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The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

Joanna Penn
Self-Publishing
Book Marketing
Indie Publishing
Kickstarter
Writing Craft
Creativity
AI In Publishing
Publishing Industry
Direct Sales
Artificial Intelligence
Creative Writing
Generative AI
Marketing Strategies
AI In Writing
Author Branding
Publishing
Writing
AI Tools
Audiobooks
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Writing Craft and Creative Business

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Latest Episodes

How do you find and notice story ideas, and how do you turn those into short stories, novels, or as anecdotes for your non-fiction or memoir? Why is an author's note so important in an age of AI, and what might it contain? Joanna Penn shares her thou... more

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How can you keep writing when midlife brings grief, exhaustion, rage, and a creativity that seems to have dried up? How can you accelerate if midlife brings you more energy? And how can you market your books authentically when your energy and your in... more

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How can you design your year around seasons of work and rest instead of waiting for financial freedom? And how do you build the money confidence to take extended time off when you come from a scarcity mindset? Brian Herriot shares his ideas on time f... more

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How can you teach yourself anything, even when it challenges the way you see the world? And how can you organise what you learn so it turns into books your readers will find? J. Daniel Sawyer shares his self-education toolkit after decades as a large... more

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Recent Guests

Jordan Rosenfeld
Author of Psychological Suspense Novels and Writing Craft Books; editor and writing coach
Sibylline Press (publisher); Writer's Digest (contributor)
Episode: Writing And Creativity In Midlife With Jordan Rosenfeld
Brian Herriot
Financial advisor, professional speaker, and author of Time Freedom, Rethink Your Work and Money to Create a Life You Love Now
Time Freedom, Time Freedom Podcast
Episode: Time Freedom: Rethink Your Work And Money With Brian Herriot
J. Daniel Sawyer
Author of Reclaiming Your Mind, The Autodidact's Bible; podcaster and filmmaker
J. Daniel Sawyer (author/podcaster/filmmaker)
Episode: Reclaiming Your Mind: How To Teach Yourself Anything With J. Daniel Sawyer
Anna McPhee
author, software engineer, professional speaker, and creative technologist
Author of What Machines Can't Replace
Episode: What Machines Can’t Replace: Why AI Makes Us More Human With Anna McPhee
Tracy Cooper-Posey
Multi-award-winning author of 200+ novels and non-fiction works under three pen names
Stories Rule Press / Productive Indie Fiction Writer / The Indie Author Survival Guide
Episode: How To Redesign Your Author Business For The Environment That Actually Exists, With Tracy Cooper-Posey
Jessica Brody
Bestselling author of 20+ novels; Disney Publishing writer; author of Page One to Done
Author, Writing Mastery Academy
Episode: From Page One To Done: Fast Drafting Your Novel With Jessica Brody
Ricardo Fayet
Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Reedsy
Reedsy
Episode: Book Marketing, AI Book Discoverability, And Resilience, With Ricardo Fayet
John Bond
Co-founder of Whitefox, co-author of Going Indie
Whitefox
Episode: Going Indie, Publishing Innovation, And The Challenges Of Book Marketing With John Bond
Suzanne Smith
Founder of The Independent Landlord; bestselling author of The Good Landlord Handbook
The Independent Landlord / The Good Landlord Handbook
Episode: From Blog To Community To Book: A Non-Fiction Author’s Journey With Suzanne Smith

Host

Joanna Penn
Host of The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers; specializes in writing craft, publishing, and author business strategies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Fantastic podcast for authors

    I started listening to The Creative Penn podcast in October 2023, days after deciding to write my first book.

    This podcast and Joanna’s Patreon and books helped me through the whole writing and self-publishing process, and 2.5 years later I self-published a bestselling book as a first-time author.

    A big thank you to Jo! I am so pleased I discovered The Creative Penn podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Suzekent
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Dream peddling

    Sad to come to this conclusion as I respect the writers. But now it seems the digital world is coming to peddling dreams to dreamers. Dreamers beware, but keep dreaming and writing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    August Consumer
    United States4 months ago
  • So much to learn

    I started listening to this podcast a few months ago and I absolutely love it. It’s now my go to listen every week.

    Joanna always has great insights, interesting guests, and I learn something every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colleen the Chocolate Queen
    Canada5 months ago
  • Wonderful poscast

    Great to reconnect with this excellent podcast as I start my own author journey. It’s a scary and lonely journey at times and Joanna offers so much experience aswell as encouragement and honesty.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeteyRay123
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Practical, encouraging and essential.

    I love listening to The Creative Penn podcast. It’s guidance has been a steady companion on my path from aspiring writer to future author, offering clear, practical insight that helps me avoid common missteps and stay focused on the work that matters. Every episode leaves me better equipped, more encouraged, and more confident that this long-held dream is truly within reach.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wlk1965
    United States8 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise practical insights, supportive tone, and the mix of news and interviews.
The host offers practical, up-to-date guidance for indie authors and keeps listeners engaged with diverse guests.
Many appreciate the host's balance of craft, business, and tech trends; production quality is often noted as strong.
Audience finds interviews consistently informative and motivating for writing and publishing journeys.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#86
United States/Arts/Books
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#224
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Apple Podcasts
#78
United Kingdom/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#125
Canada/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#218
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#233
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Time Freedom: Rethink Your Work And Money With Brian Herriot
Q: What is time freedom and how can you change your mindset to believe it's possible?
Time freedom is about designing your work around seasons and flexibility, not chasing wealth or an idealized work-life balance. It involves planning a year with deliberate periods of work and rest, so you can work on your terms and respond to opportunities as they arise.
What Machines Can’t Replace: Why AI Makes Us More Human With Anna McPhee
Q: What's the key difference between AI assistance and one-click generation in your workflow?
The key difference is that AI assists and augments the author's process, but the author writes and validates the final content; one-click generation would produce a complete work that lacks the author's unique voice and thought, which Anna rejects for her book.
What Machines Can’t Replace: Why AI Makes Us More Human With Anna McPhee
Q: Tell us, how did you use AI tools and these kind of assisted processes for this book?
Anna explains she used AI extensively for research, transcription, and editing reports, while ensuring all actual words and storytelling remained her own voice; she created and used skills (custom prompts/scripts) to guide the AI, with strict verification of sources and hospital checks to maintain accuracy.
From Page One To Done: Fast Drafting Your Novel With Jessica Brody
Q: Tell us how you got into writing and publishing after working in economics.
Brody describes a gradual shift from a financial analyst to a writer after a layoff, the early rejection letters, and how discovering Save the Cat transformed her approach, leading to a publishing career and collaborations with Blake Snyder's estate.
Book Marketing, AI Book Discoverability, And Resilience, With Ricardo Fayet
Q: What makes a publishing business endure for more than a decade?
Three pillars: genuine passion for writing, solid business sense (unit economics and reader targeting), and resilience to persevere through changing marketing landscapes and platforms.

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This show centers on practical craft for writers and the business of being an independent author. Episodes frequently explore writing technique, publishing strategy, and audience-building, with a strong emphasis on self-publishing, marketing, and using evolving technology like AI to streamline creation and reach readers. Guests range from bestselling authors and editors to educators and industry disruptors, offering hands-on guidance on project development, revenue diversification, and sustainable creative careers. A notable strength is the mix of actionable tips, real-world case studies, and behind-the-scenes process notes that help listeners translate ideas into publishable outcomes. The format often blends timely industry updates with in... more

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1. Jordan Rosenfeld
2. Brian Herriot
3. J. Daniel Sawyer
4. Anna McPhee
5. Tracy Cooper-Posey
6. Jessica Brody
7. Ricardo Fayet
8. John Bond

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