The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers


Latest Episodes

Writing And Publishing Short Stories And Poetry With J.F. Penn And Orna Ross
September 01, 2025

How do you know when an idea should become a poem or a short story instead of a longer work? How can indie authors publish and market poetry and short fiction in today's market? Joanna Penn and Orna R

Writing Short Stories, Publishing Collaboration, And Podcasting, With Clay Vermulm
August 25, 2025

What if you could turn a monthly writing challenge into a successful book collaborationall while recording the entire creative process as a podcast? What if hand-selling locally sells more books than

The Art And Business Of Literary Translation With Dani James
August 18, 2025

What happens when you fall in love with a book that deserves a wider audience but has never been translated into English? How do you navigate international copyright law, multiple publishers, and esta

Book Marketing Tips For Fiction And Non-Fiction Authors With Joanna Penn
August 11, 2025

What marketing principles remain true regardless of the tools you use? What are the different ways you can market your book, whatever your genre? In this episode, I share two chapters from my audioboo

Researching And Writing Family History Or Genealogy With TL Whalan
August 04, 2025

Are you curious about the lives of your ancestors? What secrets might be hiding in your family tree, and where would you even begin to look for them? How do you turn dusty records and vague family sto

Writing And Directing Audio Drama And The Constant Creator Mindset With Alison Haselden
July 28, 2025

How do you turn a big-budget TV show idea into an audio drama you can produce yourself? What does it take to create a 10-hour, 30-actor historical drama? And how can guerrilla marketing in airport boo

The Artisan Author With Johnny B Truant
July 21, 2025

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to constantly release new books and battle algorithms? Do you wonder if there's a more sustainable, low-stress path to a successful author career? Is it pos

How To Get More Book Reviews With Joe Walters
July 14, 2025

Are you struggling to get reviews for your book? Wondering how to navigate the different types of reviews, from customer feedback to professional blurbs? Joe Walters from IndependentBookReview.com giv

Crafting Stories, Finding Readers And Selling Direct With Ines Johnson
July 07, 2025

Have you ever dreamed of turning a passion for storytelling into a profitable, long-term career? How do you build multiple successful author brands without burning out? What marketing strategies actua

Writing For Audio First With Jules Horne
June 30, 2025

How is the rise of AI changing the world of audiobooks for authors and narrators? Can a synthetic voice ever capture the nuance of human performance, and what does it mean to write for the ear, not ju