The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers


Latest Episodes

Creating While Caring With Donn King
November 03, 2025

What happens when your creative dreams collide with the demands of caregiving? How do you keep writing when you're caring for someone full-time? Can you still be a creative person when traditional pro

Loki Is In Charge. How Authors Can Thrive In A Time Of Transition With Becca Syme
October 27, 2025

Why does the publishing industry feel more chaotic than ever, and what can writers do about it? How do you know if you're truly burned out or just creatively empty? When should successful authors star

Performance Tips For Authors, And Writing Climate Fiction With Laura Baggaley
October 20, 2025

How can authors write about climate change without preaching? What happens when your publisher goes under just before your book launch? How do theatre skills translate to better dialogue, readings, an

Brand Something Beautiful: How Authors Can Stand Out In A Crowded Market with Steve Brock
October 13, 2025

How do you stand out as an author when thousands of books are published every day? What's the difference between having a logo and having a real brand that sells books? Is it possible to maintain your

How to Pivot Careers, Co-Write Books, And Stay Connected As A Remote Creative With Pilar Orti
October 06, 2025

How do you know when it's time to wrap up one phase of your life and move on to the next? What's the secret to staying connected as a writer when you're working alone? And if you have multiple passion

Amazon Advertising For Books With Geoff Affleck
September 29, 2025

Have you optimized the seven essential elements of your Amazon book page before you even consider marketing? Are you making the most of A+ content, and advertising with Amazon? Amazon Ads expert Geoff

Overcoming Procrastination With Colleen M. Story
September 22, 2025

Are you truly procrastinating, or are you protecting yourself from uncomfortable emotions? What if the real reason you're not finishing your book has nothing to do with laziness or lack of motivation?

Writing, Self-Publishing And Marketing Books For Children With Darcy Pattison
September 15, 2025

What are the challenges of writing and publishing books for children? How can you publish high-quality books and still make a profit? How can you market books to children effectively in a scalable man

Writing Fan Fiction, And Multi-Passionate Creativity With KimBoo York
September 08, 2025

What if the key to finding your authentic voice as a writer lies in exploring someone else's fictional world first? How can multi-passionate creators manage multiple brands without losing their sanity

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