Kent Sanders This episode is not really about writing, it’s more about life. I’ve noticed something during my years as a pastor, educator, and now, a full-time writer. Here’s my observation: people in creative fields seem to be at a greater risk of sabotaging their lives. There is a common narrative among creative types that giving birth … Read more
If you’ve been listening to the Daily Writer Podcast any length of time, you know that around here, we don’t just emphasize writing. We also spend a lot of time talking about other activities that help you build a business around your writing. Even if you don’t aspire to create a business, the fact remains … Read more
Today, I want to remind you of an obvious truth, but it’s a truth we like to avoid. You’re going to die someday. When you die, what happens to all those ideas you’ve been storing? All those books and stories you wanted to get to someday, but didn’t? What happens to all those plans and … Read more
When I was a kid back in the 1980s, I listened to a lot of Christian music. My favorite album during that period was The Big Picture by an artist named Michael W. Smith. One of the best songs on the album was titled “Pursuit of the Dream,” which contained one of my favorite lyrics … Read more
In your life as a writer, there are many things you get to choose: how and when you write, what kind of material you create, the type of platform you want to build, and so much more. But there is one thing none of us gets to decide: the times in which we live. Right … Read more
Most young people only have a vague idea of who Johnny Carson is, if they have even heard of him at all. But for anyone 40 and older, you probably remember him as the former host of The Tonight Show. From 1962-1992, Johnny Carson ruled the airwaves as the King of Late Night. If you … Read more
As you make progress toward your writing goals, you will run into some roadblocks. Life gets messy, you feel tired, and sometimes you will probably feel like giving up. But why do you feel like giving up? It all comes down to unrealistic expectations. We get discouraged when the picture we have in our head … Read more
I speak to a wide variety of writers and creatives on the podcast, and today, I’m thrilled to bring you this conversation with one of the members of the highly successful Christian music vocal group, Point of Grace! Shelley Breen is a founding member of Point of Grace. For over thirty years, they have been … Read more
Being a writer is a lot like living in The Wizard of Oz. Some days feel like you’ve lost your brain, most days feel like you’re holding onto your heart, and every day feels like a battle for your courage. That’s how the Cowardly Lion felt just before he and the rest of the gang … Read more
On July 4th, 1776, the Second Continental Congress pronounced that it was officially independent of British rule. Known as the Declaration of Independence, this document made it clear that the thirteen colonies had their own sovereign identity. They would no longer be content to stay under the rule of another entity. July 4th is a … Read more