The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers Starting A Second Career As An Author And Networking Tips With Patrick O’Donnell
Nov 20, 2023
Author Patrick O'Donnell shares tips on transitioning from a long-term career to being an author, adopting an attitude of service, and building an authentic network. He discusses the therapeutic aspects of writing, the importance of finding mentors, and creating a writer's retreat called Cop Camp. O'Donnell also talks about his involvement in the business of being an author and the challenges of saying no.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Discussion on Audiobook Marketing, AI Technology, and Custom GPTs
02:18 • 4min
Exploring AI Tools for Writing and Upcoming Webinars
06:48 • 2min
Attending a Conference in Las Vegas
09:01 • 10min
A discussion on distancing from social media and a sponsorship segment by Kobo Writing Life
19:13 • 4min
Transitioning from Law Enforcement to Authorship
23:36 • 23min
Creating a Writer's Retreat: Pop Camp
46:54 • 12min
From Writing Fiction to Business of Author
58:31 • 5min