Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author as J.F. Penn. She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker.
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Speaking Topics
Joanna offers keynotes, talks, and workshops in person, as well as different options for Zoom events and online conferences. Topics include:
- AI for Authors and the Future of Publishing
- The Creator Economy for Authors
- How to Make a Living with Your Writing with Multiple Streams of Income
- Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness Into Words
- Podcasting and Audiobooks for Income, Brand Building and Book Marketing
Please note: I am a paid professional speaker based in the UK charging premium rates for both in-person and online events. Please include the speaker's fee, travel, and accommodation if you contact me about your event.
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Testimonials
“Joanna Penn is the Energizer Bunny of writing, publishing and book marketing.” – Michelle Beck, Orbis Marketing
“Empowering and so helpful … Jo is clear, well informed, engaging and positive …Wonderful speaker, excellent research backing her talk …Jo is obviously well-informed, passionate, and personable …Informative and engaging …Well presented and full of thought provoking and interesting insights …Fabulous. So warm, welcoming, and expert.” Selection of feedback comments from Author Nation, Nov 2024
“The participants absolutely loved your presentation, and you've managed to change many minds! I've heard numerous authors discussing trying out AI platforms when they had previously sworn off them. And for those who were afraid of losing their creativity, you helped them realize that they would, in fact, become more creative. You are contributing to a shift in perspectives within the author community, and that is immensely valuable. Thank you very much.” Jupiter Phaeton, Independent Authors Conference, Paris, October 2023
“Best presentation I have ever attended!“
Rob Nesbitt after The Creator Economy, June 2022
“Fabulous content, dynamic entertaining speaker. Joanna absolutely delivered far more than expected!” – Lisa Murray, Revive Coaching
“We invited Joanna to be a speaker at The London Book Fair's 2022 Writers' Summit, and she was a breath of fresh air. We're not exaggerating when we say she was one of the highlights of the day. She brought her future-facing, professional expertise to the panel and made an incredible impact on the audience. All writers should have a chance to learn from Joanna.” Parul and Matt, London Writers Salon
“Joanna Penn rocked the room as usual! Great content, upbeat and energetic delivery and all the tips and tricks you need to get started straight away.” – Rachel Fairweather, JingMassage.com
“Joanna's personality is electric, her humour really shines through. Her knowledge is extensive. I have come away feeling motivated, inspired and confident. Tonight was invaluable, I feel really grateful and positive. Thank you.” – Louisa Schwarz
“I had a blast with Joanna and Orna learning about self-publishing…If you are looking to be educated, supported, inspired, and make other writer and indie publishing friends there is no better place to start with than Joanna Penn and Orna Ross.” – Jennifer Gillham
“Joanna, is a key figure in self-publishing…a go-to writer among the entrepreneurati” – Porter Anderson, journalist and publishing commentator, Ether for Authors on Publishing Perspectives
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Find more testimonials here, and click here for a list of previous engagements including The Guardian Masterclasses, London Book Fair, Digital Commerce Summit, and FutureBook.
Speaking 2025
Near Dublin, Ireland. 11-13 April 2025. Creative writing retreat with Orna Ross.
Speaking 2024
Online. Sun 4 Feb 2024. History Quill conference. Writing and publishing in the age of AI.
Seville, Spain. Fri 8 March 2024. 20Books Spain. The AI-Assisted Artisan Author.
London, UK. Tues 12 March 2024. London Book Fair. Author Futures panel.
London, UK. 10 August 2024. RNA Conference. AI for Authors: Practical tips for writing, marketing, and author business
Las Vegas, USA. November 2024. Author Nation. Reinventing the author entrepreneur. How AI will impact authors in 2025
Speaking 2023
Colorado Springs, USA. Feb 2023. Superstars Writing Conference, on Writing Setting and Sense of Place, AI for authors panel, Multiple streams of income for authors and more.
Seville, Spain. April 2023. 20 Books Seville. The Creator Economy.
Paris, France. October 2023. LA CONFÉRENCE DES AUTEURS INDÉPENDANTS. AI for Authors
Las Vegas, USA, Nov 2023. 20 Books Vegas. Panels on Kickstarter, AI, travel memoir, and high-powered authors.
Speaking 2022
Online, 5 Dec 2022 — The future of publishing: How AI, web 3 and other emerging technologies will impact publishers, IPNE (Online)
London. UK. Nov 2022. NFT.London on NFTs For Books: How Scarce Original Digital Assets Can Help Creators Make More Money
London, UK. June 2022. Self-Publishing Show Live.
Online, June 2022. NFTs for Authors and Product Creators, for Unemployable
Bath, UK. June 2022. The Creator Economy for Authors. Full day workshop.
London, UK. April 2022. London Book Fair. Panels on the Creator Economy and Pathways to Publishing
Online. 29 March 2022. All About Blockchain. Blockchain and NFTs for Authors: Creativity, Collaboration, Community, and Cash
Online. 2 Feb 2022. Keynote at The History Quill, Historical Fiction Writers Conference. How technology will change the future for authors, including AI for writing, audio and translation.
Previous years 2009 onwards
Click here to view previous international speaking engagements 2009 – 2020, including The Guardian Masterclasses, London Book Fair, and FutureBook, the largest publishing conference in Europe.
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Please contact me: joanna@TheCreativePenn.com with your specific requirements as I would love to help with your next speaking event.
Please note, I am a professional speaker charging professional rates.
