Consulting

Sometimes you just need a little one on one help to progress with achieving your goals.

Over the last five years of writing, publishing and marketing books I have made every mistake along the way, and I love to help people avoid those same mistakes. I spent thousands on print publishing before I discovered print on demand and digital publishing. I spent countless hours on traditional marketing through press releases, radio and TV before I discovered online internet marketing.

I sold zero books when I launched my first book back in 2008 but became an Amazon bestseller with my first, and subsequent novels after I applied everything I had learned.

I’m still learning but I definitely have knowledge that will help save you time, money and heartache on your journey. So I now offer 1:1 consulting, details as below.

Joanna Penn authorTargeted 1 hour Consulting Session

After we arrange a time to meet, you send me your completed consulting questionnaire and in the 60 min session I help you with working through the strategies and tools you need to move forward with your specific project.

Topics for discussion could include:

  • What are my publishing options and how do I get my book on Amazon?
  • How can I market my book more effectively?
  • Can you analyze why my online presence isn’t working & give me tips on how to improve it?
  • Why is my blog not getting the traffic it deserves?
  • How can I get more followers?
  • I want to make money but it’s just not happening for me – can you advise ways to improve my business?
  • I am a small business-person, how can I write a book and use it to stand out in my niche?
  • I’ve been trying to write a book for years, but I can’t get it done. How can I finish the book I started and get it out there?

I can also discuss any other aspects of writing, publishing and book marketing (specifically internet marketing). Usually, people only need the one hour session and go away with a massive amount of information to work on.

“What an awesome hour Joanna! I learned SO much. I’m so impressed that your advice was totally tailor made to me and responsive to the information I gave you on the consulting questionnaire. I think you have cut several months from my journey as I was unaware of several of the possibilities and pathways in marketing that you brought to my attention… Also, I have to say I think you are very perceptive and rather like a life coach as well as a brilliantly informed industry expert! ” Dawn Rose, StoriesThatCount.com

Here’s a session I did with a coach about her publishing options. Ours would be a private session of course, but it’s a good example of questions and information that might be covered. Here’s another session with a communications consultant on how to break down her knowledge into a book.

As soon as you purchase the hourly consulting session, you will be redirected to a page with more details on scheduling your session.

Please remember – you can get lots of free information on this site starting here and you can also get my books and courses for a cheaper price. So only purchase consulting if you really need 1:1 help.

[Please note: Due to demand, there may be a 2-3 week wait for consulting sessions but you will be in the queue as soon as you book. Thank you.]

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Or please email me to discuss: joanna@TheCreativePenn.com

How do the consulting sessions work?

These consulting sessions are over the phone (or video Skype) which are recorded so you can listen and action later. The sessions are very targeted to your situation and to make sure you get the full value, you will need to complete questions prior to the session.

rich amooi testimonialThis is not coaching i.e. you will not need lots of sessions. Most of my clients only have one session which gives them enough to action for the next 4-6 months. This is specific consulting on a topic. You will get stacks of valuable information and I will also send you the links for anything we discuss or I recommend as well as the recording after the session. I do very few of these consulting sessions because of the time they take (yes, I should be writing!)

Click here for testimonials if you want to see what people say about me in person.

The payment is through secure Paypal and you can use your credit card if you don’t have a Paypal account.

Once you have bought the session, please email me : joanna AT TheCreativePenn.com with the following information:

  • Your timezone and contact details – skype or landline phone
  • 3 different times that you can talk to me (at different times of day)

You will also be sent a consulting questionnaire to fill in.

I do offer 100% money-back guarantee if you don’t feel you receive excellent value from this session.

I love to help people and I want you to be happy with the service you receive.

If you have any questions about this service and would like to book a session: joanna AT TheCreativePenn.com

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Katelyn January 3, 2013 at 5:29 pm

Joanna,
I am a fourteen year old who is in the crazy process of trying to self publish. I have not started to publish my book yet (thank God) and am trying to learn more about the process. I really want my book to be an ereader and a printed book, but none of the sites I have gone to explained how to achieve both. So far your site has given me the most info and has been very helpful. If you could please respond and give me advice that would be great because at the moment no one I know has ever written book so i have no help whatsoever. Thanks so much
Katelyn

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Joanna Penn January 4, 2013 at 5:17 am

Hi Katelyn,

Congrats on finishing your book and deciding about publishing – you can find more about print and ebook options on this page under question #2
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/resources/
and I have a mega-post coming in late Jan with more info rounded up.
You should definitely get an editor and cover design though – which is often more money than a 14 year old has – so take your time :) There’s no rush – you have years ahead of you of lots of writing.
Keep at it though – I definitely wish I had your persistence at 14 :)

All the best, Joanna

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Sarah April 30, 2013 at 2:37 pm

Joanna,
I love writing, but most times, I get a really great idea and then I can’t finish the story. It drives my mom crazy that I can’t finish the stories I start because I’ll get her rally excited about a book and then never finish it. Do you have any tips? Any ideas how I could keep my attention with my stories longer?
Sarah

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Joanna Penn April 30, 2013 at 2:42 pm

Hi Sarah – there’s really no secret – you just have to decide to finish something and then put in the hours until it’s done. It’s hard but that’s the only way. This might help http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2012/11/04/writing-first-draft/

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