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Kickstarter Tips for Authors: Rewards, Shipping, Marketing, and Lessons Learned

Kickstarter has become a key part of the author business for those who want to make more money per book,…

Joanna Penn

Special Editions, Seasonal Podcasts, and the Art of Low-Key Book Marketing with Sara Rosett

Are you tired of the hustle-harder approach to book marketing? What if a quieter, more creative strategy could work just…

Joanna Penn

Editing a Novel: Self-Editing, And How To Work With A Professional Editor With Joanna Penn

How can you improve your self-editing process? How can you find and work with professional editors and beta readers? How…

Joanna Penn

Writing At The Wellspring: Tapping The Source Of Your Inner Genius With Matt Cardin

What if the source of your best writing isn't something you control — but something you learn to collaborate with?…

Joanna Penn

Strong Verbs And Hard Truths. Good Writing With Anne Lamott and Neal Allen

What does it take to write strong sentences? How do you keep writing when the world feels dark? How do…

Joanna Penn

Writing Characters: 15 Actionable Tips For Writing Deep Character

What makes a character so compelling that readers will forgive almost anything about the plot? How do you move beyond…

Joanna Penn