The Daily Writer

As a writer, you long to make a difference in the world. You want to use your creative gifts. You might even want to build a part-time or full-time business with your writing. We know that a writing habit is the bridge to everything we want as writers. Of course, marketing, relationships, handling your money wisely … all those things are vital, but none of it matters if you’re not producing the wo...

If there’s one thing we all want to do in 2024, it’s to write and publish more books. I’m excited to have a guest today who can help us learn the secrets of writers who get the work done and watch their success keep rising. Brock Swinson hosts the   Creative Principles podcast , where he speaks with writers, actors, directors, musicians, and more. He has interviewed figures such as Aaron Sorkin, E...

One of the most important habits you can ever develop is   reflection. The pace of life today is pretty fast and it’s easy to just keep   going, going, going   all the time.     ( Turns out Ferris Bueller was right !) When you stop and think about where you’ve been, it’s much easier to figure out where you’re going. In the spirit of reflection, I’m excited to share 10 lessons I’ve learned about li...

As a writer, you live in two worlds: the world of business and the world of creative thinking. Creative types tend to focus on making the product and spend less time on marketing and selling it. My guest today is here to help us develop our business chops as writers. Paul Leon is a training leader and sales manager with nearly twenty years of experience providing sales management in many industrie...

Like most writers, you probably have mixed emotions as we near the end of 2024. My guess is that you’ve had some great wins this year, but you’ve also had some challenges. One thing we all have in common, no matter what our specific business, is that we want the next year to be better than this one. As I’ve examined the past year in my business and talked to lots of writers about their experiences...

One of the recurring themes of this podcast is leadership. Writing and creativity are, of course, a huge part of what we do. But if we want to operate a successful business, we have to be able to manage all the moving pieces in order for things to run smoothly and grow over time. I’m excited to have a guest today who can help us do that. Valerie Cockerell was born and raised in France, where she g...

On today's episode, Kent talks about the 4 fundamentals of a REAL Writing business: 1. Relationships with people 2. Excellence in your craft 3. Attitude toward business and money 4. Leadership in your business and industry

As an author, one of your biggest goals is to get your books into the hands of readers. It’s going to involve various levels of marketing, and in some cases, a PR (public relations) team. Imagine if you could sit down with a bona-fide expert who knows the industry and has gotten her book clients on every conceivable platform. You’d come away with some golden nuggets of PR wisdom to apply to your c...

Welcome to the first episode of The Profitable Writer podcast! Thanks for being here. On this episode, you'll learn: What problem we're solving with Profitable Writer The 9 steps of the Profitable Writer Pathway Who Profitable Writer is for What to expect from this podcast

One year ago today, I was going to quit my business. But I made a decision that helped me overcome the frustration and discouragement. On this episode, I tell the story and help you see why you should keep going also. This is the last official episode for The Daily Writer podcast! Thank you for listening and supporting the show. The Profitable Writer will launch in a few days and I hope to see you...

We live in an amazing time when authors have lots of options for publishing. The main three options are these: First, you can self-publish your books, which means you assume all the risks, responsibilities, and rewards. Second, you can work with a hybrid publisher, which usually means you pay for their help with specific services, and they provide some of the functions of a traditional publisher....

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Today’s episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger , also known as “The Word Wizard.” I’ve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for crafting the highest-quality book possible. Visit the link above for a free sample edit. 📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? S...

Today’s email is sponsored by Plottr, the #1 visual book planning software for writers that helps you plan books in the same way you think. Plottr helps 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. 📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywri...

Today’s episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, Honorée Corder. You’ll learn strategies for arranging your chapters, how to get started and stay organized, and easy step-by-step instructions that will eliminate the fear that’s been holding you back. 📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriter...

📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Writer email at https://dailywriterlife.com/dailyemail 🚀 Want to grow your writing business and accelerate your success? Check out our Daily Writer Club . 📱 Follow us: Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Twitter

Want to learn to write, self-publish, market, and monetize your book like a professional? Check out the Author Success Bundle , a collection of resources from my business mentor, Honorée Corder. Grab this amazing collection at a special Black Friday price you won’t find the rest of the year! * * * Today’s episode is sponsored by Kristi Griffith, owner of Thumbprint Creative . Kristi has created th...

Today’s episode is sponsored by  Vellum , the go-to book formatting software for indie authors who care about creating beautiful ebooks and print books. Use the link to download Vellum for FREE. 📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Writer email at https://dai...

📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Writer email at https://dailywriterlife.com/dailyemail 🚀 Want to grow your writing business and accelerate your success? Check out our Daily Writer Club . 📱 Follow us: Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Twitter

Want to learn to write, self-publish, market, and monetize your book like a professional? Check out the Author Success Bundle , a collection of resources from my business mentor, Honorée Corder. Grab this amazing collection at a special Black Friday price you won’t find the rest of the year! * * * Today’s episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger , also known as “The Word Wizard.” I’ve worked...

Today’s episode is sponsored by Plottr, the #1 visual book planning software for writers that helps you plan books in the same way you think. Plottr helps 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. 📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailyw...

Today’s episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, Honorée Corder. You’ll learn strategies for arranging your chapters, how to get started and stay organized, and easy step-by-step instructions that will eliminate the fear that’s been holding you back. 📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriter...

📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlife.com/free ✉️ Want writing tips and inspiration delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Writer email at https://dailywriterlife.com/dailyemail 🚀 Want to grow your writing business and accelerate your success? Check out our Daily Writer Club . 📱 Follow us: Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , Twitter

Today’s episode is sponsored by Kristi Griffith, owner of Thumbprint Creative . Kristi has created the cover design and interior layout for many of my own books, 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.   📚 Download your FREE Daily Writer Starter Kit at https://dailywriterlif...

I have listeners from all walks of life, all backgrounds, and all ages and stages of life. However, if I had to pick one category of listener that probably represents the largest chunk of my audience, it’s writers in the 40-60-year-old age range. We all know that profound changes can happen during this phase of life, the biggest of which is that your kids leave home and you become what’s known as...