No matter what or why you write, there is a common element that ties all writers together. We are all on a journey of discovery. We don’t just write to express what we think. We write in order to discover what we think. For many writers, it goes even deeper than that. It’s an itch … Read more
A lot of would-be writers don’t get started because they wonder if they have anything truly unique to offer. As they say, there is nothing new under the sun. When you look at the millions of books, blogs, podcasts, and magazine articles that have been created, what could you possibly say that is unique? The … Read more
There is a lot of talk in the writing community about finding your voice. But hardly anyone ever talks about what it means or how to do it. In the simplest terms, your voice is how you talk. It is how you express yourself. It’s your style. On the smallest scale, it even comes down … Read more
In a world where we value equality, we usually talk about power as if it’s a bad thing. But power is like time, money, or any other resource. It can be used for good or for bad. Writers don’t think about what we do in terms of power. We use words like creativity, craft, platform, … Read more
Today, I want to share a quick story about my Dad. I hope it gives you some inspiration to keep going. My father, Don Sanders, is Vietnam veteran. For years, we have talked about putting together a book about his experiences in Vietnam. Last year, we decided this was a great time to get started. … Read more
Have you ever noticed that we tend to downplay our natural skills and elevate other people’s skills? I’m not sure why we do this. Maybe we over-compensate in our desire to stay humble. In the process, we undermine the value of the gift we bring to the world naturally. What comes naturally to you as … Read more
Today, we’re continuing our series on upgrading or moving your office. So far, we’ve talked about the factors of pricing and location. Now let’s dive into something hard to define, but still important when you are considering the quality of your office space: the environment. I’m referring to two things: the physical environment, as well … Read more
This week, we’ve been talking about ways to be a more productive writer. Here’s a question to consider: Why don’t people finish goals that are important to them? There are probably many answers to that question, but one obvious reason is that they simply get tired and don’t see a lot of progress toward the … Read more
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
This week, we’ve been talking about ways to be a more productive writer. One of the reasons why we sometimes get stuck in our writing is that we see how much there is left to do. Let’s say you’re writing a 750-word blog post. You would typically write this in sections—an introduction, two or three … Read more