The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers


Latest Episodes

Self-Publishing A Second Edition Of A Non-Fiction Book With Gin Stephens
November 04, 2024

How do you approach writing a second edition of a non-fiction book? How does self-publishing compare to working with a traditional publisher? Can you build a viable business without active social medi

Writing Horror With Boris Bacic
October 28, 2024

What are some of the key elements in writing horror? How can you be successful writing and self-publishing in the genre? With Boris Bacic. In the intro, ISBNs made easy [Self-publishing Advice]; Writt

Scaling An Author Business With Rachel McLean
October 21, 2024

How do you successfully scale an author business? How do you delegate to your team as well as continue to research and write the books you love? With award-winning crime author, Rachel McLean. In the

7 Lessons Learned From Over 10 Million Downloads Of The Creative Penn Podcast
October 16, 2024

The Creative Penn Podcast just hit 10 million downloads as reported by my audio host, Blubrry! The podcast is also the main content on my YouTube channel @thecreativepenn, which has had over 3.9 milli

Writing Historical Fiction And Non-Fiction With Emily E K Murdoch
October 14, 2024

Can you be successful as an author across different genres and different pen names? How do traditional publishing and going indie compare? How can you diversify into multiple streams of income as an a

Author Mindset, Writing And Marketing Non-Fiction With Ariel Curry
October 07, 2024

How can the hungry author' mindset help you become more of a successful author? Why do you need to shift your point of view to that of the reader so your book resonates with them? What are some of th

How To Make Readers Laugh. Writing Humour With Dave Cohen
September 30, 2024

How can you bring laughter into your books regardless of genre? What are the challenges of writing a novel after an award-winning career as a comedy writer for TV and radio? Dave Cohen shares his less

Selling Books In Person At Live Events With Mark Lefebvre
September 23, 2024

How can you be successful at connecting with readers and selling books at live, in-person events? What are some practical tips as well as mindset shifts that can help you make the most of the opportun

Pivoting Genres And Growing An Author Business With Sacha Black
September 16, 2024

Success as an author comes with challenges around managing money, setting boundaries, and living sustainably without burning out. Sacha Black/Ruby Roe talks about her lessons learned after five years

Lessons Learned from 13 Years as an Author Entrepreneur
September 13, 2024

In this solo episode, I talk about my lessons learned from 13 years as a full-time author entrepreneur. You can read/listen to previous updates atTheCreativePenn.com/timeline. Joanna Penn writes non-