Clik here to view.
Why Am I Launching Blood Vintage On Kickstarter?
In this video, I talk about why I'm launching Blood Vintage on Kickstarter, why the platform provides fantastic opportunities for backers, and helps authors make beautiful books. You can watch below...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Author Mindset, Writing And Marketing Non-Fiction With Ariel Curry
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Where Did The Idea For Blood Vintage Come From?
How did visiting two English vineyards spark the idea behind Blood Vintage, a Folk Horror novel? J.F. Penn talks to Natalie Maclean on The Unreserved Wine Talk Podcast. You can listen to the full...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Writing Historical Fiction And Non-Fiction With Emily E K Murdoch
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
7 Lessons Learned From Over 10 Million Downloads Of The Creative Penn Podcast
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Scaling An Author Business With Rachel McLean
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Writing Horror With Boris Bacic
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];...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Self-Publishing A Second Edition Of A Non-Fiction Book With Gin Stephens
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dark Tourism And Self-Publishing Premium Print Books With Images With Leon...
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Writing Memoir And Dealing With Haters With Natalie Maclean
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?...
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Intuitive Author With Tiffany Yates Martin
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Writing The Other And Self-Publishing in South Africa With Ashling McCarthy
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Building A Business Ecosystem Around Non-Fiction Books With Michael Bungay...
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Book Proposals, Writing Non-Fiction, And Supercommunicators With Charles Duhigg
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Creative Clarity: Focus, Self-Care, And A Little Bit Of Tough Love
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Review Of My 2024 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
My 2025 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Write Non-Fiction Second Edition Out Now
Are you ready to share your expertise, tell your story, or build a thriving author career? Do you want to write a non-fiction book but don’t know where to start? My latest book might help! How to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Writing Tips: Craft, Structure, and Voice With Kristen Tate
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...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Balancing Creativity With Building A Business, And Author Nation With Joe Solari
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...
View Article