The Daily Writer

We’ve all had lots of help getting to whatever level of success we enjoy. It’s important to thank those who helped us along the way.

In which we explore a famous line from “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” and how it can help you be bolder as a writer.

The vast majority of people who offer writing and editing services completely neglect this little secret. When you put it into practice, it’s much easier to find clients.

Emotional weather patterns come and go. But a true blue-collar writer is like a rock: stable, steady, unmoved. Let’s explore how to show up like this every day.

It’s an all-too-common problem among writers: we know what to do, but how do we get ourselves to do it? The secret lies in a simple exercise that will help you identify the internal and external forces driving your actions.

Let’s explore a simple way to write a 30,000-word full-length book in under three months.

When life is full and it feels like you’re living in chaos, how do you get your writing done? Let’s explore three simple tips to help you get there.

Authorship is a philosophy, a life orientation if you will, that is focused on helping you become the author of your own life . Here are ten non-writing ways to practice authorship:

Let’s dive into seven ways to build your writing business by focusing on specific strategies and a long-term mindset. 

Many writers today decry the state of things today and believe it’s harder than ever to be successful. I disagree. Let’s explore why the “jungle” may be a dangerous place … but it’s full of life and opportunity.

I was a college professor for many years before going into business as a ghostwriter. I started off part-time and then built my business from there. Let’s dive into seven tips for getting started as a part-time ghostwriter.

Here’s a strange tactic I use all the time when writing book chapters or longer pieces: I write material out of order . Let’s explore why this works so well in helping you be more productive.

Many writers don’t think much about the business side of things. But if you sell products or services (or don’t yet, but want to), you have a business . And if you want to make more money, improving your business skills should be a top priority. These seven books will definitely help you get there.

Many moons ago, when I was in my early twenties, I started a practice that I continue to this day: I keep an encouragement file. Let’s explore why this is such an important practice and how it can impact you as a writer.

I answer a question from email subscriber Frank Ball: “ Why do we want writing to be easy when valuable things always come at great cost?”  

Tony Robbins wrote in his excellent book, Awaken the Giant Within , “It’s not what we do once in a while that shapes our lives, but what we do consistently.” Let’s explore how to keep going and be more consistent.

As I look back over the projects I’ve enjoyed writing the most, they have always involved great collaborators. We’ll explore four qualities of great collaborators on this episode. You can grab a copy of my book here: 18 Words to Live By: A Father’s Wisdom on What Matters Most

On today’s episode, I answer a reader question about whether it’s appropriate to leave reviews for books written by friends.

When you’re sick, it’s important to get the rest you need. But the reality of being a writer who has clients—and a daily email and podcast among other projects—is that the work still has to get done. Let’s dive into three quick tips for making it through these difficult times.

When I was growing up, nearly all the adults I knew worked “regular jobs.” Meaning, they showed up to the job, were dependable, and worked regular hours. That great work ethic inspires me today because I think of writing as a “blue-collar” job. We show up and get the job done.

Today I’m interrupting my typical podcast rhythm to ask for a tiny favor: Can you send me a question related to writing, ghostwriting, books, publishing, or creativity? You can email me at kent@kentsanders.net . I love to use reader and listener questions and would enjoy hearing from you.

As a writer, you know that reading is central to improving your mind and your craft. But have you ever wondered how to improve in these areas? I share a few tips for what and how to read.

I became a full-time writer in May 2021, a little over five years ago. Since then, dozens of people have asked how I actually made the transition from teaching college to full-time writing. After all, going from teaching to writing is not a transition you hear about every day. If you have a goal of becoming a full-time writer, this episode will help you think about a strategy to get there.

A couple of weeks ago, I was working on the umpteenth round of edits for my upcoming book, The Ghost-Powered Author: Save Time, Build Authority, and Amplify Your Voice with the Power of a Ghostwritten Book. You’re not supposed to admit this as a writer, but I was done . I was really tired of working on it and was emotionally ready to move on to the next thing. Here are three questions I asked myse...

I want to go to bed every night thinking, “Today was a great day.” I want the same for you. But in order to do that, we have to change our perspective. Let’s talk about four questions that will help you do that.