The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers
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From Story Seeds To Stories, And Writing An Author’s Note, With Joanna Penn
October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 19 minHow do you find and notice story ideas, and how do you turn those into short stories, novels, or as anecdotes for your non-fiction or memoir? Why is an author's note so important in an age of AI, and what might it contain? Joanna Penn…
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Writing And Creativity In Midlife With Jordan Rosenfeld
September 30, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minHow can you keep writing when midlife brings grief, exhaustion, rage, and a creativity that seems to have dried up? How can you accelerate if midlife brings you more energy? And how can you market your books authentically when your energy…
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Time Freedom: Rethink Your Work And Money With Brian Herriot
September 23, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minHow can you design your year around seasons of work and rest instead of waiting for financial freedom? And how do you build the money confidence to take extended time off when you come from a scarcity mindset? Brian Herriot shares his…
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Reclaiming Your Mind: How To Teach Yourself Anything With J. Daniel Sawyer
September 16, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minHow can you teach yourself anything, even when it challenges the way you see the world? And how can you organise what you learn so it turns into books your readers will find? J. Daniel Sawyer shares his self-education toolkit after decades…
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What Machines Can’t Replace: Why AI Makes Us More Human With Anna McPhee
September 9, 2026 · 46 minHow can you use AI to research, edit and handle admin and marketing tasks while still writing every single word yourself? How can you double down on being human and reach readers on a personal level? Anna McPhee shares her perspective as a…
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How To Redesign Your Author Business For The Environment That Actually Exists, With Tracy Cooper-Posey
September 2, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minHow can you redesign your author business for the publishing environment that actually exists, rather than the one you wish you had? And how do you decide which marketing efforts will still bring readers to your books in ten years' time?…
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From Page One To Done: Fast Drafting Your Novel With Jessica Brody
August 26, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minHow can the Fast Drafting method help you finally finish your novel? And how do you make progress when you only have 30 minutes a day to write? Jessica Brody shares her tips for finishing first drafts after 20 years as an author. In the…
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Book Marketing, AI Book Discoverability, And Resilience, With Ricardo Fayet
August 19, 2026 · 1 hr 8 minHow can you get your books surfaced when readers ask an AI what to read next? What are the hallmarks of authors and businesses that last more than a decade in the indie author industry? Ricardo Fayet gives his marketing tips after more…