Aurelius
- Giftology* by John Ruhlin
- Marketing Made Simple by Donald Miller & J.J. Peterson
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Yes, I know we all tend to take criticism personally ... but it's not healthy. Here's how to make better use of it.
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Iâm excited to bring you this conversation with Dr. Tracey Jones, who is the President of Tremendous Leadership. Sheâs an author, speaker, veteran, international leadership expert, publisher, and host of the Tremendous Leadership podcast.
Tracey is a passionate lifelong learner and her career spans top positions in four major industries, from the military to high tech, to defense contracting, and publishing. She is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, a decorated veteran who served in the First Gulf War and Bosnian War, earned an MBA in Global Management, and a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies.
If you havenât yet been introduced to Tracey, you might have heard of her father, Charlie âTremendousâ Jones, who wrote the very well-known book Life is Tremendous. For years, I have used her fatherâs famous quote in many lessons and talks Iâve given. He said, âYou will be the same person in five years as you are today except for two things; the people you meet and the books you read.â It was a real blessing to be able to talk to his daughter, who now leads their company.
This conversation focused on books and the impact they can have on our lives. Tracey gives us some insights into their publishing company, Tremendous Leadership, her process for writing books, and some of her daily habits for writing.
You can connect with Tracey on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, or her website. Also be sure to check out her excellent podcast, Tremendous Leadership.
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On this episode, I dig into a little 80's music history to show how your art can impact people over the long haul.
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Youâve worked hard to write a blog post or article that communicates great information. But have you looked at your content from your readerâs perspective?Â
Objections are the mental and emotional roadblocks that a reader experiences when they see your content. On this episode, we dive into a bit of psychology and look at several types of objections readers typically have. Youâll also learn four ways to counter those objections so you can help them be more successful.
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One of the biggest struggles we have as writers is the disciple to simply hit "publish" on our work.
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There are many successful authors you can follow and emulate. However, it's important to choose one or two who can be your primary model for how you want to grow your platform and business.
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Here's a quick tip for dealing with anxiety. Give it a shot ... it really works!
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On today's episode, I give a quick reminder why we need to focus on what we can control, not on what we cannot.
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If you think about topics that cause a lot of stress and conflict, money is very near the top of that list. Iâm thrilled that my friend Dan Hinz joins me on this episode for an important conversation about money, business, and writing.
Dan Hinz is the financial coach behind Adulting With Money. For seven years, Dan has taught couples how to unite, not fight, over moneyâwhether they want to crush debt faster, buy a house sooner, or just want to get on the same page.
Dan shares how couples can work together, how to allocate money to a business the right way, and some strategies for using money wisely. Dan helped me level up my money mindset, and I know youâll love his wisdom also!
You can connect with Dan on Facebook or LinkedIn, and AdultingWithMoney.com. Be sure to also check out Danâs Youtube channel, which is also called Adulting with Money.
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Do you feel a little isolated as a writer? On this episode, I share a simple tip for dealing with it.
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Have you ever gotten a great idea for a blog post or article, but you struggled to figure out what to say about the topic? Or perhaps you had a lot to say that you werenât sure how to organize your thoughts.Â
On this episode, youâll learn three organizational patterns to help you write simple and clear main points. No more guessing, and no more spinning you wheels trying to organize your thoughts.
These patterns will help you write faster and create better content. You can use them for blog posts, lessons, newsletters, emails, book chapters, and much more.
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On this episode, I share how I learned to draw a comic strip, something I have done for my son three times a week over the last few years.
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As an artist and writer, it's vital for you to keep your creative well filled every day. On this episode, I give you a few suggestion how to do that.
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On this episode, I share why imperfection makes your art more human and beautiful.
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This is a follow-up to the previous Audio Journal about ghostwriting. On today's episode, I share the stories behind signing my first two clients.
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Maybe you are active on social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter. But are you active on Instagram, which is one of the most popular and fast-growing platforms? And have you ever wondered how to be more engaged and grow your audience on Instagram?
If, youâll love my conversation with Lauren V. Davis, who is a social media and personal branding expert. Her advice has been featured in articles by Huffington Post, Readers Digest, as well as over a dozen podcast episodes including the Brand You Podcast with Mike Kim.
Lauren runs a marketing consultancy, Lauren Davis Creative, and hosts a fantastic podcast, The Business Event Playbook. In our conversation, youâll learn why Instagram is different than other social media platforms, how to write a great Instagram post, how to start building an audience on Instagram, and much more.
You can connect with Lauren at her website or on Instagram. Make sure to grab Laurenâs Instagram PDFâs with content ideas, and also check out here amazing Facebook group, Understanding Social Media Marketing for Entrepreneurs.
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I just completed my first ghostwriting project, and the book launches this month. (Unfortunately, I can't tell you what it is since that is the nature of ghostwriting!)
On this episode, I share three important lessons I learned from this project, and how they will help in your business and writing.
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Have you ever written a draft of a blog post or article, only to feel frustrated that you couldnât figure out a great introduction?Â
If so, you will enjoy this episode where I share three foolproof strategies for crafting a great introduction. These tips will work for almost any type of content, including emails, newsletters, podcasts, blog posts, articles, book chapters, speeches, lectures, sermons, and pretty much anything else.
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On this episode, you'll get an inside peek into a new podcast I'll be launching on Sunday, November 1st: The Daily Writer Podcast.
I'm super excited about the new direction, which will focus on the 4 key practices of a writer: Creativity, Consistency, Courage, and Connection. The show will keep the current focus on creative entrepreneurs and writers, but will focus less on the business side and more on the habits and mindset of successful writers.
I share details about why I'm making this pivot and what to expect on the new version of this podcast. I appreciate you as a listener and can't wait to bring you a 7-day-a-week podcast that will help you be more successful as a writer!
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Has anyone ever said you don't have enough talent to be a writer? Or have you ever thought that about yourself? On today's Audio Journal, I share something that is far more important than talent when it comes to your writing success.Â
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I was recently tempted to use my words to fire back at someone when I was feeling irritable. Fortunately, I didn't. I learned an important lesson about the power of our words to hurt or heal.
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As a writer and a creator, one of the most important steps you can legally is protecting your intellectual property. My friend, Steve Sponseller, joins me on this episode to dive into this complicated but vital topic.
Steve is an intellectual property attorney and innovation strategist who has helped more than 1,000 innovators and business leaders develop and protect innovative ideas. Steveâs articles have been featured in Entrepreneur, The Huffington Post, and other publications. He just released his first book, Cracking the Patent Code.
Steve shares a summary of his new book, the 4 types of intellectual property protection (and when to use each type), and some insights on why and how he was able to finish his book.
If you have started a book but struggled to get it finished, Steve has some advice for moving forward and getting it done.
You can connect with Steve at his website and LinkedIn. I also encourage you to check out his book, Cracking the Patent Code.
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On this episode of the Audio Journal, I share some thoughts on why it's difficult to write in a world full of distraction and noise. The secret for getting the work done is to find a way to block out the noise and focus on doing the work.
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Headlines are one of the most important parts of a blog post or article. They are also one of the most misunderstood.
A great headline can grab the readerâs attention and keep them reading. On this episode, we dive into the art and science of writing headlines. Youâll learn 3 key elements of writing headlines:
- Headline Goals (Pain or Pleasure, and the 5 Primal Urges)
- Headline Types (Provocative Question, List, How-To, Story)
- Headline Hooks (Emotional Words, Numbers, Time Element)
We also analyze several headlines to see how these principles work in the real world. With a little practice and a desire to learn, you can learn to write headlines that grab peopleâs attention and keep them reading.
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On today's Audio Journal, we learn a lesson from Taylor Swift and explore the fear behind releasing our creative work.
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We are celebrating 200 episodes of the Smart Business Writing podcast! On this special episode, I reflect on 20 important lessons I have learned about podcasting over the last few years.
If you have thought about podcasting, I hope this encourages you to consider starting your own show. If you already have a podcast, I hope this encourages you to keep going.
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This is the first episode of a new "Audio Journal" series. These are short, unedited episodes where I share reflections on life, what's working or not working, and thoughts on current or future projects.
These episodes are recorded directly on my phone while I'm out walking or when I have a few minutes between meetings or interviews. Therefore, you'll probably hear some background noise.
I'm aiming for a couple of journal episodes per week, but we'll see how it goes. I'd love your feedback on whether the content is helpful or you like the format.
Today's episode is all about legacy. We spend so much time working toward a legacy that will come into full bloom in the future. But what about the legacy we're creating today?
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On this episode, we begin a series dedicated to the basics of blogging. Blog posts can be an important part of your marketing as well as a key way you can impact people and improve as a writer.
For the sake of simplicity, Iâll focus on a standard 600-800 word blog post. There are many variations of blog posts and articles, but this is a standard length that will serve most people well.
These are 7 reasons why every business owner should be blogging:
- Anyone can write blog posts!
- Blog posts are simple to write.
- When you put content out into the world, it works to build your business on your behalf.
- Blog posts establish you as an authority on your topic.
- Blog posts are the best building block for content marketing.
- You can repurpose blog posts into other forms of content.
- Blogging makes you a better writer.
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Iâm excited to share this conversation with my friend and former student, Adrian Lance. Adrian is a blogger and author from the Midwest. His background is ministry and leadership, and his mission is to equip all believers for a life in the kingdom of God and to see its advancement on the earth today.
Adrian just released his first book, 3 Keys to Cultivating the Kingdom of God. Itâs not only an engaging and well-written book, but itâs also a great example of how to approach writing and marketing a book.
We explore why Adrian wanted to write a book, his publishing and marketing processes, and advice for anyone who wants to write a book. If youâve been thinking about writing a book but donât know where to start, this episode is for you!
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Are you a blogger, writer, podcaster, pastor, speaker, coach, or consultant? If so, you have content and ideas that can change your audienceâs life.
However, many content creators struggle with knowing the best way to communicate their ideas. On this episode, youâll learn a simple template you can use to teach anything to anyone: the T-E-A-C-H formula.
T - Take their attention
E - Explain the main idea
A - Apply it to their situation
C - Counter their objections
H - Help them take action
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One of the biggest questions every author must face is: Should I self-publish my book or find a traditional publisher?
The good news is that you have a third option. David Hancock, founder of Morgan James Publishing, joins me on this episode to share his companyâs innovative approach to publishing.
David is a Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author, and was also selected for Fast Company Magazineâs Fast 50 for his creative thinking and significant impact on the industry over the last ten years.
David shares his unusual story of getting into publishing, the benefits of writing a book, and the Morgan James approach to publishing. I have lots of friends who have published with Morgan James, and they have universally praised David for being a publisher who thinks differently and truly supports his authors.
Iâm such of fan that I recently signed with Morgan James as a literary scout! This company's model is the future of publishing, which youâll see in the interview.
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Zig Ziglar famously said, âYou can have everything in life you want, if you will just help enough other people get what they want.â
Success is all about building great relationships and serving other people well. But what if youâre an introvert? How can you succeed in a world that is so relationship-driven?
On this episode, we dive into ten ways you can grow your network as an introvert. This strategic approach to building relationships actually gives you an advantage because of how youâre wired.
The secret is to stop focusing on your discomfort, and start focusing on making others feel valued by serving and being generous.
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Iâm excited to bring you this conversation with my good friend Jennifer Harshman, owner of Harshman Services. Jennifer is a successful editor, author, ghostwriter, and business owner.Â
Sheâs also the editor of the book Find a Real Editor: Avoiding the Posers and Scammers, which is a helpful guide to evaluating editors for your writing.
Youâll learn systems for planning your time, why it's important to do an energy audit, some habits that will help you be more productive, and much more!
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As a writer, you know itâs important to spend time reading. But like most people, you probably feel pressed for time. On this episode, weâll dive into ten specific ways to read more books and get more out of the books you read.
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My guest on this episode is Renee Vidor. She is the author of the fantastic book Measuring Up: How to Win in a World of Comparison. Renee is also a speaker and community creator who helps individuals and organizations discover how to be who theyâre created to be so they can do what theyâre designed to do.
Comparison has been a big struggle for me over the years as a creative person, a writer, and now as a business owner. Itâs almost impossible not to compare our looks, our income, and our success to other people.
Renee is here to help us sort through this issue. Youâll learn how comparison is hurting your success, and she also shares her WIN framework and how it can help you. Renee also talks about the process of writing her book, which I hope inspires you to write your own book if you havenât already.
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What if I told you there was a simple way to not only increase your writing speed but do it by 300% using technology thatâs already in your pocket?
On this episode, I dive into my recent experience writing a book draft with dictation. Iâm amazed at this technology which allows us to write in a way that is more fun, natural, and creative than staring at a computer screen for hours.
I hope you will feel as inspired as I have when you take advantage of incredible creative tools right at your fingertips.
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Iâm excited to bring you this interview with my friend Aaron Hunt, who is a personal brand photographer. Heâs not only excellent at his photography craft, but an expert on personal branding.Â
Aaron is a genius when it comes to using social media to connect with clients and build a following. In our conversation, youâll learn why a personal brand is important, tips on using social media, how to speak to your ideal client, and much more.
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Mistakes are like gasoline. When you mishandle it, it can blow up in your face. But if you treat it correctly, itâs fuel that drives you forward.
On this episode, youâll learn 3 critical mistakes Iâve made in my writing business and how you can avoid them.
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My guest today is Matt Peet, a videographer who has traveled all over America shooting videos for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Mattâs goal is to help entrepreneurs learn how to make their own videos so they can improve their marketing, bring in more sales, and live a better life!
Youâll learn why storytelling is important, a simple formula for telling stories, how to use video on social media, and some ways to feel more comfortable on camera.
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187: 5 Reasons Ghostwriting is a Great Business for Writers
One of the most fascinating things about being a ghostwriter is seeing peopleâs responses when you tell them what you do. People will say things like, âWhat is ghostwriting, exactly?â âHow does ghostwriting work?â or âI had no idea that was a thing.â
No matter the response, there is one thing they all have in commonâcuriosity. I thought it would be fun to share why I chose ghostwriting as my primary way to make income as a writer. I think these reasons will resonate with you as well.
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If you have listened to this podcast for any length of time, you know that I have a soft spot for educators. Teachers can have so much influence outside the classroom by writing a book. Today youâll learn how one math professor took the self-publishing plunge and wrote two successful books that have helped her build a platform and business.
My guest today is Allison Dillard. She is the author of two math books, Crush Math Now and Raise Your Math Grade, but designed to help students and their parents navigate the challenging waters of math. Allison holds a B.A. in Math and B.A. in English from Scripps College, as well as an M.S. in Math from Claremont Graduate University. She has also conducted research for Boeing, Los Alamos National Lab and National Science Foundation
Allison is currently helping parents thrive in the chaos, stress, and uncertainty of the Fall 2020 school year through courses and her Raise a Math Person Membership. She is also the Mom of three amazing kids.
In this conversation, youâll learn why math is a skill everyone should learn, how she approaches math differently in her books, how her books have helped her build a platform, and all about her self-publishing journey. This is a fascinating conversation that will inspire you to get busy writing your firstâor nextâbook.
You can connect with Allison at her site, https://allisonlovesmath.com, as well as Facebook and LinkedIn.
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Have you ever scrolled through your podcast app and wondered what you should listen to next? There are literally hundreds of thousands of podcasts available, but itâs hard to know which shows are worth your time. If youâve wondered what podcasts can help you become a better writer or help grow your business, Iâve got you covered.
Iâve gone through my extensive lists of podcasts that I listen to and curated the 15 best shows for business writers. They are not all focused on business writing. Instead, these cover business, writing, mindset, and success.
Podcasts mentioned in this episode:
48 Days to the Work You Love with Dan Miller
Total Life Freedom, hosted by Vincent Pugliese
Brand You Personal Branding, hosted by Mike Kim
The Creative Penn, hosted by Joanna Penn
The Portfolio Life, hosted by Jeff Goins
Get Paid to Write, hosted by Nick Pavlidis
Write Your Book, hosted by Jim Woods
High Income Business Writing, hosted by Ed Gandia
The Talent Development Hot Seat & The Andy Storch Show, hosted by Andy Storch
The Jody Maberry Show
Morgan James Radio, hosted by David Hancock & Jody Maberry
Creating Disney Magic, hosted by Lee Cockerell & Jody Maberry
Come Rain or Shine, hosted by Dan Cockerell & Jody Maberry
The Big Talk, hosted by Tricia Brouk
The Ray Edwards Show, hosted by Ray Edwards
5 Minute Success, hosted by Karen Briscoe
Create if Writing, hosted by Kirsten Oliphant
Audio Branding, hosted by Jodi Krangle
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Eric Elder is one of my very best friends in the world. Heâs many things: a pianist, music producer, author of well over twenty books at this point, online pastor, writing coach, and so much more. One title he was able to add to his list recently is âcreator of the hit musical His Name Was Nicholas.â
Eric has been a guest on the show before. On episode 69, he talked about why you should write a book. On episode 80, he shared why itâs important to think like an entrepreneur and take control over your destiny. Those conversations help shape the context of this episode, which is taking those themes in a bold new direction by taking your existing book and creating a whole new creative experience from it.
As you listen to this conversation, Eric is going to share why he decided to turn his book St. Nicholas: The Believer into a musical, what the process was like, all about his collaborators, and so much more.
And also, you get a special performance of one of the songs from the musical!
You can check out Ericâs music, books, devotions, and so much more at https://theranch.org. If you go to the âBooksâ tag, you can find three very recent book released: My Stories of Faith, Volume 1, 365 Daily Devotions with Eric, and of course the script and full score for the musical His Name Was Nicholas. I also encourage you to check out Ericâs fantastic YouTube channel, where he is currently taking a few weeks to share stories and music from the musical. You can also watch live on Ericâs Facebook profile.
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Youâve heard it a million times: writing a book can help your business. But doesnât that mean you have to spend years writing a massive book that contains all your wisdom and knowledge?
Not according to my guests, Honoree Corder and Alice Sullivan.
Honoree is THE self-publishing expert, and sheâs the author of dozens of book, including: You Must Write a Book, The Prosperous Writers book series, Vision to Reality, Business Dating, The Successful Single Mom book series, and many more. Honoree is also Hal Elrodâs business partner. He is the author of The Miracle Morning, which is a fantastic book, and together they have published over a dozen titles in the Miracle Morning series. Honoree coaches business professionals, writers, and aspiring non-fiction authors who want to publish their books to bestseller status, create a platform, and develop multiple streams of income.
Alice is a successful ghostwriter with multiple books that have landed on the New York Times bestseller list (among many other places). Of course, youâll never know which books she wrote because that would break the sacred code of ghostwriting ⊠but just take my word for it, sheâs a pro at the top of her field. In addition to being a ghostwriter, Alice is also a developmental book editor and author coach.
Honoree and Alice are here to talk about their amazing new venture, which is called Better Business Books. Youâll learn how traditional business books can be improved, why they are the perfect dynamic duo to offer this unique service, the Better Business Books process, why a book is a fantastic investment, and the importance of owning your intellectual property.
You can find out more about Better Business Books via this link: http://honoreecorder.com/write-your-book/. You can find out more about Honoree and her books at https://honoreecorder.com, and more about Alice and her services at https://alicesullivan.com.
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âIt was a dark and stormy night âŠâ or so the story goes. As a kid I read the Peanuts comic strip. Once in a while, Snoopy would use those words to begin a story he was banging out on a typewriter. It was sort of a meta-joke since the Peanuts comic strip was in itself a story.
Just like Snoopy, we are all crafting stories. If there is one skill in writing that trumps them all, itâs storytelling. Iâm excited to share this interview where we have a true storytelling expert who can help us use the magic of storytelling even better.
My guest is Alice Sullivan, a successful ghostwriter with multiple books that have landed on the New York Times bestseller list (among many other places). Of course, youâll never know which books she wrote because that would break the sacred code of ghostwriting ⊠but just take my word for it, sheâs a pro at the top of her field. In addition to being a ghostwriter, Alice is also a developmental book editor and author coach.
I got to know Alice a few months ago when I was going through the Publishing Ph.D. course taught by Honoree Corder. I immediately knew Alice would be a fun guest, so Iâve asked her to help us improve our storytelling skills. Youâll learn about Aliceâs journey into ghostwriting, which is fascinating, why having a book is valuable, why people hire ghostwriters, and of course the main topic of this interview, which is the principles of crafting a great story.
You can find Alice at her website, https://alicesullivan.com, on LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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What would it take to change your life? Something radical? Something crazy? Something prohibitively expensive? As it turns out, thereâs a very simple habit you can do every day that can change radically change your life.
My guest today is Chad Jeffers. Even if you havenât heard his name before, there is an excellent chance youâve heard his music. Chad is a guitar player who has toured with country superstar Carrie Underwood since 2007. Heâs also played with Kenny Loggins, Keith Urban (two of my favorites), and many others.
Chad has also written a book called 25 Notes for the Successful Musician: The Ultimate Guide to MAKING IT in the Music Industry. In addition, Chad is the host of The Chad Jeffers Show, a podcast that helps entrepreneurs and creatives become performance-ready.
You might be surprised to learn that Chad is an avid journaler, which is what weâre here to talk about today. Journaling has played a huge role in helping Chad be creative and focused, and Iâm excited that heâs here to share the specific of his journaling practice and how itâs impacted his life.
Be sure to check out Jeffâs websites, which are https://chadjeffers.com and his site specifically for musicians, https://backstagenotes.com, which has a free download on the 6 steps to becoming performance-ready. You can also connect with Jeff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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If you read articles about personal growth, success, business, money, the arts ⊠or pretty much any other topic, there is a great chance youâve read some of them on Medium, a popular writing platform. But instead of just reading articles there, what if you could become a top writer there?
My guest today is Anthony Moore, one of the top writers on Medium. He spent years as a writer without having much to show for it ⊠then he discovered the power of Medium. Today, Anthony has over 75,000 email subscribers, over 3 million views on Medium, and a 6-figure writing business where he helps other writers.
Anthony has been featured in CNBC, Business Insider, Fast Company, Yahoo! Finance, and other notable magazines. Heâs also the author of the book What Extraordinary People Know.
In this conversation, Anthony shares secrets of writing great non-fiction articles (worth the price of admission all by itself!), his 5 main income streams, how to use the âheroâs journeyâ writing voice, and how to develop relationships with high-level authors, speakers, and podcasters.
Be sure to check out Anthonyâs articles on Medium, which you can find at https://medium.com/@anthony_moore. Also, check out his free training called âRemote Freelance Training for Medium Writersâ at https://freelancewriterstarterpackage.com/. You can also connect with Anthony on LinkedIn.
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If I said, âName the best quote from Jerry Maguire,â what would you say? If you said, âYou complete me,â youâre close ⊠but no cigar. The best quote is, of course, âShow me the money!â
Today weâre going to be tackling the always-popular topic of MONEY ⊠specifically, how to build passive income streams so you have the option of retiring and pursuing the things that matter to you most.
My guest today is Rachel Richards, who is a former financial advisor who is now a real estate investor, business owner, and professional speaker. At 27 years old, Rachel quit her job and retired, living off $10,000+ per month in passive income.
Rachel is also the bestselling author of two amazing books: Money Honey and Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement. When I say âbestselling,â I mean it. Rachelâs books have hundreds of reviews on Amazon, and sheâs done a great job of not only writing books but also getting her message out there with creative marketing.
I make it my goal to have interesting guests on this podcast, and Rachel is no exception. This is a wide-ranging conversation, where we touch on passive income, being an owner vs. an employee, how a book can help your business explode in success, her book marketing strategies, real estate investing, and much more.
Make sure and grab Rachelâs Passive Income Starter Kit at https://moneyhoneyrachel.com/bonus. You can check out Rachelâs books on Amazon: Money Honey and Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement, as well as connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
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Have you ever wondered where you could find an expert who could answer all your burning questions about writing, editing, books, productivity, and related topics? Look no further! This is the first installment of a periodic series called âAsk an Expert.â Today weâre tackling questions related to editing.
Iâm excited to bring you this first episode in an ongoing series. Todayâs guest is my good friend Jennifer Harshman, owner of HarshmanServices.com. Jennifer is a successful and well-known editor, author, ghostwriter, and business owner. Sheâs also the editor of the book Find a Real Editor: Avoiding the Posers and Scammers, which is a helpful guide to evaluating editors for your writing.
As I described to a mutual friend of ours recently, youâd better have a pen and paper ready when you talk to Jennifer because she has lots of creative ideas! Youâll get to hear a bit of her wisdom today in this conversation.
Hereâs a taste of what youâll learn: the different types of editing and why you need each one; how to be a great client; how to evaluate an editor, and much more!
Be sure to check out Jenniferâs book, Find a Real Editor: Avoiding the Posers and Scammers, as well as her website, https://harshmanservices.com. Also, be sure to sign up for her email list because youâre going to get a lot of great writing, productivity, and editing tips in your inbox. You can also connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn and Facebook.
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One of the most important concepts in writing, creativity, and business today is âauthenticity.â We all want to be our authentic selves, and we want to feel that weâre seeing other people as they truly are. But what does âauthenticityâ mean, and how do you display it as an artist, writer, or creative?
Iâm excited to bring you this conversation with Jeff Goins, who is the author of fantastic books such as Real Artistâs Donât Starve, The Art of Work, and many others. Jeff also ran the Tribe Conference for several years in Franklin, TN, and I attended a couple of these. I enjoyed them thoroughly!
For many years, I have appreciated Jeffâs thoughtful approach to his creative work. In this conversation, we dig into the concept of authenticity and how we should think about this as creatives, business owners, and writers. I also dig into Jeffâs new venture as a ghostwriter, which I find fascinating since thatâs what Iâm doing as well.
You can connect with Jeff and discover his books and other works at his website, https://goinswriter.com. You can also connect with him on Facebook and Instagram.
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Youâre active on Facebook. You play around on Instagram. Youâve probably dabbled with Twitter. But one of the great mysteries of life is, âWhat in the world should I do with LinkedIn, and how do I use it to grow my business?â Youâre in luck, because today we pull back the curtain and reveal some of the secrets for getting more business leads on LinkedIn.
Iâm excited to bring you this conversation with my friend, BJ Viken. BJ is a marketing and sales expert who helps professionals get more leads from LinkedIn and teaches how to close them. I first got to know BJ a few months ago when I joined a ghostwriting mastermind on LinkedIn. BJ shared some amazing business strategies and I was impressed with his generosity and strategies.
In this conversation, BJ breaks down his process for getting leads on LinkedIn. He goes into detail about why LinkedIn is so valuable, why itâs important to treat your writing like a business, and one of the most important things, which is what you should include in your LinkedIn profile. I took extensive notes on this conversation, and I would recommend that you grab a pen and paper.
Make sure to check out BJâs website, which is https://scaleup.com/au. When you visit the site, youâll see a link to schedule a strategy session with BJ, which I highly recommend! You can also find BJ on LinkedIn.
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Did you know you have a serious program? Every day, your mind is being programmed by the people you talk to, the news you watch, the books you read, and everything else you consume. Itâs all giving your mind a blueprint for what and how to think. But I have some great news: you can change the programming so you can think more clearly and have more success in your life.
Todayâs interview is a fun conversation with my new friend, Valerie Pugsley. I have to give a shout-out to my friend Michael Daehn for introducing me to Valerie, who is a possibility mindset coach. And man, is that a valuable niche! We all need to be constantly working on our mindset.
Valerie is here to help us re-program and improve our mindset by getting a proper perspective on failure, comparison, and so much more. She also has some great insights about how we use our words as writers. Words are very powerful, and itâs critical that we use them correctly. This conversation was a blast, and I hope it impacts you as much as it did me.
Be sure to check out her site at https://www.inspiredstrategicsolutions.com/ or connect with her on LinkedIn. Valerie also has a gift for Smart Business Writing listenersâa Clarity Challenge. Go to https://bit.ly/vplisten, then once youâve completed the challenge, message Valerie and let her know you completed it, and she will schedule a time to go over the results.
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What if you could make six figures with your online business? How would that impact your life? How would that impact your family? The good news is that itâs possible ⊠and my guest today is here to reveal the secrets of how to do it.
Iâm thrilled today to bring you this conversation with Alex Nerney, who is an entrepreneur and adventure junkie. It all started when Alex and his business partner quit their jobs, sold almost everything they owned and went all-in blogging, thus Create and Go was born, an online blog that teaches others how to start a blog and eventually make money blogging. Within their first year, they made $103,000 blogging. By year four, they are now making over $100,000 per month online! And the best thing is Alex now lives his life completely on his own terms!
Alex shares how he got started in online business, why he started with blogging, and how podcasts, video, and blogging can work together. Youâll also learn some next steps you need to take in order begin the journey toward six figures. This was a fun interview where I learned a lot, and I know you will, too.
You can connect with Alex at his website, https://createandgo.com, where youâll find his courses, blog, and his free 50-Day Blogging Bootcamp for Beginners. You can also connect with Alex on his personal website, Instagram, and YouTube.
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How do you maintain a full-time job, lead your family, yet also find time to write a couple dozen books, produce three podcasts, and lead a growing online community?
Iâm thrilled to bring you this interview with my friend John Stange, who is here to help give us some answers. John is an author, pastor, podcaster, husband, and father. Heâs going to share his journey of being a pastor while also building a successful side business as an author and entrepreneur.
John is the Lead Pastor of Core Creek Community Church in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. He hosts three podcasts: "The Chapter-A-Day Audio Bible," Daily Devotions with Pastor John," and "Sermons, Bible Studies, and Training.â John has written over twenty books, all of which are focused on spiritual growth, leadership, marriage, and practical aspects of following Jesus.
John also recently started The Healthy Discipleship Community, which has been a great success. His next book, Dwell on These Things, will be published by Penguin/Random House next Spring.
I met John a few months ago when he joined the Total Life Freedom Community, which is led by my friend Vincent Pugliese. I was immediately intrigued by the fact that heâs a pastor but also an author and entrepreneur. In our conversation, John shares how he manages his time, repurposes his content, how the book deal with Penguin/Random House happened, and much more. We also discuss the issue of intellectual property and how John handles that in his ministry.
You can connect with John at his website https://desirejesus.com/, or on Facebook and LinkedIn.
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If youâre a business leader, wouldnât you like to have a secret weapon that can help grow your business? And if youâre a writer, wouldnât you like to BE the secret weapon that helps a company grow?
What is this secret weapon? Ghostwriting! Iâm excited to bring an interview with Derek Little, who is a business-to-business (B2B) copywriter and ghostwriter. He specializes in writing about enterprise software and emerging technology such as blockchain. Derek calls himself "The Results Driven Copywriter" because he believes writing should help fill the gaps in your sales process.
Derek is also the host of the B2B Marketing Trends Podcast, and author of the book The B2B Marketer's Journey.
Derek is going to address copywriting for businesses from two standpoints. Heâll talk about some of the ways he helps companies succeed with ghostwriting through his company, Trailblazer Writing. But heâll also address it from the writerâs angle. Derek also shares how he became a writer and some things heâs learned along the way.
You can connect with Derek at his website, TrailblazerWriting.com, where youâll find all his links. Be sure to check out his B2B Marketing Trends podcast and his book, The B2B Marketer's Journey, as well.
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Does your mind need a tune-up? If youâre human, the answer is YES! Your mind is like a guitar: it constantly needs to be tuned if youâre going to play the beautiful music of success.
Iâm excited that my good friend Andrew Mundy is joining me today to talk about this critical issue of mindset. We have a lot of tools for success as writers, but no tool is more important than our mindset. The way we think determines our level of success in every area of life.
Andrew is an achievement coach who helps people develop their mindset. I can tell you firsthand that Andrew is a master in this area because went spent a few months last year together as he helped me develop a stronger mindset. Heâs a great coach, leader, and thinker.
Andrew is going to help us understand what mindset is, why itâs important, and how to develop a stronger mindset. Youâll also learn some habits for success, including meditation and visualization. Iâve personally benefited from Andrewâs wisdom, and Iâme excited he can share it with you in this conversation.
You can connect with Andrew on his website, https://bookme.name/AndrewMundy, as well as Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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You have a business name. You have a product or service you offer. You probably have a website and a logo. But do you know your keywords? If not, youâre missing out on a valuable tool that communicates how you help people.
A little while back, I came across an insightful post on LinkedIn by my friend Steve Woodruff, who is known as the King of Clarity. Steve was talking about the value of keywords for your business. I wasnât sure what he meant, so after a brief explanation, I invited him back on the podcast to give us some insights on using keywords for our business. (If youâve been listening to this show for a while, you might remember Steveâs first appearance back on Episode 74.)
Steve is a consultant who helps businesses, as well as individuals in career transition. In this conversation, Steve explains what keywords are, why they are important, how to decide on your keywords, and how to use them well. This is a fantastic episode that is packed with insights you can put into practice immediately!
You can find out more about Steve on his website, https://www.stevewoodruff.com, as well as LinkedIn and Twitter.
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One of the most important things we do as business leaders is communicate with our customers, clients, and readers. But sometimes we struggle with knowing how to do this effectively. Youâre in for a treat today because my guest is going to show how to use the power of storytelling to communicate your message in a way that people already love.
If youâre like me, you have probably spent a lot of time during this quarantine watching movies and TV shows. Why is it that we can easily spend hours getting lost in those stories ⊠yet we donât usually look forward to communication from businesses? What is getting lost in translation?
My guest today has the answer. Her name is Amber Royer, and sheâs a novelist and writing teacher. Sheâs the creator of the Chocoverse science fiction series, and in fact, the third book in the series, Fake Chocolate, comes out this month.
In this conversation, Amber is going to teach us a few basic storytelling principles and how to use these for business. Youâll also learn why itâs important to read fiction as a business leader and how to get started writing fiction.
This is Amberâs second appearance on the podcast, and if youâd love to hear more about storytelling, check out her first appearance on Episode 92. You can connect with Amber via her website, Instagram, and YouTube.
You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/169
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I don't often talk about my faith directly in my podcast or other content. It's not because I'm hiding my faith--rather, it's because my focus is on helping people with writing, not to preach.
But today is different. I think it's important for you to know where I'm coming from as a person. Since today is Easter, it's a great opportunity to share a little about my faith.Â
You can find the full show notes here:Â https://kentsanders.net/168.
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As a writer, youâve spent a lot of time thinking about the writing you can do for yourself, but have you ever considered writing for other people? More specifically, have you ever considered ⊠ghostwriting?Â
On this episode, successful ghostwriter Nick Pavlidis answers lots of burning questions about ghostwriting, such as how much to charge for blog posts, how to deal with sticky client situations, whether you should write for free, and much more!
You can find the full show notes here:Â https://kentsanders.net/167
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I have some good news and some bad news for you. The bad news is that if youâre like many business owners and writers, your website needs a lot of attention. It needs to clearly explain what it is that you do. The good news is that itâs pretty simple to fix.
On this episode, weâre going to dive into the topic of websites, and youâre going to learn some great tips for fixing this critical area of your business.
Iâm thrilled today to have my guest, Michael Daehn, join me. Michael is an author and digital marketer who builds websites that convert. Websites are often a point of stress for writers because we often just want to write and not mess with tech stuff.
Michael is going to help us understand the different website platforms like Wix, Squarespace, and Wordpress. He will also help us understand the importance of SEO (search engine optimization), what kind of email address to use, and the order in which you should build your digital marketing campaign. You can find out more about Michael and his services at https://michaeldaehn.com.
You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/166
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As the world continues to grapple with the virus pandemic, maybe youâve wondered what you can do to help. The truth is that you can do a lot! On this episode, youâll learn four important ways you can encourage and affirm people with your writing during this difficult time.
You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/165
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What if you could sit down with the worldâs richest man and learn the principles that helped his business be so successful? That might not be possible, but on todayâs episode weâre going to do the next best thing. Youâll learn from two authors who have written a book about those principles and how to use them to grow your business.
Their names are Steve & Karen Anderson, and theyâve written a fun and insightful book called The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon. They also happen to be husband and wife! Steve is an expert in strategic risk and business growth, and Karen is a strategic book coach and Associate Publisher of Morgan James Publishing.
Steve and Karen are going to share some lessons from Amazon on risk, innovation, failure, and much more. Youâll also learn some lessons from their experience in writing and marketing the book. They have done a fantastic job with the bookâs promotion, so we have a lot to learn from them.
You can learn more about The Bezos Letters on the website for the book, which is https://thebezosletters.com. You can find Steve on Facebook and LinkedIn. You can connect with Karen on Facebook and LinkedIn, as well as her website, https://www.strategicbookcoach.com/.
You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/164
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Have you ever had one of those weeks where things didnât go so well? I just had one of those weeks. On this episode, Iâll share three specific problems I faced and how I was able to turn these into possibilities.
You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/163Â
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If youâre like most writers, you constantly think about visual branding for your business or organization. But have you ever thought about AUDIO branding and how it can help you connect with your fans, followers, and customers?
Iâm excited to have my friend Jodi Krangle as a guest today. She is a musician and voice-over artist, and sheâs taken her knowledge of audio and created a compelling podcast about how we are influenced by sound. Her show is called âAudio Branding: The Hidden Gem of Marketing.â Sheâs going to help us understand how to use audio branding to create a distinct identity in an audio-driven world.
Youâre going to learn what audio branding is, how we can use it to strengthen our brands, and some behind the scenes stories of Jodiâs work as a voiceover artist, which is a fascinating world in its own right. You can connect with Jodi on her website, https://voiceoversandvocals.com, as well as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube.
You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/162
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Video Marketing 101 (with Jared Latigo)
Do you ever feel overwhelmed or a little intimidated by using video to market your business and engage an audience? I certainly feel this way, and most of the time I have just avoided it so I can focus on writing.
However, our guest today is here to help us use video better. His name is Jared Latigo, and he is a marketing consultant in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Heâs going to give us a crash course on the benefits of using video, and how to get started.
In this conversation, youâll learn how to repurpose writing into video, tips for creating engaging videos, how to get comfortable with video, and much more!Â
You can find the full show notes here:Â https://kentsanders.net/161.
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Each of us has our own kingdom or sphere of influence. And each of those kingdoms has a culture. Iâm thrilled that our guest today is here to help us improve the culture in our kingdoms, and no surprise, it begins with me and you!
Our guest is Dan Cockerell, the former Vice President of the Magic Kingdom at Disney World. When he retired a few years ago, he was leading 12,000 cast members entertained over twenty million guests annually.
That role was the culmination of a long and successful career at Disney, where Dan held various executive operations roles over the years, both in the theme parks and resort hotels. Now Dan is a speaker and coach who focuses on leadership and management practices that draw on his extensive career at Disney. He also hosts an excellent leadership-focused podcast called âCome Rain or Shine."
I had the privilege of previewing Danâs new book, which is absolutely fantastic. Itâs called Howâs the Culture in Your Kingdom?, and as youâll hear in the interview, I really loved this book. Itâs filled with tons of fun stories and examples of how to improve the culture in your personal and work life.
This episode is all about developing the right kind of culture in our organization, even if we are an organization of one. Leadership begins with YOU. Even if you have a day job, and have a side hustle, we all have a culture within our sphere of work.
In this conversation, Dan shares his wisdom on how to improve your health, how to impact others when youâre not the leader, helping our teams take personality responsibility, and how he used podcasting to build the culture within his team.
You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/160.
Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: https://inkwellghostwriting.com.
Success Stories: Ruth Heinzmann on Blogging & Email Marketing
On todayâs âSuccess Storiesâ episode, weâll hear from my friend Ruth Heinzmann, who is a writer, a hospice volunteer coordinator, and a student pursuing a masterâs degree in spiritual formation at Lincoln Christian University in Lincoln, Illinois. (That also happens to be where I got both of my Masterâs degrees.)Â
She writes at OutOfHisFulness.com, where you can also sign up to receive her weekly âTreasure Hunt Tuesdayâ emails. Her goal in writing is to share encouragement and blessings God provides âout of His fullnessâ in the midst of every season and circumstance.
Ruth shares how she began building an audience for her blog, where she gets ideas for posts, and how she shares them. She also talks about her writing tools as well as her experience with ConvertKit, which is also the email marketing service I use.
You can find the full show notes here:Â https://kentsanders.net/159.
Turn Your Writing into Dollars (with Dan Miller)
One of the biggest challenges we face as writers is keeping a balance between the creative and business sides of writing. Many writers give up on the business side altogether and assume they will never make money from their books.
Iâm so thankful that our guest today is here to help us improve our mindset and see all the possibilities of turning our writing into dollars. His name is Dan Miller, and heâs the author of an amazing book that has impacted so many people, 48 Days to the Work and Life You Love (which has just been released with a new edition). Dan has also written many other books and is the host of the influential and amazing 48 Days podcast.
On this episode, youâll hear some amazing stories from Danâs adventures as an author, including how he developed the first edition of the 48 Days book, why a book is like a business card, what it means to have SWISS dollars, how his podcast has helped grow his business, and why the Eagles community is such a vital resource for authors.
You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/158.
Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: https://inkwellghostwriting.com.
Be Your Finest Art (with Joanne Miller)
The life of an artist or a writer is one that is filled with a lot of tension between competition priorities. As we talk about writing that helps grow your business, one of the tensions we face is the balance between writing for fun and curiosity, versus the importance of keeping the business side in mind by filling a niche or writing for a specific audience.
Iâm thrilled that our guest today is here to help us navigate through these complex waters. Her name is Joanne Miller, and sheâs the co-author of several books, including Be Your Finest Art and Creating a Haven of Peace. I was thrilled to learn a couple of years ago that Joanne was using my book, The Artistâs Suitcase, in her art classes. And over the last few years, I have come to really appreciate both Joanne and her husband, Dan, for their creative approach to life.
In todayâs conversation, we explore a number of themes from her amazing book Be Your Finest Art, including creativity, awakening, listening, and new beginnings. Joanne also shares her experience as an author, as well as some great advice for anyone thinking about writing a book.
You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/157.
Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: https://inkwellghostwriting.com.
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected virtually every aspect of our lives in a short amount of time. Chances are high that you are working from home and have more time on your hands. On this episode, Iâll share 3 ways to use this extra time to move your writing and business forward. Â For the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/150.
The Thriving Christian Artist (with Matt Tommey)
Do you feel like youâve lost your way as a writer or artist? Are you stuck in your creative life and in need of some inspiration? Are you looking for practical advice on navigating doubt and fear, dealing with critics, figuring out your priorities, and taking control of your time?
If you answered âyesâ to any of these questions, then you will enjoy this episode!
I recently had the privilege of appearing on Matt Tommeyâs âThriving Christian Artistâ podcast. We decided to do a joint interview and use the conversation on both of our podcasts.
Matt is an author, artist, and mentor to creatives. His books include fantastic titles such as Creativity According to the Kingdom, Created to Thrive, and Unlocking the Heart of the Artist. Make sure to check out Mattâs site, matttommeymentoring.com, where he has a lot of great resources for artists and creatives.
You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/155.
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Secrets of Personal Branding (with Mike Kim)
Clear communication has never been important. In todayâs world of constant noise and distractions, you must have a clear personal brand if you want to stand out.
Thatâs why Iâm thrilled to have Mike Kim on the show today. Mike is a business coach and marketing strategist who specializes in personal branding, product launch strategies, and copywriting. Youâll learn what a personal brand is and why you need it, Mikeâs journal from a worship pastor to branding expert, some of Mikeâs predictions for personal branding this year, and much more.
You can find the full show notes here:Â https://kentsanders.net/154.
Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: Â https://inkwellghostwriting.com.Â
Everybody wants to hit a âhome runâ in their writing and creative work. On this episode, youâll learn why âhitting singlesâ is so important to your success. Masterpieces are not created by big, flashy moments of inspiration ⊠they are created by consistent effort over time.
You can find the full show notes here:Â https://kentsanders.net/153.
Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: Â https://inkwellghostwriting.com.Â
One of the best ways to build your authority and credibility is to write a book. Iâm thrilled to feature an interview with THE self-publishing expert, Honoree Corder. She is the author of more than 50 books, and sheâs going to help you understand exactly why you must write a book, why self-publishing is awesome, how she became involved with the Miracle Morning book series, and so much more.
You can find the full show notes here:Â https://kentsanders.net/152.
Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: https://inkwellghostwriting.com.Â
Iâm thrilled to bring you this interview with Aaron Walker, who is the founder of the Iron Sharpens Iron Mastermind, which now hosts 15 groups with national and international members. He is also the author of View from the Top, a must-read book that will show you how to live with significance and success.
And if thatâs not enough, Aaron is also the founder of The Mastermind Playbook, which is an incredible resource for starting, running, and scaling masterminds.Â
In this conversation, youâre going to learn what a mastermind is, why itâs such a powerful tool in your personal and professional life, and how to get involved in one. Aaron also talks about his writing, his system for repurposing content, and much more.Â
You can find the full show notes here:Â https://kentsanders.net/151.
Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: Â https://inkwellghostwriting.com.Â
Itâs tempting to overlook your wins, especially when it seems like everyone else around you is having more success. In todayâs episode, youâll learn why itâs important to celebrate your wins and stop comparing yourself to others.
Podcasting is an amazing way to connect with listeners and impact more people. Have you ever considered starting your own show?
If so, my guest today will point you in the right direction. His name is Jody Maberry, and he is a former park ranger who is now a successful podcast coach, consultant, and a co-host with some of the biggest names in business.
In this conversation, youâll learn why you should pay attention to podcasting, how a podcast can help your business, how to decide on a show format, how to avoid the pitfalls of podcasting, and much more.
You can find the full show notes here:Â https://kentsanders.net/149.
Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: Â https://inkwellghostwriting.com.Â
How do you deal with rejection and disappointment in your personal brand business? On this episode, I share a powerful lessons from âThe Godfatherâ that helps us keep things in perspective.
I love featuring successful authors, entrepreneurs, and business leaders on my blog and podcast. But I also want to showcase writers who are in the beginning or intermediate stages of building a business. We can learn from people at every stage of the journey.
Today Iâm beginning a new monthly series called âSuccess Stories.â Iâll feature writers who are doing a great job creating content and building their business.
My first guest is Craig Harmann, who is a musician, writer, music publishers, and entrepreneur. In this interview, Craig talks about his journey as a writer, the tools he uses, and where heâs headed next.
You can find the full show notes here:Â https://kentsanders.net/147.
Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: Â https://inkwellghostwriting.com.Â
How do you create a truly âmagicalâ experience for the people you lead and those you serve?
My guest on this episode has the answer! His name is Lee Cockerell, and he is the former Executive Vice President of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort. Today, Lee dedicates his time to public speaking, writing, and consulting.Â
Get ready to hear Leeâs wisdom on time management, writing, leadership, and some secrets to creating a truly magical life!
You can find the full show notes here:Â https://kentsanders.net/146.
Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: Â https://inkwellghostwriting.com.Â
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 what your biggest needs are. I thought it would be fun to go through the results of this survey and let you know how Iâm responding to it.
You can find the full show notes here:Â https://kentsanders.net/145.
Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: Â https://inkwellghostwriting.com.Â
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 create more of those connections with influential people? There are plenty of ways to do this, but I want to share with you one very simple way that has been working for me lately.Â
In fact, itâs so shockingly simple that I canât believe I have only recently begun to use it more.
You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/144.Â
Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: Â https://inkwellghostwriting.com.Â
Have you ever wondered how to engage your readers, audience, or clients on a deeper level?Â
Iâm joined on this episode by Dr. Anissa Holmes, a leader in the dental industry. As an author, coach, entrepreneur, and business leader, she has impacted thousands of dentists through her training and content.
No matter your industry, youâll learn how to truly deliver a WOW experience to those you serve.
You can find the full show notes here:Â https://kentsanders.net/143.
Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: Â https://inkwellghostwriting.com.Â
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?
Thereâs no foolproof method for ensuring that the best ideas rise to the top. However, there are many ways you may not have thought about.
In this episode, I'll share eleven ways to get feedback on your idea, fast. This will apply to any kind of idea, whether itâs a book, blog post, presentation, or business concept.
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/142.
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 can never get it back.
In this episode, I'll share three calendar automations that save me about three hours per week. They are: Google calendar notifications, the Calendly scheduler, and the Pretty Link Wordpress plugin.
I use these tools so often that itâs second nature at this point. They have saved me a boatload of time, and I know they will do the same for you.
To access the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/141.
140: Grow Your Audience Through Large Publications (with Kimanzi Constable)
There are endless ways you can leverage your writing and knowledge to grow your audience and serve more people. One of the most effective ways is to write for large publications.
Iâm super excited about todayâs guest, Kimanzi Constable. He is going to teach you how to get into large publications as a writer and then leverage those opportunities to grow your business.
Kimanzi is the author of four books that have sold over 150,000 total copies. He is also a contributor to over 30 large publications, including The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur (online and the print edition on newsstands), SUCCESS Magazine, AskMen, Mind Body Green, Fox News, The Good Men Project, Yahoo, NBC News, Time Magazine, Business Insider, Addicted 2 Success, CBS News, and over 60 blogs.
In this conversation, Kimanzi is going to teach you why large publications present such a great opportunity, the specifics of how to find and pitch editors via email, and what to do with those opportunities once you have them.
Full show notes: https://kentsanders.net/140.
Itâs a deceptively simple question: How do you measure your success?
We usually measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. Hereâs the problem with this approach: If weâre doing better than them, we get prideful. If weâre doing worse, we feel like a failure.
Thereâs a better way to define your success. On this episode, we begin a 4-part mini-series on exactly how to do this. Today weâll cover the fourth part: reframe your failures.
Itâs a deceptively simple question: How do you measure your success?
We usually measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. Hereâs the problem with this approach: If weâre doing better than them, we get prideful. If weâre doing worse, we feel like a failure.
Thereâs a better way to define your success. On this episode, we begin a 4-part mini-series on exactly how to do this. Today weâll cover the third part: celebrate your progress.
Itâs a deceptively simple question: How do you measure your success?
We usually measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. Hereâs the problem with this approach: If weâre doing better than them, we get prideful. If weâre doing worse, we feel like a failure.
Thereâs a better way to define your success. On this episode, we begin a 4-part mini-series on exactly how to do this. Today weâll cover the second part: completing a project.
Itâs a deceptively simple question: How do you measure your success?
We usually measure our success by comparing ourselves to others. Hereâs the problem with this approach: If weâre doing better than them, we get prideful. If weâre doing worse, we feel like a failure.
Thereâs a better way to define your success. On this episode, we begin a 4-part mini-series on exactly how to do this. Today weâll cover the first part: track your metrics.
As a writer and content creator, you have amazing opportunities to share your message and impact peopleâs lives. You can do this through a blog, book, podcast, YouTube channel, speaking, and so many other ways.
But did you know you can also leverage other peopleâs platforms to get your message out there?
My guest on this episode is Millette Jones, who walks us through the process of appearing on other peopleâs podcasts as a guest expert. She is the founder and CEO of Cast Global Media, a podcast consultancy and digital marketing agency for corporations. Cast provides training, consulting, and creative services for CEOs that want to leverage podcasting as a marketing strategy for their business.
Millette will teach you how to find the right podcasts, pitch yourself to the host as a guest, be a great guest, and leverage the appearance for your business.
This is a powerful conversation, so be ready to take lots of notes!
You can find the show notes at https://kentsanders.net/135.Â
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 most important things we write for our business and relationships. In this series on âEasy Email Tips,â weâll dive into an important rule: adding a drop of grace by saying thanks or giving them a virtual high five.
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 most important things we write for our business and relationships. In this series on âEasy Email Tips,â weâll dive into an important rule: never send an email when youâre angry.
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 most important things we write for our business and relationships. In this series on âEasy Email Tips,â weâll dive into an important rule: craft an intriguing subject line by either asking a question or talking about the benefit to the reader.
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 most important things we write for our business and relationships. In this series on âEasy Email Tips,â weâll dive into an important rule: respond to personal emails within 24 hours.
Most of us feel stressed out by social media marketing. We wonder whether weâre using it correctly, sharing our content enough, or even using the right platforms to begin with.
Iâm thrilled that my guest today is here to help clear up the confusion. Her name is Tricia Prues, and she is the smartest person I know when it comes to social media. Tricia offers social media services for entrepreneurs and small-business owners, including social media content writing and graphic creation, as well as social media account management (posting, monitoring, and engaging with followers).Â
In our conversation, we dig into a variety of topics around social media, including how to repurpose content, which platforms to use and how to use them, and how to deal with the curse of knowledge.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/130.
As Iâm 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. Itâs been a great truck and I will probably continue to drive it until it doesnât run.
I like to get as much mileage out of my cars as possible! And thatâs exactly how we should be thinking about our content.Â
You have limited time, but an unlimited audience. Because of those two factors, itâs important to repurpose your content in as many ways as you can. On this episode, Iâll teach you 10 ways to do this so you can reach more people and build your audience.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/129.
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 suddenly became very negative and said, âWhy in the world would he want to do that! Thatâs so stupid!â
This motivated me even more. But it also reminded me of an important truth: Not everyone in your life understands or appreciates your goals. There may even be some people who actively oppose you when you try to achieve bigger goals.
It sounds counter-intuitive, but this is a GOOD thing. In fact, you should be thankful for your critics! Iâll explain why on this episode.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/128.
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 people see the world through the lens of Star Wars (ahem). Or technology. Or business. Or a million other possible things.
My guest today is going to invite you to see the world through the lens of STORY. His name is Jim Woods, and heâs a writing coach, author, editor, and storyteller. He has worked with bestselling authors and influencers such as Jon Acuff, Gretchen Rubin, Mike Vardy, Kelsey Humphreys, and many others. Jim is an extremely talented writer, but heâs also a coach who will help you achieve your writing goals.
Jim believes that ultimately, every problem is a story problem. He breaks down what that means and how it can help you live a more fulfilling life and write better stories. Jim will share some of the TV shows that have helped him understand storytelling. He also talks about the importance of empathy in our communication.Â
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/127.
I started keeping journals way back in 1992, when I was a college freshman. Since those days, I have filled boxes with journals where Iâve recorded my thoughts, actions, ideas, and creative journey.
On this episode, Iâll get into the nitty-gritty of my journaling habit. When do I journal? How often? What do I write about? Iâll also share 3 specific ways journaling helps you become a better business writer.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/126.
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 enjoyed the movie, but letâs be honest: it was a mess. It was clear that the filmmakers of Rise were trying to walk back on story points from the previous movie, The Last Jedi ⊠which had already taken a hard right turn from the story in the previous film, The Force Awakens.
Any way you slice it, Lucasfilm obviously did not have the story for this trilogy planned out in advance. And it showed.
On this episode, I dive into the #1 writing lesson you can learn from Disneyâs Star Wars trilogy. I also break down 3 specific ways to apply this to your next article, blog post, or other piece of content.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/125.Â
I was talking to a friend the other day, and he said, âI canât believe itâs already the year 2020. It seems like it turned the year 2000 just yesterday.â Indeed, it does seem hard to believe that the whole Y2K hysteria was twenty years ago.
One of the common themes youâll hear associated with the year 2020 is the concept of vision. Itâs a play on words because â20/20â also refers to perfect eyesight. I canât think of a better guest to help us think about the power of vision and seeing what our lives can become.
His name is Dr. Wayne Pernell, and heâs going to walk us through some ways to increase the power of our lives through what he calls The Significance Factor. I think youâll love this powerful conversation.
Dr. Wayne Pernell, (also known as âDr Pâ), is a highly sought speaker, #1 International Best-Selling Author with five books, and he's a Global High-Performance Executive Coach who brings more than thirty-five years of experience in helping leaders set new strategic targets, gain clarity and confidence, and attain heightened success.
He has been a guest of countless podcasts and has been seen on television around the country as well as contributed to Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and the NY Times, among others.
After earning his doctorate in clinical psychology, Dr. Pernell began working with leaders across a broad array of organizations including Schwab, 3Com, Whole Foods Market, and AAA in addition to running a $6.5M organization and holding executive level positions in Organization Development.
In our conversation, youâll hear about a life-transforming moment that he experienced around pizza (!), his approach to writing, why The Significance Factor is such an important topic, and also his âStarts with Oneâ movement, of which Iâm a huge fan.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/124.
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 episodes. If you havenât gone back and listened to episode 122, I encourage you to do that to get the full picture.
But to recap, here are the first three trends we talked about:
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Storytelling needs to be a major part of our communication and marketing.
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Self-publishing options are getting better and more sophisticated.
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Authors must begin thinking like âauthor entrepreneurs.â
I mentioned this in the last episode, but Iâll mention it again: rather than seeing these trends as a threat, or in some other negative way ⊠I believe they represent opportunities for reaching people in new and interesting ways. And like most things in life, our attitude and perspective will determine whether we embrace these changes and continue to grow ⊠or whether we ignore these changes and become increasingly irrelevant.Â
So letâs dive in: the final four trends for business writers in 2020.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/123.
Youâve probably heard it said that there are two things in life that are certain: death and taxes. Iâd like to add a third thing that is certain: constant change in the writing and publishing world.
Or, you might say that the only thing that never changes is the fact that things are always changing!
This is the case in nearly every part of life and society today. We live in a time of upheaval and change. This is especially true in the world of writing, publishing, and content creation, especially when it comes to business.
Since weâre at the beginning of a new year, I thought it would be helpful to look at some trends I see on the horizon for this year. If weâre going to be effective in our communication, writing, and marketing, we must keep up with the changing times and be willing to do things differently.
But rather than seeing these trends as a threat, or in some other negative way ⊠I believe they represent opportunities for reaching people in new and interesting ways. And like most things in life, our attitude and perspective will determine whether we embrace these changes and continue to grow ⊠or whether we ignore these changes and become increasingly irrelevant.
So letâs dive in: 7 trends for business writers in 2020 (in no particular order). Fair warning: Iâm breaking up this topic into two episodes. Iâm committed to keeping these solo episodes short to respect your time. Weâll look at the first three on this episode, then the last four in the next episode.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/122.
I live in the Midwestâspecifically, just outside St. Louisâand several months out of the year, we have cold mornings. Occasionally, Iâll forget to start my car early and un-fog the windshield. If Iâm running late, that means Iâm driving down the street with fog or maybe even some ice on the windshield ⊠which is not a good situation.
Itâs hard to navigate when you donât have clarity!
Thatâs exactly the message that todayâs guest is going to share with us. Her name is Marianne Renner, and sheâs going to give us some tips for moving from chaos to clarity in our lives and businesses.Â
Marianne Renner is a highly sought-after leadership coach, keynote speaker, and author of the Chaos to Clarity Success Journal. With years of understanding human behavior, Marianne uses a unique blend of problem-solving techniques and communication strategies to help clients root out fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs so they can get real results.Â
As you can see, Marianne is well-suited to be talking about success and clarity. Some of the topics in our conversation include: why we get stuck in chaos, how journaling helps us get clarity, how writing a book has helped Marianneâs business, and much more!
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/121. Â
Today is January 1, so happy New Year! Itâs a great time for a fresh start. I donât know what your 2019 was like but mine was honestly pretty bumpy. But I wouldnât frame it as a bad year â in fact, Iâd say it was a very good year in that it was a year of major growth, clarity, and learning.Â
Itâs also appropriate because this is a fresh start for this podcast. This is the introductory episode to the Smart Business Writing podcast, and I thought it would be good to take a few minutes and give you an overview of what the show is all about. I want to cover several things such as who the show is for, what youâll learn, the show format, what this show is NOT, and some guiding principles that form the foundation of the show.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/120.
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 listening to episodes before then, those will be part of the Born to Create podcast.
I hope youâll check out the archive episodes of the Born to Create podcast, which consists of episodes 001-119 of this podcast. There are some great interviews and solo episodes that Iâm confident youâll find interesting and helpful.
You probably saw that this episode is titled âAn Exciting New Podcast Direction!â and wondering what thatâs all about. Iâm going to take a few minutes here on this episode and share with you how this podcast will be pivoting and what you can expect with my new podcast, âSmart Business Writing.â
Iâll be back on Jan. 1 with the very first episode of the new Smart Business Writing podcast. You wonât need to do anything to receive itâjust keep this podcast feed active and youâll get it automatically!
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/119.
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 choosing a career or starting one. I'm still finding it difficult to understand my interest, many career entices me. I love being independent in every aspect of my life so working for someone or choosing a job is not my kinda thing. Recently, i have been broody, with questions of personal career choice and what I want to become for my life and future. I'm a graduate with a degree in accounting but I don't feel I really belong in this area of life. Please, I need your advice.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/118.
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 as a professional creative to something a bit more niche. It's tough finding time to roll with that and do the "regular things" as a professional day in and day out. I can't remember doing much portrait drawing in the past year, and I miss it. It just never feels as important.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/117.
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 show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/116.
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, visit http://kentsanders.net/115.
On this episode, I answer a question sent in by Mark Revisky:Â
What is the balance between work, leisure, and creative endeavors? Many times my creative work is separate from those two areas.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/114.
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 notes and ideas for a few different books I could write. But nothing is going to happen unless I can pick ONE idea to focus on. How do you choose?
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/113.
On this episode, I answer a question sent in by Jacqueline:Â
Someone has given me unsolicited criticism about a video I put on Facebook. They had some good suggestions but I didnât ask for their feedback. How do I deal with this situation?
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/112.
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 tension where I don't get so focused on one that I ignore the other?
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/111.
On todayâs 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 for using their creative gifts in non-church/ministry related situations, and therefore stop being creative or abandon new projects?
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/110.
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, twice a week, etc. How much time should I give to it each time I work at my creativity?
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/109.
When I talk about this podcast or about the materials I create, the phrase I use most often use to describe my audience is âcreative entrepreneur.â It refers to someone who is building a business with their creative skills.
For most of us, the âcreativeâ part comes a lot easier than the âentrepreneurâ part. Creating a viable business is pretty difficult, as pretty much any business owner can tell you. Iâm certainly in the midst of that myself. Iâve been doing freelance work for several years, and will be pivoting my business to ghostwriting in order to take it to the next level.Â
Thatâs why Iâm grateful for todayâs guest. Her name is Catherine Orer, and she is an award-winning business & PR strategist, and founder of The Artist Entrepreneur, where she counsels professional visual artists and creative entrepreneurs who want to build sustainable businesses and careers.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/108.
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 peopleâs lives, businesses, and creative work.
But I have to be honest: there is also a selfish element to podcast. I love the fact that having a podcast gives me an excuse to reach out to people who are doing cool work and ask them to be on the show.Â
That is exactly the case with todayâs episode. My guest is Joe Banua, and heâs a songwriter, producer, guitarist, and the creative genius behind Brother Joe. Iâve known Joe for many years, and I have always admired his talent as a musician and performer.Â
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/107.
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 every interview grateful for having the chance to talk with that guest.
However, I occasionally have a guest who not only teaches me something new, but inspires me in such a powerful way that I look at everything Iâm doing in a new way. Todayâs guest is just that type of person. His name is Andy Storch, and he is a talent development consultant, speaker, creator of the Talent Develop Think Tank conference which is happening in January 2020, and last but not least ⊠he is the host of not one, but TWO podcasts: the Andy Storch Show, and the Talent Development Hot Seat.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/106.
Todayâs 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 an artist and writer. Heâs the author of the fantastic new book Learning to Be: Reconstructing Peace & Spiritual Health, which we reference in the conversation. He is also host of the âLearning to Beâ podcast, which focuses on slowing down, peace, and spiritual health.
Chad spent about twenty years as a touring musician and continue to write and play today. He is the founding rector of Luminous Parish, an Anglican mission to Nashville and Franklin, Tennessee.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/105.
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 a boy who likes all that stuff as well, I have continued to enjoy those stories, characters, and movies.Â
I have a special interview today with a man who helps brings those characters to life in a very literal way. His name is Christopher Howes, and he is a sculptor who has worked on films and franchises such as Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Star Trek, and more.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/104.
When I was in high school, I was heavily involved in school plays and musicals. Although I donât talk about it much here on the show, I have always loved theater because it brings together so many of the arts into one performance art.Â
Iâm thrilled today to bring you a conversation with someone who has had lots of success in theater, and Iâm excited for the chance to learn from him. His name is Scott Cramton, and he is the CEO of The Murder Mystery Company, which is the largest theatrical company in the country with employing over 1,800 of people. In 2018, they performed at 6,316 shows, which they estimate to have reached over 600,000 guests with their immersive theatrical murder mystery style.Â
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/103.
Have you ever looked around at the products you use in your everyday life and wondered, âHow did this get created?â Itâs a question many people ask, as evidenced by TV shows such as âHow Itâs Made,â and the many YouTube channels dedicated to showing the creative process behind the products we use.
My guest today helps us explore this fascinating world of product development. His name is Chris Bray, and he is the CEO of SPEED Virtual Product Development, a design agency that is reshaping how clients take advantage of the value of product design.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/102.
What do you think of when you hear the word âoptimizeâ? Do you think of a robot or some kind of mechanical system? Does it bring to mind some kind of cold, impersonal approach to life?Â
My guest today shows us that optimizing your life is not only very personalâitâs necessary if we want to be more productive and creative. His name is Mitch Swergold, and heâll show us how to optimize our performance so we can be at our creative best.
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/101.
This episode marks a milestone for a couple of different reasons. First, itâs my longest episode ever! And second, itâs episode #100!
This is by far my longest episode, and for good reason: I was engrossed in a compelling conversation with the one and only Cliff Ravenscraft. Cliff is the host of the Cliff Ravenscraft Show podcast, as well as the founder of the Free the Dream conference. A couple of years ago, Cliff transitioned his podcast coaching business to one where he now helps people change their mindset.
I have been listening to Cliffâs podcasts, and have been in his circle, for at least 7-8 years. He has had a deep impact on the way that I think and has helped me see the possibilities for success.
In this conversation, Cliff challenges me to expand my mindset. I had planned on asking Cliff about his upcoming Free the Dream conference as well as some topics related to mindset in general. However, the conversation went a different direction, and Iâm glad it did!
This is by far the most revealing and uncomfortable interview I have released. I share details of my life that Iâm frankly not comfortable putting out there. Cliff asks me some hard questions about my goals, dreams, and even my income. Yikes!
But thatâs exactly what makes this such an important interview. You will often hear me talking about how I make myself the âguinea pigâ in these interviews. This is definitely the case here. There are moments in this interview where youâll hear several uncomfortable seconds of silence because I just donât know how to respond.
So, while this is a long interview, I feel itâs completely worth your time. I hope it impacts you as much as it has me.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/100.
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 even a bit of color theory can help you unlock the riches of visual art and look at the world in a new way.Â
To help me explore this issue, Iâve invited my friend Melissa AuClair as a guest. Melissa is a talented author and artist, and Iâve admired her creative work for the last few years. Melissa helps busy women experience more creativity and beauty-filled lives with journaling and painting ideas, inspiration and workshops. She loves the holidays and many of her art collections celebrate the seasons, holidays and the special moments in life.Â
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/099.
Today I turn 45 years old. Itâs hard to believe.
I remember being a kid in the 1980âs and thinking, âIâll be 26 years old in the year 2000!â I surpassed that long ago.
So here I am, on my 45th birthday, reflecting on things that I have been learning. Since 45 seems like a halfway point of sorts, I settled on 22 lessons Iâm learning, plus another half-lesson for good measure.
In no particular order, here are 22.5 things Iâve been thinking about lately.
To read the full post, visit https://kentsanders.net/45th-birthday.
What does it mean to be âintelligentâ? We typically define intelligence in terms of intellectual ability, as evidenced by grades, IQ, or other measurements. But todayâs guest helps us understand the theory of multiple intelligences. This is a critical concept for those of us in creative fields because itâs a reminder that people can be smart in a variety of ways.
My guest today is Carrie Naglak, who is an educator with many years of experience thinking about and studying multiple intelligences and related issues.Â
In our conversation, we talk about a variety of topics related to multiple intelligences, including how it affects our creativity. This is one of those mind-bending episodes that makes you realize how much you still have to learn!
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/097.
One of the most important skills you can develop is good communication. It doesnât matter whether you are a writer, painter, dancer, videographer, or any of a hundred other areas of creative work. You will always need to present, create content, and work with customers, readers, or clients.
Iâm thrilled today to feature a conversation with my friend Nikomas Perez. He is a teaching pastor at Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles, Missouri. This is my church, so Iâm excited to feature him on this episode. Nikomas has a background in student ministry, then transitioned to teaching adults a number of years ago. He is a gifted teacher and communicator, so I thought it would be fun to have a conversation about his process and methods.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/096.
Have you ever wondered what true creative freedom looks like? People may define âfreedomâ differently, but for many of us, freedom means being able to do what you want to do, when you want to do it.Â
My guest today, Vincent Pugliese, will break down what true freedom means as a creative entrepreneur, and how freelancing can be a big part of that process. Vincent was a professional photojournalist for more than 23 years. He was assigned to photograph four U.S. Presidents and nearly every major sporting event, including multiple Super Bowls, the World Series, The NHL Final, the NCAA Final Four and everything in between. Vincentâs work has been published in most major newspapers, magazines, and online publications throughout the world.
Vincent now coaches and leads small business owners and freelancers towards a life of time, money, and location freedom. You can read his story in his excellent book Freelance to Freedom. He is husband to Elizabeth, who works alongside him in their business, and is a father to their boys.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/095.
Have you ever noticed that a high percentage of artists and creative types are passive and âtoo niceâ? Maybe itâs because we donât want to appear aggressive. Maybe itâs because we feel paralyzed by too many options. Maybe itâs because we donât want to offend anyone.
Whatever the reason, the fact remains that many creatives do not take charge of their destiny. Iâm thrilled that my guest today, Ginger Moran, is here to help us step into our creative authority and be more assertive with our calling. This is a fun conversation that you donât want to miss.
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/094.
When you hear the word âstoryteller,â what do you think? Maybe the first image that comes to mind is a group of people sitting around a campfire, with a wise old sage telling an ancient tale. Maybe you think of a novelist, screenwriter, movie director, or someone giving a TED talk.
My guest today is a gifted storyteller, but heâs also a theologian, college professor, writer, and speaker. His name is Shane Wood, and Iâm excited to share this conversation where he reveals some of his secrets for storytelling and engaging audiences through writing, speaking, and teaching.
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/093.
Over the years, Iâve heard the statistic that 8 out of 10 people want to write a book. Based on many conversations about writing, itâs probably true. Nearly everybody feels they have a book in them, and many of those would like their book to be a novel.
But how do you get it done? Where do you come up with story ideas? How do you ensure that your novel is structured well? What kind of writing habits do you need? Should you use a publisher, or self-publish?
Iâm so thankful that my guest today, the accomplished novelist and writing teacher Amber Royer, is here to help answer those questions and give some much-needed guidance!
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/092.
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 a little different because I decided to dive into the topic of diversity.
I hope that doesnât scare you away. In fact, I hope it does just the opposite because you absolutely do not want to miss the wisdom and insights that my guest, Heather Fleming, shares with us. This is one of the most important conversations Iâve had on the show, and I came away a changed person.
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/091.Â
Sometimes we make creativity and personal growth more complicated than it needs to be. Although there are countless systems, courses, books, and other resources to help us reach our creative potential, it all begins with one simple concept: your mindset.
Your mind controls everything else in your life. Iâm thrilled that my guest today, Kenny Aronson, is here to help us grow and develop our mindset. But itâs not just any mindsetâitâs a da Vinci mindset.Â
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/090.
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 of the short phrase, âIâm too tired.â
Judging by the popularity of coffee, energy drinks, and all forms of caffeine, we are suffering from an energy crisis in our minds and bodies. My guest today, Julian Hayes, helps shed light on why we are going through this crisis and what we can do about it.Â
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/089.
As kids, we hear the word âNoâ constantly from other people. But when we become adults, itâs easy to get into the habit of âNoâ to ourselves. Why is that? Itâs because weâre often afraid or stuck in a rut.
Iâm thrilled to have a guest today who will help you stop saying âNoâ to all life has to offer, and instead begin saying YES to the possibilities. Tricia Brouk is a choreographer, director, writer, speaking coach, and so much more. She will knock your socks off with her wisdom and inspiration. This was one of my favorite interviews.
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/088.
As a creative or artist, have you ever struggled with business? Do you love to create, but donât like messing with the business side of things? Would you like to make more sales and put yourself in a better financial position?
If youâve answered âyesâ to any of these questions, youâll appreciate my guest today. His name is Dan McPherson, and he is a business leader and coach. Heâll share some of the secrets to earning your true value and learning to think like a business person even when it seems to go against your creative nature.
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/087.
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.
Our guest on this episode is Stephanie Winslow, and she is going to share a lot of wisdom about letting go ⊠which is counterintuitive and usually uncomfortable. As creatives, we like to have control, but she will share her powerful story of learning to give up control and finding some amazing blessings as a result.Â
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/podcast086.
Itâs 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 sitting at a desk. But my guest today reminds us that itâs vital to build your community no matter what type of creative work you do.
Her name is Jennifer Harshman, and she is the owner of Harshman Services. Jennifer coaches and consults with subject-matter experts, communicators and other leaders, entrepreneurs, authors, and publishers so they can get helpful writing out into the world where it can do more good. Jennifer began editing professionally in 1992, has edited tens of thousands of pages, and now serves as a writing and publishing expert for publishers and independent authors alike.Â
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/podcast085.
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, titles, or achievements?
My guest today gives us a surprising answer. He says that we are who we are because of our ⊠memories.
His name is Casey Tygrett, who is a writer and speaker living near Chicago, Illinois. He is the author of two books, Becoming Curious: A Spiritual Practice of Asking Questionsand his newest book, As I Recall: Discovering The Place of Memories In Our Spiritual Lives.
Casey currently serves as Theologian in Residence at Parkview Christian Church in Orland Park, Illinois. He is also the host of the otherWISE Podcast.He has one daughter, Bailey, and has been married to Holley for 19 years.Â
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/podcast084.
When you hear the word âwealthy,â what image comes to mind? Do you picture someone living in a huge mansion on a hill, surrounded by butlers? Does the word âwealthyâ create a negative picture when you hear it? Are there other ways to be wealthy besides just your finances?
Money is a sensitive topic, especially for artists and creative entrepreneurs. But my guest today helps give a broader and much-needed perspective. Her name is Deborah Meyer, and she is the author of Redefining Family Wealth: A Parentâs Guide to Purposeful Living. Deb is a CPA/PFS as well as a fee-only certified financial planner. She is also the owner of WorthyNest, an independent advisory firm dedicated to helping parents build wealth, and SV CPA Services, which provides accounting and tax services to entrepreneurs.
Deb is Saint Louis Universityâs School of Business 2019 Distinguished Young Alumni and a recipient of the 2018 AICPA Standing Ovation Award for Personal Financial Planning. Deb has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Yahoo! Finance and CNN Business and is a regular contributor to Kiplinger. Outside of work, Deb spends time with her husband Bryan and three sons.
As you can see, Deb knows what she is talking about when it comes to finances. And as a first-time author, she is well-qualified to talk about the creative process of writing a book.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/podcast083.
Do you ever feel like youâre 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 present moment with no clear way forward? If so, you will love this amazing conversation that I have in store for you.
My guest today is Stephanie OâBrien-Martin. She is the founder of Moved by Purpose, and she coaches Christ-centered leaders and entrepreneurs who realize they need a different approach to how they achieve and succeed.
Through her life experiences, professional training and her counterintuitive way of working with people already considered âsuccessfulâ, Stephanie guides people to anchor and align their lives in a new way by stepping back from the pace and pressure that got them to their current level of achievements and align with Godâs plans and purposes for them.
Stephanie is a master Certified Life Coach and author of The Messy Middle: Encouraging You Through the Frustrating Gap Between Where You Are Now and Where You Want To Be.Stephanie is married, lives in the Detroit, Michigan area, and loves coffee!
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/podcast082.
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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 war in Somalia who will share his story and help us develop a better understanding of issues related to disability.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/hope.
What does it mean to be an entrepreneur? At its core, itâs all about control. The whole idea of entrepreneurship is about taking control instead of giving it up. For artists and creatives, that can be a scary concept since we are often more comfortable creating things than thinking making decisions or thinking about the picture. Todayâs guest is the perfect person to help us think through what it means to be a creative entrepreneur, and his thoughts on some complex issues will empower and inspire you to begin taking more control of your destiny.
Iâm excited to bring you my conversation with my great friend Eric Elder, who is an author, speaker, and contemporary pianist with a passion for sharing Christ with others. Eric is a pioneer in online ministry, has written for numerous publications, and has spoken internationally at conferences and retreats. He has also produced a wealth of books and music for his own ministry, which is an online spiritual retreat center called The Ranch.
Eric is the perfect person to help us think through this idea of creative entrepreneurship because he an original thinker who created a worldwide-impacting ministry from scratch. In our conversation, we tackle tough issues such as what entrepreneurship is all about, why itâs OK to disappoint people, why ambition is a good thing if handled in the right way, and how to discern if you are called to something.
This is a great conversation that addresses many issues you are probably wrestling with as a creative entrepreneur. By the way, we also featured Eric in a conversation just a couple of months ago, on Jan. 10, 2019, talking about why you should write a book. That conversation is a great companion episode to this one, so please check it out.
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/destiny.
In her excellent book Walking on Water, the author Madeleine LâEngle wrote, "Jesus was not a theologian. He was God who told stories.â Storytelling was not only a major focus of Jesusâ ministry, itâs also a signifigant part of our calling as artists and creatives. Todayâs guest helps us expand our vision as creative storytellers as we talk about music, imagination, invention, worship, and writing. This is one of those interviews that will expand your mind and leave you thinking for days.
Iâm honored to bring you this conversation with Manuel Luz. He is a songwriter, author, inventor, arts advocate, and creative arts pastor. He has served with Oak Hills Church in Folsom, California for over 25 years, which is an eternity in creative arts ministry.
Manuelâs new book, Honest Worship: From False Self to True Praise, addresses the critical intersections between spiritual formation and worship. Manuelâs published book, Imagine That: Discovering Your Unique Role as a Christian Artist, is a practical and personal theology of the arts. I highly recommend both of them.
Manuel is also the inventor of the patented musical instrument, the WalkaBoutâą, which was wildly received at the world-renowned NAMM Show recently.
In our conversation, we explore several themes from his two books, such as humility, imagination, storytelling, and honest worship. We also dive into the behind-the-scenes process of inventing, manufacturing, and marketing the Walkabout, which is a new kind of percussion instrument. As as drummer myself, this was incredibly interesting! Finally, youâll learn practical tips about writing from Manuelâs own creative process.
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/manuel.
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 creative powers. The whole point of our lives is to honor Him with our creative gifts. Thatâs why itâs foundational to have a robust and meaningful worship life. Iâm honored today to share a conversation with a friend who gives us practical guidance for living a life of worship.
Iâm excited to share my conversation with friend Aric Marshall, who is the Professor of Worship at St. Louis Christian, where I also teach. Aric is new to our college, but heâs definitely not new to worship leadership and education. He has been a public and private school music teacher, worship leader, private music instructor, and is now a college professor. Aric is an accomplished pianist and also plays a mean saxophone!
In our conversation, we cover a variety of topics, including the role of emotions in worship, why itâs still important to be involved in church, the danger of toxic people, how to select worship songs, and strategies for handling musicians who donât fit in your churchâs music style. Youâll also learn essential habits to help you become a better worship and leader.
Aric and I both have extensive backgrounds in worship ministry, so our conversation naturally drifts in that direction. But even if thatâs not your area of interest, youâll still gain a lot from this conversation whether youâre a church member, leader, or pastor.
And if youâre listening and youâre not a person of faith, I hope this will give you some insight into why worship is so important to us. I also hope it inspires you to keep seeking as you continue your own spiritual journey.
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/worship.
Letâs 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 our important creative work until the âright time,â that time will never come. Our guest today knows that dilemma very well, and as a successful realtor, mother, and wife, she still found time to pursue her creativity. As you hear her story, youâll also be inspired and equipped to make your creative work a priority as well.
Iâm excited to share this interview with Karen Briscoe, who is a Realtor, author, and entrepreneur. She is the creator of the 5 Minute Success concept, host of the 5 Minute Success podcast, and a regular speaker both nationally and locally. Karen is also a frequent guest on other podcasts that focus on entrepreneurship, success, motivation, and real estate-related topics. In addition, she is a contributing author to real estate media outlets INMAN and Real Trends.
In our conversation, Karen goes into detail about the background behind the creation of her first book. Youâll learn from her experience why there is no perfect time to take action. Youâll also learn how to increase the speed of your success by learning from others peopleâs experience. One of the most insightful parts of our conversation is Karenâs reflection on how real estate agents are actually âchangeâ agents who help their clients navigate the enormous emotional changes they experience in a move.
Youâre going to love Karenâs enthusiasm and her emphasis on taking action and executing on your ideas!
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/priority.
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 kids be more creative. We have the privilege and responsibility to help the next generation fulfill their God-given creative potential. Whether you are a parent, pastor, teacher, or youth worker, todayâs amazing guest will share lots of practical tips for bringing out the creative best in kids.
When I relaunched this podcast a few months ago, one of the very first interviews I booked with was Joseph Roth. I knew I wanted to explore how to help kids be more creative, and he was my #1 choice for this topic.Â
Joseph is the Elementary School Pastor at Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles, Missouri. My family has been blessed by his ministry, and he brings a lot to our conversation as a pastor, parent, and artist. Youâll learn why your words of affirmation are so important, practical ways to develop kidsâ creativity, and a behind-the-scenes peek at what it takes to run a large childrenâs ministry.
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/creativekids.Â
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, families, customers or clients, church and community responsibilities ⊠and sleep! Itâs far too easy to forget that we need to feed our souls with great art. Our guest today shares her story of becoming an amazing artist, and why we need to continue feeding our souls throughout our lives.
Iâm excited to bring you this fun conversation with my good friend Alice Perrey. She is the Professor of Developmental Studies and Chair of the General Education Division at St. Louis Christian College, where Iâm also a professor. I have always respected Aliceâs great talent as a fantastic pianist, but even more, Iâve admired her generosity and good humor as an amazing human being. Alice also released her first instrumental piano album, called âStreams for the Soul,â last year.
On this episode, youâll learn why Alice was drawn to piano as a child, insights for dealing with criticism as an artist, and practical tips for making time for your creative work no matter what your stage of life. Alice also offers some great insights into why you must take action and work through the challenges of a new project.
As an added bonus, at the very end of the episode, Iâve included the track âWhen We All Get to Heavenâ from Aliceâs instrumental album.
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/feedyoursoul.
Imagine that you and I are having coffee together, and I looked across the table at you and said, âGive me a clear summary of what you do in 1-2 sentencesâ ⊠what would you say? If you would struggle to answer that question, you have a clarity problem. I can relate, because this is an area where I have struggled as well. Weâre in luck because our guest today shares a massive amount of wisdom and practical tips for getting clarity about your creative work, your business, and your ideal customer, client, or reader.
Iâm excited to bring you this conversation with Steve Woodruff, who is known as the âKing of Clarity.â He helps people find their professional purpose through his Clarity Consulting process. Steve works with businesses as well as individuals in career transition to help them be more effective and discover their fit in the marketplace. He is also the author of the excellent book Clarity Wins: Get Heard, Get Referred.
This episode is packed with a ton of amazing information, as you can see from the length of the episode highlights Iâve listed in the show notes. But just to give you a couple of highlights, youâll learn how to start thinking like a business person, how to determine your ideal customer or client (this applies to authors, not just âbusinessâ people), and how to effectively network with people as an introvert. Steve also gives me a mini coaching session and shares his very personal journey through depression.
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/clarity.
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 becoming an artist was all about the journey to discover your authentic self? Todayâs guest shares her fascinating story through music, recovery, faith, and the creative arts in the pursuit of discovering her true self.
Iâm thrilled to bring you this conversation with my good friend Jeni Voss, who is the lead singer of That 80âs Band, a fantastic group based here in St. Louis. Jeni has quite a story to share, and I have to say this was one of my favorite podcast interviews. As you hear Jeniâs story, youâll be inspired by her pursuit of an authentic life through a variety of creative and community experiences.
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/courage.Â
I recently read that around 68% of U.S. households own a pet, which includes 60 millions households that own a dog. If you donât own a dog, Iâm sure you know someone who does. On todayâs episode, our guest helps unlock the surprising ways that owning a dog can boost your creativity and improve your life.
Iâm excited to share my conversation with Faye Ruch from DogLifeMadeBetter.com. Faye is on a mission to help dogs have better owners. I love that tagline because it reminds us that we have a reciprocal relationship with our dogsâwe have a responsibility to them, and in turn, then improve our lives.
I first met Faye in a mastermind group last year, and her passion for helping dog owners was immediately apparent. As you listen to our conversation, youâll learn practical ways that owning a dog can help you be more creative, how to be a better dog owner, and some fascinating lessons Faye has learned on her entrepreneurial journey. This episode is packed with surprising tidbits that you can start putting into practice immediately. I know I certainly learned a lot!
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/dogs.Â
One of the key questions we ask ourselves as artists is, âHow can I be more productive?â We all want the ability to produce more writing, music, art, or other creative work. But how do we actually do it? Are there systems we can implement to help us be more productive? What is the mindset required to produce more creative work? Our guest today addresses all these issues and much more ⊠and the answer may just surprise you.  Iâm excited to bring you my conversation with Adrian Shepherd. He started his career as an ESL teacher in Japan, but today focuses on consulting with individuals and companies on productivity. His background in education helped him develop The One-Bite Time Management System (TMS), a revolutionary new system based entirely around simplicity: small bites that people can digest easily. He is based in Osaka, Japan.  On this episode, youâll learn all about the importance of habits, mindset, and routines in becoming a more productive artist or creative. Adrian shares about the importance of breathing and sleep, the dangers of too much caffeine, the value of taking small bites and building momentum, and how martial arts can help you be more disciplined. This episode is packed with a lot of tips you can start putting into practice immediately to help you be more productive in your creative work.  To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/productivity.
How well do you truly know yourself? If you and I were really honest, we would have to admit we probably donât know ourselves as well as we think. Self-knowledge is critical if we are going to do the work we are called to do. On todayâs episode, my friend Teresa McCloy walks us through the Enneagram, a fantastic tool to help us know ourselves, impact the world, and do better creative work.
Teresa McCloy is a coach, consultant and professional speaker. Teresa uses her REALIFE Process⹠and tools such as the Enneagram Typology Profile to help her clients move from living with their hair on fire to discovering clarity about the life they want to live and the process to make it happen. Teresa lives with her husband Dale on their third-generation family grain farm in south central Illinois.
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/enneagram
Itâs 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 wanted to write a book but arenât sure how it can benefit your life or how to get started, my guest today will give you the inspiration and practical steps to make your writing dream a reality.
Eric Elder is an author, speaker, and contemporary pianist with a passion for sharing Christ with others. Eric is a pioneer in online ministry, has written for numerous publications, and has spoken internationally at conferences and retreats. He has also produced a wealth of books and music for his own ministry, which is an online spiritual retreat center called The Ranch.
To read the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/writeabook
This is the first week of 2019, so itâs very likely that you are thinking about changes you want to make in your life. If your goal is get healthier, more fit, or lose weight in 2019, this episode is for you. Todayâs guest shares lots of great information and inspiration to help you become the best version of yourself. Itâs time to get serious about your health!
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/health
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, itâs usually been somewhat of a haphazard process with no real direction. Over the last couple of years, I have started to do a more intentional annual review. Here are my thoughts on 2018 and whatâs in store for 2019.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/2018-annual-review
When you hear the term âclassic literature,â what comes to mind? Most people think of books that were written by a bunch of dead white guys and wonder how they are relevant to us today. Todayâs guest will help you understand that the classics are much broader than that narrow definition, and why they are essential to your creative life today.
Iâm excited to bring you my conversation with Anne Sheridan, who is a professor and pianist. She holds degrees in piano, Biblical Studies, and English, and she also taught English and Literature for  several years at St. Louis Christian College, where I teach. Anne recently moved back to Iowa with her husband, Brent, a pastor, and their daughter, Louise. She enjoys British television and chocolate.
Our conversation covers a wide range of topics, including what makes a classic a âclassic,â why Gothic literature is popular, and Anneâs thoughts on The Lord of the Rings, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and The Lord of the Rings. Youâll learn the best way to read Shakespeare, how to make time to read, and why itâs OK to watch mindless TV sometimes. I came away from this conversation feeling smarter and more motivated to dive into some of the classics, and I hope you do, as well.
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/literature.Â
âItâs a Wonderful Lifeâ 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? What if George Bailey had dared to dream bigger dreams and left Bedford Falls?
To read the full show notes, visit http://kentsanders.net/george.Â
A dream is like a knife. Itâs very powerful when you use it the right way. But if youâre careless with it, you can do a lot of harm to yourself and others. Todayâs guest helps us view our dreams in the correct light so we can chase them in a God-honoring way that blesses our families and brings more value into the world.
Iâm excited today to be speaking with Zech Newman. He is a husband, father of three children, entrepreneur, author of Chasing Dreams in a Minivan, and a serial dreamer. Zech teaches others to chase their goals dreams in a healthy way.
On this episode, we focus on how to chase your dream in the correct way. Letâs face itâa lot of people who are âsuccessfulâ end up losing their families. Youâll learn how to develop good habits, how to make your family a priority, and how to use your writing skills to expand your platform. Zech shares a massive amount of practical wisdom in this episode, and youâll benefit from it no matter what type of creative work you do.
Episode Highlights
In this episode, youâll discover:
- Why Zech and his family hated his dream, and how that experience led to him writing Chasing Dreams in a Minivan.
- How to know whether a dream is God-honoring or not.
- Why so many kids believe their father loves their dreams more than he loves them.
- What it means to âturtle upâ by taking slow steps day after day.
- Why Zech gets up at 4:30 a.m. to write, and what he is working on during the next two hours.
- The benefits of running and exercise.
- How men can start becoming more authentic and transparent.
- The power of thinking about your goals over the long term.
- How to expand your reach by writing for sites such as Entrepreneur, and how it can help you get speaking opportunities.
- Why Zech creates daily 1-3 minute videos on his Facebook page
Key Takeaways
- Getting up early can change your life.
I love Zachâs idea of setting an alarm in the evening to signal that itâs time to start getting ready for bed. He has made a list of all the positive things that will happen because he gets up early, as well as the negative things that will happen if he doesnât. Iâm also intrigued by the fact that he spend 90 days developing a flossing habit to help him build an evening routine. I confess that Iâm a recovering night owl and need to be more intentional about getting up early.
- Donât compare yourself to others.
Zech warned agains playing the comparison game with others. This is difficult for creative people (including me!). We see other peopleâs gifts, talents, and results, and we wonder why we donât have the same thing. Instead of looking at othersâ success and being jealous, or even actively trying to discredit them, we should learn from them.
- My favorite quote from the interview: "Action is a spiritual thing, just like prayer is.â
The more action we take, the more doors will open for us. Itâs also easier to gain more momentum we we already have a little bit of it. Donât discredit the value of small actions. What action can you take today to help you achieve your creative dreams? Maybe itâs writing a blog post, creating a video, or sending an email.
Resources
- ZechariahNewman.com
- Chasing Dreams in a Minivan: For Men with Big Goals and the Women Who Put Up with Them by Zech Newman
- FREE ebook: Finding Your Path: A Faith-Based Approach to Finding Your Way in This World by Zech Newman
- Connect with Zech on Facebook
- Connect with Zech on LinkedIn
- Zechâs articles on Entrepreneur.com
- Follow Zech on Twitter
- The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks Than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian Moran
- Addicted2Success.com
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A number of years ago, the country group Rascal Flatts released a song called âThese Days.â It tells the story of a guy in a small town who accidentally runs into an old flame. She has since moved on with her life, but he canât stop dreaming about her. In verse 1 he sings, Yeah, life throws you curves, But you learned to swerve. Me, I swung and I missed and the next thing you know, Iâm reminiscing. Dreaming old dreams, Wishing old wishes, Like you would be back again. He has put his life on hold because he is still pining for her. Since there is no indication that she shares his feelings, he will forever be stuck in a time loop, wishing for a dream that will never become reality. That can also be true in our creative lives. There are times when we want to embrace a new dream. But itâs impossible to move toward a new dream while we are still clinging to an old one. How do you know the difference between an old dream and a new one? Here are a few guidelines: 1. An old dream represents something that will probably never happen. A new dream represents something that is possible. (That doesnât mean itâs easy, just possible.) 2. An old dream is rooted in the past. A new dream pulls you into the future. 3. An old dream is familiar and comfortable. A new dream is fresh and exciting. 4. An old dream distracts you from your current goals. A new dream pulls you toward your current goals. 5. An old dream brings negative energy into your life because it represents a loss. A new dream brings positive energy into your life because it represents abundance. 6. An old dream is all about something passively happening to you. (âI wish this would happen.â) A new dream is all about you taking action to achieve something.
If old dreams are so bad, why do we hang onto them? We cling to old dreams because they are comfortable. They give us a sense of emotional security. We have fed them, nurtured them, journaled about them, talked about them, worried about them, and given them lots of attention. When I was a kid, I had an imaginary friend. As I grew older and became more mature, I no longer needed the security the imaginary friend provided. When it comes to old dreams, sometimes we hang onto them well into adulthood. We canât let go even though they donât align with reality. If you want to fully embrace a new dream for your life, you must first let go of the old one. You can only receive what God has for you with an open hand. If your fists are clenched because youâre holding onto an old dream, you canât receive what God has for you. Here are three actions you can take to help you let go of an old dream: 1. Let the old dream die. There is a certain dream I have been holding onto for about twenty years. (It has nothing to do with my job as a college professor.) Over the last couple of years I have come to realize three things: 1. The dream is probably never going to happen. 2. The dream is no longer relevant to my life. I donât even really want it to happen, but am having trouble letting go. 3. My emotional attachment to this dream is dragging me down.
When an old dream is no longer serving our current or future goals, we have to let it go. Itâs hard and itâs painful, but itâs necessary for our growth as artists. 2. Stop âdriving byâ your old dreams. Brad Paisley has a great song called âPressing on a Bruise.â Itâs all about our tendency to keep poking at an old wound. As he is mourning a lost relationship, he sings, I could start a new life, I could move on I could do a drive by and see if youâre home Itâs tempting to keep âdriving byâ the old dream. Have you ever spent hours journaling or talking to others about your old dream? Itâs easy to devote hours to wondering why it hasnât happened or trying to figure out what went wrong. Have you spent time on Facebook stalking people who are connected to the old dream? Checking up on them? Wondering why it was them, and not you? Are you having trouble moving on? Maybe itâs because you keep driving by the old dream âjust to seeâ what is going on there. 3. Actively work on the new dream. Do you want to write a book? Make a transition into a new career? Learn to paint? Start a business? If so, you must do the work to make your dream happen. Dreams are like plants. They must be fed and nurtured. The way we feed and nurture them is by doing the consistent work that will bring success. It can be difficult to find the time and emotional energy to work on our dreams. Here are a few resources to help you: * How to Make Time for Your Art: Track Your Time * Free book: 21 Time Hacks for Writers * 4 Unusual Ways to Get More Writing Done
4. Surround yourself with people who will pull you toward the new dream. What would happen if you love coffee but you are surrounded by people who canât stand it? You will soon feel bad about loving coffee. On the other hand, if you hang around coffee people, you will fuel your passion and grow your expertise. Whatever your dream is, you must find your âpeepsâ who are passionate about the same thing and have a similar perspective. The synergy of ideas and community will help you go faster and further than you could on your own. Every Monday morning I meet with my mastermind group. These three guys are a key part of my support network as I work on my writing and life goals. I also have a couple of great writer friends whom I talk with on a regular basis. A few months ago I joined the 48 Days Eagles Community. It has been a great source of inspiration and encouragement as well. Iâve heard it said that you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. Who are these five people in your life, and are they taking you in the direction you want to go? When I was a kid, my grandfather would sometimes recruit me to help prune his apple trees. I learned at a young age that you have to remove some unnecessary limbs so the whole tree can be healthy. Itâs hard to let go of a dream we have nurtured for many years. But itâs a key part of the process of stepping into a new dream and becoming fully awake to the great things God wants to bring to life through your creative powers. Have you ever had to let go of an old dream so you could fully pursue a new one? Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play For more great resources to help unleash your creative powers, visit my site at KentSanders.net. Connect with me on social media: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram
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, with literally tens of thousands of podcasts to choose from. Maybe you have considered adding your voice to the mix and starting your own show. If so, this episode is for you!
Iâm thrilled today to bring you this conversation with my good friend Steve Stewart. He started a podcast in 2010 to help market his financial wellness coaching business. In 2016, he had to give the business up, and his podcast, when others began asking for help with the editing and production of their shows. He currently produces 25 shows, mostly for podcasters in the personal finance and investing space.
On this episode, youâll learn what makes podcasting different from other mediums, and how to answer the question, âShould I start a podcast?â Steve also shares how to avoid common podcasting mistakes, how to measure success as a podcaster, and why knowing your purpose is so critical to your podcasting success. Steve also goes into detail about a vital but often-neglected topic, which is how to write and format your episode titles correctly.
Show Highlights
In this episode, youâll discover:
- Steveâs journey with podcasting, and how he became a podcast producer.
- What makes the podcasting platform unique as a communication medium.
- The importance of keeping the listener engaged through storytelling and narrative.
- How Steve releases his creativity through audio editing and serves clients.
- Why podcast listeners, blog readers, and video watchers are three different audiences.
- Some of the common mistakes beginning podcasters make.
- How to measure success as a podcaster and build an audience.
- Why you can start a podcast without having it all figured out, but you cannot start a show without knowing your purpose.
- How churches can use podcasts to support their mission.
- How to title your podcast episodes.
Key Takeaways
- Knowing your purpose and goals for the podcast is critical.
Itâs not enough just to want to start a show. If you donât have an over-arching purpose or message to share, you will quickly burn out because podcasting is time-consuming and often exhausting. Know up front why you want to do a show and what you want to get out of it.
- Decide in advance how you will measure your podcasting success.
This is critical because unless you are a celebrity, you will probably not have a lot of downloads immediately. Steve was absolutely right when he said that you measure success by audience engagement. You must play the long game with podcasting and work to grow your audience through providing consistently great content and building relationships.
- You must make the commitment to stick with it.
The âBorn to Createâ podcast is actually my third podcast. What youâre hearing now is the second iteration of the show. Itâs easy to give up when the excitement of creating a new podcast has worn off, and all you have in front of you is the actual work. But if you stick with it, you will outlast many other people and build an audience over time.
Resources
- SteveStewart.me
- The Stacking Benjamins Show
- Dan Carlinâs Hardcore History Podcast
- Connect with Steve on LinkedIn
- Follow Steve on Twitter
- Financial Grownup Podcast with Bobbi Rebell
- ATR2100-USB Microphone
- Harvester Christian Church (the church Steve and I both attend)
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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 worked for Warner Bros. (John and Becky are not their real names.) Becky organized movie screenings for theater reps and asked her father if he knew anyone who might like to see Speed Racer before it was released in theaters. John invited my friend, who in turn invited me. On the day of the screening, we met Becky at a local theater that was part of a regional chain. We were escorted through a back door and led through a long hallway showcasing all kinds of Hollywood memorabilia. I was in movie heaven! Becky took us to a screening room that seated around fifty people. Aside from my friend and me, there were only a couple of other people in the room. They had notepads, so I assumed they were movie critics. Becky made sure we didnât have any recording devices, and away she went. We didnât see her again. When the movie was over, it dawned on me that movie websites sometimes posted anonymous reviews from fans who had seen movies early. This was my first chance to âscoopâ something, so I wrote up a detailed report of my movie screening experience and sent it to a popular movie news website, where it was quickly posted. The next day, I received a frantic call from my friend at church. âHey, I just wanted you to know that John is furious with you. Some people at Warner Bros. saw your movie review and Becky is in big trouble. She might get fired.â I was totally confused and didnât understand what the problem was. Then my friend explained that we were not supposed to talk or write about the movie because movie studios want to control when reviews are made public. (Big tentpole movies often have reviews embargoed until a week or two before the movieâs release.) When I wrote my review, I went into great detail about the theater we visited, so it was easy for the studio to track down the employee who had arranged the screening. I felt horrible for the trouble I caused and shot off a frantic email to the people at the movie website, asking for my review to be taken down. They complied with my request and as far as I know, Becky was able to keep her job. (Needless to say, I was never invited back for another movie screening.) I didnât realize it at the time, but I had crossed a boundary as a writer. I had good intentions, but my ignorance about the movie review system almost cost someone their job. 3 Boundaries to Push Things like this make us want to play it safe as writers and stay well within the boundaries. But the trick is knowing which boundaries to push. Some boundaries are made to stay in place. They exist for our protection. When we push against boundaries such as ethics or honesty, we suffer the consequences and end up hurting people. Other boundaries are made to be expanded. We should push against them if we want to grow in our creativity, influence, and impact. These are three boundaries we should push as writers: 1. The boundary of quantity As a college professor, I assign a lot of writing in my courses. Whether itâs reflection papers, research papers, or other written projects, students almost perceive the amount of writing as âa lot.â We all have a certain perception of what constitutes âa lotâ of writing. In my experience, writing doesnât actually take that long once you have an outline. You can easily write a draft of 1,000 words in an hour if you focus and concentrate. Whatever you are currently producing, I bet you can do more. If you are currently not writing anything, shoot for 500 words a week. If you are writing 500 words a week, shoot for 1,000 words a week. Then consider having a daily word count of 500 or even 1,000 words. I currently write about 500 words a day and am working towards 1,000 words a day. The actual amount is not importantâitâs all about consistency that will produce results over time. 2. The boundary of transparency In our Internet age, we see all kinds of people who share too much about their personal lives. But we can go to the other extreme of never sharing anything that others might mistake for a weakness or vulnerability. There is a balance here. On the one hand, we want to be perceived as an authority on our topic. On the other hand, people want to relate to a real human being, not a robot who just cranks out content. The more open and honest I am, the more people relate to me as a person. When I share personal things from my life, I try to make sure it is in the service of helping someone else. For example, I have written about my highly personal struggle with depression here and here. But it was for the greater purpose of trying to help others, not just airing the junk from my personal life. I challenge you to be more vulnerable and transparent in your own writing as you try to help others. 3. The boundary of community You will be the same person five years from now except for the books you read and the people you meet. If you want to increase your creativity and influence, you must include more people in your community who can help you grow. This can take many forms. My Monday morning mastermind is a key part of my growth. I also chat regularly with several writer friends who challenge me to be better. Other places and events such as local meetups, networking events, conferences, and even church can be great places to meet people who can contribute to your success. I recently auditioned (and was accepted) as a drummer for our church worship team. I wasnât doing it just to play drums. I was doing it so that I can spend more time with the creative leaders in our worship ministry. Drums were just my way in. I challenge you to consider ways to push these three boundaries in your life: quantity of output, transparency, and community. Growth is hard. Something it hurts to stretch! But the result is totally worth it. How are you currently pushing and expanding your boundaries? Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | Google Play For more great resources to help unleash your creative powers, visit my site at KentSanders.net. Connect with me on social media: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Instagram
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 answers and more about asking better questions? Todayâs guest helps us navigate this tension between questions and answers, and also encourages us to explore our curiosity.
Dan Drake is the co-host of the Better Questions Podcast, a show that aims to help people of faith find better questions that are more helpful to our faith and that bring unity to the church.
Dan is also a worship pastor and the Media Minister at Cornerstone Christian Church in Shiloh, Illinois. In addition, Dan is a gifted musician and songwriter, a filmmaker, a blogger, and most importantly, a husband and father. Heâs a busy guy!
Danâs thoughts on art, faith, and life will challenge your thinking, help you find the divine in the mundane, and to ask better questions that lead to a more fulfilling life.
Show Highlights
In this episode, youâll discover:
- How Danâs creative experiences led him to begin a podcast focused on questions.
- Danâs two âjourneys,â both driven by questions: How do I use my creative gifts for God, and how do I use them to have fun?
- Why Dan doesnât check his brain at the door.
- How to find the divine in the mundane.
- How turning thiry led Dan to think about his mortality more and the desire to âcontribute a verse."
- The story behind the color and design of the Better Questions Podcast logo.
- What Dan and his co-hosts are trying to accomplish with the Better Questions podcast.
- The value of asking questions that lead us to act on godly impulses rather than asking questions to prove what we already believe.
- How parables convey deep truths in the context of stories.
- Practical ways to begin asking better questions.
- Why Dan studies film.
Key Takeaways
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Curiosity is an indispensable part of your creative life. Dan talked about his need to follow his curiosity, and how it has led him to explore many different creative pursuits, including film, music, storytelling, podcasting, and other areas. If we want to create new things we must constantly explore our curiosity. What have you been reading, watching, listening to, or exploring lately?
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Movies are the language of modern culture. That may sound like an extreme statement, but I believe itâs true. You can go almost anywhere in the world and people will be familiar with Star Wars, the Avengers, Lord of the Rings, and many other movie worlds and franchises. Why? Because stories draw us in, and movies combine many art forms into one compelling format.
I strongly encourage everyone to take a deeper dive and learn more about various aspects of storytelling, screenwriting, cinematography, film scoring, and any other areas of interest related to movies. You will not only be equipped with a greater knowledge of how to interpret movies, but also with the capacity to enjoy them more.
And if you REALLY want to get serious about studying film, I recommend that you take a deep dive into the great film of all time: Citizen Kane.
- âThe powerful play goes on and you may contribute a verse.â Dan referenced this quote from Dead Poets Society, a fantastic film that has inspired artists of all kinds. But what does it mean? It means that you are not meant to compromise or settleâyou are meant to do everything you can to be your authentic self and give the world the gift only you can give. Donât let your time on earth end without contributing a verse to the eternal epic of human history.
Resources
- DanDrake333.com
- Danâs album âHomeâ on iTunes
- Danâs album âHomeâ on iTunes and Spotify
- BetterQuestionsPodcast.com
- Connect with Dan on Facebook
- Follow Dan on Twitter
- Follow Dan on Instagram
- Damien Chazelle (Director of Whiplash, La La Land, and First Man)
- Citizen Kane
- Dead Poets Society
Podcast Partners:
- Chris Morris
- Heidi Bender
- Faye Ruch
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I donât 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 make forward progress.
In this post, Michael S. Rogers shares the lessons on creativity he learned while writing the novel Passing Lincoln. The book features a unique story about a 5-dollar bill that travels through the hands of various citizens in Beulah, Indiana.
When I wrote Passing Lincoln, I wasnât creating a different way to write a book. The format of the book was less a momentous epiphany and more a struggle to make something of my befuddled mind. Iâd like to share what I learned along the way about the creative process.
Between careers and between projects, a character spoke to me so clearly I knew her name, where she was, what she looked like, and how she acted. I know better than to fight that. I wrote her story.
Hereâs the problem: by the time I finished the scene, I had developed it into an epic tale of redemption and faith.
I do it every time. I am inspired to write a short story, then turn it into an idea for a novel. It drives me crazy because I donât write as well when I stretch the length of a story.
Itâs not for lack of trying. Iâve devoured books on plot and character. Iâve explored script-writing to incorporate things like the turning point in the first fifteen minutes of a movie. Iâm practically a walking encyclopedia on The Process of All the Great Writers.
So I attacked my new novel idea with all my knowledge and dumped it into the same washing machine with my newly written scene, punched in the settings Iâve been taught will work, and let the machine do its thing.
It never, ever works for me. Somehow, the machine always gets unbalanced and stops. Iâll back up and go through the rinse again with the manic hope it will go through the whole cycle.
The machine stops every time. I just canât make it work, and the first chapter of Passing Lincoln was no exception. Dejectedly, I threw that neat little scene of Dolores putting a five-dollar bill in the offering plate in my growing file of unused stories. What else could I do? Iâm a short story writer with epic ideas!
Unless ...
What if I took advantage of how my mind worked and wrote each chapter as a short story?
Imagining the possibilities, I asked myself how could work if it was the length of a novel. How could I give myself permission to use different points of view and tensesâreally test my writing skillsâand yet keep a story together?
What if the main character was the five-dollar bill?
Passing Lincoln was born. I wrote in first, second, and third person. I wrote in the present and past tense. I used different formatsâprayer journal, online chat, text message, diary entry, email exchange.
In other words, I used the strength of my short story writing to create a novel about redemption and faith. Along the way, I learned some valuable lessons about creativity that I canât keep to myself.
1. Learn all you can. Finding your own voice is less like discovering your inner self and more like your inner self unfolding in the presence of those who know better than you. Never, never, never stop learning. All that knowledge will make you a better creator.
2. Play to your strengths. When you find out you canât use the same structure as the latest successful artist, thatâs a good thing. Now you know how it doesnât work, which is just as informative as finding what does work. Your job isnât to succeed doing it like Ernest Hemingway or Ansel Adams or the Beatles. Your job is to find ways to unleash the creativity built into you.
3. Do it your way. Once youâve learned all you can and failed all you can, find a way that brings out your best creative self and do that. Who knows? If you succeed, someone may ask you to befuddle the minds of those who come after you!
Passing Lincoln has a legacy for me now. I learned how to write well, found my strengths, and created a new way that works for me. I hope your next project does the same for you.
Iâd love to hear your thoughts! What is a lesson that you have recently learned about creativity in your own life? Share in the comments!
Michael S. Rogers is a Jesus follower, husband, father, preacher, author, and founder of Alive to Grace. His family is his first ministry, but he also currently pastors Faith Church of Christ in Burlington, Indiana. You can find him at his website, Amazon author page, and on Facebook.
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Todayâs episode is a little different because we are tackling a heavy topic: mental illness. Itâs an issue that affects all of us in one way or another. If you havenât personally struggled with some type of mental illness, chances are very high that you know someone who has. In todayâs conversation, we have a guest who digs deep into his personal experience with this issue and helps point the way forward.
Iâm thrilled to be talking with Chris Morris, who is a husband, father of four, CPA, and author. He writes honestly about pain, chronic illness, and hope. Heâs the author of the book Perfectly Abnormal and co-author of the excellent new book Whispers in the Pews: Voices on Mental Illness in the Church.
In our conversation, Chris shares openly about his recent experience in a psych ward. He learned some powerful lessons about the church that all of us need to hear. Chris also offers practical suggestions for church leaders on making the church a safe haven for those struggling with mental illness. He also shares what to do when you are struggling with your own darkness.
This is probably the most important episode of the podcast Iâve published up to this point, so I encourage you to listen to the whole interview and take what Chris says to heart. I can promise youâll be a better leader, artist, and human being because of his brave example and wise words.
Episode Highlights
In this episode, youâll discover:
- The story behind Chrisâs article â2 Things I Learned About the Church in a Psych Wardâ and key lessons Chris learned from this experience.
- The importance of keeping an emotional âbaselineâ in your life, and recognizing when you lose your baseline.
- Suggestions for pastors on how to address mental health issues.
- How Chrisâs pastor made a big difference when Chris was in need.
- Why no two mental illnesses look the same.
- What Chrisâs church does well that makes a difference for those with mental illness.
- What it means to âsee the person before the health condition."
- Practical steps for Christian leaders and pastors to help those struggling with mental illness.
- Suggestions for those struggling with dark thoughts or going through an emotionally troubling time.
Key Takeaways
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Be aware of people who are struggling. Itâs so easy today to ignore other people. We are busy with jobs, families, church, social media, hobbies, and a million other things. But if you pause long enough to really look and listen, youâll see others who are struggling. I was heartbroken by Chrisâs story of being surrounded by people in a psych ward who were, in his words, âforgotten.â No one should ever be forgotten.
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Seek help if you are struggling. Iâve written publicly about my own battle with depression (links are in the Resources section below). I know what itâs like to be in a very dark place emotionally and mentally. Pleaseâif you are struggling, call a friend, pastor, or counselor and get help. Your life is too valuable to throw away.
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Life is bigger than our âart.â Yes, this podcast is about creativity and making the best art we can. However, we are also part of a bigger community of humanity. This episode is about being aware of othersâ pain. Itâs about empathy, love, service, and our common humanity with each other. We need to slow down and pay attention to others. That is far more important than any single piece of art we ever create. Why? Because the most important art we create is the art of relationships with other people. You might be a great âartist,â but if you ignore the needs of the people right in front of you, you have missed the bigger picture.
Resources
- ChrisMorrisWrites.com
- Connect with Chris on Facebook
- Follow Chris on Twitter
- Follow Chris on Instagram
- Perfectly Abnormal: Uncovering the Image of God in Chronic Illness by Chris Morris
- Whispers in the Pews: Voices on Mental Illness in the Church by Chris Morris
- 2 Things I Learned About the Church in a Psych Ward by Chris Morris
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (also call 1-800-273-8255)
- 5 Lies I Believed About Depression by Kent Sanders
- How I Survived a Recent Bout of Depression by Kent Sanders
Podcast Partners:
- Julie Mahan
- Eric Elder
- Anna Reel
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Someone once said that it takes a village to raise a child. If itâs also true that it takes a village to write a book, one of the most important villagers is the editor.
On todayâs episode, I talk with a good friend who also happens to be a great editor. He helps us understand how why editors are such an important part of the book-making process, and how to choose the right editor for your next book project.
Blake Atwood is an editor, author, and ghostwriter who helps writers tell better stories, choose the right path to publication, and how to best market their words. He is also an instructor for Writing Workshops Dallas, which offers wide-ranging seminars and courses for writers of all kinds by a host of excellent teachers. Many of those are available via live stream.
On this episode, youâll learn about the different types of editing and why each one is important for your book. Blake also shares how to find the right editor, and how to know when itâs time to let go of your book and move on. In addition, Blake turns the tables on me by digging into the reasons I havenât finished my own book yet!
One of the most fascinating parts of this conversation is Blakeâs story of how he brought his late uncleâs novel to life. This episode is packed with great stories and nuggets of wisdom from Blake!
Blake has generously offered Born to Create podcast listeners a 10% discount on his editing services if you book him before the end of the year. Make sure to get in touch with him if you need an editor for a current or upcoming book.
Show Highlights
In this episode, youâll discover:
- How The Chronicles of Narnia, and a specific teacher, inspired Blake to become a writer.
- What Blake loves about editing, and how it fulfills him creatively.
- Different types of editing you will encounter in the publishing process, and why each is important.
- Blakeâs advice for correcting some of the most common mistakes writers make.
- Blakeâs process for finding the right type of editor.
- How Blake was discovered by Sean McCabe, which led to his work on James Clearâs new book Atomic Habits.
- How to know when a book is finished and move on to the next project.
- How Blake finished his uncleâs novel after his uncle passed away.
- Habits that have helped Blake be more successful.
Key Takeaways
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Editors are a key part of the creative writing process. Editors perform a similar function to a record producer. Their job is to take the raw elements and make something beautiful from it. A good editor is not just a hired gun or a cleanup person (although it can certainly involve cleaning up errors and mistakes). Rather, they are collaborators who can make a good book great.
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There are three distinct stages in editing. They move from the macro to the micro. First is developmental editing, which is concerned with taking a big picture look at the overall book and its story and/or structure. Second is copyediting, which is concerned with grammar, spelling, and line-by-line corrections. Third is proofreading, which is checking for errors after the book has been formatted for print and digital, since errors can happen in that process. Itâs important to understand the different types of editing and what to expect when working with editors.
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Habits can make or break your success. One theme that you will hear often on this podcast is the importance of good habits. Blake shared how he developed a habit of getting up at 5 a.m., and this habit has served him well. He also talked about getting out of his introvert comfort zone by teaching and public speaking, reading 50 pages a day, and quitting books that donât hold his interest.-
Resources
- BlakeAtwood.com
- The Father Effect by John Finch with Blake Atwood
- Donât Fear the Reaper: Why Every Author Needs an Editor by Blake Atwood
- The Gospel According to Breaking Bad by Blake Atwood
- Sins of the Five Fathers by James H. Drury with Blake Atwood
- Connect with Blake on Facebook
- Connect with Blake on LinkedIn
- Follow Blake on Twitter
- Follow Blake on Instagram
- Blakeâs articles at The Write Life
- Editorial Freelanders Association
- BookLaunchMentor.com
- K.M. Weilandâs recommendations for editors
- Atomic Habits by James Clear
- Overlap by Sean McCabe
- Day One journaling app
- The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
- Vellum app
- James Clearâs article on reading comprehension
- The Guilt-Free Guide to Choosing Which Books to Read by Kent Sanders
- MelindaMartin.me (publishing and design services)
- Writing Workshops Dallas
- Whispers in the Pews by Chris Morris, ed.
Podcast Partners:
- Jeff Hosey
- Jim Krenning
- Jeni Voss
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For many years, âeducationâ 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 education, especially for adults, is changing at a rapid pace. Iâm thrilled to bring you a conversation with a great educator who helps us think about the future of education and what it means for us, both as learners and teachers.
Today Iâm thrilled to be talking with Don Sanders, who is the Staff Development Pastor and Director of the Merold Institute for Ministry at Harvester Christian Church in St. Charles, Missouri. He also just happens to be my older brother!
Don is not only one of the best educators I knowâheâs also a master learner who is currently working on a Doctor of Education degree at The Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. In our conversation, youâre going to learn about creativity from an educatorâs perspective, and how Don has infused a creative learning approach to The Merold Institute for Ministry, which he directs.
Youâll learn what the future holds for education, as well as some very practical strategies for being a lifelong learner. Don also shares some interesting thoughts about his doctoral program and how it has changed him as an educator.
Episode Highlights
In this episode, youâll discover:
- Why creativity should flow through every aspect of education.
- How Don defines âcreativityâ from an educatorâs point of view.
- What has changed in ministry training in recent years.
- Why church-based institutes are not in direct competition to traditional Christian colleges.
- What it takes for a church to establish an institute.
- What Don sees as the future of ministry education.
- Donâs experience in pursuing a doctoral degree, and how it has changed him as an educator.
- The value of reading and discussion groups in your personal development.
- How Don keeps creatively sharp, and the role physical exercise plays in it.
Key Takeaways
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See yourself as an educator. It doesnât matter whether you have a title that is associated with educationâProfessor, Teacher, Educator, etc. You always need to be teaching. You have skills and talents that others need to learn. You have knowledge that can benefit others. What are some of the ways you can teach others? Here are a few: conversations, blog, podcast, speaking, classes, live events, mastermind or small groups, books, articles, mentoring, social media posts, consulting just to name a few.
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Be a constant learner. My brother and I are both constant readers. You will rarely see either one of us without a book. But reading is only one of many ways to learn. He is working on a doctorate degree. I am constantly participating in webinars, meetups, masterminds, and other learning opportunities. The only way to stay fresh and relevant is to be a constant learner.
Donât forget about face-to-face interaction. Almost every college offers online education today. (Iâm the Director of Online Learning at my workplace, St. Louis Christian College.) But there is still great value in face-to-face learning opportunities. As much as I love the internet and all the opportunities it gives us for influence and learning, there is still something irreplaceable about in-person interaction. I hope youâll make it a priority to build relationships offline, attend meetups and local events, and schedule lunches with people.
Resources
- The Merold Institute for Ministry
- Connect with Don on Facebook
- The Southern Baptist Seminary
Podcast Partners:
- Aric Marshall
- Faye Ruch
- Yolanda Nelson
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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 information and make sense of the world around us. Iâm excited today to bring you this conversation with a friend who helps us learn from the greatest storyteller of all time: Jesus.
Today Iâm thrilled to be talking with Doug Phillips, who is the Professor of New Testament and Greek Studies, and the Chair of the Biblical Education Division at St. Louis Christian College, where I am also a Professor. Doug has multiple advanced degrees and is also working on a PhD in New Testament from Asbury Theological Seminary.
On this episode, weâre going to do a deep dive into the topic of storytelling in the Bible. Doug shares his journey to becoming a professor and helps us understand why Jesusâ parables were so powerful. Youâll learn what makes an effective story, the key components of Jesusâ parables, and how to start applying those lessons to your own communication.
Episode Highlights
In this episode, youâll discover:
- How Doug became a Christian college professor.
- Why Doug had to learn 5 languages for his Ph.D program.
- What draws particular people to Old Testament or New Testament studies.
- What a parable is, and why Jesus used them.
- Why Jesusâ stories have a shock value (and why your stories should have it also).
- The value of reading your Bible slowly and carefully.
- Why the story of Esther is so dramatically satisfying.
- Keys to understanding parables, including: time elements, characters (clothing, speech, etc.), storyline, rising and falling tension, and narrative foils.
- Practical steps for becoming a more effective communicator, no matter what your field.
Key takeaways:
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Understand your audience. Itâs vital that we speak to our listeners or readers in a way where they can relate. Jesus knew his audience and used stories that spoke to their needs and concerns. Take time to identify your ideal audience member or customer and think about how to communicate to them in a way they understand.
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Use an inductive approach in your communication. It doesnât work to just say, âHereâs what you should think, believe, or do.â A much better approach is to lead people in a way where they come to a conclusion on their own. Help people process the information you want them to know. As the saying goes, âYou can lead a horse to water but you canât make him drink.â Good storytelling can help us lead people instead of pushing them.
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Study the Bible to improve your communication. Itâs easy to separate your spiritual life from your business or creative work. But you can learn a lot by studying the communication techniques and the literary genres of the Bible. Todayâs audiences have a short attention span. Whether youâre a writer, speaker, podcaster, pastor, or other type of communicator, there is a lot you can learn from Jesusâ short, punchy style of storytelling. In addition, a large percentage of the Bible is some form of narrativeâ40% of the Old Testament, and much of the New Testament (the Gospels, Acts, and most of Revelation.) So, there are a lot of stories that not only teach us on a spiritual and historical level, they also help us to become better storytellers if we are willing to pay attention and learn from this ancient book that is living and active in our lives today.
Resources
- Dougâs faculty page at St. Louis Christian College
- Email Doug
- Connect with Doug on LinkedIn
- Inductive Bible Study: A Comprehensive Guide to the Practice of Hermeneutics by David Bauer and Robert Traina
- Interpreting the Parables by Craig Blomberg
- What is Narrative Criticism? by Mark Allan Powell
- How to Read the Bible as Literature by Leland Ryken
- The Revolutionary Communicator: 7 Principles Jesus Lived to Impact, Connect and Lead by Jedd Medefind & Erik Lokkesmoe
- The Art of Storytelling: Easy Steps to Presenting an Unforgettable Story by John Walsh
- How to Read the Bible YouTube series by The Bible Project
- The ESV Study Bible
Podcast Partners:
- Cliff Ravenscraft
- Eric Elder
- Anna Reel
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Have you ever felt discouraged because you started writing a book but didnât finish it? If so, youâre not alone. Many writers, myself included, have started writing a book ⊠only to later abandon it.
Todayâs guest helps us understand how to break through procrastination and finally get that book finished. His name is Jim Woods, and heâs an author, editor, writing coach, and storyteller. Jim understands productivity and time management at a deep level. He also has a gift for seeing the weak spots in a story and knowing how to improve them.
On this episode, youâll learn lots of practical tips for getting your book finished. Youâll also learn why you should beware of story craft books, how to be more productive, and why itâs important to be a creator and not just a consumer.
Key Takeaways
1. Focus on one scene, chapter, section, or paragraph at a time. This simple advice is easy to ignore, but it makes a world of difference in staying focused and writing in the moment. Itâs easy to feel overwhelmed because you have a whole project looming in front of you. By focusing on the small section at hand, you can make steady progress until the whole project is done.
2. Write in the âspare momentsâ of your day. You donât need to be at your desk in âwriting modeâ in order to make progress on your book or project. Take 5-10 minutes here and there to get a bit of writing done, and youâll be amazed at the results. (If you are serious about making the most of your creative time, check out my post on how to track your time.)
3. Use âhabit stackingâ to get more writing done. As Jim explains, âhabit stackingâ is the process of linking two habits together. For example, you can use your lunchtime to write. When you link writing to an activity youâre going to do anyway, you are more likely to make it happen.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Jim Woods Writes
Jimâs posts on Medium
Book a coaching call with Jim
Connect with Jim on Facebook
Connect with Jim on LinkedIn
Follow Jim on Twitter
The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Do the Work by Steven Pressfield
Story Maps Daniel Calvisi
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What does it mean to have creative freedom in your life? And whatâs more, how do you get it? Our guest shows us how he and his family followed a surprising path to creative freedom, and how he is helping others do the same.
His name is Jared Latigo, and he is a personal development consultant who works with individuals, families, and companies in corporate settings. Jaredâs writing has reached millions of readers through various online publications such as Addicted2Success, ThriveGlobal, MichaelHyatt.com, 48Days, ProBlogger, and Lifehack. He has also been able to work with companies like Stetson, Mountain Dew, Pier 1 Imports, and more.
Jared shares the journey he and his family took to becoming debt-free, and how it has allowed him to pursue a whole new path in life. Youâll learn why itâs important to have freedom in your life, all about the connection between creativity and being debt-free, how managing your money well sets you up for success as an entrepreneur, and so much more.
Highlights & Key Takeaways
1. Financial wellness is a stewardship issue. It is easy to view our money as its own little âboxâ in our lives, but itâs intimately connected to every other area, including our creative work. Ultimately, itâs a matter of being a good steward or manager of what God has entrusted to us.
2. Getting out of debt can have a major impact on your ability to be creative and serve others. I asked Jared to come on the show because I wanted to explore the connection between debt and creativity, and he delivered! Jared laid out in clear detail how becoming debt-free has helped reduce stress and expand his familyâs ability to explore new directions. It has also given him the freedom to try things that might now work.
3. The importance of having freedom in your life. We donât often realize how much we are âshackledâ to things that weigh us down and hold us back from achieving our dreams. It might be debt, a job you hate, or even a bad relationship. When you are free, you are able to do the things you want and start fulfilling the dreams God has for your life.
4. Getting control of your finances helps you be a better entrepreneur. Something we think, âIf only I had a better job or more opportunities, then I could achieve my dreams.â But the reality is that our dreams begin right here, right now with what we have in the moment. Becoming a better manager of our resources, and being a better employee, will help us develop the skills to apply to our entrepreneurial efforts later on.
5. Develop an entrepreneurial mindset in your job. I love how Jared emphasized how we can think like an entrepreneur even while employed by someone else. If fact, thatâs how we should think. We should be constantly finding ways to add value to our employer and make our organization more profitable and successful. Itâs not only more fun to think this way, itâs also a great way to prove your value to leaders above you.
6. You can quickly generate income. Jared mentioned several ways to generate income quickly: selling things you already have, getting a 2nd job, or taking on extra hours at work. Can you do any of these things to generate some income in the next month?
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
JaredLatigo.com
Connect with Jared on Facebook
Connect with Jared on LinkedIn
Follow Jared on Twitter
Latigo Life YouTube channel
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Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a ghostwriter? Itâs a mysterious part of the writing industry that, by definition, remains hidden from view much of the time.
Fortunately, our guest today helps shed some light on the world of ghostwriting. His name is Nick Pavlidis, and he is a ghostwriter who specializes in creating professionally-written and designed books to help entrepreneurs, speakers, consultants, and professionals expand their influence and enhance their market positioning. Nick also writes under his own name, most recently with the book Confessions of a Terrible Husband: Lessons Learned from a Lumpy Couch.
Nick also hosts three podcasts:
- Confessions of a Terrible Husband
- Attorney Marketing Institute
- Five Minutes with Dad (hosted with his two kids)
On this episode, youâll learn how ghostwriting actually works and how a book can help build your career and increase your business. Nick also shares practical tips for being more successful and connecting with influencers.
Highlights & Key Takeaways
1. Take control of your life. Nick was not happy with his life, so he made a shift. He took control and created the life he wanted to live. Are you a passive observer to your own life, watching it go by year after year while your dreams slip away? If so, maybe itâs time to take back control and make a plan to work toward your dreams.
2. Itâs OK to not focus on just one business niche. This goes against a lot of conventional business wisdom today. Of course, there is a balance and you need to have a primary focus. But you can be involved in more than one thing, particularly if you are the creative type (and you are!). I love how Nickâs various pursuits all inform and sharpen one another. Plus, there are interesting cross-promotional strategies (for example, he promotes one podcast on another).
3. The goal of any business or organization is to serve people, no matter what type of work you do. This is particularly true of ghostwriting because the nature of that role demands confidentiality and not usually getting the credit for work you have done. However, this service mentality is key no matter what type of work we do. We create art (books, music, painting, dance, etc.) ultimately in service to other people.
4. Use Nickâs strategy for reaching out to influencers. I loved Nickâs ideas about asking influencers for quotes that you can use in a book or other types of writing. This way, they receive value because it promotes their work, but you also receive value because it helps build a new relationship. I love those types of win-win strategies where everyone benefits.
5. The power of getting up early and blocking your time. I am trying to become more and more of a morning ⊠but itâs hard for we night owls to change! Nick reminds us that itâs do-able, and how it can impact your life. I also love his thoughts on blocking out your time and focusing on one thing. This is a powerful strategy that can help you get a lot more creative work done.
6. A book does not sell well based on content alone. The marketing elements of a book are crucial if you want to make sales. This includes a great cover, title, sub-title, back cover copy, endorsements, table of contents.
7. Writing a book can give you authority and credibility. When you put yourself out there as an author, people begin to view you as an expert, as someone who knows what youâre talking about. The fact that you are an author can help lead to increased business.
8. You donât have to be the worldâs greatest writer to create a book. This is perhaps the greatest lesson of this interview. If you want to write books, you can get help from others who specialize in creating books. Whether thatâs a ghostwriter, co-author, or simply friends who are giving feedback ⊠bringing a book to life is truly a community effort. Donât let the fact that you donât consider yourself a âwriterâ stand in the way of making an impact by getting a book out into the world.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
AuthorityGhostwriting.com
NickPavlidis.com
Connect with Nick on Facebook
Connect with Nick on LinkedIn
Follow Nick on Twitter
Confessions of a Terrible Husband by Nick Pavlidis
5 Minutes with Dad Podcast
Attorney Marketing Institute Podcast
Confessions of a Terrible Husband Podcast
The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
The Dream Manager by Matthew Kelly
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Iâm excited about the re-launch of the Born to Create Podcast, and honored that youâre taking some time to read this post and listen to the episode. I call this a âre-launchâ because the first version of Born to Create was simply an audio blog.
The new version of the show features interviews with artists, authors, thinkers, and leaders who can help make a difference in your life and your art.
In the notes below, Iâll share some info about the show so youâll know what to expect each week. In the show audio, I go into a bit of detail about my background, but if youâre reading this post you can find more detailed information by visiting my About page.
What is the show about, and why should you listen?
Born to Create is a weekly show where we explore the stories, wisdom, and insights of creative thinkers who can help you make a bigger impact in your art and your life. Each show will average around 45-50 mins. total and will feature an interview, plus practical takeaways and action steps.
Here are a few reasons why you should listen:
- You will expand your curiosity and grow your appreciation and awareness of the world around you.
- You will learn practical action steps to help you be more creative in your work, relationship, art, and life.
- You will get to know great thinkers, leaders, artists, and writers who can help you unleash your God-given creative potential.
- You will be entertained! My goal is to make the show fun, educational, and practical.
Who should listen?
There are two answers to this question: the broader audience I have in mind, as well as a more narrow target audience.
The broader audience includes anyone interested in the topic of creativity. This might include artists, leaders, coaches, business owners, pastors, speakers, creative professionals, educators, students, and anyone else who wants to become more creative.
The more narrow target audience is what I would call âChristian creative entrepreneurs.â These are people who operate from a faith-based perspective and want to build a creative business that helps support them and their family. This includes musicians, artists, writers, speakers, designers, filmmakers, actors, etc.
How is the show different from other podcasts on creativity?
While there are many podcasts that focus on creativity, Born to Create blends several features that make it unique:
- A wide variety of guests from many different fields.
- A big focus on curiosity, learning, and application to your creative life and business.
- An emphasis on the creative processânone of us âgets thereâ overnight. It takes years to rise to our full creative potential. The show will help you develop systems and processes to implement into your life.
4 Convictions about creativity
Let me take a few moments to share several ideas that form the basis of the show. These convictions, in one way or another, drive everything I do. All of these stem directly from what I believe is my vocational mission in life: to help other people release their God-given creative potential.
1. God values creativity. The very first image of God we see in Scripture is that of a Creator. âIn the beginning, God created the heavens and the earthâ (Genesis 1:1). God creates things. He brings them into existence. Thatâs first and foremost who He is.
We also have creative powers since we are made in Godâs image. We canât create things ex nihilo (âout of nothingâ) like God can. But we can take existing materials and put them together in new and interesting ways that benefit society.
From the artistry of the priestsâ robes in Exodus, to the poetry and music of the Psalms, all the way to the hymns of Revelation, we see that God is deeply interested in creativity.
2. You were born to create. I donât normally use a lot of Scripture in my writing since I see it as more of a practical exploration of creativity, and not a Bible study. However, I canât talk about foundations without including Scripture since itâs the foundation of my faith. Ephesians 2:10 says, âFor we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.â We are literally Godâs handiwork, created for good works. In a very real sense, we are born to create.
Your mission in life is to figure out what you were meant to do, and do it to the best of your ability. The author Frederick Buechner said, âThe place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the worldâs deep hunger meet.â We find the most joy, and we help the most people, when we are doing what we were born to do.
3. Everyone has creative gifts.
Thereâs a common misconception that creativity is confined to artists (or those who aspire to be). Most people believe that music, painting, film, writing, and similar areas are where true creativity happens. When we read about creative titans such as da Vinci, Steve Jobs, or George Lucas, itâs easy to feel inferior by comparison.
Creativity, by definition, is all about making things. You can do this in many different ways. Itâs true that many people express their creativity by creating books, movies, and music. But what about the stay-at-home Mom who creates an orderly household for her family? Or the auto mechanic who has the skill to create a new engine? Or the janitor who creates a clean and orderly environment? Or the counselor who creates trust and rapport with a hurting client?
Creativity is not limited to artists. Thatâs a seriously narrow way of thinking. We must expand our horizons and realize that everyone has the capability to create by bringing something useful to the world.
No matter what kind of setting youâre in, you can exercise your creative powers and add more value to people â whether youâre in a church, business, entrepreneur, missionary, stay-at-home parent, retail worker, artist, or whatever you do.
4. Creativity is a habit that can be learned.
Creativity is like a muscle that we must exercise. Itâs a learned habit, and itâs systematic while also being closely related to curiosity â so thereâs a very cool paradox there. Itâs great to occasionally feel inspired, but if we want to operate at our creative peak we have to think of creativity as a habit, not an emotion we feel whenever the Muse hits us.
One of the most important qualities youâll find in the worldâs most creative people is that they are lifelong learners. They never stop growing and learning. If we want to do the same, we must commit to constant growth as well. You can find lots of resources for growth on my Resources page.
These four convictions, in one way or another, drive everything I do. They are the foundation of my thinking about creativity, and pretty much all of my writing and this podcast as well.
Thanks so much for checking out this post! Iâm looking forward to bring this podcast to you each week.
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This is a brief episode explaining why I transitioned the show to an interview format. I also mention that some of the links in the audio and show notes for the previous 50 episodes may not work or be inaccurate. However, the content is still great so I encourage you to give them a listen.
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 anywhere there is an internet connection. As a result, we have forgotten how to rest.
Sabbaticals are still a reality in some academic settings. Likewise, some lucky pastors also get a sabbatical. But for most everyone else, an extended sabbatical is a dream that will probably never become a reality. Thatâs why we have to find creative ways to take breaks and refresh ourselves.
In this episode, youâll learn about the importance of taking a break, why Iâm taking a short break from blogging and podcasting, and why you should take a break as well.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://kentsanders.net/sabbatical.
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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 areas of study that informed and enhanced their thinking.
If you want to develop a great mind as well, one of the best places to start is by expanding your reading to areas outside of creativity and the arts. In this episode, Iâll highlight ten books that have helped me become not only a better leader, but a better artist as well.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://kentsanders.net/leadershipbooks.
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A number of years ago, I sat down in my sonâs bedroom late at night after he fell asleep. I was in my mid-30âs and intensely discouraged.
As I began to pour out my thoughts, they took shape as a manifesto. I included this âArtistâs Manifestoâ at the end of my book The Artistâs Suitcase because it represents the core of what I believe about artists.
In this episode, Iâm also sharing it here because it never hurts to get back to the basics. Whether or not youâve heard it before, I hope it encourages you to stand up and embrace your creative destiny.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://kentsanders.net/manifesto.
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Iâll 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 images has always been something Iâve just tolerated.
At the same time, images are an important part of the reader experience. We are visual creatures, and a screen full of text with no images is pretty boring to read.
For several years, I struggled with figuring out a good way to produce quality images for my blog. But the last year or so, I have been using the Word Swag app, which helps me create high-quality images in just a few minutes.
In this episode, youâll learn why I love this app and how it can help you create images for your blog. Iâll also point you to a video walkthrough of the app to show you exactly how to use it.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://kentsanders.net/blogimages.
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Iâve always been drawn to Gothic cathedrals. These medieval works of art represent one of the pinnacles of human ingenuity and creativity. The designers, laborers, and craftsmen worked to build something they knew would outlive themânot only by decades, but by centuries.
Thatâs a stark contrast to todayâs creative world, where we donât normally think in centuries or decades, or even years. We think in weeks and days, hours and moments. But is there a way to balance the need for relevance and timeliness with a more long-term perspective on our creative work?
The real question is: Will your art outlive you?
In this post, weâll ponder this question as we look at three imperatives that we must consider if weâre going to create art that lasts.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://kentsanders.net/cathedrals.
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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 be a blessing because you can tailor-fit your creative work to fit your passions, gifts, and interests. But they can also be a curse because itâs easy to get paralyzed by all these options.
This has increasingly been my experience the last couple of years. I recently sat down and thought through all of the types of work Iâm currently doing, or could possibly be doing, to make money.
To help give me clarity and direction, I created ten questions that have helped me decide my future direction. Some of these questions are controversial, but in the end, I believe they will help you as much as they have helped me.
In this episode, youâll learn what these ten questions are and why they are important. Iâll also share how to access a free assessment that will help you clearly walk through all of the work you are doing, or could possibly be doing, and how to figure out which ones to focus on.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://kentsanders.net/careerquestions.
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Do you ever feel like your New Yearâs goals are a distant memory by the time summer arrives?
Me, too. Guilty as charged. There has been more than one summer when Iâve resigned myself to failure and said, âEh, itâs too late now. Maybe Iâll tackle that creative project next year.â
If you can relate, I have a solution youâll love: the 2017 Summer Creative Challenge.
During the month of June, Iâm hosting a 30-day challenge to help you tackle a major creative goal. The purpose of the Summer Creative Challenge is for you to decide on a creative goal and make major progress toward achieving it during the month of June. This can be any goal that helps you achieve success in your creative life.
In this episode, youâll learn three reasons why you should join the challenge, and how it will benefit you.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://kentsanders.net/2017summercreativechallenge.
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I have been dealing with depression since my late 20âs. Iâm now 42, so this has been an ongoing battle with a demon that will be lurking in the shadows until I die.
A couple of months ago I went through a wave of depression that lasted for a couple of weeks. In this post, I want to share what happened and what I learned.
This is a different post than usual. But if you are struggling with depression, I hope you will come away knowing that you are not alone in your struggle. My main goal is to urge you to do whatever is needed to get healthy.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://kentsanders.net/surviveddepression.
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Do you ever have trouble staying motivated and productive in your creative life?
If so, youâre definitely not alone! My friend Cary recently sent me a question that expressed what many of us feel sometimes. He says:
I have plenty of blog, podcast and video ideas floating around in my head. When I actually sit down and write, record, or create a video, I am on top of the world because I am getting it out of me and into the world.
One of the problems I have is staying actively productive. I'll have spurts where I am cranking out good content on a regular basis, then I will get off track and look up and months have gone by without anything being done.
Therefore my question is: How do I keep from being thrown off track so easily and stay on top of putting my content out weekly, like I want to do?
Cary has two separate but related issues here: motivation and productivity. Both of these are solved by having a system for producing your content.
A system is a repeatable process that you can use to get predictable results. Using systems doesnât sound very inspiring or creative, but thatâs exactly what need to produce material on a regular basis.
In this episode, youâll learn nine tips for being productive and staying motivated by using systems. These systems help me produce several pieces of content each week: two blog posts, two podcast episodes (which are audio versions of my blog posts), and a newsletter. (This is on top of my full-time teaching job and work for several freelance clients.)
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://kentsanders.net/motivated.
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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 in compensation. His wife had also gotten a new job and was making twice her former salary.
Life was going really well for them.
But I confess that the more he talked, the worse I felt about myself. My joy morphed into jealousy as I secretly wondered why so many good things werenât happening for me, too.
No one is immune to seductive whispers of jealousy. We must constantly be on the lookout for the âgreen-eyed monsterâ that loves to tell seven lies that weâll expose on this episode.
Donât let your feelings of jealousy hold you back. Face your negative emotions and start doing the work youâre called to do.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://kentsanders.net/jealousylies.
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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 was not going to be considered for the opportunity.
At first, I was hurt and a little angry. I moped around the house for a couple of days, feeling sorry for myself.
But on Saturday morning, I woke up and had a stark realization: I was acting like a child and my attitude sucked.
I stood back and took a hard look at myself. What could I learn from this? How could this rejection make me better?
In this post, Iâll share nine things I have learned from this experience. I hope these will be useful as you deal with rejection in your own life.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://kentsanders.net/rejected.
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Ready to break through your creative barriers, navigate fear & doubt, and get clear on your priorities? Thatâs why I wrote The Artistâs Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. Grab your copy here: http://KentSanders.net/suitcase.
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Relationships are the glue that holds society together. If weâre going to succeed in our families, work, and creative lives, we must know how to relate well with people.
However, sometimes things go south and relationships start to crumble in our work environments. It might be a firing, layoff, controversial leadership decision, or some other event that sets you emotionally on edge. When this happens, itâs easy to fly off the handle and do something youâll later regret.
In this episode, youâll learn five tips that will help you avoid workplace drama that so often derails careers and ruins relationships.
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One of Aesopâs 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 begins and the hare gets so far ahead of the tortoise that he takes a nap.
When the hare wakes up, he finds that the tortoise kept moving and won the race!
You and I can learn a lot from the tortoise. It may take a while to get where weâre going, but if we persist weâll eventually get there.
In this episode, youâll learn five common reasons why we want to give up, and how to deal with each of them. If you are feeling stuck or discouraged, these practical tips will help get you moving again.
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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 about becoming a more effective and influential artist.
In this episode, youâll learn how to apply the three steps of farming to your creative work. They will help you develop a long-term perspective as an artist. They will also help you see that building a body of work and influencing others takes time ⊠but the results are worth it!
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I have been teaching guitar for over twenty years. Despite the wide variety of students Iâve taught, theyâve all had one thing in common: they needed to find the right guitar to suit their needs.
All guitars are not created equal. When you choose the right guitar, you will become a better player because the instrument is a good fit for you.
In this episode, youâll learn three keys to choosing the right guitar. If youâre considering buying a guitar, these tips will help you make the best choice. But even if you donât play guitar, you may be helping someone else choose one in the future.
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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 super-talented?
The answer is simpler than it seems.
In this episode, youâll learn 3 simple ways to stand out as a creative professional. Anyone can do these. It just takes a little more time and effort. But these practices will instantly set you apart make you a hero to those you serve.
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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, Iâve taught hundreds of students and have spent countless hours teaching and advising them.
When I started teaching, I thought I had all the answers. I had no idea that I would learn as much (probably more) from my students as I would teach them.
In this episode, Iâll share 7 life lessons Iâve learned from my students. They will also serve you well as you lead and influence others.
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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 society and help solve the complex problems of the new few decades.
In this episode, youâll learn five strategies that will help set up your kids for creative success both now and in the future. Helping our kids be creative thinkers is one of the most important jobs we have as parents.
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We all know developing our creativity is vital to our success. But with our busy lives, itâs easy to put creativity on the back burner because it may seem too complicated and time-consuming.
In this episode, youâll learn ten simple ways to grow your creativity. You can even do many of these very cheaply, and with family and friends. Creativity doesnât have to be expensive or complicatedâpick one of these suggestions and watch your creative life begin to grow.
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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 focused on the right projects. They will also help you avoid the ones that are dead ends.
In this episode, Iâll walk through a case study describing how I used these questions to choose my next major creative project, which is a book. Iâll share what the book is about, where the idea came from, and how it âpassedâ the filters of these four questions:
- What are you passionate about?
- What will help you achieve your goals?
- What will help other people?
- What is my audience asking for?
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My friend Mark Revisky sent in a question recently: He wrote, âI am at a creative roadblock. I have completed my memoir and a play, but I donât know what to do next. A book, another play, a fictional story? How do I find a direction to go?â
This is an area where I have struggled quite a bit over the years. I imagine everyone reading this has struggled with it as well.
In this episode, youâll learn how to choose your next creative project by asking four important questions. The questions will give you clarity and help you stay headed in the right direction.
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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, Iâve just finished reading a great book that tells you how to develop a critical aspect of becoming a successful author.
In this episode, Iâll share why I love Joanna Pennâs new book, The Successful Author Mindset. The book is filled with great tips and practical advice that will help every writer thrive in their creative life.
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I had an interesting conversation with someone recently about a hypothetical situation: what if a sincere, devoted Christian legitimately canât stand the music at their church? How should they deal with this problem?
In this episode, Iâll offer 8 suggestions for people who are struggling to enjoy the music at their church. Youâll learn to gain a new perspective on music and how you can be a support to your church even if you donât necessarily enjoy the music.
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Are worship songs too complicated these days? How does the key of a song affect its âsingabilityâ in church? What lessons can we learn about worship songs from Chris Tomlinâs âHow Great is Our Godâ?
These are some of the questions weâll answer on this episode, which is Part 5 of our series, âWhatever Happened to Singing in Church?â Weâll look at several musical factors that have impacted engagement and participation in worship, and how to handle them.
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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 old one? And how do you choose between a worship leader with a great heart, and one with more talent?
These are some of the questions weâll answer on this episode, which is Part 4 of our series, âWhatever Happened to Singing in Church?â Weâll look at several leadership factors that have impacted engagement and participation in worship, and how to handle them.
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How do sound, lighting, and video impact peopleâs participation in worship? Why is it important for a church to invest in good equipment and training for tech staff and volunteers? And why should you treat them like royalty?
These are some of the questions weâll answer on this episode, which is Part 3 of our series, âWhatever Happened to Singing in Church?â Weâll look at several environmental factors that have impacted engagement and participation in worship, and how to handle them.
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How do art and music programs in public schools affect worship in the church? How does pursuing excellence in worship impact those who arenât musicians? And how do visitors feel when they come to church and see people singing together, which doesnât happen much in everyday life?
These are some of the questions weâll answer on this episode, which is Part 2 of our series, âWhatever Happened to Singing in Church?â Weâll look at several cultural factors that have impacted engagement and participation in worship, and how to handle them.
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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 widely practiced, way that Godâs people worship together.
In this episode, weâll begin a short continuous series on why people donât sing in church anymore. Iâll share why Iâm talking about this topic, and three reasons why singing in church still matters.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://www.KentSanders.net/singing-foundations.
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If youâve ever traveled in a car with kids, you have probably heard the question, âAre we there yet?â But itâs not only kids who have trouble waiting. We adults are just as impatient, especially when weâre in the midst of the struggle to reach our goals.
In this episode, youâll learn three lessons from my recent struggle with learning to be content while trying to reach my goals. These lessons are helping me find joy and contentment in the journey and not just the destination. I know they will help you as well.
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Do you ever feel like your art is in a separate âboxâ from the rest of your life? Maybe you feel a disconnect between your art and your church ⊠between your art and your faith ⊠or your art and the broader culture.
But what if there was a way to integrate your art into every area of your life? One of the best ways to do this is by getting back to the basics and studying artists of the Bible. When you do, youâll begin to see how much God values the arts. Youâll also see how He has used artists to lead, serve, and inspire His people through the generations.
This is the first episode in a new series Great Artists of the Bible, that will unfold periodically over the coming months. God has woven threads of the creative arts into the tapestry of his redemptive story. In this post, we start at the beginning by taking a look at the master artist: God himself.
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I am a huge fan of âHamilton,â the smash Broadway musical created by Lin-Manual Miranda. âHamiltonâ won 11 Tony awards in 2016 and has been the most talked-about musical in decades. Itâs one of the greatest works of art that has been released in my life.
But thereâs another reason Iâm such a big fan of Lin-Manuel Miranda: he took the time to send my son a handwritten card in the mail. As a result, Iâve found an even deeper respect for this celebrated artist. Iâve also learned three important lessons about valuing people, which Iâll share in this episode.
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As creatives, itâs important for us to understand why and how stories work. A great place to begin is by studying screenwriting. You may not consider yourself a writer, or donât plan on writing a screenplay. Even so, understanding the storytelling process can help you in a variety of ways.
In this episode, youâll learn how screenwriting principles can help you, and why you should check my hands-down favorite book on screenwriting, Save the Cat! by Blake Snyder. This amazing (and funny!) book will help you understand story structure, appreciate the movies you watch, and inspire you to create your own stories.
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La La Land was one of the most well-known movies featured at this yearâs Academy Awards. Itâs a bright, inventive film that takes place in modern-day Los Angeles and hearkens back to the days of old movie musicals. La La Land completely won me over by its playful spirit, engaging story, and sheer audacity.
In this episode, Iâll share three specific lessons on creativity I learned from La La Land. Even if you havenât seen the movie, these lessons will inspire you as well.
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Most of the time, we donât give a lot of attention to organizing our workspace. But itâs worth setting it up for maximum efficiency since this is where you create your art and do your work. When you work in an uncluttered environment, your mind is free to focus and be creative.
In this episode, youâll learn five steps to clearing the clutter from your workspace. The result? Youâll have less stress and anxiety because the clutter is not there to distract you from whatâs really important.
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When we see other creative people who are successful, itâs difficult not to feel jealous. The question foremost in our minds is, âWhy do they have ______, and I donât?â
In this episode, youâll learn to ask better questions that start with âWhatâ instead of âWhy.â This small shift in your vocabulary will have huge results in your creative life because youâll be focusing on what you can proactively do instead of what other people have. Youâll also learn how to escape the trap of a poverty mentality and begin thinking with an abundance mentality.
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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 lives filled with jobs, family commitments, and church or community responsibilities.
In this episode, youâll learn how to get more writing done by using four unusual methods. These tips will help you take advantage of the time you do have and be more productive in your writing.
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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 in keeping track of all the things, and I get a bit discouraged. In my head, I keep trying to create an inhumane time schedule for each day. And maybe itâs not unachievable, but itâs also quite strict, and I wonât be able to keep up with it over time. Do you have any advice on handling many projects at once and not getting lost?"
Most creative people can relate to this. We have so much we want to do, and not enough time to do it. In this episode, youâll learn five practical tips for juggling multiple projects at once. These strategies will be helpful no matter what your age or what type of creative work you do.
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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 last two or three years have involved business decisions that didnât go quite as planned.
Although I wasted a lot of time spinning my wheels, I learned several valuable lessons from these experiences.
In this episode, Iâll share the background of these three business failures, why they failed, what happened when I quit each of them, and what I learned. As I share these, I hope it will be an encouragement to reflect on your own failures and learn from them.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://www.KentSanders.net/business-failures/.
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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 to do creative work that refreshed her soul and would help her move forward.
Diane felt stuck. She was on a hamster wheel and didnât know how to get off. Have you ever felt that way? I have!
In this episode, youâll learn how to get unstuck by making four critical choices that will empower and motivate you to start creating again. Itâs time to take back control of your life and your priorities.
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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, most people feel busier than ever.
If you want to make more time for your art, you must first see where your time is going. The best way to get an accurate picture of your time use is by keeping a time log. In this episode, youâll learn why itâs important to keep a time log, and a simple way to do it. Iâll also share how to download a simple time tracking sheet that will make the process super easy.
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We are almost into February now, but the idea of goals is still on many peopleâs minds. January has come and gone, but itâs never too late to think about what you want to accomplish in the coming year.
In this episode, youâll learn how to use a year to its full advantage and make your goals a reality. Iâll share a very simple, 5-step system I use for creating and tracking my goals.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://www.kentsanders.net/creative-goals/.
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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 gratitude into my daily life, and itâs had a profound impact on my overall perspective.
In this episode, youâll learn several simple practices that can help you develop more gratitude in your life. Iâll also share four ways it is changing my life and relationships.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://www.kentsanders.net/gratitude/.
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Ready to break through your creative barriers, navigate fear & doubt, and get clear on your priorities? Thatâs why I wrote The Artistâs Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. Grab your copy here: http://KentSanders.net/suitcase.
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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 members said, âThe number one fight is definitely fear. Fear of failure, fear of success, fear of not finishing, fear of too many things!â
The fear of success seems totally counterintuitive. If success is something we all want, why we would fear it? It turns out that success, just like failure, comes with its own set of fears that can hold us back. In this episode, youâll learn how to deal with four common fears related to success.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://www.KentSanders.net/afraid-of-success/.
I definitely appreciate your feedback! If youâd like to leave a rating & review for the Born to Create podcast, you can do so here: http://KentSanders.net/itunes.
Ready to break through your creative barriers, navigate fear & doubt, and get clear on your priorities? Thatâs why I wrote The Artistâs Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. Grab your copy here: http://KentSanders.net/suitcase.
Join our growing Born to Create Community on Facebook! Check it out here: http://KentSanders.net/facebookgroup.
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. Thatâs what being creative is all about, right?
Actually, the opposite is true. Limitations and boundaries can be the best thing for your creative life, and they are a natural byproduct of clarity. In this episode, youâll learn four specific ways that clarity benefits your creative life.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://www.KentSanders.net/clarity-benefits/.
I definitely appreciate your feedback! If youâd like to leave a rating & review for the Born to Create podcast, you can do so here: http://KentSanders.net/itunes. Â
Ready to break through your creative barriers, navigate fear & doubt, and get clear on your priorities? Thatâs why I wrote The Artistâs Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. Grab your copy here: http://KentSanders.net/suitcase.
Join our growing Born to Create Community on Facebook! Check it out here: http://KentSanders.net/facebookgroup.Â
Every artist wants to make excellent art. No one ever sets out on the creative journey and says, âI only want to be known for making mediocre art.â We all want to create art that makes a difference.
In this episode, we take a look at an artist who has been making a difference for decadesâTony Bennett. Youâll learn from his example how to create excellent art, develop the right attitude, and make a difference in peopleâs lives. Iâll share several amazing quotes from his book The Zen of Bennett, as well as several practical lessons every artist can learn from Tony.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://www.KentSanders.net/tony-bennett/.
I definitely appreciate your feedback! If youâd like to leave a rating & review for the Born to Create podcast, you can do so here: http://KentSanders.net/itunes.
Ready to break through your creative barriers, navigate fear & doubt, and get clear on your priorities? Thatâs why I wrote The Artistâs Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. Grab your copy here: http://KentSanders.net/suitcase.
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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 reasons we feel this way. But thereâs a deeper issue at the root of it all: you donât have clarity in your life.
In this episode, youâll learn what it means to have clarity in your life, why itâs so important, and how it can help you find joy, direction, and momentum once again.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://www.KentSanders.net/the-real-reason-you-feel-stressed-out/.
I definitely appreciate your feedback! If youâd like to leave a rating & review for the Born to Create podcast, you can do so here: http://KentSanders.net/itunes.
Ready to break through your creative barriers, navigate fear & doubt, and get clear on your priorities? Thatâs why I wrote The Artistâs Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. Grab your copy here: http://KentSanders.net/suitcase.
Join our growing Born to Create Community on Facebook! Check it out here: http://KentSanders.net/facebookgroup.
There are many reasons we start to âdriftâ in our creative lives: being too busy, feeling overwhelmed, not having clarity, or just being tired. Whatever the reasons, the end result of drifting is the same: we lose focus and start heading toward the danger zone of confusion and frustration.
In this episode, youâll learn how to stop drifting by asking four great questions. These questions will spur your thinking about your overall direction in life, as well as a more specific direction for your creative work.
For the that accompanies this episode, head over to http://www.KentSanders.net/stop-drifting/.
I definitely appreciate your feedback! If youâd like to leave a rating & review for the Born to Create podcast, you can do so here: http://KentSanders.net/itunes.
Ready to break through your creative barriers, navigate fear & doubt, and get clear on your priorities? Thatâs why I wrote The Artistâs Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. Grab your copy here: http://KentSanders.net/suitcase.
Join our growing Born to Create Community on Facebook! Check it out here: http://KentSanders.net/facebookgroup.
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 nothing quite like a great movie to inspire us to achieve something more.
In this episode, youâll learn how ten movies Iâve selected will inspire change, growth, hope, and renewal in your life. I also share some controversial thoughts on my favorite movie, Itâs a Wonderful Life, as well as a list of honorable mentions that didnât quite make my Top Ten.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://www.KentSanders.net/10-movies-new-year/.
I definitely appreciate your feedback! If youâd like to leave a rating & review for the Born to Create podcast, you can do so here: http://KentSanders.net/itunes.
Ready to break through your creative barriers, navigate fear & doubt, and get clear on your priorities? Thatâs why I wrote The Artistâs Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. Grab your copy here: http://KentSanders.net/suitcase.
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Over the past few years, Iâve been on a search to understand more about the barriers that keep us from being more creative. The more I studied some of the worldâs most creative people, the more I began to see that there was a clear process for developing greater creativity.
In this episode, youâll learn about this process, which I called the â5 cups of creativity.â Iâll share where it came from, how Walt Disney is connected, and why I chose the cups metaphor.
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://www.kentsanders.net/5-cups-creativity/.
I definitely appreciate your feedback! If youâd like to leave a rating & review for the Born to Create podcast, you can do so here: http://KentSanders.net/itunes.
Ready to break through your creative barriers, navigate fear & doubt, and get clear on your priorities? Thatâs why I wrote The Artistâs Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. Grab your copy here: http://KentSanders.net/suitcase.
Join our growing Born to Create Community on Facebook! Check it out here: http://KentSanders.net/facebookgroup.
Creativity is embedded into every part of our livesârelationships, career, faith and spirituality, the arts, education, health and wellness, and so many others. There is no aspect of our lives that creativity cannot enhance.
In this episode, youâll learn about four convictions that form the basis for everything I do in my professional life. These convictions are the foundation for my writing, blog, podcast, and teaching. They will give you a new perspective on creativity and remind you that you were truly âborn to create.â
For the post that accompanies this episode, head over to http://KentSanders.net/convictions.
I definitely appreciate your feedback! If youâd like to leave a rating & review for the Born to Create podcast, you can do so here: http://KentSanders.net/itunes.
Ready to break through your creative barriers, navigate fear & doubt, and get clear on your priorities? Thatâs why I wrote The Artistâs Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey. Grab your copy here: http://KentSanders.net/suitcase.
Join our growing Born to Create Community on Facebook! Check it out here: http://KentSanders.net/facebookgroup.