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The Creative PennWriting Memoir From A Life In Film With Gretchen McGowanWhat’s the difference between telling a story on screen and on the page? How does indie film production overlap with indie publishing—and what can writers learn from the world of filmmaking? Why might a producer choose creative freedom over big studio deals, and what does that mean when it comes to book marketing? Gretchen McGowan talks about her memoir Flying In: My Adventures in Filmmaking, navigating the independent film world, and finding her voice as an author. In the intro, NaNoWriMo shutting down [The Verge]; Amazon introduces AI-generated Recaps; Thoughts on the creative cycl...2025-04-071h 00

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWriting Memoir From A Life In Film With Gretchen McGowanWhat’s the difference between telling a story on screen and on the page? How does indie film production overlap with indie publishing—and what can writers learn from the world of filmmaking? Why might a producer choose creative freedom over big studio deals, and what does that mean when it comes to book marketing? Gretchen McGowan talks about her memoir Flying In: My Adventures in Filmmaking, navigating the independent film world, and finding her voice as an author. In the intro, NaNoWriMo shutting down [The Verge]; Amazon introduces AI-generated Recaps; Thoughts on the creative cycl...2025-04-071h 00

The Creative PennDeath Valley Audiobook Chapters And Book Marketing Tips With J.F PennWhat are some ways you can market a book during a launch period using audio, video, and text? What does my JFPenn voice clone sound like narrating the first two chapters of my thriller, Death Valley? J.F. Penn is the Award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers, dark fantasy, crime, horror, short stories, and travel memoir. Jo lives in Bath, England and enjoys a nice G&T. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the fu...2025-04-0438 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersDeath Valley Audiobook Chapters And Book Marketing Tips With J.F PennWhat are some ways you can market a book during a launch period using audio, video, and text? What does my JFPenn voice clone sound like narrating the first two chapters of my thriller, Death Valley? J.F. Penn is the Award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers, dark fantasy, crime, horror, short stories, and travel memoir. Jo lives in Bath, England and enjoys a nice G&T. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the fu...2025-04-0438 min

The Creative PennWriting As A Tool For Grief And Dealing With Change With Karen WyattHow can writing help you through difficult times, whether that's a change you didn't anticipate or an experience of grief? How can you differentiate between writing for yourself vs. writing for publication? Karen Wyatt gives her tips. In the intro, Amazon opens up AI narration with Audible Virtual Voice on the KDP Dashboard [KDP Help]; Voice Technologies, Streaming And Subscription Audio In A Time Of Artificial Intelligence; Spotify announces short fiction publishing for indie authors [Spotify]; Audio for Authors: Audiobooks, Podcasting, and Voice Technologies — Joanna Penn; Writing for Audio First with Jules Horne; Writing for Audiobooks: Audio-first fo...2025-03-1700 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWriting As A Tool For Grief And Dealing With Change With Karen WyattHow can writing help you through difficult times, whether that's a change you didn't anticipate or an experience of grief? How can you differentiate between writing for yourself vs. writing for publication? Karen Wyatt gives her tips. In the intro, Amazon opens up AI narration with Audible Virtual Voice on the KDP Dashboard [KDP Help]; Voice Technologies, Streaming And Subscription Audio In A Time Of Artificial Intelligence; Spotify announces short fiction publishing for indie authors [Spotify]; Audio for Authors: Audiobooks, Podcasting, and Voice Technologies — Joanna Penn; Writing for Audio First with Jules Horne; Writing for Audiobooks: Audio-first fo...2025-03-1700 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersMy 2025 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna PennHappy 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 Goals With Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2025-01-0123 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersReview Of My 2024 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna PennAnother 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 Business Goals With Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2024-12-3025 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers7 Lessons Learned From Over 10 Million Downloads Of The Creative Penn PodcastThe 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 Over 10 Million Downloads Of The Creative Penn Podcast first appeared on The Creative Penn.2024-10-1637 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersLessons Learned from 13 Years as an Author EntrepreneurIn 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. Penn. She’s also an […] The post Lessons Learned from 13 Years as an Author Entrepreneur first appeared on The Creative Penn.2024-09-1332 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers7 Tips For Writing Action Adventure Thrillers With J.F. PennWhat 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 adventures, […] The post 7 Tips For Writing Action Adventure Thrillers With J.F. Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2024-06-0535 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersDifferent Ways To Market Your Book With Joanna PennThere are many options for book marketing, so how do you choose the right ones for you? I give my thoughts on the different polarities on the marketing scale to help you figure out what might work for your book, your stage on the author journey, and your lifestyle. In the intro, Storybundle for writers; […] The post Different Ways To Market Your Book With Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2024-04-0147 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersHow To Create Beautiful Print Books And Sell Direct With Alex Smith From BookvaultHow can you create more beautiful print books — and make more money with your products by selling direct? Alex Smith explains how BookVault can help with various options as well as helpful resources. In the intro, audiobooks and AI [Frankfurt Bookmesse]; Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Virtual Worlds by Joanna Penn; Google's woke AI Gemini […] The post How To Create Beautiful Print Books And Sell Direct With Alex Smith From Bookvault first appeared on The Creative Penn.2024-03-041h 09

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersTips On Writing Memoir With J.F. PennHow can you write a memoir that is emotionally honest and revealing enough for readers to care, and cope with the inevitable fear of judgment that evokes? How can you write about real places and people in memoir? Why is editing a memoir so challenging and what should you keep in mind around publishing and […] The post Tips On Writing Memoir With J.F. Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2024-02-261h 05

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersMy 2024 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn [Updated]Happy New Year 2024! 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 measure it in years. At the end of each year, I make a photobook, and I publish an article here, which helps keep me […] The post My 2024 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn [Updated] first appeared on The Creative Penn.2024-01-0140 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersReview Of My 2023 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna PennAnother year ends, and once more, it's time to reflect on our creative goals. I hope you will 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. In the intro, 2023 […] The post Review Of My 2023 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2023-12-3153 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe 15-Year Author Business Pivot With Joanna PennIn this episode, I reflect on 15 years of TheCreative Penn, and outline how I will reposition myself for the next 15 years of being an author entrepreneur. In the intro, We used to do that [Seth Godin]; Penguin Random House has acquired Hay House [Publishing Perspectives]; Business for Authors; Your Author Business Plan; OpenAI […] The post The 15-Year Author Business Pivot With Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2023-12-1843 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersLet Your Dark Horse Run. Writing The Shadow With Joanna PennHow can you let your creative dark horse run? What is the Shadow — and why explore your Shadow side? This episode features excerpted chapters from the audiobook of Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness Into Words, written and narrated by Joanna Penn, available on Kickstarter until 25 October 2023: www.TheCreativePenn.com/shadowbook (link will redirect […] The post Let Your Dark Horse Run. Writing The Shadow With Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2023-10-1330 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers9 Ways That Artificial Intelligence (AI) Will Disrupt Authors And The Publishing Industry. An Update With Joanna Penn And Nick ThackerFour years ago, in July 2019, I put out a podcast episode that went through the 9 disruptions I saw coming for authors and publishing in the next decade. It turns out that most are happening faster than even I expected. In this episode, Nick Thacker and I discuss some of the main points. In […] The post 9 Ways That Artificial Intelligence (AI) Will Disrupt Authors And The Publishing Industry. An Update With Joanna Penn And Nick Thacker first appeared on The Creative Penn.2023-07-031h 16

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe AI-Assisted Artisan Author With Joanna PennWhat is the AI-Assisted Artisan Author? How can we use AI tools in our creative and business processes while still keeping our humanity at the core of our books? As generative AI development continues apace and new possibilities emerge every week, the focus of AI discussions in the author community has been centered around productivity […] The post The AI-Assisted Artisan Author With Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2023-05-0551 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWriting Travel Memoir, Fear Of Judgment, Fear Of Failure, And Journaling With J.F. PennWhat do you need to consider when writing travel memoir? How fear of judgment and fear of failure are real issues even for established authors, and more in these selected excerpts from interviews with J.F. Penn around Pilgrimage: Lessons Learned from Solo Walking Three Ancient Ways. In this episode, I talk about: I have a […] The post Writing Travel Memoir, Fear Of Judgment, Fear Of Failure, And Journaling With J.F. Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2023-01-2822 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersMy 2023 Creative and Business Goals With Joanna PennHappy New Year 2023! I am more excited than ever this year about the books I want to write and publish. I've had a difficult few years (haven't we all?!) but now I'm ready to create at full throttle in 2023, aided by the incredible AI-powered tools emerging for writers. Here's an overview of my […] The post My 2023 Creative and Business Goals With Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2023-01-0123 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWhat Do You Need To Quit? With Joanna Penn And Orna Ross“If you just keep writing/querying/marketing/etc you will eventually be successful. Just don't give up.” We've all heard a variation of this, but what if it isn't true? When is quitting worthwhile? Joanna Penn and Orna Ross discuss Quit: The Power of Knowing When To Walk Away by Annie Duke and give examples of what they […] The post What Do You Need To Quit? With Joanna Penn And Orna Ross first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-12-2642 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersUsing AI For Art, Images, And Book Covers With Derek MurphyGenerative art tools like DALL-E, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion are taking AI art into the mainstream. What are the opportunities for authors? What are the problems and controversies to be aware of? I talk about these issues and more with Derek Murphy. In the intro, I mention my J.F. Penn NFTs with AI-generated art based […] The post Using AI For Art, Images, And Book Covers With Derek Murphy first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-10-1457 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWriting Tips: Outlining/Plotting Vs Discovery Writing/PantsingEvery fiction author will (eventually) find their own method for writing but all fall somewhere on the spectrum between outlining/plotting and discovery writing/pantsing/writing into the dark. In this excerpt from How To Write a Novel, I share two chapters on the topic from the audiobook, narrated by me (Joanna Penn). You can listen above or […] The post Writing Tips: Outlining/Plotting Vs Discovery Writing/Pantsing first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-09-3028 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersCreativity, Collaboration, Community, and Cash. NFTs For Authors [Audio] With Joanna PennI've spent the last 15 years building an author business on Web 2 — digital publishing, blogging and podcasting, social media, and more. But as Web 3 begins to emerge through blockchain, NFTs, AI, and the metaverse, I want to make sure I still have a thriving business over the next 15 years. NFTs are an […] The post Creativity, Collaboration, Community, and Cash. NFTs For Authors [Audio] With Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-03-161h 04

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersPivoting On The Creative Journey With Johnny B TruantThe creative journey is often a winding path to success, but our experiences along the way can enrich our writing and help us develop a unique author voice. Johnny B Truant talks about his journey from scientist to non-fiction/self-help, to over 100 books and a TV show based on his novels. In the intro, What […] The post Pivoting On The Creative Journey With Johnny B Truant first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-02-281h 06

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWriting Tips: Lessons Learned From Rewriting My First Novel Over A Decade LaterIn January 2022, I re-edited my first novel, Stone of Fire, which I started during NaNoWriMo in 2009 and published in April 2011. In this episode, I explain why and how I re-edited the book, as well as some lessons learned from revisiting my writer self of over a decade ago. This episode includes: Why […] The post Writing Tips: Lessons Learned From Rewriting My First Novel Over A Decade Later first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-02-2553 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersTips For Indie Author Success With Craig MartelleIt's never too late to start writing and there are many pro writers ahead of you on the path lead the way. Craig Martelle shares tips on writing, self-publishing, and book marketing, as well as how he believes in the rising tide that lifts all boats, and how helping each other is the best way […] The post Tips For Indie Author Success With Craig Martelle first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-02-211h 02

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersDraft2Digital Acquires Smashwords. The Opportunities Ahead For Wide Publishing With Mark Coker And Kevin TumlinsonSmashwords was the original distribution service for indie authors and Mark Coker has been an advocate for wide publishing for over 14 years. Draft2Digital has been a fantastic service for indies over the last decade, moving into new markets, providing great tools, and helping authors sell more books. On Feb 8, 2022, Draft2Digital announced they […] The post Draft2Digital Acquires Smashwords. The Opportunities Ahead For Wide Publishing With Mark Coker And Kevin Tumlinson first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-02-1841 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersSelf-Publishing In Jamaica And The Caribbean And The Importance Of Diverse Voices With C. Ruth TaylorThe self-publishing movement is just getting started in Jamaica and the Caribbean islands, and authors are discovering they can tell their stories in their own way. C. Ruth Taylor talks about how she became an authorpreneur and why she believes in an indie-first, empowering ecosystem. In the intro, Draft2Digital acquires Smashwords [D2D; Mark Coker]; Impact […] The post Self-Publishing In Jamaica And The Caribbean And The Importance Of Diverse Voices With C. Ruth Taylor first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-02-1458 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersBook Marketing Tips For The Long Term With John KremerJohn Kremer's 1001 Ways to Market Your Book was the first book I ever bought on marketing way back when I started self-publishing in 2008. He has revised it several times since and is still a prolific content creator around book marketing. I'm thrilled to discuss long-term book marketing for authors in this interview. In […] The post Book Marketing Tips For The Long Term With John Kremer first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-02-0756 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Creative Potential Of NFTs For Authors With J. Thorn And Joanna PennJ. Thorn and I are both authors and passionate about helping writers find new ways to create, collaborate, reach fans, and make more money in the Creator Economy. We're also both excited about the creative and financial possibilities of emerging blockchain technology, including NFTs. In this discussion, we cover: Explaining NFTs for non-technical people. Some […] The post The Creative Potential Of NFTs For Authors With J. Thorn And Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-02-041h 09

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersEpisode 600: Thoughts On Writing Craft, Publishing, Marketing, Mindset, And The Author Business With Joanna PennWelcome to episode 600! I’m doing a solo show today, answering some questions from my recent podcast survey that cover the different aspects of the author life. From episode 1 to episode 600 I recorded episode 1 in March 2009 when I lived in Ipswich, just outside Brisbane, Australia. I phoned up a bestselling author […] The post Episode 600: Thoughts On Writing Craft, Publishing, Marketing, Mindset, And The Author Business With Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-01-3140 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersTake Back Your Book: An Author’s Guide to Rights Reversion and Publishing on Your Terms With Katlyn DuncanHow can you take back your rights when publishing conditions change? How can you make sure you sign contracts that make it easier for rights reversion in the future? Katlyn Duncan talks about these things and more. In the intro, the splits in indie publishing [Kris Writes]; Burnout and Writer's Block [6 Figure Authors]; Publisher […] The post Take Back Your Book: An Author’s Guide to Rights Reversion and Publishing on Your Terms With Katlyn Duncan first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-01-2457 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Craft And Business Of Poetry With Rishi DastidarHow do you turn an idea into a poem? What are the publishing options for poets, and how does marketing work? Rishi Dastidar talks about his life in poetry and provides tips for taking your creative work further. In the intro, What Readers Want in 2022 [ALLi]; Ads for Authors (affiliate link); Submission on AI […] The post The Craft And Business Of Poetry With Rishi Dastidar first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-01-171h 00

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersA Writer’s Guide To The End Of Self-Doubt With William KenowerHow can we recognize self-doubt and create alongside it as part of the author journey? How can we write with confidence and double down on what we love the most? William Kenower talks about these aspects and more. In the intro, planning for 2022 [Ask ALLi]; Your publishing options [6 Figure Authors]; Need an audiobook […] The post A Writer’s Guide To The End Of Self-Doubt With William Kenower first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-01-101h 01

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersImprove Your Sleep And Creativity With Dr. Anne D. BartolucciIf the pandemic has affected your sleep, you are not alone! If you want to sort out your sleep issues and improve your creativity — and your life — as we head into a new year, this episode with Dr. Anne D. Bartolucci will help. In the intro, publishing industry trends for 2022 [Written Word […] The post Improve Your Sleep And Creativity With Dr. Anne D. Bartolucci first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-01-031h 09

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersMy Creative And Business Goals For 2022 With Joanna Penn“We make plans, God laughs.” The old Yiddish proverb will no doubt stand true for another year, but I just can’t help myself! I need to make plans to have something to aim for, but given how 2021 didn’t turn out as expected, for 2022 I will hold my plans and goals loosely and won’t […] The post My Creative And Business Goals For 2022 With Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2022-01-0132 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersNot Quite The Year We Hoped For. Review Of My 2021 Creative Business GoalsAs we all look back at the past year, it feels like it’s flown by — but also that time has warped in a way and it feels like we’ve been stuck in this pandemic for much longer than we expected. So here’s my 2021 year in review and an update on whether I managed […] The post Not Quite The Year We Hoped For. Review Of My 2021 Creative Business Goals first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-12-2736 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersHow To Find The Time To Write And Make The Most Of Your Writing Time With Joanna PennOur publishing, marketing and author business tasks are important — but at the end of the day, it all comes down to writing. We are authors. We are writers. So as we head toward a new year, how can you find the time to write? How can you make the most of your writing time? […] The post How To Find The Time To Write And Make The Most Of Your Writing Time With Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-12-2049 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersStory Or Die With Lisa CronWhy is story so important — no matter what genre we write? How can we use emotion to hook readers — and also tap into what matters in our own lives? Lisa Cron talks about these questions and more in this discussion about Story or Die. In the intro, Ultimate Guide to Copyright [ALLi]; How […] The post Story Or Die With Lisa Cron first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-12-1358 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWriting Hooks And Improving Your Fiction Book Description With Michaelbrent CollingsReaders buy or borrow your book based on your cover and book description, so how can we make sure the description is the best it can be? How can we make readers want to click Buy Now and start reading immediately? Michaelbrent Collings provides useful tips — and tough love! — for authors who struggle […] The post Writing Hooks And Improving Your Fiction Book Description With Michaelbrent Collings first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-12-061h 09

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersPatience, Ambition, And Financial Independence With MK WilliamsHow can you cultivate patience for your long-term author career? How can you figure out your personal, creative and financial goals and make choices toward them? MK Williams talks about these questions, as well as podcast marketing and turning a blog or transcript into a book. In the intro, my reflections on the UK FutureBook […] The post Patience, Ambition, And Financial Independence With MK Williams first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-11-2957 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersDigital Narration With AI Voices With Taylan From DeepZenIs digital narration with AI voices good enough for non-fiction or fiction audiobooks? Can human narrators benefit through voice licensing? What are the options for sales and distribution? Taylan Kamis from Deep Zen explains digital narration for audiobooks, and I share some samples from my digitally narrated books through Deep Zen. Taylan Kamis is the […] The post Digital Narration With AI Voices With Taylan From DeepZen first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-11-2642 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersShort Stories As The Basis To An Award-Winning Author Career With Alan BaxterHow do you know when an idea is a short story, a novella, or a full-length novel? How can you turn one story into multiple streams of income? Alan Baxter talks about a long-term craft-centered approach to the author career and how his short stories have won him multiple awards. In the intro, State of […] The post Short Stories As The Basis To An Award-Winning Author Career With Alan Baxter first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-11-2248 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersCan Stories Save The World? Writing For The Environment With Denise BadenThe relentless news about climate change can leave us despondent — but what if we can use fiction to help people with positive ideas of what the future could look like and the actions we can take to change things? Denise Baden talks about the power of eco-fiction and explains the Green Stories Novel Prize, […] The post Can Stories Save The World? Writing For The Environment With Denise Baden first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-11-1938 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersBig Ideas In Technology And Publishing With Michael BhaskarWith so many technological advances in recent years, can publishing keep up? Michael Bhaskar and I discuss AI tools for writing, blockchain and NFTs, digital narration, and impacts on intellectual property rights licensing in this wide-ranging interview. In the intro, Spotify acquires Findaway and my thoughts on what it means for authors, narrators, and rights-holders […] The post Big Ideas In Technology And Publishing With Michael Bhaskar first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-11-151h 13

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersAmazon Keywords And Atticus For Writing And Book Formatting With Dave ChessonDave Chesson provides many useful tools and information for authors at Kindlepreneur and he has recently launched Atticus, writing and formatting software that will output both ebook and print formats, as well as providing collaboration and ARC management tools. Dave Chesson is the founder of Kindlepreneur and producer of Publisher Rocket and Atticus, amongst many […] The post Amazon Keywords And Atticus For Writing And Book Formatting With Dave Chesson first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-11-1254 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersPitching A Book For Film Or TV With Chrissy MetgeWhat projects are worth pitching for film and TV? What do you need to include in your pitch? Why are there more opportunities for writers now? Chrissy Metge talks about these questions and more. In the intro, the US Justice Department sues to block the Penguin Random House acquisition of Simon & Schuster [The Guardian]; […] The post Pitching A Book For Film Or TV With Chrissy Metge first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-11-0855 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersCreatokia. The World Of Digital Originals (NFTs) With Jens Klingelhöfer and John RuhrmannCreatokia is one of the first book-specific NFT platforms and in this interview, co-founders Jens Klingelhöfer and John Ruhrmann explain what NFTs are and why they are an opportunity for authors and rights-holders. They are also the co-founders of Bookwire, which already provides digital publishing solutions for the publishing industry. After the interview, I reflect on […] The post Creatokia. The World Of Digital Originals (NFTs) With Jens Klingelhöfer and John Ruhrmann first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-11-0555 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWriting And Podcasting Poetry With Mark McGuinnessHow can we balance creative passion projects with work that brings in an income? What are the different types of poetry and how can we bring them alive through the spoken word? Mark McGuinness talks about how poetry is at the center of his universe, fueling his creativity as well as informing his coaching business. […] The post Writing And Podcasting Poetry With Mark McGuinness first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-11-011h 06

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Ownership Economy. Business Models Around NFTs With Jessica ArtemisiaWhat are the different ways that authors can use NFTs to reach readers and earn money with blockchain technology? How can we address the fear, uncertainty, and doubt that is inevitable when faced with new technological options? Jessica Artemisia Mathieu explains some of the business models with NFTs. In the intro, and in a longer […] The post The Ownership Economy. Business Models Around NFTs With Jessica Artemisia first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-10-291h 07

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWho Killed My Mother? Writing And Podcasting True Crime Memoir With Kory ShrumOn July 4, 2020, Kory Shrum received two phone calls. One from her uncle, saying her mother was found dead in her bedroom from an overdose. A second from a homicide detective saying he believes it was murder—and her uncle is the suspect. In this interview, Kory talks about how she turned her trauma into […] The post Who Killed My Mother? Writing And Podcasting True Crime Memoir With Kory Shrum first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-10-251h 05

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersHow to Research Your Book With Vikki Carter, The Author’s LibrarianHow do you research a book in the most appropriate way? How can you keep track of your sources and attribute them correctly, as well as avoiding inadvertent plagiarism? How can you get your book/s into libraries? Vikki Carter talks about all these questions and more. In the intro, Has Amazon Changed Fiction? [New Republic]; […] The post How to Research Your Book With Vikki Carter, The Author’s Librarian first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-10-181h 05

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersBuild Better Worlds: Anthropology For Writers With Michael KilmanHow can anthropology — the study of human cultures — teach us to build richer and more convincing worlds for our stories? What questions do we need to ask of our characters and settings to bring them alive? Michael Kilman talks about how anthropology can help with world-building in this episode. In the intro, the […] The post Build Better Worlds: Anthropology For Writers With Michael Kilman first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-10-1100 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersHow To Use Mystery To Hook Your Readers With Jonah LehrerHow can you use elements of mystery to hook your readers, regardless of the genre you write? How can you make sure your writing process prevents errors or plagiarism? Jonah Lehrer covers these aspects and more. In the intro, KDP Print available in hardback; Bookvolts book-specific NFT platform [Medium]; Books for writers in the NaNoWriMo […] The post How To Use Mystery To Hook Your Readers With Jonah Lehrer first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-10-0400 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersOpportunities For Audiobooks And Introducing The Findaway Voices Marketplace With Will DagesHow can you expand your creative and financial opportunities with audiobooks and podcasting? Will Dages from Findaway Voices talks about options as well as introducing the new Marketplace. Will Dages is the head of Findaway Voices, which helps authors produce and distribute audiobooks to a global network of platforms and listeners. You can listen above […] The post Opportunities For Audiobooks And Introducing The Findaway Voices Marketplace With Will Dages first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-09-2935 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersCo-Writing The Relaxed Author with Mark Leslie LefebvreHow can you be a more relaxed author when there is always so much more to do? How can you co-write a book and retain different voices in written text as well as audio? Mark Leslie Lefebvre and I discuss how we co-wrote The Relaxed Author and how we're publishing and marketing it. In the […] The post Co-Writing The Relaxed Author with Mark Leslie Lefebvre first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-09-271h 11

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWriting And Producing Audio Drama And Podcast Fiction With Sarah WernerThe opportunities for creation and marketing in audio format continue to expand and the lines are blurring between audiobooks, podcasts and other forms of audio storytelling. In this episode, Sarah Werner talks about writing for audio first and the challenges of full-cast audio drama and podcast fiction. In the intro, problems with publishing distribution and […] The post Writing And Producing Audio Drama And Podcast Fiction With Sarah Werner first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-09-201h 10

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersTravel Writing With Jeremy BassettiWhat are the different types of travel books and how can you blend them within the genre? How can we tackle our imposter syndrome when writing in a genre we love? Jeremy Bassetti explores these questions and more in today's show. In the intro, my 10-year author entrepreneur lessons learned; the different stages of an […] The post Travel Writing With Jeremy Bassetti first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-09-1358 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersAuthor Mindset: Strengths For Writers With Becca SymeWe all have different strengths as writers, but sometimes we don't know what they are. Or we get frustrated because we try to succeed at something that just won't work for our personality. In this interview, Becca Syme explains how our strengths can help us and how to ‘question the premise' whenever we face different […] The post Author Mindset: Strengths For Writers With Becca Syme first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-09-0658 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersNarrative Design In The Gaming Industry With Edwin McRaeHow can you design a story that branches into multiple directions? How does writing for games help with writing a novel? Ed McRae explains narrative design and the opportunities for writers in the gaming industry. In the intro, ‘the inevitable decline of open platforms' [Seth Godin]; pros and cons of different print distribution models [Adam […] The post Narrative Design In The Gaming Industry With Edwin McRae first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-08-301h 08

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersStories Are What Save Us: Writing About Trauma With David ChrisingerWriting can help us process trauma — whatever that means for you — as well as help others through our words. In this episode, David Chrisinger explains why stories can save us. In the intro, thoughts on print distribution [Jane Friedman]; Hachette's acquisition of Workman and why backlist is key [The New Publishing Standard]; Your […] The post Stories Are What Save Us: Writing About Trauma With David Chrisinger first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-08-2359 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWorldbuilding With Angeline TrevenaIf you write fiction in any genre, you need to build your world. Whether it's the cozy coffee shop in your romance, or a complete fantasy world, or a post-apocalyptic wasteland, world-building can strengthen your plot and bring depth and conflict to your characters. Angeline Trevena gives plenty of tips in this episode. In the […] The post Worldbuilding With Angeline Trevena first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-08-161h 05

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Metaverse For Authors And Publishing. Web 3.0, VR, AR, And The Spatial WebWeb 2.0 enabled the digital revolution that transformed the possibilities for authors and creators, so how will Web 3.0 transform it again over the next decade? This is a special futurist in-betweenisode on what many are calling Web 3.0 which encompasses virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), the metaverse, and the spatial web. It’s intended […] The post The Metaverse For Authors And Publishing. Web 3.0, VR, AR, And The Spatial Web first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-08-1356 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersLessons Learned From A Decade Of Self-Publishing And Marketing Children’s Books With Karen InglisTaking the long-term view plus taking advantage of new marketing tactics can help you sell more books, as Karen Inglis talks about in this interview. In the intro, Pearson launches a subscription app [The Bookseller]; A+ content could help you sell more books [The Hotsheet]; Takeaways from Podcast Movement 2021 around the audio eco-system and […] The post Lessons Learned From A Decade Of Self-Publishing And Marketing Children’s Books With Karen Inglis first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-08-091h 10

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersBringing Old World Publishing Skills To New World Creators With John Bond From White FoxWhat has changed in publishing over the last decade? How can a reputable author services company help you achieve your publishing goals? In this interview with John Bond from White Fox, we discuss aspects of the publishing journey. If you are considering working with an author services company or publishing partner, check whether they are […] The post Bringing Old World Publishing Skills To New World Creators With John Bond From White Fox first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-08-0635 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersRediscover Your Creative Free Spirit With Peleg TopHow can you rediscover your creative free spirit if you're feeling burned out? How can you combine creativity, spirituality and money to experience more in your author life? Peleg Top talks about these things and more in today's interview. In the intro, adding A+ content to your Amazon book pages; Audible launches Premium Plus in […] The post Rediscover Your Creative Free Spirit With Peleg Top first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-08-021h 06

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWriting And Publishing Literary Fiction With Roz MorrisHow do you know when the seed of an idea is enough for a novel? What makes literary fiction different from other genres? Roz Morris shares her writing process from idea to the publication of Ever Rest. In the intro, my experience of COVID, my interview on Story of a Storyteller, and A Mouthful of […] The post Writing And Publishing Literary Fiction With Roz Morris first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-07-2658 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersGentle Book Marketing With Sarah SantacroceCan book marketing really be gentle, sustainable — and even enjoyable? Sarah Santacroce talks about how to reframe marketing and gives ideas for marketing your books. In the intro, Kindle Vella launches in the US [The Next Web]; A UK report calls for a reset in music streaming revenues to ensure fairer pay for artists […] The post Gentle Book Marketing With Sarah Santacroce first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-07-191h 02

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersCo-Creating With AI Writing And Image Tools With Shane NeeleyHow can co-creating with AI tools enhance your writing process — and make it more fun? Shane Neeley talks about his AI-augmented writing and visual art creations. This futurist show is sponsored by my Patrons at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn. If you find it useful and you don't want to support every month, you could Buy Me A […] The post Co-Creating With AI Writing And Image Tools With Shane Neeley first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-07-1645 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWriting And Marketing Crime Fiction With Ed JamesWhat are the key elements of a good crime novel? How can you reboot your author career through publishing and marketing changes? Ed James shares insights on his writing craft and author business. In the intro, Jeff Bezos steps down as CEO of Amazon [The Verge]; Why this is the best time to be in […] The post Writing And Marketing Crime Fiction With Ed James first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-07-121h 02

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersFrom Self-Published Book To A Life-Changing Health Movement With Gin StephensYour personal story can change other people's lives, but only if you get your words into the world. In this episode, Gin Stephens shares how she self-published her first book on intermittent fasting and went on to get a traditional deal for more books, and lead a community of people into a healthier way of […] The post From Self-Published Book To A Life-Changing Health Movement With Gin Stephens first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-07-051h 04

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWriting Humor And Insights From A Long Term Creative Career With Scott DikkersHow can you write funny characters and make readers laugh with your writing? Plus the importance of long-term thinking and multiple streams of income when it comes to a career in comedy (or any creative field!). Scott Dikkers talks about these things and more in this episode. In the intro, Draft2Digital announces distribution to library […] The post Writing Humor And Insights From A Long Term Creative Career With Scott Dikkers first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-06-281h 06

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWriting Fiction With AI. Sudowrite With Amit GuptaWhat if you could use an AI writing tool to help you come up with ideas for sensory detail, character descriptions, story twists, and more? Amit Gupta explains how authors can use Sudowrite in this episode. In the intro, I explain how I'm using Sudowrite, plus AI for Authors: Practical and Ethical Guidelines from the […] The post Writing Fiction With AI. Sudowrite With Amit Gupta first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-06-2544 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWriting Non-Fiction With Personal Stories with Natalie SissonHow can you write a useful self-help book with actionable tips, but also bring it to life with personal stories? How can you use a book title to attract your target market? Natalie Sisson shares her experience in writing her latest non-fiction book. In the intro, 94% of the world’s internet users are not in the USA […] The post Writing Non-Fiction With Personal Stories with Natalie Sisson first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-06-211h 01

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersEmbracing Multi-Passionate Creativity And Running A Small Press With Jessica BellSome say you can only be successful if you focus on one thing, but what if you are a multi-passionate creative? What if your Muse is inspired to write song lyrics as well as poetry, non-fiction as well as novels and heart-wrenching memoir? Jessica Bell manages to juggle many aspects of a creative career and […] The post Embracing Multi-Passionate Creativity And Running A Small Press With Jessica Bell first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-06-1453 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersNFTs for Authors And Publishing with John FoxWhy are NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) so exciting for authors and the publishing industry? How will they generate more streams of revenue for creators? What are some ways that authors could use them? All this and more in today's interview. I also mention Bloomberg's article on how NFTs shift power to artists in the intro. Thanks […] The post NFTs for Authors And Publishing with John Fox first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-06-1155 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersTransitioning From An In-Person Business To Online Multiple Streams Of Income With Guy WindsorThe pandemic has favoured digital business models, but how can you transition to online sales when you run an in-person business? How can you move from one stream of income to multiple streams? Guy Windsor has lots of ideas for your author business in this fascinating interview. In the intro, fear-based decision making [Kris Rusch]; […] The post Transitioning From An In-Person Business To Online Multiple Streams Of Income With Guy Windsor first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-06-071h 04

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersHow To Edit Your Book And The Different Kinds Of Professional Editors With Natasa LekicHow you can prepare your book before sending it to an editor? What are the different types of edits and editors you can use for different phases of your writing process? When is editing software worth using and when do you really need human eyes on your work? All this and more in the interview […] The post How To Edit Your Book And The Different Kinds Of Professional Editors With Natasa Lekic first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-05-3146 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersDiscovery Writing And Sustaining A Long-Term Writing Career With Patricia McLinnWhat is discovery writing (sometimes known as pantsing)? How can you write a novel with structure if you don't plot in advance? How can you build a writing career for the long-term? All this and more with Patricia McLinn. In the intro, “98 percent of the books that publishers released in 2020 sold fewer than […] The post Discovery Writing And Sustaining A Long-Term Writing Career With Patricia McLinn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-05-241h 03

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Challenges Of A First Novel With James BlatchWhat are the challenges of writing a first novel — even when you think you know what you're doing? How do you define success when you are just starting out on the author journey? James Blatch talks about these questions and more. In the intro, thoughts from attending the Audio Publishers Association conference, and audiobooks […] The post The Challenges Of A First Novel With James Blatch first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-05-161h 14

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe Heroine’s Journey with Gail CarrigerWhat is the heroine's journey and how can it help you write a story that readers will love? Gail Carriger shares her writing tips in this interview. In the intro, publishing house mergers [Agent Kristin Nelson]; KDP Print in Australia; Bookwire announces a new NFT marketplace for the publishing and creator industry [Publishing Perspectives]. Plus, […] The post The Heroine’s Journey with Gail Carriger first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-05-101h 05

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersThe AI-Powered Micro-Business with Ash FontanaArtificial Intelligence is already part of our lives in the tools and services we use every day. As AI development accelerates, how can authors and small businesses use it as leverage to expand income and opportunities? Ash Fontana gives some ideas in this interview on The AI-First Company. In the intro, How GPT-3 is quietly […] The post The AI-Powered Micro-Business with Ash Fontana first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-05-071h 01

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersTips For Translation, Self-Publishing, And Marketing In Foreign Languages With Nadine MutasThe book market is saturated for certain genres in digitally mature markets like the US and UK, but readers in other markets are hungry for books. In this episode, Nadine Mutas talks about self-publishing in German, French and Italian and her tips for finding a translator and marketing the books once they're available. In the […] The post Tips For Translation, Self-Publishing, And Marketing In Foreign Languages With Nadine Mutas first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-05-031h 07

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersMind Management, Not Time Management With David KadavyHow do we make time for original insights that set our creative work apart? How do we reframe productivity so it serves our career for the long term? David Kadavy talks about mind management, not time management in this interview. In the intro, Jane Friedman reports on how the pandemic is affecting book publishing, lessons […] The post Mind Management, Not Time Management With David Kadavy first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-04-261h 00

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersHow To Make A Living With Your Writing: First PrinciplesIf you want to make a living with your writing, you will need the right mindset, as well as the practical skills to write, publish and market your books. In this excerpt from How to Make a Living with Your Writing Third Edition: Turn Your Words into Multiple Streams of Income, I go into the […] The post How To Make A Living With Your Writing: First Principles first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-04-2222 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersGlobal, Wide Self-Publishing With Mark Leslie LefebvreHow can you reach every reader on every platform in a global, distributed reading environment? How can you take a long-term, relaxed attitude to your author career? Mark Leslie Lefebvre talks about self-publishing wide in this interview. In the intro, KDP introduces Kindle Vella, a new serial reading platform, perhaps a response to China Literature's […] The post Global, Wide Self-Publishing With Mark Leslie Lefebvre first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-04-191h 05

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWriting, Publishing And Marketing Books For Children With Crystal Swain-BatesHow can you write a children's story with a message without being preachy? How can you find and work effectively with an illustrator? How can you market your book to kids in schools? Crystal Swain Bates gives her tips on writing, publishing and marketing books for children, as well as how we can make books […] The post Writing, Publishing And Marketing Books For Children With Crystal Swain-Bates first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-04-121h 04

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersPublish Wide, Sell More Books And AI for Voice. Google Play Books With Ryan DinglerHow can you sell more ebooks and audiobooks on Google Play Books to the global market? How can you optimize your books so they are more likely to be discovered? How might auto-narrated audiobooks help expand the market? All this and more in today's interview with Ryan Dingler from Google. Ryan Dingler is a product […] The post Publish Wide, Sell More Books And AI for Voice. Google Play Books With Ryan Dingler first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-04-0941 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWriting Dialogue And Character Voice With Jeff ElkinsHow can we write authentic and engaging character dialogue? How can we incorporate sub-text that deepens our writing? Jeff Elkins, The Dialogue Doctor explains more in this interview. In the intro, the new AudibleGate site; scammers using big publisher names [Writer Beware]; Vellum update for Ingram PDF [Vellum software; my tools and tutorials] ; Do BookBub […] The post Writing Dialogue And Character Voice With Jeff Elkins first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-04-051h 04

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersFix Your Writing Tics With Chris Banks From ProWriting AidWhat is your writer's tic and how can you fix it with Pro Writing Aid? Why are commas such an issue for writers? (and my own personal nemesis!) How can AI tools enhance our creativity and usher in a new abundant future for writers? I discuss all this and more with Chris Banks from Pro […] The post Fix Your Writing Tics With Chris Banks From ProWriting Aid first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-04-0239 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersWhat Can Authors Learn From Digital Changes In The Music Industry? With Tristra Newyear YeagerWhat can authors learn from the digital changes in the music industry? In this interview, Tristra Newyear Yeager talks about the empowerment of the indie musician, multiple streams of income, and the uses of blockchain and AI. In the intro, I report back on attending SXSW and some other online conferences on lessons learned from […] The post What Can Authors Learn From Digital Changes In The Music Industry? With Tristra Newyear Yeager first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-03-291h 07

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersTurn Your Author Failures, Setbacks, And Mistakes Into Success With Joanna Penn And Orna RossWe all experience failures, setbacks, and mistakes on the author journey — but if we learn from them, they can be the basis for our greatest success. In this episode, Orna Ross and Joanna Penn share their biggest mistakes, failures, and setbacks as well as lessons learned. This interview originally went out on the Ask […] The post Turn Your Author Failures, Setbacks, And Mistakes Into Success With Joanna Penn And Orna Ross first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-01-251h 07

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersA Techno-Optimist’s View Of The Creative Future For Authors. Joanna Penn On The Kindle Chronicles PodcastIt can be daunting to think about the future for authors and publishing when converging technologies are expanding into the realm of creativity, but there are many opportunities ahead — if you engage with the tools rather than run from them. In this interview, Len Edgerly interviews Joanna Penn about Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Worlds: […] The post A Techno-Optimist’s View Of The Creative Future For Authors. Joanna Penn On The Kindle Chronicles Podcast first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-01-2254 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersCreative Business Goals For 2021 With Joanna PennI love the new year! As the calendar turns a new page, we get to start again. After a very strange 2020, it feels like hope is in the air, and I'm ready to embark on the next year of my author journey. Are you ready for a fantastic 2021? Here are my creative and […] The post Creative Business Goals For 2021 With Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2021-01-0125 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersCreative Business Review Of 2020 And Lessons Learned From A Pandemic Year With Joanna PennEvery year, I set creative, financial and health goals and share them on the blog and the podcast. It helps keep me accountable and focused, although, inevitably things change over the year — this year, things changed across the whole world in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic and we all had to pivot to a […] The post Creative Business Review Of 2020 And Lessons Learned From A Pandemic Year With Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2020-12-3138 min

The Creative Penn Podcast For WritersTips For Your Author Business Plan With Joanna PennYou are an author. You turn ideas into reality in the shape of a book. You turn the thoughts in your head into valuable intellectual property assets. You understand how powerful the written word can be. Now it's time to use your words to create a business plan to take your writing career to the […] The post Tips For Your Author Business Plan With Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.2020-12-1448 min

MyKitaab : Podcast on Book Publishing in IndiaJoanna Penn Bestselling Author, Professional Speaker,Coach, Entrepreneur episode 25Joanna Penn is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, Professional Speaker, Coach & Entrepreneur. She was voted as one of The Guardian UK Top 100 creative professionals 2013. She is currently based out of London, England but spent 13 years as a business IT consultant in large corporates across the globe majorly in Australia and New Zealand for 11 years before becoming a full-time author-entrepreneur in September 2011.Her books include the ARKANE conspiracy thriller series, the London Psychic crime thrillers an d Risen Gods, a dark fantasy thriller. Joanna's site www.TheCreativePenn.com helps people achieve their dream of becoming an...2016-03-0852 min