The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

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Exclusivity vs Publishing Wide For Ebooks, Print, And Audio With Joanna Penn

Posted May 6, 201901:44:30

Should you publish exclusively on Amazon or should you publish your books wide, making them available on every platform, in every country and every...

Writing And Marketing Travel Memoir With Adventurer Alastair Humphreys

Posted April 29, 201901:03:16

How do you write a memoir that inspires people to travel and widen their horizons but also delves into the truth of human experience? In today's podcast,...

How To Pitch Your Book For TV and Film With DJ Williams

Posted April 22, 201901:01:18

Many authors dream of seeing their book turned into a film or TV show, but what are the realities of pitching and even getting optioned? In today's...

The Author Entrepreneur Ethos With Jarie Bolander

Posted April 15, 201901:13:14

In a fast-moving world, indie authors often have more in common with the tech community than we do with traditional publishing. In today's interview,...

The Importance Of Self-Editing And Why You Need To Read Your Publishing Contracts With Ruth Ware

Posted April 8, 201900:46:40

The main mission of The Creative Penn is to empower authors to take control of their writing career, so it's wonderful to interview business-minded,...