Radio and PodcastLive Radio & PodcastsOpening Radio and Podcast...
Radio and PodcastLive Radio & PodcastsFetching podcast shows and categories...
Radio and PodcastLive Radio & PodcastsFetching podcast episodes...
Writing, Publishing, Book Marketing, Creative Entrepreneurship
Listen to The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers, a Arts podcast by Joanna Penn. Stream 303 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.
Browse this show under Arts podcasts.
50 episodes are loaded now from a catalog of 303. More episodes can be opened from this page.
Explore Arts podcasts, United States podcasts and English podcasts.
Is AI really the end of creativity, or the biggest emancipation of creative energy we've ever seen? How can authors thrive in a time of supe...
How is the German market different to English speaking markets, and why might it be worth looking into translation? What are the best ways t...
How can you navigate uncertainty in a constantly changing market? Why is persistence the key to a sustainable creative career? Plus why dist...
Kickstarter has become a key part of the author business for those who want to make more money per book, connect directly with readers, and...
Are you tired of the hustle-harder approach to book marketing? What if a quieter, more creative strategy could work just as well — and feel...
How can you improve your self-editing process? How can you find and work with professional editors and beta readers? How do you know when ed...
What if the source of your best writing isn't something you control — but something you learn to collaborate with? How can ancient ideas abo...
What does it take to write strong sentences? How do you keep writing when the world feels dark? How do you push past self-doubt, build a sus...
What makes a character so compelling that readers will forgive almost anything about the plot? How do you move beyond vague flaws and generi...
How do you capture something as enormous and personal as the feeling of “home” in a book? How can you navigate the chaotic disco...
How do you build a creative life that spans music, writing, film, and spiritual practice? Alicia Jo Rabins talks about weaving multiple crea...
How can trauma become a catalyst for creative transformation? What lessons can indie authors learn from the music industry's turbulent journ...
How do you stay audacious in a world that's noisier and more saturated than ever? How might the idea of creative rhythm change the way you w...
How do you juggle multiple book projects, a university teaching role, Kickstarter campaigns, and rock albums—all without burning out? What d...
How can indie authors raise their game through academic-style rigour? How might AI tools fit into a thoughtful research process without repl...
Could live selling be the next big opportunity for indie authors? Adam Beswick shares how organic marketing, live streaming, and direct sale...
What if the most transformative thing you can do for your writing craft and author business is to face what you fear? How can you can find g...
How can you build iconic characters that your readers want to keep coming back to? How can you be the kind of creator that readers trust, ev...
What does 2026 hold for indie authors and the publishing industry? I give my thoughts on trends and predictions for the year ahead. In the i...
Happy New Year 2026! 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...
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 w...
How can you be more relaxed about your writing process? What are some specific ways to take the pressure off your art and help you enjoy the...
What does it really take to build a multi-six-figure author business with no advertising? Is running your own warehouse really necessary for...
Why do some romance authors build decades-long careers while others vanish after one breakout book? What really separates a throwaway pen na...
How can you write science-based fiction without info-dumping your research? How can you use AI tools in a creative way, while still focusing...
In early November 2025, I attended and spoke at Author Nation in Las Vegas. It was a fantastic conference for authors at all levels, and in...
Why do so many memoir manuscripts fail to engage readers, even when the writer has lived through extraordinary experiences? What's the hidde...
What happens when your creative dreams collide with the demands of caregiving? How do you keep writing when you're caring for someone full-t...
Why does the publishing industry feel more chaotic than ever, and what can writers do about it? How do you know if you're truly burned out o...
How can authors write about climate change without preaching? What happens when your publisher goes under just before your book launch? How...
How do you stand out as an author when thousands of books are published every day? What's the difference between having a logo and having a...
How do you know when it's time to wrap up one phase of your life and move on to the next? What's the secret to staying connected as a writer...
Have you optimized the seven essential elements of your Amazon book page before you even consider marketing? Are you making the most of A+ c...
Are you truly procrastinating, or are you protecting yourself from uncomfortable emotions? What if the real reason you're not finishing your...
What are the challenges of writing and publishing books for children? How can you publish high-quality books and still make a profit? How ca...
What if the key to finding your authentic voice as a writer lies in exploring someone else's fictional world first? How can multi-passionate...
How do you know when an idea should become a poem or a short story instead of a longer work? How can indie authors publish and market poetry...
What if you could turn a monthly writing challenge into a successful book collaboration—all while recording the entire creative process as a...
What happens when you fall in love with a book that deserves a wider audience but has never been translated into English? How do you navigat...
What marketing principles remain true regardless of the tools you use? What are the different ways you can market your book, whatever your g...
Are you curious about the lives of your ancestors? What secrets might be hiding in your family tree, and where would you even begin to look...
How do you turn a big-budget TV show idea into an audio drama you can produce yourself? What does it take to create a 10-hour, 30-actor hist...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressure to constantly release new books and battle algorithms? Do you wonder if there's a more sustainab...
Are you struggling to get reviews for your book? Wondering how to navigate the different types of reviews, from customer feedback to profess...
Have you ever dreamed of turning a passion for storytelling into a profitable, long-term career? How do you build multiple successful author...
How is the rise of AI changing the world of audiobooks for authors and narrators? Can a synthetic voice ever capture the nuance of human per...
Is the high cost of audiobook production holding you back? What if you could create a high-quality audiobook for a fraction of the tradition...
Are you looking for new ways to connect with readers and market your books? Have you considered using podcasts but aren't sure where to star...
How can you find your voice through writing in different genres and mediums over the years? How can you shift your mindset around book marke...
How will generative AI change search and book discoverability in the years ahead? How can you make sure your books and your author website c...
You can listen to The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers episodes online on Radio and Podcast. Open an episode and the site player will stream the available audio.
The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers is listed as a Arts show. The show language is listed as English.
This page lists 303 episodes for The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers. More episodes are available from the View more button when the list continues.