The Daily Writer

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. It’s 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. Today’s interview is a fun c...

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 it’s possible … and my guest today is here to reveal the secrets of how to do it. I’m 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 qui...

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?  I’m 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. He’s going to share his journey of being a pastor while also bu...

If you’re a business leader, wouldn’t you like to have a secret weapon that can help grow your business? And if you’re a writer, wouldn’t you like to BE the secret weapon that helps a company grow?  What is this secret weapon? Ghostwriting! I’m excited to bring an interview with Derek Little, who is a business-to-business (B2B) copywriter and ghostwriter. He specializes in writing about enterprise...

Does your mind need a tune-up? If you’re human, the answer is YES! Your mind is like a guitar: it constantly needs to be tuned if you’re going to play the beautiful music of success. I’m 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...

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, you’re 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...

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. You’re 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 you’re like me, you have probably spent a lot of tim...

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...

As a writer, you’ve 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?  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...

I have some good news and some bad news for you. The bad news is that if you’re 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 it’s pretty simple to fix.  On this episode, we’re going to dive into the topic of websites, and you’re going to learn some great tips for fixing this critical area of...

As the world continues to grapple with the virus pandemic, maybe you’ve wondered what you can do to help. The truth is that you can do a lot! On this episode, you’ll 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 Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: ...

What if you could sit down with the world’s richest man and learn the principles that helped his business be so successful? That might not be possible, but on today’s episode we’re going to do the next best thing. You’ll 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 they’ve written a...

Have you ever had one of those weeks where things didn’t go so well? I just had one of those weeks. On this episode, I’ll 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/163  Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here:  https://inkwellghostwriting.com .  *** If you enjoyed this...

If you’re 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? I’m excited to have my friend Jodi Krangle as a guest today. She is a musician and voice-over artist, and she’s taken her knowledge of audio and created a compelling podcas...

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 a...

Each of us has our own kingdom or sphere of influence. And each of those kingdoms has a culture. I’m 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 entertain...

Success Stories: Ruth Heinzmann on Blogging & Email Marketing On today’s “Success Stories” episode, we’ll hear from my friend Ruth Heinzmann, who is a writer, a hospice volunteer coordinator, and a student pursuing a master’s degree in spiritual formation at Lincoln Christian University in Lincoln, Illinois. (That also happens to be where I got both of my Master’s degrees.)  She writes at OutO...

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. I’m so thankful that our guest today is here to help us improve our mindset and see all the possibilities of turning our...

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...

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, I’ll share 3 ways to use this extra time to move your writing and business forward.   For the full show notes, visit https://kentsanders.net/150 .

The Thriving Christian Artist (with Matt Tommey) Do you feel like you’ve 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 “yes” to any of these questions, then you will enjoy...

Secrets of Personal Branding (with Mike Kim) Clear communication has never been important. In today’s world of constant noise and distractions, you must have a clear personal brand if you want to stand out. That’s why I’m 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. Y...

Everybody wants to hit a “home run” in their writing and creative work. On this episode, you’ll learn why “hitting singles” 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:  https://kentsanders.net/153 . Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more he...

One of the best ways to build your authority and credibility is to write a book. I’m thrilled to feature an interview with THE self-publishing expert, Honoree Corder. She is the author of more than 50 books, and she’s 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 ca...

I’m 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 that’s not enough, Aaron is also the founder of The Mastermind Playbook, which is an...