Location:
United Kingdom
Genres:
Arts & Culture Podcasts
Description:
Writing Craft and Creative Business
Twitter:
@thecreativepenn
Language:
English
Contact:
+447869688344
Episodes
Insights On The Enneagram And Sustain Your Author Career With Claire Taylor
3/18/2024
How can you use insights from the Enneagram to help you with a sustainable author career? How can you get past your blocks and move towards success, whatever that means for you? Claire Taylor provides her insights. In the intro, will TikTok be banned in the USA, and how will this impact authors and publishing? […]
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Duration:01:04:27
Dealing With Change And How To Build Resilience As An Author With Becca Syme
3/11/2024
There are more options for publishing and reaching readers than ever before, and the indie author business models are splintering and diverging, so how do we know which path to follow? How do we deal with the changes due to generative AI, and how do we manage the grief and anxiety about these shifts? Becca […]
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Duration:01:00:04
How To Create Beautiful Print Books And Sell Direct With Alex Smith From Bookvault
3/4/2024
How can you create more beautiful print books — and make more money with your products by selling direct? Alex Smith explains how BookVault can help with various options as well as helpful resources. In the intro, audiobooks and AI [Frankfurt Bookmesse]; Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Virtual Worlds by Joanna Penn; Google's woke AI Gemini […]
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Duration:01:09:17
Tips On Writing Memoir With J.F. Penn
2/26/2024
How can you write a memoir that is emotionally honest and revealing enough for readers to care, and cope with the inevitable fear of judgment that evokes? How can you write about real places and people in memoir? Why is editing a memoir so challenging and what should you keep in mind around publishing and […]
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Duration:01:05:40
The Hard Joy Of Writing With Sharon Fagan McDermott and M.C. Benner Dixon
2/19/2024
How can we focus on the joy of the writing process itself, rather than the outcome? How can we embrace the positive side of being jealous of the success of other writers? How can we deepen our writing with metaphor and sense of place? Co-authors of writing book, Millions of Suns, Sharon and Christine share […]
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Duration:01:06:54
Writing And Producing A Micro-Budget Film With Jeffrey Crane Graham
2/12/2024
How can you pick yourself, rather than wait for someone else to pick you? How can you take control of your independent career and bring your creative vision to life? Jeffrey Crane Graham talks about his experience as an indie filmmaker, with lots of tips for indie authors. In the intro, 6 Types of Submission […]
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Duration:01:05:42
Your Author Brand With Isabelle Knight
2/5/2024
How do you find the story behind all your stories? Who are you at the heart of your books? Isabelle Knight talks about the importance of author brand in an age of limitless content, and gives tips on how to discover yours. In the intro, 20 new miniature books added to Queen Mary’s Dollhouse [BBC]; […]
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Duration:01:00:26
How To Be Successful On Kickstarter With Paddy Finn
1/29/2024
What are the benefits — and the challenges — of crowdfunding on Kickstarter? How can you fund successfully, as well as make a profit with your campaign? Paddy Finn gives his tips. In the intro, you can find more selling direct resources here; Streaming due for a streamlining [FT]; Authors Guild explores AI licensing deal […]
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Duration:01:06:47
A Creative Approach To Generative AI In Book Cover Design With James Helps
1/26/2024
I really enjoyed this laid-back discussion around AI tools as part of the creative book cover design process with James Helps from Go On Write. We discuss how generative AI tools can help make more unique and interesting cover designs, and how designers can have a more imaginative time making them. This episode is supported […]
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Duration:00:38:15
Direct Sales And Merchandising For Authors With Alex Kava
1/22/2024
What are the benefits and challenges of selling direct? How can you use limited edition merchandise to add more value to retailers and make more money on a launch? Alex Kava talks about her author business. In the intro, award-winning Japanese writer, Rie Kudan, used ChatGPT to write parts of her prize-winning novel and judges […]
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Duration:01:05:18
Facing Fears, And Writing Unique Characters With Barbara Nickless
1/15/2024
How can we move past our fears to write the books that mean the most to us? How can we write unique and compelling characters that keep readers coming back for more in a series? Barbara Nickless talks about mindset and writing craft in this wide-ranging interview. In the intro, Planning for a Creative 2024 […]
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Duration:01:12:58
The Next Strategic Step On Your Author Journey And Author Nation With Joe Solari
1/8/2024
Wherever you are on the author journey, there are some important questions to consider along the way. Joe Solari outlines a strategic step forward for new authors, midlist indies, and those with ambitious financial goals. Plus, what is Author Nation? In the intro, Top 10 trends for publishing [Written Word Media]; Indie author predictions for […]
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Duration:01:11:50
My 2024 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn [Updated]
1/1/2024
Happy New Year 2024! I love January and the opportunity to start afresh. I know it’s arbitrary in some ways, but I measure my life by what I create, and I measure it in years. At the end of each year, I make a photobook, and I publish an article here, which helps keep me […]
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Duration:00:53:21
Review Of My 2023 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn
12/31/2023
Another year ends, and once more, it's time to reflect on our creative goals. I hope you will take the time to review your goals and you're welcome to leave a comment below about how the year went. Did you achieve everything you wanted to? Let me know in the comments. In the intro, 2023 […]
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Duration:00:53:21
The 15-Year Author Business Pivot With Joanna Penn
12/18/2023
In this episode, I reflect on 15 years of TheCreative Penn, and outline how I will reposition myself for the next 15 years of being an author entrepreneur. In the intro, We used to do that [Seth Godin]; Penguin Random House has acquired Hay House [Publishing Perspectives]; Business for Authors; Your Author Business Plan; OpenAI […]
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Duration:00:43:05
How Generative AI Search Will Impact Book Discoverability In The Next Decade
12/11/2023
How will changes to the way people search impact book discoverability? What can authors and publishers do to ensure their books are still found in the new form of generative AI search? While it's still early days for this technology, I share my thoughts in this article, with the hope that we can surf the […]
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Duration:01:21:05
Publishing A Cookery Photo Book With Jane Dixon-Smith
12/4/2023
Do you want to publish an image-heavy book like a cookbook? How can you navigate the challenges of photography, book design, and publishing choices to make the best product possible? Jane Dixon-Smith shares her lessons learned from her first cookbook. In the intro, Brandon Sanderson's predictions about publishing [Daniel Greene]; Craig Mod talks about walking […]
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Duration:00:59:33
Subscriptions And The Creator Economy With Michael Evans
11/27/2023
How might subscriptions help expand your author business ecosystem? What are some tips on encouraging readers to buy direct? Why is the future looking positive for authors in the creator economy? Michael Evans gives his thoughts. In the intro, marketing for multi-genre authors [Self Publishing Advice]; Same as Ever: Timeless lessons on risk, opportunity, and […]
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Duration:01:10:38
Starting A Second Career As An Author And Networking Tips With Patrick O’Donnell
11/20/2023
How can you transition into being an author after a long-term career elsewhere? How can you adopt an attitude of service in order to build your network in an authentic manner? Patrick O'Donnell shares his tips. In the intro, Spotify subscribers in the US now have 15 hours of free audiobook listening [The Verge] — […]
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Duration:01:03:24
The Mindset And Business Of Selling Books Direct With Russell Nohelty
11/13/2023
How can you shift your mindset from catalog sales to selling direct? How can you reframe the direct author business model to take advantage of creative possibilities for different kinds of products and long-term marketing? Russell Nohelty gives his tips in this interview. In the intro, Top 10 tips for indie authors [Clare Lydon]; 10 […]
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Duration:01:05:54