Hosted by Joanna Penn · EN-US · 10 episodes
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Interviews, inspiration and information on writing, publishing options, internet sales and promotion...for your book. The companion website is http://www.TheCreativePenn.com
Joanna Penn hosts The Creative Penn, a arts show with 10 episodes published.
How do you write about the most painful experiences of your life without being overwhelmed by them? How can timed writing and a braided story help you untangle your hardest stories? With Nicole Walker. The post Writing T
What if the real secret to a lasting writing career isn't talent or luck, but learning to thrive in the mess? Why are in-person events worthwhile even if the maths doesn't add up? How do you protect your creativity when
How can horror writing help readers — and writers — work through psychological trauma? Why does cross-genre fiction take longer to find an audience, but pay off in the long run? Is running a direct sales store actually w
Have you ever lost the joy in your creative work — that sense of fun you had when you were starting out, before the admin and the algorithms drained it away? How do mid-career creatives get it back, and what can a four-y
How do you write when your heart is broken? How do you go back into the publishing business after years away, knowing it's a very different industry to the one you left? With Jami Albright. In the intro, InAudio is now d
How is AI transforming accessibility for indie authors — and why should you care even if you consider yourself able-bodied? What happens when the tools designed to help people with disabilities end up making everyone's c
How can you supercharge your creativity in an age when AI is reshaping everything — including how we write, edit, and market our books? What does it look like to use AI as a genuine creative partner rather than a shortcu
How can upgrading your verbs transform flat writing into vivid, page-turning prose? Why do so many writing problems turn out to be verb problems — and how can you fix yours? Sarah Kaufman explores the art of the verb and
Is AI really the end of creativity, or the biggest emancipation of creative energy we've ever seen? How can authors thrive in a time of super abundance, when anyone can make anything? What happens when publishers become
How is the German market different to English speaking markets, and why might it be worth looking into translation? What are the best ways to translate, self-publish and market your books in German? With Skye MacKinnon.
How can you navigate uncertainty in a constantly changing market? Why is persistence the key to a sustainable creative career? Plus why distribution is so important, and the four ways to monetise your creative work. All
Kickstarter has become a key part of the author business for those who want to make more money per book, connect directly with readers, and produce beautiful editions they're proud of. In this episode, I share excerpts f
Are you tired of the hustle-harder approach to book marketing? What if a quieter, more creative strategy could work just as well — and feel a whole lot better? How can special editions, physical letters, and library outr
Austin Kleon
Author of "Steal Like an Artist"
1 appearance on this show
Jami Albright
1 appearance on this show
Jeff Adams
accessibility expert and romance author · Reynolds & Reynolds
1 appearance on this show
James Taylor
author of SuperCreativity: Accelerating Innovation in the Age of Artificial Intelligence · Rangers Football Club
1 appearance on this show
Adam Leipzig
producer · Hollywood
1 appearance on this show
Oriana Leckert
author of Brooklyn Spaces: 50 Hubs of Culture and Creativity · Kickstarter
1 appearance on this show
Russell Nohelty
writer of Ichabod Jones: Monster Hunter · The Complete Creative
1 appearance on this show
Sacha Black
1 appearance on this show
Sara Rosett
1 appearance on this show
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