The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

What does it really take to build a multi-six-figure author business with no advertising? ... more

Why do some romance authors build decades-long careers while others vanish after one break... more

How can you write science-based fiction without info-dumping your research? How can you us... more

In early November 2025, I attended and spoke at Author Nation in Las Vegas. It was a fanta... more

Why do so many memoir manuscripts fail to engage readers, even when the writer has lived t... more

What happens when your creative dreams collide with the demands of caregiving? How do you ... more

Why does the publishing industry feel more chaotic than ever, and what can writers do abou... more

How can authors write about climate change without preaching? What happens when your publi... more

How do you stand out as an author when thousands of books are published every day? What's ... more

How do you know when it's time to wrap up one phase of your life and move on to the next? ... more

Have you optimized the seven essential elements of your Amazon book page before you even c... more

Are you truly procrastinating, or are you protecting yourself from uncomfortable emotions?... more

What are the challenges of writing and publishing books for children? How can you publish ... more

What if the key to finding your authentic voice as a writer lies in exploring someone else... more

How do you know when an idea should become a poem or a short story instead of a longer wor... more

What if you could turn a monthly writing challenge into a successful book collaboration—al... more

What happens when you fall in love with a book that deserves a wider audience but has neve... more

What marketing principles remain true regardless of the tools you use? What are the differ... more

Are you curious about the lives of your ancestors? What secrets might be hiding in your fa... more

How do you turn a big-budget TV show idea into an audio drama you can produce yourself? Wh... more