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Audio Journal: 3 Lessons from My First Ghostwriting Project
I just completed my first ghostwriting project, and the book launches this month. (Unfortunately, I can't tell you what it is since that is the nature of ghostwriting!) On this episode, I share three important lessons...
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Blogging 101: How to Write an Introduction That Hooks Your Reader
Have you ever written a draft of a blog post or article, only to feel frustrated that you couldn’t figure out a great introduction? If so, you will enjoy this episode where I share three foolproof strategies for...
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The Daily Writer Podcast is Launching on November 1st!
On this episode, you'll get an inside peek into a new podcast I'll be launching on Sunday, November 1st: The Daily Writer Podcast. I'm super excited about the new direction, which will focus on the 4 key practices of...
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Audio Journal: This is More Important Than Talent
Has anyone ever said you don't have enough talent to be a writer? Or have you ever thought that about yourself? On today's Audio Journal, I share something that is far more important than talent when it comes to your...
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Audio Journal: Your Words Can Hurt or Heal
I was recently tempted to use my words to fire back at someone when I was feeling irritable. Fortunately, I didn't. I learned an important lesson about the power of our words to hurt or heal. *** Need a ghostwriter...
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Protecting Your Intellectual Property & Finishing Your Book (with Steve Sponseller)
As a writer and a creator, one of the most important steps you can legally is protecting your intellectual property. My friend, Steve Sponseller, joins me on this episode to dive into this complicated but vital topic....
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Audio Journal: Writing in a Noisy & Distracted World
On this episode of the Audio Journal, I share some thoughts on why it's difficult to write in a world full of distraction and noise. The secret for getting the work done is to find a way to block out the noise and...
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Blogging 101: Secrets to Crafting a Compelling Headline
Headlines are one of the most important parts of a blog post or article. They are also one of the most misunderstood. A great headline can grab the reader’s attention and keep them reading. On this episode, we dive...
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Audio Journal: What Are You Waiting For?
On today's Audio Journal, we learn a lesson from Taylor Swift and explore the fear behind releasing our creative work. *** Need a ghostwriter for your next project? Learn more here: https://inkwellghostwriting.com. ...
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20 Podcasting Lessons from 200 Episodes
We are celebrating 200 episodes of the Smart Business Writing podcast! On this special episode, I reflect on 20 important lessons I have learned about podcasting over the last few years. If you have thought about...
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Audio Journal: Your Legacy is Created Now, Not in the Future
This is the first episode of a new "Audio Journal" series. These are short, unedited episodes where I share reflections on life, what's working or not working, and thoughts on current or future projects. These...
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Blogging 101: 7 Ways Blogging Improves Your Writing & Business
On this episode, we begin a series dedicated to the basics of blogging. Blog posts can be an important part of your marketing as well as a key way you can impact people and improve as a writer. For the sake of...
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