The Daily Writer

The Writer’s Notebook is a monthly digest where we dive into books, questions, and resources to help you become the author of your own life. I hope these pique your interest and give you something to think about.

Anytime you work on a big project, there comes a point when you’ve lost some enthusiasm, and you start to wonder if you should continue. That’s when you show up as a professional and keep pushing through.

When you are clear on what you don’t want in your business, you can lean into what you do want. 

Last week, I had dinner with a writer friend, and he asked what motivates me. Let’s explore what I shared with him and what asking yourself this question can help you, too.

Seems like a lot of people are facing big challenges right now. If you’re crawling through a river of you-know-what, keep crawling. A few inches at a time if needed. You’re gonna make it.

In which we learn from the world of sports that clear metrics are important. As a writer, you get to decide what matters to you.

Email subscriber Jane Anderson sent in a two-part question about which book-formatting tools are best and whether you can use these tools to serve writers. My answers might surprise you.

If you want to be more productive, it starts by knowing what you want your week to look like. Here’s how I set up my week for maximum success.

For years, we’re heard about “alpha males,” but let’s apply this concept to writers, but in a new and healthier way. The core trait of an alpha writer is leadership. Let’s explore thirteen traits of an alpha writer.

I want you to have as much success in your life, writing, and business as possible. That’s why I recommend setting aside your anxiety and worry about things you don’t control.