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Writing Tips: How Writers Can Use Punctuation To Great Effect

Commas are my personal nemesis. Those tiny little marks on a page can completely change the sense of a sentence,…

Joanna Penn

Writing Tips: Show, Don’t Tell

Today I'm talking about "show, don't tell," one of the most common adages thrown around in the writing community, and…

Joanna Penn

Writing About Death, Dying, And Grief With Dr Karen Wyatt

Death is an inevitable part of life. We spend a lot of time trying to forget that fact but as…

Joanna Penn

Why Patience Is A Virtue: Learning To Take Your Time As A New Writer

I was reading my journals from 2006 - 2008 recently, the period I wrote and published my first book. It…

Joanna Penn

How To Turn Your Non-Fiction Book Into A Workbook

Making a living with your writing is all about multiple streams of income. So if you write non-fiction, consider turning…

Joanna Penn

How To Write High-Volume Fiction In A Sustainable Way With Toby Neal

Building a career from writing books requires sustainable creative practices as well as looking after your business and your health.…

Joanna Penn