The Daily Writer

I was recently tempted to use my words to fire back at someone when I was feeling irritable. Fortunately, I didn't. I learned an important lesson about the power of our words to hurt or heal.

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As a writer and a creator, one of the most important steps you can legally is protecting your intellectual property. My friend, Steve Sponseller, joins me on this episode to dive into this complicated but vital topic.

Steve is an intellectual property attorney and innovation strategist who has helped more than 1,000 innovators and business leaders develop and protect innovative ideas. Steve’s articles have been featured in Entrepreneur, The Huffington Post, and other publications. He just released his first book, Cracking the Patent Code.

Steve shares a summary of his new book, the 4 types of intellectual property protection (and when to use each type), and some insights on why and how he was able to finish his book. 

If you have started a book but struggled to get it finished, Steve has some advice for moving forward and getting it done.

You can connect with Steve at his website and LinkedIn. I also encourage you to check out his book, Cracking the Patent Code.

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On this episode of the Audio Journal, I share some thoughts on why it's difficult to write in a world full of distraction and noise. The secret for getting the work done is to find a way to block out the noise and focus on doing the work.

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Headlines are one of the most important parts of a blog post or article. They are also one of the most misunderstood.

A great headline can grab the reader’s attention and keep them reading. On this episode, we dive into the art and science of writing headlines. You’ll learn 3 key elements of writing headlines:

1. Headline Goals (Pain or Pleasure, and the 5 Primal Urges)
2. Headline Types (Provocative Question, List, How-To, Story)
3. Headline Hooks (Emotional Words, Numbers, Time Element)

We also analyze several headlines to see how these principles work in the real world. With a little practice and a desire to learn, you can learn to write headlines that grab people’s attention and keep them reading.

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On today's Audio Journal, we learn a lesson from Taylor Swift and explore the fear behind releasing our creative work.

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We are celebrating 200 episodes of the Smart Business Writing podcast! On this special episode, I reflect on 20 important lessons I have learned about podcasting over the last few years.

If you have thought about podcasting, I hope this encourages you to consider starting your own show. If you already have a podcast, I hope this encourages you to keep going.

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This is the first episode of a new "Audio Journal" series. These are short, unedited episodes where I share reflections on life, what's working or not working, and thoughts on current or future projects.

These episodes are recorded directly on my phone while I'm out walking or when I have a few minutes between meetings or interviews. Therefore, you'll probably hear some background noise.

I'm aiming for a couple of journal episodes per week, but we'll see how it goes. I'd love your feedback on whether the content is helpful or you like the format.

Today's episode is all about legacy. We spend so much time working toward a legacy that will come into full bloom in the future. But what about the legacy we're creating today?

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On this episode, we begin a series dedicated to the basics of blogging. Blog posts can be an important part of your marketing as well as a key way you can impact people and improve as a writer.

For the sake of simplicity, I’ll focus on a standard 600-800 word blog post. There are many variations of blog posts and articles, but this is a standard length that will serve most people well.

These are 7 reasons why every business owner should be blogging:

1. Anyone can write blog posts! 
2. Blog posts are simple to write. 
3. When you put content out into the world, it works to build your business on your behalf. 
4. Blog posts establish you as an authority on your topic. 
5. Blog posts are the best building block for content marketing. 
6. You can repurpose blog posts into other forms of content.
7. Blogging makes you a better writer.

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I’m excited to share this conversation with my friend and former student, Adrian Lance. Adrian is a blogger and author from the Midwest. His background is ministry and leadership, and his mission is to equip all believers for a life in the kingdom of God and to see its advancement on the earth today. 

Adrian just released his first book, 3 Keys to Cultivating the Kingdom of God. It’s not only an engaging and well-written book, but it’s also a great example of how to approach writing and marketing a book. 

We explore why Adrian wanted to write a book, his publishing and marketing processes, and advice for anyone who wants to write a book. If you’ve been thinking about writing a book but don’t know where to start, this episode is for you!

You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/sbw198

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Are you a blogger, writer, podcaster, pastor, speaker, coach, or consultant? If so, you have content and ideas that can change your audience’s life.

However, many content creators struggle with knowing the best way to communicate their ideas. On this episode, you’ll learn a simple template you can use to teach anything to anyone: the T-E-A-C-H formula.

T - Take their attention

E - Explain the main idea

A - Apply it to their situation

C - Counter their objections

H - Help them take action

You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/sbw197

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