The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

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. Show Notes. I got the bug.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 1, 2024

Join my community and get access to extra videos on writing craft, author business, AI and behind the scenes info, plus an extra Q&A show a month where I answer Patron questions. Traditional versus indie publishing Your marketing options vary based on how you publish and how much control you have over the book.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Shane Millar shares tips for writing brilliant beginnings, regardless of your genre. Different writing processes for fiction and non-fiction How the basics of marketing don’t change and what is working for Shane since he started earlier in 2022, 15 years after Joanna. You can find Shane Millar at swmillar.com. Welcome, Shane.

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ProBlogger

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The post How to Use Advertising to Promote Your Blog appeared first on ProBlogger. Have you ever considered advertising your blog? I’ve concentrated my own limited experimenting with advertising in two types of advertising: Google Ads – An oldie but a goodie. Photo by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash.

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Smart Blogger

MARCH 29, 2023

Lifestyle blogs provide opportunities to draw some passive income while writing about activities and things you already love. Most commonly, lifestyle blogs make money by advertising brands that align and resonate with the lifestyle they promote. Thinking about starting your own lifestyle blog? How Do Lifestyle Blogs Make Money?

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The Creative Penn

AUGUST 21, 2023

In the intro, Kobo Plus expands to audiobooks in Australia & New Zealand; Thoughts on the changing publishing environment based on Thrillerfest Audios (well worth buying!), Today's show is sponsored by ProWritingAid, writing and editing software that goes way beyond just grammar and typo checking. So welcome to the show, Joe.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author as J.F. You write what you want, with no concern about how an algorithm will treat your release. You still publish on other platforms and third-party stores, but now you’re truly an independent author.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 30, 2023

Why might using your face to advertise your books be a good idea? Today's show is sponsored by ProWritingAid, writing and editing software that goes way beyond just grammar and typo checking. So first up — Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing and publishing. What might be the future of selling direct?

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BKA Content

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Anticipate Marketing and Sales Needs With Blogging If you’re looking for a low-cost evergreen solution to marketing during a recession, our monthly blog writing service is the answer. Too many businesses underestimate the value of advertising and consumer relationships during economic downturns. Learn More. Learn More.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 30, 2022

I've had a draft of How to Write a Novel in my Work In Progress drive for over five years, but this year, I overcame resistance and finally finished it. I launched the book direct on my Shopify store, CreativePennBooks.com and sold it exclusively direct for a month before publishing it wide. Click here to buy it direct from me.

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The Creative Penn

OCTOBER 20, 2023

If you sell direct, you can produce higher quality books and products, make more money per sale, get paid faster, and reach readers directly, but there are challenges to publish and market this way. Thomas Umstaddt Jr interviews Joanna Penn on the Novel Marketing Podcast covering tips for publishing, selling, and marketing direct to readers.

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The Creative Penn

MAY 5, 2023

You can support the show at www.patreon.com/thecreativepenn Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller and dark fantasy author as J.F. I write books and I record and publish audio, although I also do some professional speaking and teaching as well.

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Neil Patel

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

What if I told you it’s possible to write about your passions and make money with a blog? Since 2005, Arianna Huffington and her Huffington Post co-founders have been publishing news stories as they unfold. goop is a wellness and lifestyle brand started by actress Gwyneth Paltrow as a weekly lo-fi newsletter back in 2008.

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The Creative Penn

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Write and publish what you want, get paid every day for your books, and control your customer data and relationships. Today's show is sponsored by ProWritingAid, writing and editing software that goes way beyond just grammar and typo checking. But first up— Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 25, 2022

“If you just keep writing/querying/marketing/etc you will eventually be successful. Joanna Penn and Orna Ross discuss Quit: The Power of Knowing When To Walk Away by Annie Duke and give examples of what they have quit around writing, book marketing, and more. Just don't give up.” When is quitting worthwhile?

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The Creative Penn

MARCH 27, 2023

Today's show is sponsored by ProWritingAid, writing and editing software that goes way beyond just grammar and typo checking. 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. Limited to 10.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

One problem that I regularly saw in the days that I took on blog consulting work was bloggers who spent hours and hours slaving over the writing of quality posts only to take 5 seconds to slap a very ordinary title on them. In effect your title acts as a mini advertisement for the rest of your post. Why Blog Post Titles Are Crucial.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

One problem that I regularly saw in the days that I took on blog consulting work was bloggers who spent hours and hours slaving over the writing of quality posts only to take 5 seconds to slap a very ordinary title on them. In effect your title acts as a mini advertisement for the rest of your post. Why Blog Post Titles Are Crucial.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

One problem that I regularly saw in the days that I took on blog consulting work was bloggers who spent hours and hours slaving over the writing of quality posts only to take 5 seconds to slap a very ordinary title on them. In effect your title acts as a mini advertisement for the rest of your post. Why Blog Post Titles Are Crucial.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This post was first published on: Jun 17, 2008 . Whether it be tackling a topic I’ve not looked at before, starting some kind of project or competition, starting a series of posts or writing in a different style or voice – sometimes doing something ‘new’ can not only give you energy but your readers also.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 22, 2023

So first up — Tell us a bit more about you and how you got into writing. So I was like, if you would do for one year, any exercise, or mix, like getting up early, writing 1000 words a day, do goal setting, I'm sure in one year, you will be in a better place than you are now , or in an even better place if you're already in a good place.

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The Creative Penn

APRIL 24, 2023

Why is publicity still useful in an age of pay-per-click direct advertising? Show Notes Halima's writing and PR journey Finding the “story behind the story” Pitching your story from different angles Balancing PR and protecting personal stories/privacy Tailoring your press release How to prepare for an interview Is PR worth it?

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The Creative Penn

MAY 6, 2024

How can you use automation and tools to help you streamline your creative and business processes so you can get back to the writing? Join my Community at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn Chelle Honiker is the co-founder and publisher of Indie Author Magazine , Indie Author Training, Indie Author Tools, and Direct2Readers.com.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Updated post first published Jun 17, 2008 . Whether it be tackling a topic I’ve not looked at before, starting some kind of project or competition, starting a series of posts or writing in a different style or voice – sometimes doing something ‘new’ can not only give you energy but your readers also.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Updated post first published Jun 17, 2008 . Whether it be tackling a topic I’ve not looked at before, starting some kind of project or competition, starting a series of posts or writing in a different style or voice – sometimes doing something ‘new’ can not only give you energy but your readers also.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Today's show is sponsored by ProWritingAid , writing and editing software that goes way beyond just grammar and typo checking. 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.

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ProBlogger

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

So far we’ve explored guest posting , advertising and networking – but today I want to turn our attention to the dynamic area of social media. Get active on a site like stumbleupon and promote the content that others publish and you could actually get on their radar and end up benefiting yourself in many ways.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 26, 2023

Show Notes The creation of the Ravensfield Collection using AI art How AI art can be used as a marketing tool for authors Available tools for an AI-augmented creative How to write AI prompts to achieve the best results Concerns about intellectual property when training models What are the different kinds of Creative Commons licenses?

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ProBlogger

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

So far we’ve explored guest posting , advertising and networking – but today I want to turn our attention to the dynamic area of social media. Get active on a site like stumbleupon and promote the content that others publish and you could actually get on their radar and end up benefiting yourself in many ways.

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Content Marketing Institute

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

4), complement to paid advertising (no. Jason Schemmel , Harper Collins Christian Publishing. Quora says the term to “describe rapid and widespread social proliferation of a meme or product” started picking up steam in 2008. As I write in this article, How Rodale Inc. Bethany Chambers , North Coast Media .

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ProBlogger

APRIL 19, 2017

He created Bushwalking Blog in 2008 to provide detailed reports of his hikes. So many bloggers look at traditional methods of monetization such as advertising, affiliate income and developing online products. I featured Alexis as one of the 20 Bloggers to Watch in 2012 describing her as a “publishing powerhouse.”

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ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Host blogs, hounded constantly by advertisers looking for low-cost linkbacks, have tightened their submission guidelines to the point that getting in is almost as strenuous as a job application at Google. What you can do about it: Don’t write off guest-blogging altogether – it still has its place. What You Can Do About It?

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ProBlogger

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Forced to close her real estate business in November 2008 because of the mortgage meltdown, Susan launched her digital information business in January 2009 with a mere $200 in startup capital. Published nearly four years ago, it still makes $600-$3,000 a month in online sales. . $1 Million digital business blueprint.

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ProBlogger

SEPTEMBER 29, 2011

In 2008, Europe’s soccer elite scored around $800 million from merchandizing. As promotional gimmicks go, it’s oddly appropriate, if a little sick,” said the entertainment publisher in a post discussing promotional products they’d received. This will bring new readers to your blog, and strengthen your credibility with advertisers.

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 17, 2010

I had been working online since 2001 and by 2008 was confident I’d accumulated enough skills and experience that finding work wouldn’t be a problem. She’d been following my blog and invited me to write a five-page article about social media. I was invited to write a column with the potential of becoming a monthly contributor.

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ProBlogger

AUGUST 18, 2016

For example, I won’t tell you the exact product name or manufacturer, but in the mail two days ago I got some hair wax from a PR agency wanting me to write about it. We probably publish one or two a week at the most. That saves me a lot of time, saves me having to write all of those answers one by one. Two, I don’t have hair.

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ProBlogger

JANUARY 13, 2013

DSG: I started in 2008. So 2008 and 2009, it was really for local entrepreneurs in St. So when it comes to a blog post, whether it’s one of our team members writing it or it’s a guest post, it needs to fit certain criteria and be useful in our eyes to be considered good, quality content. Louis, Missouri, where I’m from.

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