Podcast Episodes

My 2026 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn

Happy New Year 2026!

I love January and the opportunity to start afresh. I know it’s arbitrary in some ways, but I measure my life by what I create, and I also measure it in years.

At the beginning o…

Published on 13 hours ago

Review Of My 2025 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn

Another year ends, and once more, it's time to reflect on our creative goals.

I hope you can take the time to review your goals and you're welcome to leave a comment below about how the year went. Di…

Published on 3 days, 13 hours ago

The 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 Lefebvr…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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 pr…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

Writing Free: Romance Author Jennifer Probst On A Long-Term Author Career

Why do some romance authors build decades-long careers while others vanish after one breakout book? What really separates a throwaway pen name and rapid release strategy from a legacy brand and a bod…

Published on 1 month ago

Writing The Future, And Being More Human In An Age of AI With Jamie Metzl

How can you write science-based fiction without info-dumping your research? How can you use AI tools in a creative way, while still focusing on a human-first approach? Why is adapting to the fast pac…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Lessons Learned From Author Nation 2025 With Joanna 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 refl…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Structure Matters More Than You Think. Writing Memoir With Wendy Dale

Why do so many memoir manuscripts fail to engage readers, even when the writer has lived through extraordinary experiences? What's the hidden code that separates a chronological account of events fro…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Creating While Caring With Donn King

What happens when your creative dreams collide with the demands of caregiving? How do you keep writing when you're caring for someone full-time? Can you still be a creative person when traditional pr…

Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago

Loki Is In Charge. How Authors Can Thrive In A Time Of Transition With Becca Syme

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 sta…

Published on 2 months ago