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Writing Free: Romance Author Jennifer Probst On A Long-Term Author Career

Why do some romance authors build decades-long careers while others vanish after one breakout book? What really separates a throwaway…

Joanna Penn

Writing The Future, And Being More Human In An Age of AI With Jamie Metzl

How can you write science-based fiction without info-dumping your research? How can you use AI tools in a creative way,…

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Lessons Learned From Author Nation 2025 With Joanna Penn

In early November 2025, I attended and spoke at Author Nation in Las Vegas. It was a fantastic conference for…

Joanna Penn

Why Structure Matters More Than You Think. Writing Memoir With Wendy Dale

Why do so many memoir manuscripts fail to engage readers, even when the writer has lived through extraordinary experiences? What's…

Joanna Penn

Creating While Caring With Donn King

What happens when your creative dreams collide with the demands of caregiving? How do you keep writing when you're caring…

Joanna Penn

Loki Is In Charge. How Authors Can Thrive In A Time Of Transition With Becca Syme

Why does the publishing industry feel more chaotic than ever, and what can writers do about it? How do you…

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