The Daily Writer

If you have listened to this podcast for any length of time, you know that I have a soft spot for educators. Teachers can have so much influence outside the classroom by writing a book. Today you’ll learn how one math professor took the self-publishing plunge and wrote two successful books that have helped her build a platform and business.

My guest today is Allison Dillard. She is the author of two math books, Crush Math Now and Raise Your Math Grade, but designed to help students and their parents navigate the challenging waters of math. Allison holds a B.A. in Math and B.A. in English from Scripps College, as well as an M.S. in Math from Claremont Graduate University. She has also conducted research for Boeing, Los Alamos National Lab and National Science Foundation

Allison is currently helping parents thrive in the chaos, stress, and uncertainty of the Fall 2020 school year through courses and her Raise a Math Person Membership. She is also the Mom of three amazing kids.

In this conversation, you’ll learn why math is a skill everyone should learn, how she approaches math differently in her books, how her books have helped her build a platform, and all about her self-publishing journey. This is a fascinating conversation that will inspire you to get busy writing your first—or next—book.

You can connect with Allison at her site, https://allisonlovesmath.com, as well as Facebook and LinkedIn.

You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/186

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Have you ever scrolled through your podcast app and wondered what you should listen to next? There are literally hundreds of thousands of podcasts available, but it’s hard to know which shows are worth your time. If you’ve wondered what podcasts can help you become a better writer or help grow your business, I’ve got you covered.

I’ve gone through my extensive lists of podcasts that I listen to and curated the 15 best shows for business writers. They are not all focused on business writing. Instead, these cover business, writing, mindset, and success.

Podcasts mentioned in this episode:

48 Days to the Work You Love with Dan Miller

Total Life Freedom, hosted by Vincent Pugliese 

Brand You Personal Branding, hosted by Mike Kim

The Creative Penn, hosted by Joanna Penn

The Portfolio Life, hosted by Jeff Goins

Get Paid to Write, hosted by Nick Pavlidis 

Write Your Book, hosted by Jim Woods

High Income Business Writing, hosted by Ed Gandia

The Talent Development Hot Seat & The Andy Storch Show, hosted by Andy Storch

The Jody Maberry Show

Morgan James Radio, hosted by David Hancock & Jody Maberry

Creating Disney Magic, hosted by Lee Cockerell & Jody Maberry

Come Rain or Shine, hosted by Dan Cockerell & Jody Maberry

The Big Talk, hosted by Tricia Brouk

The Ray Edwards Show, hosted by Ray Edwards

5 Minute Success, hosted by Karen Briscoe

Create if Writing, hosted by Kirsten Oliphant

Audio Branding, hosted by Jodi Krangle

You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/185

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Eric Elder is one of my very best friends in the world. He’s many things: a pianist, music producer, author of well over twenty books at this point, online pastor, writing coach, and so much more. One title he was able to add to his list recently is “creator of the hit musical His Name Was Nicholas.”

Eric has been a guest on the show before. On episode 69, he talked about why you should write a book. On episode 80, he shared why it’s important to think like an entrepreneur and take control over your destiny. Those conversations help shape the context of this episode, which is taking those themes in a bold new direction by taking your existing book and creating a whole new creative experience from it.

As you listen to this conversation, Eric is going to share why he decided to turn his book St. Nicholas: The Believer into a musical, what the process was like, all about his collaborators, and so much more. 

And also, you get a special performance of one of the songs from the musical!

You can check out Eric’s music, books, devotions, and so much more at https://theranch.org. If you go to the “Books” tag, you can find three very recent book released: My Stories of Faith, Volume 1, 365 Daily Devotions with Eric, and of course the script and full score for the musical His Name Was Nicholas. I also encourage you to check out Eric’s fantastic YouTube channel, where he is currently taking a few weeks to share stories and music from the musical. You can also watch live on Eric’s Facebook profile.

You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/184

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You’ve heard it a million times: writing a book can help your business. But doesn’t that mean you have to spend years writing a massive book that contains all your wisdom and knowledge? 

Not according to my guests, Honoree Corder and Alice Sullivan.

Honoree is THE self-publishing expert, and she’s the author of dozens of book, including: You Must Write a Book, The Prosperous Writers book series, Vision to Reality, Business Dating, The Successful Single Mom book series, and many more. Honoree is also Hal Elrod’s business partner. He is the author of The Miracle Morning, which is a fantastic book, and together they have published over a dozen titles in the Miracle Morning series.  Honoree coaches business professionals, writers, and aspiring non-fiction authors who want to publish their books to bestseller status, create a platform, and develop multiple streams of income. 

Alice is a successful ghostwriter with multiple books that have landed on the New York Times bestseller list (among many other places). Of course, you’ll never know which books she wrote because that would break the sacred code of ghostwriting … but just take my word for it, she’s a pro at the top of her field. In addition to being a ghostwriter, Alice is also a developmental book editor and author coach.

Honoree and Alice are here to talk about their amazing new venture, which is called Better Business Books. You’ll learn how traditional business books can be improved, why they are the perfect dynamic duo to offer this unique service, the Better Business Books process, why a book is a fantastic investment, and the importance of owning your intellectual property.

You can find out more about Better Business Books via this link: http://honoreecorder.com/write-your-book/. You can find out more about Honoree and her books at  https://honoreecorder.com, and more about Alice and her services at https://alicesullivan.com. 

You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/183

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“It was a dark and stormy night …” or so the story goes. As a kid I read the Peanuts comic strip. Once in a while, Snoopy would use those words to begin a story he was banging out on a typewriter. It was sort of a meta-joke since the Peanuts comic strip was in itself a story. 

Just like Snoopy, we are all crafting stories. If there is one skill in writing that trumps them all, it’s storytelling. I’m excited to share this interview where we have a true storytelling expert who can help us use the magic of storytelling even better.

My guest is Alice Sullivan, a successful ghostwriter with multiple books that have landed on the New York Times bestseller list (among many other places). Of course, you’ll never know which books she wrote because that would break the sacred code of ghostwriting … but just take my word for it, she’s a pro at the top of her field. In addition to being a ghostwriter, Alice is also a developmental book editor and author coach.

I got to know Alice a few months ago when I was going through the Publishing Ph.D. course taught by Honoree Corder. I immediately knew Alice would be a fun guest, so I’ve asked her to help us improve our storytelling skills. You’ll learn about Alice’s journey into ghostwriting, which is fascinating, why having a book is valuable, why people hire ghostwriters, and of course the main topic of this interview, which is the principles of crafting a great story.

You can find Alice at her website, https://alicesullivan.com, on LinkedIn, and Facebook.

You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/182

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What would it take to change your life? Something radical? Something crazy? Something prohibitively expensive? As it turns out, there’s a very simple habit you can do every day that can change radically change your life.

My guest today is Chad Jeffers. Even if you haven’t heard his name before, there is an excellent chance you’ve heard his music. Chad is a guitar player who has toured with country superstar Carrie Underwood since 2007. He’s also played with Kenny Loggins, Keith Urban (two of my favorites), and many others.

Chad has also written a book called 25 Notes for the Successful Musician: The Ultimate Guide to MAKING IT in the Music Industry. In addition, Chad is the host of The Chad Jeffers Show, a podcast that helps entrepreneurs and creatives become performance-ready.

You might be surprised to learn that Chad is an avid journaler, which is what we’re here to talk about today. Journaling has played a huge role in helping Chad be creative and focused, and I’m excited that he’s here to share the specific of his journaling practice and how it’s impacted his life.

Be sure to check out Jeff’s websites, which are https://chadjeffers.com and his site specifically for musicians, https://backstagenotes.com, which has a free download on the 6 steps to becoming performance-ready. You can also connect with Jeff on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/181

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If you read articles about personal growth, success, business, money, the arts … or pretty much any other topic, there is a great chance you’ve read some of them on Medium, a popular writing platform. But instead of just reading articles there, what if you could become a top writer there? 

My guest today is Anthony Moore, one of the top writers on Medium. He spent years as a writer without having much to show for it … then he discovered the power of Medium. Today, Anthony has over 75,000 email subscribers, over 3 million views on Medium, and a 6-figure writing business where he helps other writers.

Anthony has been featured in CNBC, Business Insider, Fast Company, Yahoo! Finance, and other notable magazines. He’s also the author of the book What Extraordinary People Know. 

In this conversation, Anthony shares secrets of writing great non-fiction articles (worth the price of admission all by itself!), his 5 main income streams, how to use the “hero’s journey” writing voice, and how to develop relationships with high-level authors, speakers, and podcasters.

Be sure to check out Anthony’s articles on Medium, which you can find at https://medium.com/@anthony_moore. Also, check out his free training called “Remote Freelance Training for Medium Writers” at https://freelancewriterstarterpackage.com/. You can also connect with Anthony on LinkedIn.

You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/180

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If I said, “Name the best quote from Jerry Maguire,” what would you say? If you said, “You complete me,” you’re close … but no cigar. The best quote is, of course, “Show me the money!” 

Today we’re going to be tackling the always-popular topic of MONEY … specifically, how to build passive income streams so you have the option of retiring and pursuing the things that matter to you most.

My guest today is Rachel Richards, who is a former financial advisor who is now a real estate investor, business owner, and professional speaker. At 27 years old, Rachel quit her job and retired, living off $10,000+ per month in passive income. 

Rachel is also the bestselling author of two amazing books: Money Honey and Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement. When I say “bestselling,” I mean it. Rachel’s books have hundreds of reviews on Amazon, and she’s done a great job of not only writing books but also getting her message out there with creative marketing.

I make it my goal to have interesting guests on this podcast, and Rachel is no exception. This is a wide-ranging conversation, where we touch on passive income, being an owner vs. an employee, how a book can help your business explode in success, her book marketing strategies, real estate investing, and much more.

Make sure and grab Rachel’s Passive Income Starter Kit at https://moneyhoneyrachel.com/bonus. You can check out Rachel’s books on Amazon: Money Honey and Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement, as well as connect with her on  Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/179

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Have you ever wondered where you could find an expert who could answer all your burning questions about writing, editing, books, productivity, and related topics? Look no further! This is the first installment of a periodic series called “Ask an Expert.” Today we’re tackling questions related to editing.

I’m excited to bring you this first episode in an ongoing series. Today’s guest is my good friend Jennifer Harshman, owner of HarshmanServices.com. Jennifer is a successful and well-known editor, author, ghostwriter, and business owner. She’s also the editor of the book Find a Real Editor: Avoiding the Posers and Scammers, which is a helpful guide to evaluating editors for your writing.

As I described to a mutual friend of ours recently, you’d better have a pen and paper ready when you talk to Jennifer because she has lots of creative ideas! You’ll get to hear a bit of her wisdom today in this conversation.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll learn: the different types of editing and why you need each one; how to be a great client; how to evaluate an editor, and much more!

Be sure to check out Jennifer’s book, Find a Real Editor: Avoiding the Posers and Scammers, as well as her website, https://harshmanservices.com. Also, be sure to sign up for her email list because you’re going to get a lot of great writing, productivity, and editing tips in your inbox. You can also connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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

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One of the most important concepts in writing, creativity, and business today is “authenticity.” We all want to be our authentic selves, and we want to feel that we’re seeing other people as they truly are. But what does “authenticity” mean, and how do you display it as an artist, writer, or creative?

I’m excited to bring you this conversation with Jeff Goins, who is the author of fantastic books such as Real Artist’s Don’t Starve, The Art of Work, and many others. Jeff also ran the Tribe Conference for several years in Franklin, TN, and I attended a couple of these. I enjoyed them thoroughly!

For many years, I have appreciated Jeff’s thoughtful approach to his creative work. In this conversation, we dig into the concept of authenticity and how we should think about this as creatives, business owners, and writers. I also dig into Jeff’s new venture as a ghostwriter, which I find fascinating since that’s what I’m doing as well.

You can connect with Jeff and discover his books and other works at his website, https://goinswriter.com. You can also connect with him on Facebook and Instagram.

You can find the full show notes here: https://kentsanders.net/177

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