The Daily Writer

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 it’s hard to know which shows are worth your time. If you’ve wondered what podcasts can help you become a better writer or help grow your business, I’ve got you covered. I’ve gone through my extensive lists of podcasts that I listen to an...

Eric Elder is one of my very best friends in the world. He’s 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 “creator of the hit musical His Name Was Nicholas .” Eric has been a guest on the show before. On episode 69, he talked about why you should write a b...

You’ve heard it a million times: writing a book can help your business. But doesn’t 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 she’s the author of dozens of book, including: You Must Write a Book , The Prosperous Writers  book series,...

“It was a dark and stormy night …” 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, it’s storytelling. I...

What would it take to change your life? Something radical? Something crazy? Something prohibitively expensive? As it turns out, there’s 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 haven’t heard his name before, there is an excellent chance you’ve heard his music. Chad is a guitar player who has toured with country...

If you read articles about personal growth, success, business, money, the arts … or pretty much any other topic, there is a great chance you’ve 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...

If I said, “Name the best quote from Jerry Maguire ,” what would you say? If you said, “You complete me,” you’re close … but no cigar. The best quote is, of course, “Show me the money!”  Today we’re 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 t...

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 “Ask an Expert.” Today we’re tackling questions related to editing. I’m excited to bring you this first episode in an ongoing series. Today’s guest is my good fri...

One of the most important concepts in writing, creativity, and business today is “authenticity.” We all want to be our authentic selves, and we want to feel that we’re seeing other people as they truly are. But what does “authenticity” mean, and how do you display it as an artist, writer, or creative? I’m excited to bring you this conversation with Jeff Goins, who is the author of fantastic books...

You’re active on Facebook. You play around on Instagram. You’ve probably dabbled with Twitter. But one of the great mysteries of life is, “What in the world should I do with LinkedIn, and how do I use it to grow my business?” You’re in luck, because today we pull back the curtain and reveal some of the secrets for getting more business leads on LinkedIn. I’m excited to bring you this conversation...

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...