This moment matters. Make it count. The perfect moment to create is the one you’re living right now.

This moment matters. Make it count. The perfect moment to create is the one you’re living right now.

Have you ever felt like you’ve run out of things to say? In this episode, I answer a reader question by sharing three simple ways I refill my creative well when ideas seem hard to find. If you’ve...

People get stuck for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes it’s exhaustion or fear. Or it maybe it’s perfectionism. Whatever the reason, something is blocking the flow of creativity.Maybe you’ve felt...

Have you ever wondered how a daily email goes from a simple idea to a polished piece of writing? I take you behind the scenes of my writing and editing process, sharing the practical workflow I use...

On this episode, I answer a question sent in by Lori Melton about how to resume your writing life after reaching a big goal.

One of the biggest obstacles writers face is finding time to write. In this episode, I share a simple strategy that has helped me consistently make progress on my own projects: creating a dedicated...

What does freedom really mean? In this Independence Day episode, I reflect on leaving a career in higher education to build a business on my own terms and why writing can become a pathway to a life...

Should you revise something you wrote years ago? Kent answers a listener question by exploring the difference between the heart of a piece of writing and the craft used to express it. Learn how to...

What if creativity is as simple as breathing? In this episode, Kent explores the two essential rhythms of the creative life: taking in inspiration and expressing it through your own work. Both are...

Welcome to the very first edition of The Writer’s Notebook! In this monthly reflection, Kent shares the books, conversations, questions, and projects that shaped his thinking throughout June. His...

If you’re subscribed to my email list, you may have wondered why my emails look a certain way. On this episode, I break down seven design choices I’ve made. I encourage you to consider the design...

Almost everything of value in human culture has a writer behind it. You’re never “just” a writer. You’re a creator of culture. That’s why your words are so important.

I answer a question from email subscriber Misty Knapp. She asks, “How do we transition back into writing after life has thrown us a curveball?”

On today’s episode, I tackle the question of whether you should start your own podcast. It’s hard to give a simple answer because everyone’s goals are different. However, there’s one simple...

Email subscriber Lori Melton sent in a question: “What would it look like for me to produce regularly scheduled content more often? Can you give me a simple process or plan?”I answer her question...

In this episode, I reflect on one of his most treasured possessions: a notebook of poems written by my grandmother Louise nearly fifty years ago.Grab a copy of 18 Words to Live By: A Father’s...

In this episode, I share why taking ownership of your choices is the foundation of authorship. If you want to create meaningful results in your writing and life, it starts by putting yourself in the...

What does it really mean to be a successful writer?It’s all about authorship—not just writing books, but taking ownership of your writing, career, and life. I’d love to hear what you’ve been...

Today is my 30th wedding anniversary, and it got me thinking about one of the biggest reasons I’ve been able to pursue a writing career: my wife, Melanie.In this episode, I share why having someone...