Born To Create

Today’s episode is sponsored by Kristi Griffith, owner of Thumbprint Creative. Kristi has created the cover design and interior layout for many of my own books and books of my ghostwriting clients and friends. She works closely with you to create a design that perfectly captures the theme, message, and genre of your book.  

I was a college professor for many years before getting into ghostwriting and author coaching. One of the hallmarks of any college course is that it includes textbooks. Since authors are behind those textbooks, it stands to reason that we, as writers, should be thinking about this incredible opportunity to get in front of a huge potential audience, right? Surprisingly, the vast majority of us don’t think about this incredible gold mine of opportunities. That certainly included me… until I had a conversation with the genius grant writing expert and author Holly Rustick a few months ago. I learned she had been doing this for a long time and wanted to invite her onto the podcast to talk about what we can learn from her experience. Let me tell you a bit about her. World-renowned grant writing expert and Amazon-bestselling author Holly Rustick loves to coach others to enhance their grant writing and business skills. She teaches thousands of people every week through her top-ranking podcast, Grant Writing & Fu

Today’s episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as “The Word Wizard.” I’ve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for crafting the highest-quality book possible. Visit the link above for a free sample edit.  

Today’s episode is sponsored by Plottr, the #1 visual book planning software for writers that helps you plan books in the same way you think. Plottr helps fiction and nonfiction authors, podcasters, speakers, and anyone creating content to organize their material and story points. Visit the link above to start your free 14-day trial.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, Honorée Corder. You’ll learn strategies for arranging your chapters, how to get started and stay organized, and easy step-by-step instructions that will eliminate the fear that’s been holding you back.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Kristi Griffith, owner of Thumbprint Creative. Kristi has created the cover design and interior layout for many of my own books, and books of my ghostwriting clients and friends. She works closely with you to create a design that perfectly captures the theme, message, and genre of your book.  

If you’ve been listening to the Daily Writer Podcast any length of time, you know that around here, we don’t just emphasize writing. We also spend a lot of time talking about other activities that help you build a business around your writing. Even if you don’t aspire to create a business, the fact remains that if you’re writing books and selling them, you DO have a business! I want you not only to write great books, but also to be successful in marketing them and monetizing your message and content in other ways. That’s why I’m excited to bring you this conversation with my good friend, John Stange. He is the founder of https://desirejesus.com and Lead Pastor of Core Creek Community Church in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. He hosts three podcasts: The Chapter-A-Day Audio Bible, Daily Devotions with Pastor John, and Dwell on These Things. John has written dozens of books, most of which are focused on spiritual growth, leadership, marriage, and practical aspects of following Jesus. He’s also the founder of Platform

Today’s episode is sponsored by editor Karen Hunsanger, also known as “The Word Wizard.” I’ve worked with Karen many times, and she is your secret weapon for crafting the highest-quality book possible. Visit the link above for a free sample edit.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Plottr, the #1 visual book planning software for writers that helps you plan books in the same way you think. Plottr helps fiction and nonfiction authors, podcasters, speakers, and anyone creating content to organize their material and story points. Visit the link above to start your free 14-day trial.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Write Your First Nonfiction Book: A Primer for Aspiring Authors by my friend and business coach, Honorée Corder. You’ll learn strategies for arranging your chapters, how to get started and stay organized, and easy step-by-step instructions that will eliminate the fear that’s been holding you back.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Kristi Griffith, owner of Thumbprint Creative. Kristi has created the cover design and interior layout for many of my own books, and books of my ghostwriting clients and friends. She works closely with you to create a design that perfectly captures the theme, message, and genre of your book.  

I speak to a wide variety of writers and creatives on the podcast, and today, I’m thrilled to bring you this conversation with one of the members of the highly successful Christian music vocal group, Point of Grace! Shelley Breen is a founding member of Point of Grace. For over thirty years, they have been touring, songwriting, and recording, encouraging countless people of faith with their music. Let me share a few items to give you a grasp of their success: With total sales in excess of 8 million units, the group has garnered two Platinum records; three GRAMMY® nominations; 27 No. 1 singles and numerous Dove Awards. Inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame in 2018, Point of Grace has released 10 best-selling studio recordings, four Christmas albums, and such Christian radio standards as “I’ll Be Believing,” “Keep the Candle Burning,” “How You Live (Turn Up the Music),” “Circle of Friends,” and “Jesus Will Still Be There.” The group founded the groundbreaking Girls of Grace conference; they appear regul