List of Posts
- Writers Roundtable: Getting Started as a Writer (with Eric Elder, Ashley Rescot & Mary Felkins)
- Own Your Career, Own Your Life (with Andy Storch)
- 15 Ways to Make Money as a Writer
- The Journey of Writing a Novel (with Bethany Lee)
- November 2020 Listener Q&A
- Leadership Through Storytelling (with Terry Stafford)
- Introduction to the Daily Writer Podcast
- Blogging 101: How to Write a Clear Call to Action
- Tremendous Leadership & The Power of Books (with Dr. Tracey C. Jones)
- Blogging 101: How to Counter Your Reader’s Objections
- Adulting with Money (with Dan Hinz)
- Blogging 101: How to Write Simple & Clear Main Points
- Instagram Secrets for Building Your Audience (with Lauren V. Davis)
- Blogging 101: How to Write an Introduction That Hooks Your Reader
- Protecting Your Intellectual Property & Finishing Your Book (with Steve Sponseller)
- Blogging 101: Secrets to Crafting a Compelling Headline
- 20 Podcasting Lessons from 200 Episodes
- Blogging 101: 7 Ways Blogging Improves Your Writing & Business
- SBW 198: Success Stories: Adrian Lance on Writing & Publishing His First Book
- SBW 197: How to T-E-A-C-H Anything
- SBW 196: Morgan James: The Publisher for Author Entrepreneurs (with David Hancock)
- SBW 195: The Introvert’s Guide to Networking
- SBW 194: Productivity & Systems for Writers (with Jennifer Harshman)
- SBW 193: 10 Ways to Read More in Less Time
- SBW 192: How to Win in a World of Comparison (with Renee Vidor)
- SBW 191: How to Write 300% Faster Using Dictation
- SBW 189: Are You Making These 3 Mistakes in Your Writing Business?
- SBW 188: Video Ideas to Dominate Your Marketing (with Matt Peet)
- SBW 190: Grow Your Business with Personal Branding (with Aaron Hunt)
- SBW 187: 5 Reasons Ghostwriting is a Great Business for Writers
- SBW 186: A Math Professor’s Writing & Self-Publishing Journey (with Allison Dillard)
- SBW 185: The Top 15 Podcasts for Business Writers
- SBW 184: How to Turn Your Book into a Musical (with Eric Elder)
- SBW 183: Creating Better Business Books (with Honorée Corder & Alice Sullivan)
- SBW 182: How to Tell a Better Story (with Alice Sullivan)
- SBW 181: The Life-Changing Benefits of Journaling (with Chad Jeffers)
- SBW 180: Secrets of a Top Writer on Medium (with Anthony Moore)
- SBW 179: Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement (with Rachel Richards)
- SBW 178: Ask an Expert (with Jennifer Harshman, Editor)
- SBW 177: Becoming Your Authentic Self (with Jeff Goins)
- SBW 176: How to Get More Leads Through LinkedIn (with Bjarne Viken)
- SBW 175: Re-Programming Your Mindset (with Valerie Pugsley)
- SBW 174: Secrets of a Six-Figure Online Business Expert (with Alex Nerney)
- SBW 173: The Entrepreneurial Pastor (with John Stange)
- SBW 172: Ghostwriting: The Secret Weapon to Grow Your Business (with Derek Little)
- SBW 171: Developing a Mindset for Success (with Andrew Mundy)
- SBW 170: Own Your Keywords (with Steve Woodruff)
- SBW 169: Storytelling Principles for Business (with Amber Royer)
- Why I Am a Christian
- Podcast #167: Ghostwriting Q&A (with Nick Pavlidis)
- SBW 166: Websites 101 (with Michael Daehn)
- SBW #165: 4 Simple Ways to Affirm People with Your Writing
- SBW 164: The Bezos Letters (with Steve & Karen Anderson)
- SBW 163: Turn Your Problems into Possibilities
- SBW 162: Audio Branding 101 (with Jodi Krangle)
- Podcast #161: Video Marketing 101 (with Jared Latigo)
- Podcast #160: How’s the Culture in your Kingdom? (with Dan Cockerell)
- Podcast #159: Success Stories: Ruth Heinzmann on Blogging & Email Marketing
- Podcast #158: Turn Your Writing into Dollars (with Dan Miller)
- Podcast #157: Be Your Finest Art (with Joanne Miller)
- 3 Productive Ways to Use Your COVID-19 Down Time
- Podcast #155: The Thriving Christian Artist (with Matt Tommey)
- Podcast #154: Secrets of Personal Branding (with Mike Kim)
- Singles vs. Home Runs
- Podcast #152: You MUST Write a Book (with Honoree Corder)
- Podcast #151: Unleash the Power of Masterminds (with Aaron Walker)
- Do You Celebrate Your Wins?
- Podcast #149: Let’s Launch Your Podcast (with Jody Maberry)
- The Top 13 Podcasts for Business Writers
- Podcast #147: Success Stories: Craig Harmann on Blogging and Music Publishing
- Podcast #146: Creating Disney Magic (with Lee Cockerell)
- Insights from My 2020 Writing Survey
- A Shockingly Simple Way to Connect with Influencers
- Podcast #143: Delivering WOW to Your Audience (with Dr. Anissa Holmes)
- 11 Ways to Get Fast Feedback on an Idea
- Save 3 Hours Per Week with These Calendar Automations
- Podcast #140: Grow Your Audience Through Large Publications (with Kimanzi Constable)
- Podcast #139: Redefine Success Pt. 4 – Reframe Your Failures
- Podcast #138: Redefine Success Pt. 3 – Celebrate Your Progress
- Podcast #137: Redefine Success Pt. 2 – Complete a Project
- Podcast #136: Redefine Success Pt. 1 – Track Your Metrics
- Podcast #135: How to Leverage Podcast Interviews to Build Your Brand (with Millette Jones)
- Podcast 134: Easy Email Tips Pt. 4 – Add a Drop of Grace
- Podcast 132: Easy Email Tips Pt. 2 – Craft an Intriguing Subject Line
- Podcast 131: Easy Email Tips Pt. 1 – Follow the 24-Rule
- Podcast #130: Smart Social Media Marketing (with Tricia Prues)
- 10 Different Ways to Repurpose Your Content
- Be Thankful for Your Critics
- Podcast #127: Every Problem is a Story Problem (with Jim Woods)
- 3 Ways Journaling Makes You a Better Writer
- Podcast #125: The #1 Writing Lesson from Disney’s Star Wars Trilogy
- Podcast 124: The Significance Factor (with Dr. Wayne Pernell)
- Podcast 123: 7 Trends for Business Writers in 2020 (Part 2)
- Podcast 122: 7 Trends for Business Writers in 2020 (Part 1)
- Podcast 121: Moving From Chaos to Clarity (with Marianne Renner)
- Podcast 120: Introduction to Smart Business Writing
- Podcast #119: An Exciting New Podcast Direction!
- Podcast #118: How to Choose a Career Path
- Podcast #117: How to Make Your Creative Work a Priority
- Podcast #116: Building a Consistent Creative Habit
- Podcast #115: 3 Marketing Tips for Writers
- Podcast #114: Balancing Work, Leisure & Creativity
- Podcast #113: How to Decide Which Project to Work on Next
- Podcast #112: How to Handle Criticism
- Podcast #111: The Act of Creating vs. the Business of Creating
- Podcast #110: Does Creativity Have to Be Faith-Related?
- Podcast #109: How to Make Creativity a Habit
- Podcast #108: Thinking Like an Artist Entrepreneur (with Catherine Orer)
- Podcast #107: Songwriting, Performance & Creative Collaboration (with Joe Banua)
- Podcast #106: Stop Overthinking Everything (with Andy Storch)
- Podcast #105: The Surprising Truth About Your Spiritual Health (with Chad Jarnagin)
- Podcast #104: Creative Lessons from a Sculptor (with Christopher Howes)
- Podcast #103: Lessons from the Murder Mystery Company (with Scott Cramton)
- Podcast #102: Design, Innovation & Product Development (with Chris Bray)
- Podcast #101: How to Optimize Your Performance (with Mitch Swergold)
- Podcast #100: The Life-Changing Power of Mindset (with Cliff Ravenscraft)
- Podcast #099: Understanding Color Theory (with Melissa AuClair)
- 22.5 Reflections on my 45th Birthday
- Podcast #097: Exploring Multiple Intelligences (with Carrie Naglak)
- Podcast #096: How to Be a Creative Communicator (with Nikomas Perez)
- Podcast #095: Freelance to Freedom (with Vincent Pugliese)
- Podcast #094: Step into Your Creative Authority (with Ginger Moran)
- Podcast #093: Secrets of Storytelling (with Shane Wood)
- Podcast #092: How to Write a Novel (with Amber Royer)
- Podcast #091: Diversity, Empathy & Creativity (with Heather Fleming)
- Podcast #090: Developing a da Vinci Mindset (with Kenny Aronson)
- Podcast #089: How to Boost Your Energy (with Julian Hayes)
- Podcast #088: Say YES to the Possibilities (with Tricia Brouk)
- Podcast 087: Secrets to Earning Your True Value (with Dan McPherson)
- Podcast #086: The Courage to Let Go (with Stephanie Winslow)
- Podcast 085: Why You Need a Creative Community (with Jennifer Harshman)
- Podcast 084: Your Memories Make You Who You Are (with Casey Tygrett)
- Podcast 083: Redefining Wealth & Living Purposefully (with Deborah Meyer)
- Podcast 082: How to Navigate the Messy Middle (with Stephanie O’Brien-Martin)
- Podcast 081: The Power of Hope (with Abdi Warsame)
- Podcast 080: Taking Control of Your Destiny (with Eric Elder, Author & Entrepreneur)
- Podcast 079: Storytelling, Imagination & Invention (with Manuel Luz, Author & Creative Arts Pastor)
- Podcast 078: Worship: The Foundation of Your Creative Life (with Aric Marshall, Professor)
- Podcast 077: Making Your Creative Work a Priority (with Karen Briscoe, Realtor & Author)
- Podcast 076: Helping Your Kids Be More Creative (with Joseph Roth, Children’s Pastor)
- Podcast 075: Don’t Forget to Feed Your Creative Soul (with Alice Perrey, Pianist & Professor)
- Podcast: Finding Clarity and Getting Unstuck (with Steve Woodruff, King of Clarity)
- Podcast: The Courage to Become Your Authentic Self (with Jeni Voss, Lead Vocalist of That 80’s Band)
- Podcast: The Creative Benefits of Owning a Dog (with Faye Ruch, Entrepreneur)
- Podcast: Productivity for Artists & Creatives (with Adrian Shepherd, Author & Consultant)
- Podcast: Transform Your Life with the Enneagram (with Teresa McCloy)
- Podcast: Why You Should Write a Book (with Eric Elder)
- Podcast: Health, Fitness, Keto & Creativity (with Jessie Conley)
- My 2018 Annual Review & 2019 Goals
- Podcast: Why You Should Read Classic Literature (with Anne Sheridan)
- What if George Bailey Had Dared to Dream Bigger?
- Podcast: Chasing Dreams in a Minivan (with Zech Newman)
- How to Embrace a New Dream … and Let Go of the Old One
- Podcast: Should You Start a Podcast? (with Steve Stewart)
- Are You Pushing These 3 Boundaries as a Writer?
- Podcast: Learning to Ask Better Questions (with Dan Drake)
- 3 Ways to Unleash Your Creativity
- Podcast: Finding Hope in the Midst of Mental Illness (with Chris Morris)
- Podcast: Why Every Author Needs an Editor (with Blake Atwood)
- Podcast: The Future of Education (with Don Sanders)
- Podcast: How to Tell Stories Like Jesus (with Doug Phillips)
- Podcast: How to Finish Writing Your Book (with Jim Woods)
- Podcast: Creative Freedom Through Debt-Free Living (with Jared Latigo)
- Podcast: How Ghostwriting Works (with Nick Pavlidis)
- Podcast: A Re-Introduction to the Born to Create Podcast
- The Struggle is Real … But So is the Privilege
- Is Writing Worth the Hassle?
- 3 Ways to Captivate Your Audience Like U2
- New Series: The Foundations of Writing Success
- Reflections on 2017 and My Writing-Related Goals for 2018
- My Review of Jeff Goins’ Tribe Conference
- Do You Need a Sabbatical?
- 10 Leadership Books That Will Help You Become a Better Artist
- An Artist’s Manifesto
- How to Create High-Quality Images for Your Blog Posts
- Will Your Art Outlive You? A Lesson from Gothic Cathedrals
- 10 Career Questions for Creative Entrepreneurs (+ a Free Assessment)
- 3 Reasons to Join the Summer Creative Challenge
- How I Survived A Recent Bout of Depression
- How to Use Systems to Stay Motivated and Productive
- 7 Little Lies Jealousy Whispers in Your Ear
- I Was Rejected Last Week, and Here’s What I Learned
- 5 Ways to Avoid Workplace Drama
- How to Keep Going When You Want to Give Up
- The Surprising Connection Between Art & Farming
- The Beginner’s Guide to Choosing an Acoustic Guitar
- 3 Simple Ways to Stand Out as a Creative Professional
- 7 Life Lessons I’ve Learned from My Students
- The Parents’ Guide to Developing Creative Kids
- 10 Simple Ways to Be More Creative
- Case Study: How I Chose My Next Book Project
- How to Choose Your Next Creative Project
- Book Review: ‘The Successful Author Mindset’ is a Shot of Adrenaline for the Writer’s Soul
- An Open Letter to Everyone Who Hates Their Church’s Music
- Whatever Happened to Singing in Church? Part 5: Musical Factors
- Whatever Happened to Singing in Church? Part 4: Leadership Factors
- Whatever Happened to Singing in Church? Part 3: Environmental Factors
- Whatever Happened to Singing in Church? Part 2: Cultural Factors
- Whatever Happened to Singing in Church? Part 1: Foundations
- How to Be Content in the Midst of the Struggle
- Great Artists of the Bible, Part 1: God
- 3 Ways ‘La La Land’ Will Ignite Your Creativity
- Book Review: ‘Save the Cat’ Will Make You a Better Storyteller
- 5 Steps to Declutter Your Workspace
- 4 Convictions About Creativity That Drive Everything I Do
- What “Hamilton” Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda Taught Me About Valuing People
- 4 Unusual Ways To Get More Writing Done
- How to Juggle Multiple Projects Without Losing Your Mind
- 4 Ways to Get Unstuck and Start Creating Again
- An Open Letter to Artists Struggling with Jealousy
- 10 Movies That Will Inspire Your New Year
- How to Make Time for Your Art: Track Your Time
- What I Learned from 3 Embarrassing Business Failures
- A Simple 5-Step System for Reaching Your Creative Goals
- How to Rediscover the Wonder of Christmas
- Are You Afraid of Success?
- Please Take My 2016 Audience Survey
- What Tony Bennett Taught Me About Making Excellent Art
- 4 Ways That Clarity Benefits Your Creative Life
- 3 Bad Habits That Held Me Back This Year
- 4 Questions to Help You Stop Drifting and Start Focusing
- 4 Ways Gratitude Can Change Your Day … and Your Life
- The Real Reason You Feel Stressed Out, Confused, and Overcommitted
- The 5 Cups of Creativity
- 4 Life Lessons on My 42nd Birthday
- The Best Way to Spark Your Creativity
- The Parable of the Purple Porsche
- An Interview with Mike Roy, Visual Effects Artist
- The Most Powerful Way to Jumpstart Your Writing
- 5 Habits That Will Help You Be a Creative Rock Star
- How to Create a Personal Growth Plan
- Five Reasons I Started Blogging and Why You Should, Too
- 3 Frustrations of Every Artist (And What to Do About It)
- 5 Ways You May Be Killing Your Own Self-Esteem
- You Can’t Do This Alone (Really, You Can’t)
- How to Make Time for the Creative Work You Love
- 7 Things No One Told Me About Self-Publishing (Part 2)
- 7 Things No One Told Me About Self-Publishing (Part 1)
- The Real Reason I Wrote The Artist’s Suitcase (and a Special Deal for Launch Week)
- 4 Leadership Lessons from Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation
- 3 Reasons to Be Thankful for Your Messy Life
- 3 Lessons on Creativity from Pixar’s “Inside Out”
- Introducing the Reel Leadership Crossover Movie Series
- How to Say Thank You in a Way They’ll Never Forget
- How to Be Happier in Your Life & Art
- 4 Proven Practices That Will Help You Be More Authentic
- 5 Signs of an Insecure Artist
- 3 Reasons to Join the Artist’s Suitcase Insiders Team
- The Guilt-Free Guide to Choosing Which Books to Read
- Don’t Let Your Quirks Make You a Quack
- Things Jesus Didn’t Do
- How to Be an Excellent (Not Perfect) Artist
- 3 Keys to Creative Confidence
- 15 Essential Books for Artists
- 7 Life Lessons I’ve Learned from My Students
- 5 Lies I Believed About Depression
- You’re Never Too Old to Play
- The Top 10 Podcasts for Artists
- The Tragedy of Unfinished Art
- The Perfect Worship Leader (Doesn’t Exist)
- We Need Each Other
- 10 Movies That Will Blow Your Creative Mind
- 6 Types of Content That Will Take Your Life to the Next Level
- You’ve Been Putting It Up Your Whole Life
- Need to Quit? These 7 Truths Will Give You the Courage
- Don’t Take That Job! 4 Reasons to Turn Down a Promotion
- My Review of the iPhone 6 Plus After 6 Weeks (+ a Brief Rant)
- 4 Keys to Choosing the Right Creative Projects. I Completely Blew #4.
- Meet Kenny DeShields, an Artist Bringing Healing to St. Louis
- 38 People Who Helped Me in 2014
- 15 Questions That Make Artists Want to Pull Their Hair Out
- 4 Things You Should Stop Doing This Year
- Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back
- A Reflection on My Successes & Failures in 2014
- 7 Quick Self-Editing Tips for Bloggers
- My New Book: 30 Days of Evernote for Churches
- 7 Reasons You Should Write a Book
- Why I’m Downplaying My Book Launch in Response to Ferguson (and What I’m Doing Instead)
- The Day I Walked Out of a Movie
- Book Review: Are You Living or Existing? by Kimanzi Constable
- 10 Questions to Help You Discover Your Life Purpose
- 4 Reasons You Should Embrace New Challenges at Work
- Are These 3 Fears Holding You Back?
- You Are An Artist (Yes, You)
- It’s Only Art
- 5 Questions to Ask When You’re Criticized
- 3 Ways to Move Past Your Fear
- 25 Ways to Shake Up Your Routine (Or, What I Learned from Taco Bell Fire Sauce)
- Was Leonardo da Vinci a Loser?
- 10 Life Lessons on My 40th Birthday
- Just Hit Publish
- Is Sharing Your Art Worth the Risk?
- 10 Days That Will Change Your Life
- 5 Reasons to Take More Risks
- It Is Not the Critic Who Counts
