The Daily Writer

3 Truths About Habits

These truths will give you a solid perspective as you work on building a writing habit that lasts.

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A New Series To Help You Write Consistently

We writers love to talk about writing but often struggle to do it consistently. The key is to build a writing habit that lasts. Welcome to a new series that will teach you seven keys to building a habit that will unlock your writing goals.

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Just 30 Minutes a Day

If you commit to writing just thirty minutes a day, it can absolutely change the course of your life. Let’s explore.

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What Kind of Business Should You Have?

If you’re wondering how to structure your writing-based business, these three questions will help you figure it out.

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Why I Don’t Journal Much Anymore

In which we examine the time-honored tradition of journaling and whether it’s actually adding value to your life.

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If I Were Starting a Writing Services Business Today

If I were starting over today with writing-based business offering (such as ghostwriting, editing, or design), here are the four things I’d do immediately. If you want to read much more about my thinking and processes related to ghostwriting, you can get your hands on a FREE copy of my new book, The Ghost-Powered Author, here: https://kentsanders.net/free-book

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This Podcast is Terrible

Sometimes when I write the first draft of the email this podcast is based on, I think it’s terrible. But there’s a huge flaw in that thinking. Let’s explore. P.S. If you haven’t gotten your hands on a FREE copy of my new book, The Ghost-Powered Author, you can get it here: https://kentsanders.net/free-book.

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Different Content Deserves Different Effort

Let’s explore this principle: The more permanent the content is, the more effort it deserves. Grab your free copy of my new book,The Ghost-Powered Author: https://kentsanders.net/free-book.

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The People Who Make Your Writing Life Possible

It’s a good day to be grateful for all the people who have made our modern writing life possible through their innovation and hard work.

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How to Defeat Writer’s Block

Here’s what I learned about defeating writer’s block from re-watching The Sopranos TV series.

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It’s OK to Disappoint Some People

When you follow your own path, you will inevitably disappoint some people. And that’s completely okay.

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What I Learned From Pulling All-Nighters in College

Do you struggle with getting your writing done as quickly as you’d like? When you set a deadline for yourself, it helps improve your speed and capacity, especially for a first draft. Let’s explore. Grab my free book, The Ghost-Powered Author.

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A Bad Day or a Challenging Day?

Why a “bad” day doesn’t have to be “bad.”

Who Needs Your Help?

As the Beatles famously sang, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” That’s especially true for writers. We all need help from others in various forms. Do something today to help another writer.

A Dose of Tough Love About the Business Side of Writing

Let’s dive into a listener question about the business side of writing. I share some no-holds-barred advice about what it takes to really make it as a writer if you want to build a sustainable business.

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My #1 Editing Tip

On today’s episode, I’m sharing a deceptively simple editing tip that will take your next book from good to great. If you haven’t grabbed your free copy of The Ghost-Powered Author, you can get it here: https://kentsanders.net/free-book. Even if you’re not in the market for a ghostwriter, you’ll learn a lot by the way the book is tightly written and organized.

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Writing in the Middle of the Storm

Storms in life will come. The only question is: are you going to continue writing and getting your work done … or will you let the storms deter you? Have you downloaded your free copy of my new book, The Ghost-Powered Author? If not, you can grab it here.

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My Weird Take on Getting Organized

Sure, you can read all kinds of books on cleaning and downsizing. But there’s a deeper principle that will help if you’re chronically disorganized. Let’s explore. Have you downloaded your free copy of my new book, The Ghost-Powered Author? If not, you can grab it here.

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Your Books Will Outlive You

I read a page from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius every day. Nearly two thousand years after he wrote it, his words are still having an impact. Your words in the form of books can live far beyond your own life, too. Have you downloaded your free copy of my new book, The Ghost-Powered Author? If not, you can grab it here.

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Should You Keep Your Dreams to Yourself?

On today’s episode, we explore whether you should be public about your dreams … or keep them private. My thoughts may surprise you. Have you downloaded your free copy of my new book, The Ghost-Powered Author? If not, you can grab it here.

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