“I think a book is your calling card, your business card.” — Kevin O'Leary A special #WriterWednesday episode today aimed at self-employed, entrepreneurial, and/or business owner listeners who are thinking about writing a book as a "better business card." A word of caution... Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“All of my life, I’ve jumped off the cliff and built my wings. It works every single time. It never fails.” - (attributed to) Ray Bradbury. This week's "Memoir to Movie" secret to write a book that readers can't put down. Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“Write what disturbs you, what you fear, what you have not been willing to speak about. Be willing to be split open.” ― Natalie Goldberg This week's Mindset Monday author tip. Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

This week's featured Sunday Story Time book - “Build Your Personal Brand: The Definitive Guide to Soul Based Marketing" by Rachel Gogos. https://amzn.to/3KMkJlv Special programming note: Contrary to my mention in today's episode, the air date of Rachel's interview on YDWH will not be this Wed. 5/11, it will air at a later date. Thank you for your understanding YDWH listeners! Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.” -Soren Kierkegaard. This weekend's writing prompt to help strengthen your writing skills! Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“Success is not a matter of mastering subtle, sophisticated theory but rather of embracing common sense with uncommon levels of discipline and persistence.” -Patrick Lencioni Marketing and selling your books in a down and over saturated market. What about you? What questions do you have for me about writing and finishing writing an awesome book? Ask me: https://christine-ink.com/contact/ Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“A memoir should have some uplifting quality, inspiring or illuminating, and that's what separates a life story that can influence other people.” -Mitch Albom Why write a memoir - especially if you're not older, writing about the totality of your life, or you're not a celebrity? What's the point? Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in.” -Leonard Cohen This week's #WriterWednesday quote and my interpretation. About those problem areas of your manuscript... Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“You should grieve if a fictional character is killed. You should care.” -'Game of Thrones' author George R.R. Martin. How to kill off a side character convincingly and in a way that your readers care. Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com

“To be responsible, keep your promises to others. To be successful, keep your promises to yourself.” -Marie Forleo. 3 tips from my life to help you FINISH that book you started. Join the author conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inkauthors/ Learn more about YDWH and catch up on old episodes: www.yourdailywritinghabit.com