It's easier to imagine a successful creative life when you have examples to model yourself on. Today, I'm thrilled to share an interview with Kristine Kathryn Rusch, one of my online mentors and …
Thinking About Quitting Your Day Job To Become A Full-Time Writer? Tips From CJ Lyons And Joanna Penn
I left my day job in September 2011 to become a full-time author entrepreneur, and I haven't regretted it for a moment. BUT there are a lot of things to consider if you want to give up your day job …
My 2017 Writing And Creative Business Goals
It's my favorite time of year! Time for goal-setting :) Here are my creative and business goals for 2017. If you're a goal-setting junkie like me (or if you just want some accountability!), please …
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Round-Up Of 2016 Goals, Lessons Learned And What Changed
As the year draws to an end, it's important to look back and celebrate what we achieved creatively, as well as understanding why we didn't hit the mark on some of our goals. Life happens, …
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Seven Years And 300 Episodes. Creative Lessons Learned From Podcasting Since 2009
I started The Creative Penn podcast in March 2009 as a way to learn about writing, publishing and book marketing as well as make connections in the industry. I recorded the first interview with a …
Merchandising For Authors With Melissa Addey
Bookstores are busy with shoppers buying presents for the holiday season right now. They're buying books, but they're also buying merchandise related to those books or author brands. Many indie …
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