The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

Taking the long-term view plus taking advantage of new marketing tactics can help you sell more books, as Karen Inglis talks about in this interview. In the intro, Pearson launches a subscription app [The Bookseller]; A+ content could help you sell more books [The Hotsheet]; Takeaways from Podcast Movement 2021 around the audio eco-system and […] The post Lessons Learned From A Decade Of Self-Publishing And Marketing Children’s Books With Karen Inglis first appeared on The Creative Penn.

What has changed in publishing over the last decade? How can a reputable author services company help you achieve your publishing goals? In this interview with John Bond from White Fox, we discuss aspects of the publishing journey. If you are considering working with an author services company or publishing partner, check whether they are […] The post Bringing Old World Publishing Skills To New World Creators With John Bond From White Fox first appeared on The Creative Penn.

How can you rediscover your creative free spirit if you're feeling burned out? How can you combine creativity, spirituality and money to experience more in your author life? Peleg Top talks about these things and more in today's interview. In the intro, adding A+ content to your Amazon book pages; Audible launches Premium Plus in […] The post Rediscover Your Creative Free Spirit With Peleg Top first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Bestselling author and writing coach Roz Morris dives into the nuanced world of literary fiction. She explains how to recognize when an idea is ripe for a novel and explores the emotional depth that sets literary fiction apart from other genres. Roz shares her writing journey with her novel 'Ever Rest,' discussing the importance of rewriting and the role of personal connections in storytelling. She also touches on marketing challenges for introverts and underscores the significance of artistic integrity while creating authentic art.

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.