The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

Can book marketing really be gentle, sustainable — and even enjoyable? Sarah Santacroce talks about how to reframe marketing and gives ideas for marketing your books. In the intro, Kindle Vella launches in the US [The Next Web]; A UK report calls for a reset in music streaming revenues to ensure fairer pay for artists […] The post Gentle Book Marketing With Sarah Santacroce first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Shane Neeley, a data scientist and author who explores AI's crossroads with art, dives into the transformative power of AI tools for writing and visual arts. He shares his journey from lab scientist to AI writer, revealing how the pandemic spurred his creativity. Neeley discusses the joy and humor AI can bring to writing, the balance between human and machine creativity, and navigating the legalities of AI-generated content. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration and adapting to technological changes in the creative landscape.

What are the key elements of a good crime novel? How can you reboot your author career through publishing and marketing changes? Ed James shares insights on his writing craft and author business. In the intro, Jeff Bezos steps down as CEO of Amazon [The Verge]; Why this is the best time to be in […] The post Writing And Marketing Crime Fiction With Ed James first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Your personal story can change other people's lives, but only if you get your words into the world. In this episode, Gin Stephens shares how she self-published her first book on intermittent fasting and went on to get a traditional deal for more books, and lead a community of people into a healthier way of […] The post From Self-Published Book To A Life-Changing Health Movement With Gin Stephens first appeared on The Creative Penn.

How can you write funny characters and make readers laugh with your writing? Plus the importance of long-term thinking and multiple streams of income when it comes to a career in comedy (or any creative field!). Scott Dikkers talks about these things and more in this episode. In the intro, Draft2Digital announces distribution to library […] The post Writing Humor And Insights From A Long Term Creative Career With Scott Dikkers first appeared on The Creative Penn.

What if you could use an AI writing tool to help you come up with ideas for sensory detail, character descriptions, story twists, and more? Amit Gupta explains how authors can use Sudowrite in this episode. In the intro, I explain how I'm using Sudowrite, plus AI for Authors: Practical and Ethical Guidelines from the […] The post Writing Fiction With AI. Sudowrite With Amit Gupta first appeared on The Creative Penn.

How can you write a useful self-help book with actionable tips, but also bring it to life with personal stories? How can you use a book title to attract your target market? Natalie Sisson shares her experience in writing her latest non-fiction book. In the intro, 94% of the world’s internet users are not in the USA […] The post Writing Non-Fiction With Personal Stories with Natalie Sisson first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Some say you can only be successful if you focus on one thing, but what if you are a multi-passionate creative? What if your Muse is inspired to write song lyrics as well as poetry, non-fiction as well as novels and heart-wrenching memoir? Jessica Bell manages to juggle many aspects of a creative career and […] The post Embracing Multi-Passionate Creativity And Running A Small Press With Jessica Bell first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Why are NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) so exciting for authors and the publishing industry? How will they generate more streams of revenue for creators? What are some ways that authors could use them? All this and more in today's interview. I also mention Bloomberg's article on how NFTs shift power to artists in the intro. Thanks […] The post NFTs for Authors And Publishing with John Fox first appeared on The Creative Penn.

The pandemic has favoured digital business models, but how can you transition to online sales when you run an in-person business? How can you move from one stream of income to multiple streams? Guy Windsor has lots of ideas for your author business in this fascinating interview. In the intro, fear-based decision making [Kris Rusch]; […] The post Transitioning From An In-Person Business To Online Multiple Streams Of Income With Guy Windsor first appeared on The Creative Penn.