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Why Authors, Creatives And Other Introverts Should Consider Public Speaking

I'm a professional speaker, as well as an author. I'm also an introvert. Public speaking is an important part of…

Joanna Penn

It’s Not Just One Book. Your Rights And How To Exploit Them.

Warning: this may blow your mind! It blew mine when the penny finally dropped on what this truly means for…

Joanna Penn

Writing Fiction: Creating Friction With Clashing Personalities

Creating interesting characters is one critical aspect of fiction, but adding conflict is often one of the most common tools…

Joanna Penn

Happy New Year 2014. My Creative And Writing Goals for 2014

Happy New Year 2014! When the new year dawned just three years ago, in 2011, I was still an IT…

Joanna Penn

End Of Year Reflection On Creative Goals Achieved For 2013

One of the reasons I'm honest with you all on this site is for accountability. This blog has always been…

Joanna Penn

The Entrepreneurial Realities Of Being A Pro Writer With Mel Sherratt

In today's show, Amazon UK bestselling author, Mel Sherratt talks about her 14 year journey to the dream publishing deal,…

Joanna Penn

Happy Christmas 2013! Book Recommendations For Your Holiday Season

Happy Christmas! Maybe you have a brand new ebook reader ... maybe you're sick of eating and just want to…

Joanna Penn

Create Something Together. Artistic Collaboration In Action.

I'm fascinated by collaboration, and I think the indie community fosters it these days.  Indie authors don't work alone. We…

Joanna Penn

Give, Give, Give, Ask: Lessons Learned On Social Media And Entrepreneurship From Gary Vaynerchuk

Back in 2009, I was trying to figure out how everything online worked, and how I could get out of…

Joanna Penn

Entrepreneurial Publishing, Book Marketing And Prolific Living With Farnoosh Brock

I love to talk to amazing, enthusiastic people who have made a successful transition from corporate jobs to creative entrepreneurship.…

Joanna Penn