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Lessons Learned From 5 Years As An Author Entrepreneur

Five years ago, in September 2011, I left my day job to become a full-time author entrepreneur. Every year since,…

Joanna Penn

Writing Fiction As A Non-Fiction Writer Plus How To Launch Your Book With Tim Grahl

Writing fiction as a non-fiction writer can be a steep learning curve. Tim Grahl and I discuss this today as…

Joanna Penn

How To Sell Two Million Self-Published Books With Rachel Abbott

Success as an indie author is not about luck, it's about putting significant effort into all aspects of the author…

Joanna Penn

How To Write Short Stories That Sell With Alan Baxter

Writing short stories can be more challenging than a novel so they're excellent for developing craft, plus they can also…

Joanna Penn

How To Hit The USA Today Bestseller List As A Single Author With Ad Stacking

Last week my ARKANE box-set hit the USA Today bestseller list at #121. This is a case study describing how…

Joanna Penn

Ad Stacking, Writing Habits, Boxsets, And Motivation Through The Tough Times

Live video is something that freaks authors out ... me included. But with a cheeky Chilean pinot noir in hand,…

Joanna Penn

How To Write And Market Romance With J.A.Huss

Romance writers are ahead of the curve when it comes to marketing, so whatever your genre, you'll definitely pick up…

Joanna Penn

How To Write Memorable Characters With Jen Blood

If you write fiction, then creating characters is a must-learn skill. Today I talk to Jen Blood about creating memorable…

Joanna Penn

Why Write? There Are Already Too Many Books In The World

A child comes to you with a new drawing, crayon in hand, beaming with pleasure at creation and proud of…

Joanna Penn

Self Care And Productivity For Authors With Ellen Bard

Writing might be simple, but it's not easy and if you want longevity as a creative, you have to look…

Joanna Penn