The Daily Writer

Do you have people in your life who are trying to help … but they’re not really helping? 

Who are these people? They are the ones who try to talk good sense into you. They say things like “That book is a waste of time,” “You can never make money as a writer,” or “You should do something more practical with your talent.” 

The problem is that this advice is not practical at all. Every single great work of art, every great invention, and every new idea that moved society forward came as a result of one thing. 

On today's episode, you'll learn why it's OK to be impractical sometimes. 

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One of the most difficult forms of magic is sleight of hand. 

Every form of magic is difficult, of course, but sleight of hand presents a unique challenge.

Why?

The reason is because you must be flawless in presenting the illusion to the audience. 

On this episode, Kent reminds you that writers are magicians, too.

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Western culture is permeated with the idea that we must always be winning.

Social media only makes things worse. We only post our wins, our successes, and our joyful moments. Everywhere we look, we see people winning.

Even though we know this isn’t reality, it is still discouraging to look at our own lives sometimes and see a string of disappointments. 

On today's episode, Kent shares why you can always win ... even when you feel you are losing.

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One of my most prized possessions is an old notebook from the 1970's. My grandmother Louise wrote poetry in that notebook. When I read her poetry, it’s obvious there is a kinship in the way we thought, and how we looked at the world.

She died when I was three years old. Other than the stories other people tell me, along with a few minutes of home movies my grandfather made, the notebook is the only connection I have with her.

However, tut the only reason I have those pages is because she took the time to write them.

That’s what I want to share with you in this episode: the power of writing and why I hope that you will consider making writing a big priority in your life. On this episode, you'll learn three powerful reasons why you MUST get started writing.

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I am a big believer in spending your time on activities that bring value in many different areas. For example, writing is an activity that can bring a whole bunch of different benefits to your life. That's why it's a great investment.

Another one of those areas is running. I confess I don't know a lot about running, but as I've gotten into it the last couple of years, it has brought amazing benefits to my life. It gives me energy, helps me be more creative, extends my life, and so much more.

I'm thrilled to feature a guest today who is an expert on this subject. His name is Matthew Huff, and he is a writer, runner, and the author of Marathoner: What to Expect When You're Training for and Running a Marathon. His writing has appeared in Runner's World and BuzzFeed, among other places. 

Matthew also hosts a weekly pop culture podcast called P.S. You're Wrong and regularly performs improv comedy. Previously he was a literary agent, writing tutor, and McDonald's employee. His first race was the Dairy Dash 5K in Elsie, Michigan, which he slowly shuffled through for the bagels.

In this conversation, I asked Matthew all my burning questions about running such as: What are some of the benefits of running, especially for writers who tend to be sedentary? How can running help you become a better writer? What is the benefit of doing a marathon vs. a half marathon or shorter races? ... and much more.

Make sure to check out Matthew's new book, Marathoner, and connect with him on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. 

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For years, statistics have shown that eight out of every ten people want to write a book. Statistics also show that 97% of people who begin writing a book never finish it.

That’s a massive difference between those who want something and those who actually achieve it. What accounts for this gap? 

The answer is simple: wanting something and then actually doing it are two completely different things.

On this episode, you'll learn to choose the latter.

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So you failed. You messed up. You didn’t do what you said you were going to do. You didn’t get the writing done or live up to your own expectations, or worse yet, someone else’s.

We’ve all been there. It’s nothing new in the creative world.

The good news is that tomorrow’s a new day. You have a chance to start over again and re-commit to the work.

On today's episode, Kent reminds us to make a fresh start tomorrow.

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We spend so much of our lives consumed by moment other than the one we’re living right now.

You can spend all your time worrying about yesterday and all the things you did wrong that you’d like to correct. But the problem is that you can’t go back and change yesterday. It’s done and in the books.

You can spend all your time planning for an amazing today, yet completely miss the actions you need to take today in order to bring out that better tomorrow.

On today's episode, Kent reminds us to make today count.

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It’s a simple but important question: Why do you write?

There are a lot of reasons people write. Some people want to build a brand. Some people want money. Some people want a creative outlet. Some people want to leave a legacy. Some people just want to prove the naysayers wrong.

On today's episode, Kent reminds us why we must look at our writing as a gift.

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If you have ever studied story structure or screenwriting, you’re probably familiar with the Hero’s Journey.

The Hero’s Journey is a framework used to tell all kinds of stories. It shows the progression of the hero, or protagonist, through obstacles and struggles all the way to their final victory.

Think about any story you love, whether it’s from history or fiction, novels, movies, or television. The hero had to overcome any number of obstacles on their way to victory.

On today's episode, you'll learn why you must look at your writing as a heroic journey.

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