The Daily Writer

Dante famously wrote in his Inferno, “Mid-way in life’s journey I found myself in a dark wood, having lost the way.” If you’re feeling a little lost, let’s talk about two ways writing helps you find your way.

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.

Register for the following events I reference in this episode:

Tuesday, September 8: I’m sponsoring and speaking at the monthly NTx Network Lunch at The Commons coworking space in St. Charles, Missouri. I’ll be sharing about my new book and why business leaders should consider using a ghostwriter.

Tuesday, September 29: I’m hosting a free workshop at The Commons: Think Like an Author: Four Practices for Your Life and Writing.

If you’ve never used a calendar to organize and plan your writing, this episode will help you be far more productive and effective.

We’ve all had lots of help getting to whatever level of success we enjoy. It’s important to thank those who helped us along the way.

In which we explore a famous line from “Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” and how it can help you be bolder as a writer.

The vast majority of people who offer writing and editing services completely neglect this little secret. When you put it into practice, it’s much easier to find clients.

Emotional weather patterns come and go. But a true blue-collar writer is like a rock: stable, steady, unmoved. Let’s explore how to show up like this every day.

It’s an all-too-common problem among writers: we know what to do, but how do we get ourselves to do it? The secret lies in a simple exercise that will help you identify the internal and external forces driving your actions.

Let’s explore a simple way to write a 30,000-word full-length book in under three months.

When life is full and it feels like you’re living in chaos, how do you get your writing done? Let’s explore three simple tips to help you get there.