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Thoughts On Writing And Creative Business. Interview With Joanna Penn

The Creative Penn

In this wide-ranging interview on the Prickly Pens Podcast, Joanna Penn talks about changing careers from IT to becoming an independent author, the early days of self-publishing and how things have changed, inspiration for fiction, generosity as the basis for a business, and how the future might look for writers. This was 2005, 2006.

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Thoughts On Writing And Creative Business. Interview With Joanna Penn

The Creative Penn

In this wide-ranging interview on the Prickly Pens Podcast, Joanna Penn talks about changing careers from IT to becoming an independent author, the early days of self-publishing and how things have changed, inspiration for fiction, generosity as the basis for a business, and how the future might look for writers. This was 2005, 2006.

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How to Get Back to Writing

Jane Friedman

When I finished my MFA in 2005, I didn’t write for a year. Had I known about that event in 2005, I would have crawled into bed and not come out until December 1st. This manuscript isn’t one I’ve pursued publishing. Photo by Monstera. Today’s post is by author Matthew Duffus ( @DuffusMatthew ). Set a challenge.

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Are You Sure You Don’t Have an Author Platform?

Jane Friedman

In spring 2017, after learning that an aspiring nonfiction author would need a book proposal to find a publisher, I enrolled in a two-Saturday proposal writing class at UCLA Extension Writers’ Program. Since 2005, whenever someone searched “Samantha Smith,” they’d come to my website or the YouTube channel.

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Lessons Learned From 11 Years As An Author Entrepreneur

The Creative Penn

With its detailed reports on how to improve your writing and integration with Scrivener, ProWritingAid will help you improve your book before you send it to an editor, agent or publisher. She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. It will emerge over time.

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Let Your Dark Horse Run. Writing The Shadow With Joanna Penn

The Creative Penn

How can you let your creative dark horse run? How could you let your dark horse run creatively? But take heart, Creative. In 2005, I did a Graduate Diploma in Psychology at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and considered becoming a clinical psychologist. What is the Shadow — and why explore your Shadow side?

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14+ Top Social Media Sites & Platforms (Your Handy 2023 Guide)

Smart Blogger

Quick Snapshot Headquarters: San Bruno, California, USA Founded: 2005 Monthly Active Users : 2 Billion Standout Features YouTube Cards visually enhance links to other videos and playlists, making your social media content more interactive. This is a great opportunity to tap into your creative side and engage younger audiences.