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The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

Joanna Penn
Direct Sales
Self-Publishing
Generative Ai
Kickstarter
Book Marketing
Publishing
Author Branding
Writing Career
Patrick O'donnell
Networking
Cookbooks
Baking
Artificial Intelligence
Indie Publishing
Creative Writing
Therapeutic Writing
Cop Camp
AI Writing
Podcasting
20 Books To 50K

Writing Craft and Creative Business

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Latest Episodes

How can writing help you through difficult times, whether that's a change you didn't anticipate or an experience of grief? How can you differentiate between writing for yourself vs. writing for publication? Karen Wyatt gives her tips.

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How can you release more creativity into your writing — and your life? What are some practices to foster creativity in a time of change and overwhelm? Jacob Nordby gives his tips.

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What are the tropes and reader expectations for action adventure thrillers? Why publish into KU and what are some of the ways to market there? How can travel enrich your writing? Luke Richardson gives his tips.

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How can you use Kickstarter to help bring your creative vision into reality? What are some of the biggest mistakes authors make? What are some tips to ensure your campaign is a success? Oriana Leckert shares her expertise.

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Recent Guests

Jacob Nordby
Author and entrepreneur, known for 'The Creative Cure'
Episode: Intuition, Journaling, And Overcoming Fear. The Creative Cure With Jacob Nordby
Luke Richardson
Best-selling author of the Eden Black Archaeological Thrillers and the International Detective Thriller Series
Episode: Writing Action Adventure And Traveling For Book Research With Luke Richardson
Oriana Leckert
Director of Publishing at Kickstarter
Kickstarter
Episode: Kickstarter For Authors With Oriana Leckert
Marissa Meyer
New York Times bestselling author of fantasy, romance, and graphic novels, including The Lunar Chronicles
Episode: The Happy Writer With Marissa Meyer
Douglas Smith
Multi-award winning Canadian author of novels, short stories, and non-fiction, with over 200 short fiction publications in 36 countries and 27 languages.
None specified
Episode: Writing And Selling Short Stories With Douglas Smith
Douglas Vigliotti
Author of four books, poet, and podcaster
Author of "Aristotle for Novelists"
Episode: Aristotle for Novelists, And A Strategy For Selling More Books With Douglas Vigliotti
Alicia Wright
Intellectual property lawyer and author, also writes as Alicia Ellis
Technology Company
Episode: Fair Use, Copyright, And Licensing. AI And The Author Business With Alicia Wright
Kevin J. Anderson
Multi-award-winning, internationally best-selling author of over 190 books
WordFire Press
Episode: Building A Long Term Author Business, Dictation, Kickstarter, and Short Story Collections With Kevin J Anderson
Kristen Tate
Editor and founder of the Blue Garret, with a PhD in English from Columbia University
The Blue Garret
Episode: Writing Tips: Craft, Structure, and Voice With Kristen Tate

Host

Joanna Penn
Host, author, and entrepreneur focusing on writing, self-publishing, and creative business; she provides practical advice and insights from her personal experiences as an independent author.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Love it

    I love this podcast! Joanna is intelligent, articulate, and a delight to listen to. She is generous in sharing her research, knowledge, and experience. She is a talented interviewer. She asks great questions and is not afraid to challenge her guests but always does so respectfully. Best of all she doesn’t get political (thank you thank you, Joanna, for not going there). 5 stars, highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jojo Bean 123
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great advice

    I love listening to Joanna’s podcast. She talks with a wide variety of experts in the author ecosystem. Her encouragement to be more human and more authentically yourself really resonates with me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grantmom314
    United States2 months ago
  • Always useful stuff. A must for authors.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    paulsundling
    3 months ago
  • GOAT

    Joanna is really one of the founding authors of self-publishing. Her solo episodes and interviews provide for a lovely listening experience that leaves you inspired and excited to apply all that you've learned. Thank you Joanna!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alexstrath1
    United States4 months ago
  • Beyond Helpful!

    Nuanced and incredibly helpful insights about writing and publishing are some of the reasons I keep listening. Penn is gifted at seeing future trends and changes. Her insights into the ways the industry is changing is next-level, and her information is practical and helpful. It is a delight to listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leah Marie Ezra
    United States5 months ago

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

The inclusion of a wide range of guests and their expertise is a strong point, making the discussions well-rounded and full of diverse perspectives on the writing industry.
Listeners appreciate the podcast for its informative and inspirational content, highlighting actionable insights gained from both the host and guest discussions.
Some listeners feel the podcast occasionally includes excessive personal anecdotes that veer away from the episode topic, which may detract from the intended focus on writing.
The quality and consistency of the episodes are praised, with many noting the benefit of practical advice and industry trends relevant to authors.
Overall, it's recognized as an essential resource for independent authors seeking knowledge on navigating their writing and publishing journeys.

Chart Rankings

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

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#96
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#107
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#127
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#178
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#102
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Intuition, Journaling, And Overcoming Fear. The Creative Cure With Jacob Nordby
Q: How can people balance writing for their current projects versus journaling for self-expression?
Journaling serves a different purpose than writing for projects, acting as a means to acknowledge and explore one’s feelings without the pressure of producing publishable content.
Intuition, Journaling, And Overcoming Fear. The Creative Cure With Jacob Nordby
Q: What are some practices you recommend for tapping into creativity?
Creating small personal rituals and asking introspective questions like 'How do I feel?' can help individuals reconnect with their creativity.
The Happy Writer With Marissa Meyer
Q: So how do authors say no and reduce that to-do list in order to stop being so overwhelmed?
Meyer recommends recognizing that saying yes to something means saying no to something else, and being picky about what to spend time on.
The Happy Writer With Marissa Meyer
Q: If writers are not feeling the joy and the happy right now, what are some tips for getting back to that?
Meyer encourages writers to focus on what they love about writing, reminding them of the passion that brought them to the craft.
Kickstarter For Authors With Oriana Leckert
Q: What are some common mistakes authors make when launching campaigns?
A major mistake is overestimating their audience reach, resulting in unrealistic campaign goals.

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1. Jacob Nordby
2. Luke Richardson
3. Oriana Leckert
4. Marissa Meyer
5. Douglas Smith
6. Douglas Vigliotti
7. Alicia Wright
8. Kevin J. Anderson

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