Managing Multiple Projects And The Art of the Long-Term Author Career with Kevin J. Anderson
How do you juggle multiple book projects, a university teaching role, Kickstarter campaigns, and rock albums—all without burning out? What does it take to build a writing career that spans decades, through industry upheavals and personal setbacks? Kevin J. Anderson shares hard-won lessons from his 40+ year career writing over 190 books.
Selling Books Live On Social Media With Adam Beswick
Could live selling be the next big opportunity for indie authors? Adam Beswick shares how organic marketing, live streaming, and direct sales are transforming his author career—and how other writers can do the same.
Leaving Social Media, Writing Iconic Characters, and Building Trust With Claire Taylor
How can you build iconic characters that your readers want to keep coming back to? How can you be the kind of creator that readers trust, even without social media? With Claire Taylor In the intro, Dan Brown talks writing and publishing [Tetragrammaton]; Design Rules That Make or Break a Book [Self-Publishing Advice]; Amazon’s DRM
My 2026 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn
I go through my creative and author business goals for 2026, from leaning into the transformation economy, to what books I intend to write, the podcast, Patreon, and more.
Review Of My 2025 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn
I reflect on my 2025 goals, what I achieved, what I didn't, and what surprises came along, as well as a round-up of some of the biggest impactful news items for indie authors in 2025.
Two Different Approaches To Selling Books Direct With Sacha Black And Joanna Penn
What does it really take to build a multi-six-figure author business with no advertising? Is running your own warehouse really necessary for direct sales success — or is there a simpler path using print-on-demand that works just as well? In this conversation, Sacha Black and I compare our very different approaches to selling direct, from print on demand to pallets of books, and explore why the right model depends entirely on who you are and what your goals are for your author business.
Lessons Learned From Author Nation 2025 With Joanna Penn | The Creative Penn
In early November 2025, I attended and spoke at Author Nation in Las Vegas. It was a fantastic conference for authors at all levels, and in this episode, I share my lessons learned and tips from reflecting on the event.
Loki Is In Charge. How Authors Can Thrive In A Time Of Transition With Becca Syme | The Creative Penn
Why does the publishing industry feel more chaotic than ever, and what can writers do about it? How do you know if you're truly burned out or just creatively empty? When should successful authors start saying no instead of yes to every opportunity? Becca Syme shares her hard-won wisdom about navigating burnout, embracing unpredictability, and knowing what to quit (and what not to quit) in your writing career.
How to Pivot Careers, Co-Write Books, And Stay Connected As A Remote Creative With Pilar Orti
How do you know when it's time to wrap up one phase of your life and move on to the next? What's the secret to staying connected as a writer when you're working alone? And if you have multiple passions and endless ideas, how do you actually finish things instead of constantly starting new projects?
Lessons Learned from 14 Years as a Full-Time Author Entrepreneur | The Creative Penn
Fourteen years ago, in September 2011, I left my day job to become a full-time author-entrepreneur. Every year since, I’ve reflected on the journey and what I learn along the way. My challenges continue to evolve with the business, and you'll likely be at a different stage, but I hope you find my lessons learned
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