This moment matters. Make it count. The perfect moment to create is the one you’re living right now.

Have you ever felt like you’ve run out of things to say? In this episode, I answer a reader question by sharing three simple ways I refill my creative well when ideas seem hard to find. If you’ve been feeling stuck, these practical strategies will help you get the ideas flowing again.

People get stuck for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes it’s exhaustion or fear. Or it maybe it’s perfectionism. Whatever the reason, something is blocking the flow of creativity.

Maybe you’ve felt that way, too. Have you ever considered that one reason you might feel blocked is that you need to forgive someone?

Grab a copy of the book I wrote for my son: 18 Words to Live By: A Father’s Wisdom on What Matters Most

Have you ever wondered how a daily email goes from a simple idea to a polished piece of writing? I take you behind the scenes of my writing and editing process, sharing the practical workflow I use to create my daily emails and podcast episodes. If you’re looking for a simple system to help you write more consistently, this episode is for you.

On this episode, I answer a question sent in by Lori Melton about how to resume your writing life after reaching a big goal.

One of the biggest obstacles writers face is finding time to write. In this episode, I share a simple strategy that has helped me consistently make progress on my own projects: creating a dedicated block of time for my writing and treating it as a sacred appointment.

What does freedom really mean? In this Independence Day episode, I reflect on leaving a career in higher education to build a business on my own terms and why writing can become a pathway to a life of greater purpose and opportunity.

Should you revise something you wrote years ago? Kent answers a listener question by exploring the difference between the heart of a piece of writing and the craft used to express it. Learn how to improve your writing without losing what made it special in the first place.

What if creativity is as simple as breathing? In this episode, Kent explores the two essential rhythms of the creative life: taking in inspiration and expressing it through your own work. Both are necessary if you want to stay energized and create your best work.

You can grab my book on creativity here: The Artist’s Suitcase: 26 Essentials for the Creative Journey

Welcome to the very first edition of The Writer’s Notebook! In this monthly reflection, Kent shares the books, conversations, questions, and projects that shaped his thinking throughout June. His hope is that these insights will encourage you to become the author of your own life.