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By: Joanna Penn

Joanna Penn — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:23:54 +0000

Thanks Karen, I do think that a lot of the information is relevant for traditionally published authors too. I guess I just don’t talk much about that as I have only gone the indie route. I hope at some point to be the hybrid model, we’ll see I’m glad that you’ve found the site helpful anyway! Thanks, Joanna

By: Karen Fisher-Alaniz

Karen Fisher-Alaniz — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:58:25 +0000

Hi. I’ve been visiting your website and listening to the podcasts for a couple of years now. In fact, I wrote to you a while back and you were so kind to help me figure out how to get the podcasts on my Zune. I listen to them when I go for walks. I used it for inspiration when I was writing my book, then information when I found a publisher.

But now that my book, Breaking the Code, is finally in print, I continue to frequent your site. Although a lot of what you talk about is self-publishing, it is quite relevant to authors of traditionally published books as well. As we all know, regardless of the money or attention that a publisher may do for a particular book, the best marketer is the author her/himself. And self-published authors like you are the pioneers. You are a wealth of information.

So, thank you for providing just what I needed at every turn in this journey. I appreciate the time and energy you spend encouraging others! And I wish you every dream fulfilled and every goal claimed. My best to you! Karen Fisher-Alaniz

By: Joanna Penn

Joanna Penn — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:07:03 +0000

Hi Sherry, Fantastic! congrats on publishing – I would suggest the next step is marketing if you haven’t started already. Check out this page for a rundown:
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/marketing/
and if you like audios, check out the 60+ hours of free info here:
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/podcasts/
That will give you food for thought!
All the best with your books.

By: Sherry White

Sherry White — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:03:56 +0000

Just found you. I hope to learn a lot from your blog. I just published two picture books with Smashwords. Hopper and Where are Wini’s Feelers? Not sure where to go from here. A few suggestion from you would be greatly appreciated. Also ,just finished my first YA novel. In the process of major editing. Look forward to your words of encouragement.
Sherry/treehugger-peninhand.blogspot.com

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By: Ian Irvine

Ian Irvine — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 02:16:58 +0000

I wish you all the best and hope you sell a million.

By: Joanna Penn

Joanna Penn — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 07:29:42 +0000

Thanks Ian – I appreciate that! I focus very much on internet marketing techniques so I’m sure you know more about traditional and I have a way to go in writing to get to 27 novels – I am definitely going to get there though! Thanks.

By: Ian Irvine

Ian Irvine — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 23:18:39 +0000

Hi Joanna

Having written 27 novels, and having always been interested in book promotion, I thought I knew a thing or two about the topic. But your site is a revelation. Thanks very much, Ian

By: Joanna Penn

Joanna Penn — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:40:08 +0000

Hi Leonard, I’m not a children’s writer myself, but I have interviewed a couple.
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2010/12/08/writing-for-children-with-simon-cheshire/
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2010/06/27/podcast-writing-books-for-children-with-fiona-ingram/
and there have also been some guest posts
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2010/09/01/the-accidental-author-lessons-learned-from-writing-a-children%e2%80%99s-book/
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2011/09/27/childrens-book-tips/
I also recommend the blog
http://childrenspublishing.blogspot.com/
I hope that helps. Thanks, Joanna