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...

We’re often told that the key to productivity is saying “no” to distractions and protecting our time. But sometimes the most important opportunities come from saying “yes.”In this episode,...

I’m currently training for my first marathon, and one of the lessons I’ve learned is that there’s no substitute for getting on the actual course.The same is true with writing.In this episode, I...

Welcome back!In this episode, I share why I’m bringing back The Daily Writer podcast, what prompted the change from The Profitable Writer, and where the show is headed in the coming weeks.The...

Note to listeners: I have switched podcast hosts and am running some tests. This is just a clip with 15 seconds of silence. A new version of the podcast is coming soon. Stay tuned and thank you for...

One of the most consistent themes I hear from writers is that many struggle with the business side of things. They become writers because they love the craft, the storytelling, or simply creating...

I was born in 1974 and you’ve heard me talk about my love of 80s music before. And why not? The 80s, in my humble opinion, was simply the greatest decade in American culture as far as the amount...

I’ve always operated on the assumption that most of my listeners are introverts. If you don’t think of yourself as an introvert, that doesn’t make you less of a writer, of course. But I do...

Today I’m bringing you an interview that will absolutely help you grow your impact and income, particularly if you’re a ghostwriter. You’ve probably heard of Gotham Ghostwriters, a New York...

I’m excited to bring you this conversation with Chelle Honiker, publisher of Indie Author Magazine. She has a real passion for serving and empowering authors, and in her role as publisher, she...

As you know, I talk a lot about ghostwriting on this show since that’s my primary business. However, I’m thrilled today to bring on three other guests to help me dive even deeper into lots of...

If you think back to the early days of your writing journey, no matter if you’re at the beginning or you’ve been doing it a while, I’ll bet you were filled with joy and wonder at the power of...

If you write nonfiction, I’m sure you’re familiar with the idea that your book can be the first step your reader takes with you, but not the last step. Although many people certainly make a great...

I talk to a lot of writers who are just getting started in their 40s and 50s. That was certainly the case for me. I was a college professor for many years, then made the transition to ghostwriting...

As an author, there are lots of ways to collaborate with other writers. You can co-write a book, ghostwriter for people and remain in the background, be part of a series or anthology, and...

Nearly three years ago, in October 2022, the book The Faith of Elvis was published. I had the honor of writing it for Billy Stanley, Elvis’s stepbrother and the author of the book. Billy grew up...

There’s one topic I am asked about far more than any other. As you can imagine, that topic is ghostwriting. The questions come from all perspectives. Writers who want to build a business ask me...