The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

Joanna Penn, author of Writing the Shadow, explores the concept of the Shadow and embracing one's dark horse. She discusses the power of integrating the shadow in psychology and how it can lead to personal growth and creativity. Penn emphasizes the significance of darkness in storytelling and the importance of infusing individuality into writing by delving into the shadow.

How can you establish a creative routine that enables you to write the books you want to write without burning out? How can you balance a sustainable work ethic as an author as well as spending time away from the desk. LA Witt talks about her strategies. In the intro, Spotify introduces 15 hours of […] The post Writing Faster Without Burning Out With LA Witt first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Jessie Kwak discusses adapting to life as a freelance writer after being injured. They talk about the importance of accessibility tools for authors, managing energy levels, and utilizing dictation software. The podcast also explores adapting to change and the importance of documentation, surviving a close call, and navigating the changing landscape of publishing.

Jeremy Bassetti, an expert in creating high-quality photo books and publishing them on Kickstarter, discusses his photo book project, Hill of the Skull. Topics include capturing travel experiences, legal and ethical concerns in publishing photos of people, the editing process of a photo book, sourcing a printer for high-quality books, and tips for pre-launch preparation and marketing efforts.

In this solo episode, I talk about my lessons learned from 12 years as a full-time author entrepreneur. You can read/listen to previous updates at TheCreativePenn.com/timeline. In the intro, Finding readers [ALLi blog]; Writing the Shadow Kickstarter. Today's show is sponsored by ProWritingAid, writing and editing software that goes way beyond just grammar and typo checking. […] The post Lessons Learned from 12 Years as an Author Entrepreneur first appeared on The Creative Penn.

What's the difference between an audio book and an audio drama? What are the steps to write a script and produce it? Joanne Phillips gives her tips. In the intro, Amazon KDP's new AI content guidelines; AI at the heart of what Amazon does [The Verge]; Writing the Shadow Kickstarter; 1000 Libraries Kickstarter; Today's show […] The post Writing And Producing Audio Drama With Joanne Phillips first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Using AI Images In Your Book Cover Design Process features Damon Freeman, a book cover designer, who explores the potential of AI tools in book cover design, including copyright concerns and creating unique cover images. They discuss the limitations of stock photos, tips for working with cover designers, and the future of creativity in an AI-dominated world.

How might thinking differently help you create clarity in our noisy world? How can you produce a high-quality print book — and successfully fund it on Kickstarter? Holger Nils Pohl discusses these things and more. In the intro, Copyright in an age of AI [Self Publishing Advice, Monica Leonelle, Ars Technica, The Verge, The Atlantic; […] The post Producing Visual, High Quality Books, Thinking Differently, and Kickstarter Lessons With Holger Nils Pohl first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Stephanie Wytovich, an expert in writing poetry and breaking free of constraints in poetry, talks about how to stop self-censoring your writing and share the deepest aspects of yourself with your readers. She also discusses the importance of allowing poetry to break out from fitting in a box, the process of putting together a poetry collection, and balancing writing for therapy and writing for the readers. Wytovich emphasizes the need for self-advocacy in the writing industry and encourages writers to prioritize their passion for writing over winning awards.

Guest Joe Solari, an expert on building a long-term author business, discusses key aspects of an author business, including the changing landscape of book sales, the importance of building a direct relationship with your audience, and shifting business focus to direct sales and audio.