Kent Sanders 
Here in Daily Writer world, we frequently talk about ways to build a business as a writer. The sooner you can get comfortable thinking of yourself as an author AND a business owner, the better. One of the best business decisions you can ever make is building multiple streams of income with your book. My … Read more
History is filled with stories about authors who were rejected but kept trying until they found success. Here’s just one example. A number of years ago, an aspiring author decided he wanted to write a book about the key decisions that determine personal success. However, he didn’t want to write it in a traditional nonfiction … Read more
One of the greatest superhero movies ever made is 2008’s The Dark Knight. People love this movie for many reasons, the biggest of which is Heath Ledger’s fantastic performance as Batman’s arch-nemesis, the Joker. One of the most underrated aspects of the film is Aaron Eckhart’s portrayal of Harvey Dent, the Gotham City District Attorney. … Read more
Every writer talks about wanting success. But what does it actually mean, and how do you measure it? Is it even a worthy goal in the first place? Those are all valid questions, but they’re not the questions we should be asking first. The great physicist Albert Einstein gives us some great guidance here. He … Read more
You can make a lot of mistakes as a writer and still be successful. But one of the mistakes that will kill both your enthusiasm AND your success is constantly comparing yourself to others. Let’s be honest: it’s almost impossible to avoid comparing yourself. It’s baked into our DNA to compare ourselves to others. Social … Read more
Do you struggle with being a perfectionist? (I’ll bet the answer is YES.) If so, here is a strategy to help you overcome it immediately. If you’re a perfectionist, you’re always shooting for “A” level work. The problem is that your definition of an “A” is so far above everyone else’s that it’s impossible to … Read more
One of the most fascinating aspects of being a writer is that lots of people are eager to give you advice. There is a giant industry of books, conferences, retreats, coaching, and podcasts (this being one of them!) devoted to giving you writing advice. But be careful. There is a whole group of people who … Read more
Today’s episode is very special because I have been a fan of my guest’s creative work since I was in college. And now I’m honored to talk to her for the first time in this interview! My guest is Marabeth Quin. She has been working in the arts in Nashville, TN for over 35 years. … Read more
As writers, we spend a lot of time worrying about people who don’t like our writing. But what happens when you are the one who hates someone else’s book? Maybe it’s an author whose marketing you can’t stand. Maybe you read a novel that you thought was poorly written. Maybe you completely disagreed with an … Read more
One of the hardest things to swallow is getting ignored. You can work for months or even years on a book. Then you put it out into the world, only to have a few people notice. This isn’t unique to writers. Anyone trying to build something will face this hurdle. How do you get people … Read more