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. I want you to know this … Read more
You have probably noticed that there are lots of people giving advice about writing. There are almost as many people writing books about writing as there are people writing books about other topics. In fact, there is an entire industry devoted to teaching people how to write. Which is all good, except that it can … Read more
My guest today is Shelby Leigh, a mental health poet and self-love advocate who has been sharing her work online for 7+ years, amassing a following of more than 450,000 readers. She is the author of the bestselling book of poetry, changing with the tides. In addition to writing poetry, Shelby hosts an online poetry … Read more
We writers have the well-earned reputation for not being the best at people skills, which is unfortunate because it’s certainly not always true. Writing is a people-centered business even though we spend a good amount of time sitting in front of a screen typing. Nevertheless, there is always room for improvement. Even if you’re an … Read more
Remember the 1980’s movie “Field of Dreams” with Kevin Costner? He plays a farmer who is roaming out in his field one day, and he hears a voice. “Build it and he will come.” He has no idea what the voice means until he starts taking action and listening to the subsequent messages the voice … Read more
Whatever you’re working on right now, you’re bound to get stuck at some point. When you stumble upon our old friend, lovingly called “writer’s block,” here are ten tips to keep the words flowing. Lower your standards. Many times, we get stuck because we’re trying to make it perfect. Be willing to write garbage just … Read more