The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

Steve Pieper, expert in ecommerce and click testing, discusses the benefits of selling direct for books. Topics include using click testing on Meta, AI applications in publishing, community benefits, and strategies for brand building and optimizing author success through click testing and direct sales.

Award-winning author J.F. Penn shares 7 tips for writing action adventure thrillers, including putting characters in danger, writing fight scenes, using a ticking clock, and high stakes. She emphasizes the importance of research, trusting your instincts, having fun, and helping readers escape to exciting places. Penn also discusses the benefits of writing a series in the genre.

Poet Jacqueline Suskin discusses incorporating nature's seasons into writing, quick poetry creation, the impact of AI tools in publishing, book funding success, embracing imperfections in artistic evolution, self-publishing benefits with Draft2Digital, the art of spontaneous poetry, and embracing the creative 'seasons' of life for optimal output and avoiding burnout.

Indie author business strategist and TikTok marketing expert, Adam Beswick, shares insights on planning for success, creating multiple income streams, and leveraging various marketing channels. The podcast also discusses avoiding scams, AI innovations, the role of AI agents in generating video concepts, and the importance of storytelling in challenging times.

Bestselling author and YouTuber Jenna Moreci shares tips on outlining stories and using video marketing to reach more readers. Topics include structuring an engaging plot, embracing technology for learning, the impact of AI on book discoverability, fitness achievements, navigating writing and publishing choices, and insights into the hybrid author journey.

Aubre Andrus shares her journey blending 'work for hire', ghostwriting, and indie authorship. Topics include the American Girl brand, pros and cons of work for hire, AI-narrated audiobooks, empowering girls through STEAM books, navigating challenges in the writing industry, and transitioning to an indie author with inspiring STEM books.

Chelle Honiker shares tips on automating author business, finding community, choosing tools, adapting to technology changes, and using Zapier for efficiency. The podcast discusses AI tools, the Financial Times partnership with OpenAI, and the importance of balancing creativity and technology in authorship.

Dan Blank, expert in human-centered book marketing, discusses sustainable ways to connect with readers, platform selection, and the importance of human connection in marketing. Topics include feeling good about sharing, deciding the best platform, and balancing creativity with business tasks.

T. Thorn Coyle, an expert indie author, discusses building sustainable careers. Topics include embracing authenticity, finding your uniqueness, navigating Kickstarter success, and designing a long-term indie author lifestyle.

Tristra Newyear Yeager, AI expert, discusses generative AI impact on music industry, musician revenue sources, & AI role in music creation & business models. Insights on AI applications for mixing/mastering, content saturation, DIY approaches in the digital era, & direct sales strategies.