The Creative Penn - Writing, self-publishing, book marketing, making a living with your writing
13 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Joanna Penn Moves Podcast to Wednesdays and Shares 7 Tips for Sustainable Creativity · Joanna Penn shifts her podcast to Wednesdays to prioritize sustainable creativity and avoid burnout.
- Author Voice Mastery and Rebooting a Writing Career Amid Chronic Pain · J. Daniel Sawyer discusses overcoming chronic pain to regain writing abilities and rebuild his author business.
- Podcast Guest Nicole Walker Teaches Writers How to Process Trauma Through Braided Essays · Author Nicole Walker explains how to write about painful life experiences using timed exercises and braided storytelling structures.
- Indie Authors Thrive in Print and In-Person Events Despite AI Disruption · Mark Leslie Lefebvre argues that print books and in-person events remain vital for indie authors despite digital and AI advancements.
- Horror Author P.D. Alleva on Trauma, Cross-Genre Writing, and Substack · Psychotherapist P.D. Alleva discusses horror's role in processing trauma and indie publishing strategies.
- Indie Author Jami Albright Reboots Career After Personal Grief and Industry Shifts · Bestselling author Jami Albright discusses writing through heartbreak and restarting her indie publishing business.
- AI Tools and Accessibility Open New Doors for Indie Authors · AI agents and accessibility tools help indie authors overcome physical and cognitive barriers to writing and marketing.
- James Taylor Discusses SuperCreativity, AI Collaboration, and Keynote Speaking · James Taylor outlines the five stages of creativity and how to use AI as a partner in writing and speaking.
- Pulitzer Winner Sarah Kaufman Teaches Writers to Master the Power of Verbs · Pulitzer Prize-winning critic Sarah Kaufman explains how mastering verbs transforms flat writing into vivid, action-driven prose.
- Author Nadim Sadek Explores AI as Catalyst for Creative Emancipation in Publishing · Shimmr AI CEO Nadim Sadek argues AI liberates creative energy and streamlines publishing workflows.
- Skye MacKinnon on Translating and Marketing Books to the German Market · Bestselling author Skye MacKinnon shares strategies for entering the German book market through translation and self-publishing.
- Adam Leipzig on Fearless Persistence, Distribution, and Monetizing Creative Work · Former Disney exec Adam Leipzig discusses navigating uncertainty and monetizing creative careers in his latest book.
- Kickstarter Guide for Authors: Rewards, Shipping, Marketing, and Campaign Lessons · Joanna Penn shares hard-won lessons from six campaigns totaling over $140K for authors using Kickstarter.