Kent Sanders There are many advantages to being an introverted writer. You enjoy being alone, which is a big benefit when trying to finish your writing. You’d mostly rather spend your time with books than people, which can help you dive deeply into literature and learning. You’d rather observe than participate, which can help you approach life … Read more
We human beings have an amazing capacity for deception. We will go to almost any length to avoid facing the truth or giving a concrete answer to a question that makes us uncomfortable. The reason we’re so good at avoiding the truth is because we know how to use words well. But this gift comes … Read more
When you think of powerful words, you probably imagine Abraham Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address, or JFK giving a speech about America’s mission to go to the moon. Maybe you imagine an author like Maya Angelou talking about how she overcame a difficult childhood. But powerful words aren’t just reserved for classic speeches or world-renowned … Read more
Here is a question to consider: what activities actually produce writing? It’s easy for us to fall under the spell of doing writing-related activities while secretly avoiding the hard work of writing. There’s that course to take. That writing group to be involved in. That new writing craft book to read. That movie to watch … Read more
You don’t have to look far to discover the supposed controversy around all things AI. Whether it’s ChatGPT or a hundred other tools and apps that are based in AI, writers today must come to grips with if, and how, we are going to use these tools ethically. And ultimately, we have to ask ourselves … Read more
One of the most famous episodes of Seinfeld is “The Contest.” In this episode, Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer compete to see who can demonstrate self-control the longest. The one who wins will be known as “master of their domain.” What are they refraining from? If you’ve never seen the episode, you’ll just have to … Read more
Have you ever noticed that writers love to talk about their plans and goals? Plans and goals are important, but there is also a danger in talking about them too much. The more we talk about them, especially on social media, it makes us feel like we are making progress without actually having done the … Read more
If there is one word that describes our modern, hectic lifestyles, it’s “obligation.” We are connected 24/7 to our devices, and literally anyone in the world with a smartphone can reach us. Our inboxes are filled with email from marketers, influencers, people who want something from us… and hopefully sometimes, from friends who are checking … Read more
There is a common narrative among successful people that you must be a morning person in order to do anything worthwhile. After all, a pretty good percentage of the world’s most successful people get a very early start to their day, sometimes as early as 4:00 or 5:00 a.m. Ernest Hemingway said, “When I am … Read more
I’ll be speaking on Saturday, Sep. 16th at the Refined Conference in Chattanooga, TN. This faith-based, one-day event is for authors, leaders, and entrepreneurs who want to live out their God-given mission. Use the code DAILYWRITER to get $100 off your registration. * * * As writers, we have lots of project-based items to think … Read more