Kent Sanders 
Citizen Kane is universally recognized as one of the greatest films of all time. Orson Welles and his collaborators created a masterpiece that was well ahead of its time in storytelling, cinematography, and special effects. Yet for all its achievements, it’s one of the saddest movies ever made. The film tells the story of Charles … Read more
Van Halen was one of the greatest rock bands of the 1970s and 80s. Although they had a number of popular songs and albums, they are probably best remembered for their song “Jump,” which was featured on what was arguably their best album, 1984. The song is great for many reasons, including its catchy lyrics, … Read more
We deal with a lot of obstacles as writers, but one of the biggest is rejection. Rejection can come in many forms. A publisher or agent can reject your book proposal. Your subscribers can reject your emails by not opening them. Your followers can reject your social media posts by not liking or sharing them. … Read more
If you’re of “a certain age,” you probably remember watching Bob Ross on his TV show “The Joy of Painting,” which he hosted on PBS from 1983-1994. If you’re a little younger, you’ve probably discovered him on the internet, where he has developed an even bigger following. Each week on his show, Bob painted a … Read more
Courage is a theme that seems a lot of us have been talking about lately. For many people, the last couple of years have been a time when they’ve had to bolster their courage in the midst of many changes. I can’t remember a single two years in my lifetime where so many things have … Read more
There are a lot of critical skills we have to develop as writers, but none is more important than creativity. You can be productive, think like a business person, and have great networking skills. But without the ability to see the connections between ideas and be creative on demand, you are dead in the water … Read more
How do you respond to successful writers? The ones with bestselling books, large platforms, or lots of influence? When it comes to dealing with them, we commonly have two different responses. Either we dismiss their success as dumb luck, or we ignore them because their success reinforces our own insecurity. If you have ever responded … Read more
The main theme of this podcast is writing every day. After all, it’s the very title of the show! But sometimes people ask, “Do you mean actually write every day?” And yes, I mean write something every day. But what am I suggesting that you write? Here is my definition: write something that advances your … Read more
The #1 problem that stops most people from writing has nothing to do with talent or ability. It has nothing to do with a lack of time or opportunities. But it has EVERYTHING to do with them not believing they are a writer. When you stop and think about it, this is kind of crazy. … Read more
We have talked many times on this podcast about the need to learn from others. Whether it’s being part of a mastermind, reading books, attending a conference, or something else, it’s vital that we all put ourselves in a learning posture. It is important that you learn from other writers who can share their knowledge. … Read more