The Daily Writer

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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What if you took a poll of a hundred people who started writing a book but didn't finish it? How many of them would say that a lack of time was a major factor in them not finishing?

My guess is that at least ninety of them would say that's the case. It seems almost everyone we talk to these days is busy all the time. You probably feel the same way also.

We all have a limited amount of time, and it's vital we make the most of it. On this episode, we will explore seven tactics to help you be more productive and use your time wisely so you can get more writing done.

1. Track your time.

2. Plan your weeks and your days.  

3. Use “spare” moments to read, write, and create.

4. Use music to help you focus.

5. Become an email ninja.

6. Use your drive time for creating and learning.

7. Create a sense of urgency.

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One of the themes that I hear consistently from authors is that they don't like to market themselves. 

Of course, this isn't true for every writer, but it seems to describe an impulse that most creative types have: we love to create, but we have a hard time telling others about our work.

I'm thrilled to have a guest today who can help us with this eternal dilemma of writers. Her name is Jill Lublin, and she is a master strategist on how to position your business for more profitability and more visibility in the marketplace.  

Jill is the CEO of a strategic consulting firm and has over 25 years experience working with over 100,000 people plus national and international media. 

She teaches a virtual Publicity Crash Course, and consults and speaks all over the world. She also helps authors to create book deals with major publishers and agents, as well as helping them obtain foreign rights deals. 

In this conversation, we cover several topics related to publicity, such as why we need publicity, the most effective ways to get it, how introverted authors can be more assertive, and much more.

After you listen, make sure to visit JillLublin.com as well as https://publicitycrashcourse.com/freegift.

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Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community. 

Check out our Daily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more!

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One of the themes that I hear consistently from authors is that they don't like to market themselves. 

Of course, this isn't true for every writer, but it seems to describe an impulse that most creative types have: we love to create, but we have a hard time telling others about our work.

I'm thrilled to have a guest today who can help us with this eternal dilemma of writers. Her name is Jill Lublin, and she is a master strategist on how to position your business for more profitability and more visibility in the marketplace.  

Jill is the CEO of a strategic consulting firm and has over 25 years experience working with over 100,000 people plus national and international media. 

She teaches a virtual Publicity Crash Course, and consults and speaks all over the world. She also helps authors to create book deals with major publishers and agents, as well as helping them obtain foreign rights deals. 

In this conversation, we cover several topics related to publicity, such as why we need publicity, the most effective ways to get it, how introverted authors can be more assertive, and much more.

After you listen, make sure to visit JillLublin.com as well as https://publicitycrashcourse.com/freegift.

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Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community. 

Check out our Daily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more!

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As you begin to make progress toward your writing goals this year, you will run into some roadblocks. Life will get messy, you will feel tired, and even here in the first couple weeks of the year, you will probably feel like giving up.

But why do you feel like giving up? It all comes down to unrealistic expectations. We get discouraged when the picture we have in our head doesn’t match the reality in front of us. 

We see the messiness in front of us and assume that the great books we love, or any great work of art for that matter, is perfect.

On today's episode, you'll learn the difference between excellence and perfection.

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If you were to make a list of the most creative people from the last hundred years, Steve Jobs would be close to the top of the list. 

As the co-founder of Apple, he was in large part responsible for many of the devices and apps we use today, such as the Mac, iTunes, the iPhone, the iPad, and lots of others. 

Especially in his later years, he was adored and admired for his visionary approach and his absolute refusal to go along with the status quo. But he wasn’t always the cultural icon that he is today.

On today's episode, you'll learn the value of getting just a little bit crazy.

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Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community. 

Check out our Daily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more!

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Citizen Kane is universally recognized as one of the greatest films of all time. Orson Welles and his collaborators created a masterpiece that was well ahead of its time in storytelling, cinematography, and special effects. 

Yet for all its achievements, it's one of the saddest movies ever made.

On this episode, you'll learn a powerful lesson from this amazing movie.

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If you’re of “a certain age,” you probably remember watching Bob Ross on his TV show “The Joy of Painting,” which he hosted on PBS from 1983-1994. 

If you’re a little younger, you’ve probably discovered him on the internet, where he has developed an even bigger following.

Each week on his show, Bob painted a mesmerizing landscape in just a half an hour. He was known for his soft-spoken style, his signature permed hair, and his uncanny ability to make you believe that just like him, you could paint a masterpiece.

On today's episode, you'll learn why imperfection is one of the most perfect things you can do.

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1994’s The Lion King is one of the most beloved animated movies of all time. In case you haven’t seen it in a while, the story focused on Simba, a young cub in the pridelands of Africa. He is first in line to inherit the throne from his father Mufasa, a good and generous ruler.

But there is one thing that stands in the way: Mufasa’s evil brother, Scar, who crafts a plan to have both Mufasa and Simba killed in a giant wildabeest stampede. 

Young Simba manages to survive, but Scar orders the traumatized cub to leave and never return.

On this episode, Kent shares a reminder to remember your true identity as a writer.

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Being a writer takes courage. And lots of it.

Why does it take courage? Because when you write, you put your words out there for people to judge and evaluate. You release your ideas into the world. 

Sometimes those ideas will not be received too kindly by people. Sometimes they won't be received at all. Being a writer is basically an exercise in courage.

I'm excited to feature a conversation on today's episode that will help inspire your courage. My guest is Ben Weaver, the Founder & CEO of Bigger Story Consulting. Ben helps businesses get clear on their brand message so they get the revenue results that grow their businesses. Ben is also a certified coach with Business Made Simple and Storybrand, both companies created by Donald Miller.

If you've heard my story, you know that my background is church ministry. That also happens to be Ben's background as well. In this conversation, he shares his journey of moving out of that sphere into the business sphere, which involved a lot of soul-searching and courage. 

I know you're going to be inspired to live and work at a higher level after you hear Ben's story. Make sure to check out BiggerStory.com for all Ben's services and social media links.

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Are you looking for a community of enthusiastic, generous writers to help you build better habits and grow your writing business? Check out our Daily Writer Community. 

Check out our Daily Writing Prompts, which will help you break through creative blocks, brainstorm new ideas, and get back into a state of flow. Writing prompts Writing prompts are a fantastic creative tool for creative writing, journaling, teaching, social media posts, podcasting, and more!

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