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Back to Podcast EpisodesThe Relaxed Author Writing Tips With Joanna Penn and Mark Leslie Lefebvre
How can you be more relaxed about your writing process? What are some specific ways to take the pressure off your art and help you enjoy the creative journey? With Joanna Penn and Mark Leslie Lefebvre.
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Mark Leslie LeFebvre is the author of horror and paranormal fiction, as well as nonfiction books for authors. He's also an editor, professional speaker, and the Director of Business Development at Draft2Digital.
Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers, dark fantasy, and memoir as J.F. Penn. She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker.
Mark and Jo co-wrote The Relaxed Author in 2021. You can listen to us talk about the process here.
You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights, and the full transcript is below.
Show Notes
- Why the ‘relaxed' author
- Write what you love
- Write at your own pace
- Write in a series (if you want to)
- Schedule time to fill the creative well and for rest and relaxation
- Improve your writing process — but only if it fits with your lifestyle
You can find The Relaxed Author: Take the Pressure Off Your Art and Enjoy the Creative Journey on CreativePennBooks.com as well as on your favorite online store or audi
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