The Daily Writer

Violent Action Beats Great Ideas

There are lots of smart people in the world, but few of them do anything with their ideas. That’s why violent action beats great ideas, every time.

What I Learned From Drawing A Comic Strip

When my son was in junior high and high school, I created a comic strip to cheer him up. Here’s what I learned.

Never Let ‘Em See You Sweat

Lots of blood, sweat, and tears go into our writing. But the “magic trick” of writing is to never let it show, and instead present a polished final product to the reader.

Pick One Thing And Get Started

A final wrap-up and challenge for our series on building a writing habit that lasts.

Key #7: Finish What You Start

Sure, it’s exciting to start new projects. But it’s even more satisfying to finish them. Because unfinished work can’t change anyone’s life.

Key #6: Keep Writing Even If You Think It’s Bad

When you're writing the first of something, it's easy to critique it too harshly. But just get the words down, and you can edit later.

Key #5: Find Your Ideal Writing Time

I don’t agree with the advice that you have to get up at 5:00 a.m. to be successful. Do what works for you, and figure out the ideal time to write that aligns with your e

Key #4: Don’t Wait For Perfect Conditions To Write

We'd all like to have the perfect writing day with no interruptions and everything just like we prefer. But that rarely happens. We have to learn to work with what w

The Writer’s Notebook - November 2026

The Writer’s Notebook is a monthly digest where we dive into books, questions, and resources to help you become the author of your own life. I hope these pique your inter

Key #3: Use Anchor Rituals

An anchor ritual is a small action that helps you get into the right mental space to write. Let’s explore how you can get started.

Key #2: Create A Space For Writing

Your environment is a key part of your writing habit. In today’s episode, we’ll look at a few ways to create a writing space that helps you be more productive and success

Key #1: Decide On A Specific Writing Goal

When you know what you’re working toward, it’s a lot easier to build a habit that gets you there.

3 Truths About Habits

These truths will give you a solid perspective as you work on building a writing habit that lasts.

A New Series To Help You Write Consistently

We writers love to talk about writing but often struggle to do it consistently. The key is to build a writing habit that lasts. Welcome to a new series that will teach yo

Just 30 Minutes a Day

If you commit to writing just thirty minutes a day, it can absolutely change the course of your life. Let’s explore.

What Kind of Business Should You Have?

If you’re wondering how to structure your writing-based business, these three questions will help you figure it out.

Why I Don’t Journal Much Anymore

In which we examine the time-honored tradition of journaling and whether it’s actually adding value to your life.

If I Were Starting a Writing Services Business Today

If I were starting over today with writing-based business offering (such as ghostwriting, editing, or design), here are the four things I’d do immediately. If you want t

This Podcast is Terrible

Sometimes when I write the first draft of the email this podcast is based on, I think it’s terrible. But there’s a huge flaw in that thinking. Let’s explore. P.S. If you

Different Content Deserves Different Effort

Let’s explore this principle: The more permanent the content is, the more effort it deserves. Grab your free copy of my new book,The Ghost-Powered Author: https://kentsa