It’s episode 500! Time flies indeed. The first episode of The Creative Penn Podcast was released on 15 March 2009. I had a couple of non-fiction books out, the international Kindle had not even …
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Writing Action Adventure Fiction And Systems Thinking With Nick Thacker
The life of a full-time independent author involves wearing many hats. You have to balance your time between learning your craft and pleasing readers with great books, as well as publishing, book …
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Writing A Series. Satisfy Readers And Make More Money With Lindsay Buroker
We live in a binge consumption culture and the best-loved stories are often those that allow a deeper experience of character and world. Think of your favorite TV shows or books and you will likely …
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Book Marketing: How To Share The Ideas And Research Behind Your Novel
"Where do you get your ideas?" is one of the most common questions for fiction writers. So how can you answer that question at the same time as allowing readers to get to know you a little better — …
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How To Write Monsters With Philip Athans
Monsters tap into something primal that lies at the heart of being human. We have always feared what lies at the edge of the campfire, just out of sight, and as writers, tapping into those fears can …
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How To Write Memoir With Marion Roach Smith
"Write something universal as illustrated by a deeply personal tale." This advice is true regardless of the genre we write, and in this interview, Marion Roach Smith explains how we can dig deep into …
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