The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

Tracy Cooper-Posey, expert in managing author businesses, discusses reinvigorating writing processes, the importance of backlist books, and strategies for marketing books. Topics include changing writing habits with a new genre, deciding what to focus on, updating or retiring books, and managing multiple streams of income. The value of selling direct, creating a community on Patreon, and utilizing corporate sponsorship are also discussed.

Patricia McLinn, Author with a big backlist of books and a mature indie author business, discusses the challenges of maintaining a mature career while managing a large collection of books. They also explore the potential for indie authors to expand their reach in the global market, discuss the progress of the 'Writing the Shadow Kickstarter' campaign and highlight an interview about visual high-quality books and autism.

Experienced writer Linda Lappin discusses the concept of writing the soul of place and provides tips for writing authentic settings. They explore the idea of discovering the soul of a place closer to home and the importance of sensory detail in bringing a location to life. The chapter also includes segments on alternative book marketing strategies, the use of AI to improve work, and Linda Lappin's writing journey and teaching experience.

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.