The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

KimBoo York discusses intuitive discovery writing, trusting intuition, adding layers in editing, and the 'penny drop' moment in writing process. She also talks about fan fiction, transitioning to original fiction, and the benefits of intuitive discovery writing over plotting in fiction. The conversation includes writing serial fiction, choosing the right platform for serialization, and emphasizing authenticity in the digital age.

Experienced literary agent Renee Fountain discusses manuscript readiness for agents, challenges of traditional publishing, and tips on pacing and developmental editing. She emphasizes the importance of proper referencing and manuscript quality, highlighting the benefits of working with agents for book deals and film/TV rights negotiations.

Guest Aurora Winter shares insights on turning grief into gratitude through writing, pitching books for film & TV, and building a successful business with a soul. Tips on outsourcing tasks, self-publishing success, and utilizing creative tools for writers. Marketing strategies, audience engagement, and personal anecdotes on navigating the publishing industry.

Former FBI agent Efren Delgado shares insights on writing authentic non-fiction, balancing vulnerability in storytelling, and independent publishing benefits. The podcast delves into human behavior, psychology of protectors vs. villains, and the therapeutic value of writing. It also explores the challenges of facing hard truths and utilizing personal experiences in books.

Rachelle Ayala, an expert in AI tools for creatives, discusses using AI in the creative process, understanding AI language models, copyright implications, and the future of writing with AI. She highlights the importance of maintaining creativity and individual voice while collaborating with AI tools.

Caroline Donahue, an expert in writing, shares tips on overcoming common fears faced by writers, such as the fear of not being a 'real writer' or the fear of judgment. She discusses strategies for navigating through fear and emphasizes the importance of authenticity in the creative process.

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.