Kent Sanders Today, we’re concluding a short series on being more productive. Many people, including myself, create a task list each day. We also call this a “to-do” list. These are things we feel we must get done. In a world that increasingly demands our attention every second—in a world filled with ever-increasing opportunities and connections—this list … Read more
This week, we’ve been talking about ways to be a more productive writer. If you’re a perfectionist, writing a book can take a long time because you’re trying to both write and edit as you go. It’s easy to get discouraged and just quit. I know because it’s happened to me. A few years ago, … Read more
This week, we’ve been talking about ways to be a more productive writer. Although this podcast is called The Daily Writer, the reality is that many people don’t write every day. They may set aside time every couple of days or once a week to work on their writing. This is totally legitimate. You shouldn’t … Read more
When we think of marketing, promotion, media, and public relations, it’s easy to view those as elements that are “out there” building our author brand. To many authors, it feels like those are disconnected from the heart and soul of what led you to write in the first place. My guest today is here to … Read more
This week, we’ve been talking about ways to be a more productive writer. I have often talked about the importance of finishing a first draft of your book quickly. I’m not saying you should be sloppy or rush through things. You should make your book, or any writing for that matter, as good as it … Read more
This week, we’ve been talking about ways to be a more productive writer. One of the reasons why we get stuck in our writing is that we see how much there is left to do. Let’s say you’re writing a 750-word blog post. You would typically write this in sections—an introduction, two or three main … Read more
Today, I’m introducing a short, week-long series on becoming a more productive writer. Let’s talk about the biggest perceived productivity killer: writer’s block. Whatever you’re working on right now, you’re bound to get stuck at some point. When you stumble upon “writer’s block,” here are ten tips to keep the words flowing. Lower your standards. … Read more
One of the hardest things for any of us writers to swallow is being ignored. We work for months, or in some cases years, on a book. Then. when we put it out into the world, there’s no guarantee anyone will see it or read it. Unless, of course, you do the marketing. This is … Read more
Citizen Kane is universally recognized as one of the greatest films of all time. Orson Welles and his collaborators created a masterpiece well ahead of its time in storytelling, cinematography, and special effects. (It also happens to be my favorite movie!) Yet for all its achievements, Citizen Kane is one of the saddest movies ever … Read more
We writers often talk about the reasons we like to write. But what are the reasons we don’t write? What keeps us from writing? Several things probably come to mind: procrastination, not having enough time, and not feeling creative, just to name a few. But at the end of the day, one main thing keeps … Read more