As a writer, you probably spend lots of time, like I do, taking notes from conversations, books, meetings, and brainstorming sessions. But what do you do with all those notes, and how do you ensure you have a system for accessing that information later on?

My guest today has thought a lot about this problem, and he’s here to offer some brilliant solutions!

His name is Jeff Brown, and he is an award-winning radio producer and a former nationally syndicated morning show host. After more than 25 years in the radio and music industries, Jeff went boss-free in 2013 and launched the Read to Lead podcast, which has millions of downloads.

Jeff is also the co-author of the fantastic book Read to Lead: The Simple Habit That Expands Your Influence and Boosts Your Career.

In this conversation, Jeff helps us understand how to take better notes and get organized by understanding different note-taking archetypes and which tools are the best fit for each type. We also dive into the story of writing the Read to Lead book, how he found a publisher, and how he worked with his co-writer Jesse Wisnewski.

We also talk about Jeff’s course, Note-Making Mastery, of which I’m a student. Jeff is graciously offering Daily Writer listeners $100 off the self-paced edition of the course, which includes access to recorded training sessions, Q&A recordings, a proven process for collecting and organizing your daily notes, and much more. To take advantage of this special offer, visit https://dailywriterlife.com/notemakingmastery.

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There are few things in life as powerful as a handwritten note sent through the mail. Why? Because we all want to feel noticed. We want to feel special. We love the feeling that someone took the time to hand-write a note, put it in an envelope, and mail it.

As a writer, you interact with a lot of people: readers, other writers, clients if you have them, people who have helped you with publishing, and others connected through podcasts and media. Whenever someone does something for you, send a note of thanks or appreciation.

Author coach and business leader Honoree Corder sends a note every day to someone. This strategy has been a powerful way for her to build strong relationships and set her apart as a person who goes the extra mile.

Sending a card does take some time and a little bit of money because there’s postage, but the return you get is amazing. People really love getting stuff in the mail. You can also include an extra little surprise such as a bookmark or a small trinket for a special touch.

Sending cards and gifts might seem like a hassle, but that’s precisely why you should do it: because hardly anybody else is doing it. Handwritten cards sent through the mail are a small gesture that produces massive results.

Daily Question: Who are three people who have helped you in some way over the last month, and how might a handwritten note build your relationship with them?

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