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. I want you to know that this is totally legitimate. You shouldn’t take the concept of the “daily writer” … Read more
Do you have trouble focusing and getting your writing done? It’s a common problem almost all writers face. On today’s episode, we’ll explore how to focus and be more productive with your writing using cutting-edge science. My guest is Dan Clark, CEO of Brain.fm, a company that takes a science-first approach to creating music that … Read more
Most people listening to this podcast are located in the United States, so let me focus on that crowd for a second. Part of our culture here in the U.S. is what we call the “Protestant work ethic.” Even though not everyone is religious, or even Protestant, we still abide by this standard today. The … Read more
For most writers, writing feels like work because it requires a lot of brainpower. So why not use tools that help make the work easier? One of the most effective tools is music to help you focus. There are three different music tools I use to help me do this. Most of the time when … Read more
If we could give our modern age a name, it might be called, “The Age of Hurry.” A hundred years ago, no one could have imagined the pace of life today. Commerce and communication can happen instantaneously around the world. And when you look at your task list, you have messages to answer, deadlines to … Read more
As I mentioned yesterday in my podcast intro, I’m forgoing the usual weekend introduction and just diving right in. This weekend, I’m doing a couple of shorter episodes that can help you with practical aspects of your writing. On today’s post, I’d love to dive into the topic of perfectionism. This is an area where … Read more
A few months ago, I left my job as a full-time college professor after doing that work for 17 years. Even though I had a fair amount of discretionary time in that job, and I also worked from home during the summers, it has been a big switch to go from having a college office … Read more
If you have ever worked on a deadline, you understand the frustration of writing conditions that are not ideal. This can be a challenge if you think you can only write in certain conditions. The weather has to be just right. It has to be the perfect time of day. You need to have a … Read more
As a writer, you know you should be reading every day. You know that it’s a vital part of filling your creative well. But with so many great books out there, how do you decide which ones to read? What sort of system should you use to read more? I’ve talked before about the importance … Read more
Today, I’m thrilled to be joined by Jeremiah Timmons. He’s a writer and TV producer who has done work for Tyler Perry Studios, as well as HBO. Jeremiah also coaches writers on how to increase productivity by including wellness tools into their routines. Jeremiah got in touch with me a little while back, and I … Read more