أفضل بودكاسات Creative Penn (2025)

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Intuition, Journaling, And Overcoming Fear. The Creative Cure With Jacob Nordby 59:52

3d ago59:52

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How can you release more creativity into your writing — and your life? What are some practices to foster creativity in a time of change and overwhelm? Jacob Nordby gives his tips. In the intro, tips for spring cleaning as indie authors; Death Valley – A Thriller Kickstarter; Death Valley book trailer; Footprints Podcast – Bath in Literature; This p…

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Writing Action Adventure And Traveling For Book Research With Luke Richardson 1:05:31

11d ago1:05:31

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What are the tropes and reader expectations for action adventure thrillers? Why publish into KU and what are some of the ways to market there? How can travel enrich your writing? Luke Richardson gives his tips. In the intro, ProWritingAid launches their Manuscript Analysis tool; Navigating legal risk in memoir [The Indy Author]; Social media for au…

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Kickstarter For Authors With Oriana Leckert 56:38

17d ago56:38

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How can you use Kickstarter to help bring your creative vision into reality? What are some of the biggest mistakes authors make? What are some tips to ensure your campaign is a success? Oriana Leckert shares her expertise. In the intro, AI-narrated audiobooks from ElevenLabs will now be accepted on Spotify through FindawayVoices; A Midwinter Sacrif…

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The Happy Writer With Marissa Meyer 59:07

25d ago59:07

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How do you keep the happiness and joy in your writing practice, along with managing the business side of being an author? Marissa Meyer gives her tips. In the intro, How authors can price their books for profit [Self-Publishing with ALLi]; How to recover from author burnout [Self-Publishing Advice]; my Brooke and Daniel crime series in KU; Day of t…

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Writing And Selling Short Stories With Douglas Smith 1:00:39

1M ago1:00:39

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How can you use short stories to improve your writing craft across different genres? How can you make money from licensing your short stories in different ways? How do you structure a short story collection? Douglas Smith shares his tips. In the intro, S&S imprint says that authors no longer need to get blurbs for their books [The Guardian]; James …

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Aristotle for Novelists, And A Strategy For Selling More Books With Douglas Vigliotti 57:05

1M ago57:05

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Why is ‘story' more important than ‘writing'? How can you write characters that engage the reader? And how can you sell more books by connecting authentically? Douglas Vigliotti shares his tips. In the intro, Bookshop.org will start selling ebooks [TechCrunch]; LinkedIn for Book Promotion [ALLi]; The Money Making Expert, branding and marketing [DOA…

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Fair Use, Copyright, And Licensing. AI And The Author Business With Alicia Wright 55:31

2M ago55:31

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How does generative AI relate to fair use when it comes to copyright? What are the possibilities for AI licensing? Alicia Wright shares her thoughts on generative AI for authors. In the intro, Publishing leaders share 9 Bold Predictions for 2025 [BookBub]; OpenAI launches Operator [The Verge]; Bertelsmann (who own Penguin Random House) intends to w…

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Building A Long Term Author Business, Dictation, Kickstarter, and Short Story Collections With Kevin J Anderson 1:03:53

2M ago1:03:53

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How can you build a long-term author career with multiple streams of income? How can you use technology for the grunt work and not the fun part of writing? Kevin J Anderson gives his tips. In the intro, has TikTok gone dark? [AP]; BookVault is expanding printing to Australia; GPSR, the EU’s new General Product Safety Regulation [Self-Publishing Adv…

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Balancing Creativity With Building A Business, And Author Nation With Joe Solari 1:04:38

2M ago1:04:38

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How can you balance creativity with business in order to have a profitable, long-term author career? What were the successes and challenges of the Author Nation conference? Joe Solari shares his perspective. In the intro, the money episode [Ink In Your Veins]; WISE for multi-currency banking; creative planning tips for 2025 [Self~Publishing Advice]…

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Writing Tips: Craft, Structure, and Voice With Kristen Tate 1:05:48

2M ago1:05:48

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Are you curious about the hidden structures that turn ordinary manuscripts into irresistible page-turning stories? Wondering how to shape your characters, scenes, and chapters so readers can’t put your book down? Kristen Tate shares her tips. In the intro, key book publishing paths [Jane Friedman]; sub-rights and why it’s important to understand ho…

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My 2025 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn 23:44

2M ago23:44

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Happy New Year 2025! I love January and the opportunity to start afresh. I know it’s arbitrary in some ways, but I measure my life by what I create, and I also measure it in years. At the beginning of each year, I publish an article (and podcast episode) here, which helps keep me accountable. If you’d […] The post My 2025 Creative And Business Goal…

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Review Of My 2024 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn 25:07

2M ago25:07

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Another year ends, and once more, it's time to reflect on our creative goals. I hope you can take the time to review your goals and you're welcome to leave a comment below about how the year went. Did you achieve everything you wanted to? Let me know in the comments. It's always interesting looking […] The post Review Of My 2024 Creative And Busine…

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Creative Clarity: Focus, Self-Care, And A Little Bit Of Tough Love 47:54

3M ago47:54

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How can you create when there's an overwhelming list of things to do and too many competing priorities? How can you balance self-care with achieving your creative goals. In this episode, I’ll share some tips from previous podcast guests to help you step back, reassess your priorities, and hopefully help you let go of at […] The post Creative Clarit…

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Book Proposals, Writing Non-Fiction, And Supercommunicators With Charles Duhigg 53:45

3M ago53:45

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How can you write a book proposal that will make a publisher want to buy your book? How can you write a successful non-fiction book that both interests you and attracts a lot of readers? How can you improve your communication in person and online? Charles Duhigg gives his thoughts. In the intro, HarperCollins CEO […] The post Book Proposals, Writin…

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Building A Business Ecosystem Around Non-Fiction Books With Michael Bungay Stanier 52:41

3M ago52:41

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How can you build a scalable business around non-fiction books? How can you turn a book into multiple streams of income? How can you delegate in order to scale? Michael Bungay Stanier shares his thoughts. In the intro, Bookfunnel's Universal Book Links, and How to Write Non-Fiction Second Edition; ALCS survey results of writers on […] The post Buil…

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Writing The Other And Self-Publishing in South Africa With Ashling McCarthy 55:13

3M ago55:13

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How can we write from the perspective of others while still respecting different cultures? How can a children's book author make money from bulk sales? How is self-publishing in South Africa different? With Ashling McCarthy. In the intro, Spotify for Authors and Katie Cross on self-narration and email marketing; How do I know when to […] The post W…

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The Intuitive Author With Tiffany Yates Martin 1:06:57

4M ago1:06:57

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How can you manage the competing priorities of an author career? How can you deal with the demons we all have to wrestle with along the way? Tiffany Yates Martin talks about the role of intuition in decision-making, the challenges of feedback and rejection, and the importance of reclaiming creativity during difficult times. In the […] The post The …

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Writing Memoir And Dealing With Haters With Natalie Maclean 1:02:45

4M ago1:02:45

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How can you write memoir with deep sensory detail? How does terroir in wine equate to the writer's voice? How can you manage your online presence while still protecting yourself from the haters? Multi-award-winning wine writer Natalie MacLean shares her tips. In the intro, initial thoughts on Author Nation 2024, photos from Death Valley @jfpennauth…

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Dark Tourism And Self-Publishing Premium Print Books With Images With Leon Mcanally 45:31

4M ago45:31

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What is dark tourism and why are many of us interested in places associated with death and tragedy? How can you write and self-publish a premium print guidebook while managing complicated design elements, image permissions, and more? With Leon Mcanally. In the intro, level up with author assistants [Written Word Media]; and Blood Vintage signing [……

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Self-Publishing A Second Edition Of A Non-Fiction Book With Gin Stephens 1:05:34

4M ago1:05:34

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How do you approach writing a second edition of a non-fiction book? How does self-publishing compare to working with a traditional publisher? Can you build a viable business without active social media use? Gin Stephens shares her tips. In the intro, the end of Kindle Vella [Amazon]; Lessons from week one of the book launch […] The post Self-Publis…

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Writing Horror With Boris Bacic 1:04:34

5M ago1:04:34

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What are some of the key elements in writing horror? How can you be successful writing and self-publishing in the genre? With Boris Bacic. In the intro, ISBNs made easy [Self-publishing Advice]; Written Word Media’s 2024 author survey; Taylor Swift self-publishing [Morning Brew]; Thoughts on audiobooks [Seth Godin]; This is Strategy: Make Better Pl…

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Scaling An Author Business With Rachel McLean 1:03:18

5M ago1:03:18

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How do you successfully scale an author business? How do you delegate to your team as well as continue to research and write the books you love? With award-winning crime author, Rachel McLean. In the intro, new Kindle devices [Amazon]; new European markets for Spotify audiobooks [Spotify]; customisable audio with Google NotebookLM; Amazon Ads launc…

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7 Lessons Learned From Over 10 Million Downloads Of The Creative Penn Podcast 37:31

5M ago37:31

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The Creative Penn Podcast just hit 10 million downloads as reported by my audio host, Blubrry! The podcast is also the main content on my YouTube channel @thecreativepenn, which has had over 3.9 million views, so the total could be closer to 14m. I'm pretty happy with that, so thanks for listening! Here are some […] The post 7 Lessons Learned From …

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Writing Historical Fiction And Non-Fiction With Emily E K Murdoch 1:02:35

5M ago1:02:35

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Can you be successful as an author across different genres and different pen names? How do traditional publishing and going indie compare? How can you diversify into multiple streams of income as an author? With Emily E.K. Murdoch. In the intro, Planning for retirement [Self-Publishing Advice]; my list of money books; Red flags in serialised (and […

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Author Mindset, Writing And Marketing Non-Fiction With Ariel Curry 58:21

5M ago58:21

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How can the ‘hungry author' mindset help you become more of a successful author? Why do you need to shift your point of view to that of the reader so your book resonates with them? What are some of the key aspects of writing and marketing non-fiction books? Ariel Curry gives her tips in this […] The post Author Mindset, Writing And Marketing Non-Fi…

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How To Make Readers Laugh. Writing Humour With Dave Cohen 1:02:17

5M ago1:02:17

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How can you bring laughter into your books regardless of genre? What are the challenges of writing a novel after an award-winning career as a comedy writer for TV and radio? Dave Cohen shares his lessons learned in this interview. In the intro, how to keep a career fresh over multiple books [Author Nation Podcast]; […] The post How To Make Readers …

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Selling Books In Person At Live Events With Mark Lefebvre 1:08:33

6M ago1:08:33

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How can you be successful at connecting with readers and selling books at live, in-person events? What are some practical tips as well as mindset shifts that can help you make the most of the opportunities? Mark Leslie Lefebvre shares his experience. In the intro, Beventi for author events, Reader survey results [Written Word Media]; […] The post S…

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Pivoting Genres And Growing An Author Business With Sacha Black 1:01:31

6M ago1:01:31

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Success as an author comes with challenges around managing money, setting boundaries, and living sustainably without burning out. Sacha Black/Ruby Roe talks about her lessons learned after five years as a full-time author entrepreneur. In the intro, Content marketing for authors [BookBub]; Vineyard research [Books and Travel]; AI-generated voice cl…

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Lessons Learned from 13 Years as an Author Entrepreneur 32:46

6M ago32:46

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In this solo episode, I talk about my lessons learned from 13 years as a full-time author entrepreneur. You can read/listen to previous updates at TheCreativePenn.com/timeline. Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller, dark fantasy, horror, crime, and memoir author as J.F.…

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Self-Publishing Training Manuals And Focusing On Your True Fans With Guy Windsor 1:05:43

6M ago1:05:43

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What needs to go into a training manual if you are teaching physical skills? How can you focus in on your super fans and create only for them, while still making a living from multiple streams of income? Guy Windsor explains more in this interview. In the intro, Amazon celebrates a decade of Kindle Unlimited […] The post Self-Publishing Training Ma…

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Writing Horror And Selling Direct With David Viergutz 57:58

6M ago57:58

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How can you sell a fiction experience rather than just selling a story? How do our personal obsessions arise in our books, whatever the genre? David Viergutz shares his thoughts in this episode. In the intro, the best marketing investments for authors [Self Publishing Advice]; Abundance mindset for authors [KWL Podcast]; Written Word Media have […]…

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Author Mindset Tips And Publishing In Germany With AD Wilk 1:02:45

7M ago1:02:45

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How can you move past your limiting beliefs to find success as an author? How can you successfully self-publish in Germany? Andrea Wilk shares her thoughts in this episode. In the intro, how to cope with writer conferences [Ink in Your Veins]; Author Nation schedule; Conde Nast signs a licensing deal with OpenAI [Hollywood Reporter]; […] The post A…

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A Touch of the Madness: Creativity In Writing And Filmmaking With Larry Kasanoff 1:02:26

7M ago1:02:26

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How can you balance creativity with business when it comes to writing — and filmmaking? How can you access that ‘touch of madness' in everything you create? How can authors pitch their books for film? All this and more with Larry Kasanoff. In the intro, Paid ads with BookBub, Facebook and Amazon [BookBub]; Blood Vintage […] The post A Touch of the …

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Publishing With Thad McIlroy 1:10:26

7M ago1:10:26

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How are publishers using AI and what are the potential use cases in the future? Why is this an exciting time in publishing for those who use the new tools to expand their creative possibilities? Thad McIlroy and I have a wonderful discussion about the current state of AI in publishing, and where we think […] The post Artificial Intelligence (AI) In…

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Heart. Soul. Pen. Find Your Voice on the Page With Robin Finn 1:01:28

7M ago1:01:28

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How can you write freely and release any blocks that are holding you back? How can you focus on the strengths in your writing and avoid critical voice? Robin Finn gives plenty of writing tips in this interview. In the intro, KDP's identity verification; Why authors need platforms [Kathleen Schmidt]; Romance genre report from K-lytics; […] The post …

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Pivoting Genres And Writing Historical Fiction With Anna Sayburn Lane 1:01:31

8M ago1:01:31

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When is it time to leave an unsuccessful series behind and pivot into something new? What is the process of writing to market? Anna Sayburn Lane explores these topics and more. In the intro, help with Amazon KDP Account suspension [Kindlepreneur]; Selling direct to the EU? Thresholds coming in 2025; Some honest thoughts about the […] The post Pivot…

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Writing Emotion With Roz Morris 1:15:57

8M ago1:15:57

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Why is writing emotion so important in our books, whatever the genre? How can we create an emotional connection between our readers and our characters? Roz Morris gives her tips in this episode. In the intro, how to get your indie book into schools [Self-Publishing Advice]; Did my bestselling book turn out to be a […] The post Writing Emotion With …

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Intuitive Discovery Writing And Serial Fiction With KimBoo York 55:09

8M ago55:09

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How can you lean into intuition and curiosity to embrace discovery writing? How might serial fiction fit into your business model? KimBoo York gives her tips and more in this interview. In the intro, BookVault now has integration with PayHip; 7 lessons learned from 5 years writing full-time [Sacha Black, Rebel Author Podcast]; My author […] The pos…

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Preparing Your Manuscript For Pitching Agents With Renee Fountain 59:34

8M ago59:34

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How can you make sure your manuscript is ready for submission to an agent — or for publication if you go indie? What are the benefits and challenges of traditional publishing? Will they really do all the marketing for you? Renee Fountain talks about these things and more in today's interview. In the intro, Referencing […] The post Preparing Your Ma…

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Turn Words Into Wealth With Aurora Winter 1:12:22

9M ago1:12:22

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Can you have a business with a soul through writing? How does the business of fiction differ from non-fiction? What are some tips for pitching a book for film & TV? All this and more with Aurora Winter. In the intro, 100 book marketing ideas [Written Word Media]; 25 indie authors tips to finding success […] The post Turn Words Into Wealth With Auro…

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Writing Hard Truths And Tips For Writing Non-Fiction With Efren Delgado 1:00:01

9M ago1:00:01

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How do we write authentic humanity into our books, whether that's our own experience or a fictional character's? How can we embrace the challenges of life and the author journey and make the most of the opportunities along the way? Efren Delgado gives his tips in this interview. In the intro, How to plan and […] The post Writing Hard Truths And Tip…

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Collaborative Writing With AI With Rachelle Ayala 44:34

9M ago44:34

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How can we use AI tools to enhance and improve our creative process? How can we double down on being human by writing what we are passionate about, while still using generative AI to help fulfil our creative vision? Rachelle Ayala gives her thoughts in this episode. Today's show is sponsored by my patrons! Join […] The post Collaborative Writing Wi…

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Writing Through Fear With Caroline Donahue 1:11:35

9M ago1:11:35

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What are some of the common fears that writers face? How can we work through them in order to create more freely? Caroline Donahue gives her tips in this interview. In the intro, How to avoid indie author scams [ALLi; Writer Beware]; Financial strategies and mindset [Self Publishing Advice]; Apple Intelligence at WWDC [The Verge; […] The post Writi…

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Click Testing Ideas And Selling Direct With Steve Pieper 1:03:49

9M ago1:03:49

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What are the pros and cons of selling direct and building an ecommerce business for your books? How can you use click testing on Meta to help refine your creative and book marketing ideas? Steve Pieper explains in this interview. In the intro, The Hotsheet with Jane Friedman; 20 ways you should be using AI […] The post Click Testing Ideas And Selli…

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7 Tips For Writing Action Adventure Thrillers With J.F. Penn 35:06

9M ago35:06

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What are the tropes of action adventure thrillers? How can you please readers and sell more books? J.F. Penn shares her own tips and also features excerpts from interviews with other thriller writers. J.F. Penn is the award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the ARKANE action-adventure thrillers, the Mapwalker fantasy adven…

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The Seasons Of Writing With Jacqueline Suskin 55:10

9M ago55:10

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How can you adopt the seasons of nature in your writing? How can you allow periods of rest as well as abundance? Jacqueline Suskin explores these ideas and more in this interview. In the intro, thoughts on children's book publishing [Always Take Notes Podcast]; how to market a memoir as an indie author [ALLi]; A […] The post The Seasons Of Writing …

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Plan For Success In Your Indie Author Business And TikTok Marketing With Adam Beswick

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How can you plan for success as an indie author even early in your writing career? How can you create multiple streams of income and multiple marketing channels, while still writing your books? Adam Beswick goes into his strategies. In the intro, Kickstarter announces new functionality to help creatives;Watch out for a scam email about […] The post…

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Outlining Tips And Video Marketing On YouTube With Jenna Moreci 1:04:01

10M ago1:04:01

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How can you outline a story based on a ‘thought dump' and interweave genre tropes you love to create a successful book? How can you use video marketing to reach more readers, even if you are an introvert? Jenna Moreci gives her tips. In the intro, my new ProWritingAid tutorial; Embracing change and starting over […] The post Outlining Tips And Vide…

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How Writing Work For Hire Books Led To Becoming An Indie Author With Aubre Andrus 1:09:09

10M ago1:09:09

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How can you blend ‘work for hire', ghostwriting, and being an indie author into a successful hybrid career writing books for children? Aubre Andrus gives her tips. In the intro, Countdown Pages on FindawayVoices by Spotify; the impact of AI narrated audiobooks on Audible [Bloomberg]; Ideas for short fiction anthologies and Kevin J. Anderson's Kicks…

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Using Tools To Automate Your Author Business with Chelle Honiker 1:11:05

10M ago1:11:05

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How can you use automation and tools to help you streamline your creative and business processes so you can get back to the writing? Chelle Honiker gives some mindset and practical tips. In the intro, IBPA guide to publishing models; We need to talk about independence [Self Publishing Advice article; my podcast episode with Orna […] The post Using …

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