The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers


Latest Episodes

Writing Horror And Selling Direct With David Viergutz
September 02, 2024

How can you sell a fiction experience rather than just selling a story? How do our personal obsessions arise in our books, whatever the genre? David Viergutz shares his thoughts in this episode. In th

Author Mindset Tips And Publishing In Germany With AD Wilk
August 26, 2024

How can you move past your limiting beliefs to find success as an author? How can you successfully self-publish in Germany? Andrea Wilk shares her thoughts in this episode. In the intro, how to cope w

A Touch of the Madness: Creativity In Writing And Filmmaking With Larry Kasanoff
August 19, 2024

How can you balance creativity with business when it comes to writing and filmmaking? How can you access that touch of madness' in everything you create? How can authors pitch their books for film?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Publishing With Thad McIlroy
August 12, 2024

How are publishers using AI and what are the potential use cases in the future? Why is this an exciting time in publishing for those who use the new tools to expand their creative possibilities? Thad

Heart. Soul. Pen. Find Your Voice on the Page With Robin Finn
August 05, 2024

How can you write freely and release any blocks that are holding you back? How can you focus on the strengths in your writing and avoid critical voice? Robin Finn gives plenty of writing tips in this

Pivoting Genres And Writing Historical Fiction With Anna Sayburn Lane
July 29, 2024

When is it time to leave an unsuccessful series behind and pivot into something new? What is the process of writing to market? Anna Sayburn Lane explores these topics and more. In the intro, help with

Writing Emotion With Roz Morris
July 22, 2024

Why is writing emotion so important in our books, whatever the genre? How can we create an emotional connection between our readers and our characters? Roz Morris gives her tips in this episode. In th

Intuitive Discovery Writing And Serial Fiction With KimBoo York
July 15, 2024

How can you lean into intuition and curiosity to embrace discovery writing? How might serial fiction fit into your business model? KimBoo York gives her tips and more in this interview. In the intro,

Preparing Your Manuscript For Pitching Agents With Renee Fountain
July 08, 2024

How can you make sure your manuscript is ready for submission to an agent or for publication if you go indie? What are the benefits and challenges of traditional publishing? Will they really do all

Turn Words Into Wealth With Aurora Winter
July 01, 2024

Can you have a business with a soul through writing? How does the business of fiction differ from non-fiction? What are some tips for pitching a book for film & TV? All this and more with Aurora Winte