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The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers

Joanna Penn

Booking Overview

This is an interview show focused on writing craft, self-publishing, and the creative business of authorship, with recurring external conversations featuring established authors, publishing professionals, and specialists in author technology and marketing. Agencies can credibly pitch published authors with distinctive craft or career expertise, book-marketing and publishing leaders, and experts with a relevant new book or proven body of work; booking difficulty is medium because the show is established but its niche guests are attainable.

Metrics

Episodes: 300

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 60.3k subscribers

Instagram: 12.0k followers

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Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

joanna@thecreativepenn.com

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Host

Joanna Penn - Joanna Penn is an author, podcaster, and entrepreneur who writes fiction and nonfiction and teaches writers about self-publishing, book marketing, and the creative business of writing.

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Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Published authors with substantial catalogs or distinctive writing expertise; award-winning or bestselling writers; publishing entrepreneurs and marketing leaders; and specialists with demonstrable experience in author technology, book discovery, or the creative business of writing.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or a substantial writing catalog, Industry awards or bestseller status, Leadership or founding roles in publishing-related businesses, Author-focused books, courses, or established professional expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

J. Daniel Sawyer - Self-education, Information Management, Research Organization, Learning, And Applying Research To Nonfiction Writing.

Anna McPhee - Practical Uses Of Artificial Intelligence In Writing, Editing, Research, Administration, And Marketing While Preserving Human Authorship.

Tracy Cooper-Posey - Building A Durable Indie Author Business, Long-term Book Discoverability, Marketing Strategy, And Operational Resilience.

Jessica Brody - Fast Drafting, Finishing Novel Manuscripts, Writing Routines, Drafting Versus Revising, And Plot Instruction.

Ricardo Fayet - Book Marketing, Artificial-intelligence-driven Book Discoverability, Search Visibility, Author Business Resilience, And Sustainable Publishing Careers.

Recent Topics

Writing, Publishing, Self Publishing, Book Marketing, Writing Craft

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers
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Writing Endings, Using Literary Devices, And Tips From The Story Book With Amy Jones

October 28, 2026

How can you sharpen your craft when the self-critical voice gets louder the more you learn? What kinds of literary devices might enhance your prose? And how do you write an ending that pays off the promise you made to your reader? Amy Jones shares her writing tips after 15 years of teaching storytelling. In the intro, Kindle Unlimited rebranded as Kindle+, How to Market a Book Fourth Edition, and AI-Assisted Artisan Author webinars. This podcast is sponsored by Kobo Writing Li...

Write For Money And Power: Becoming A Creator CEO With Amy Suto

October 21, 2026

How can you move from the starving artist mindset to becoming a creator CEO with multiple streams of income? And how can you get traction on Substack if you’re starting from zero? Amy Suto shares her tips as a former Hollywood TV writer turned author, Substack creator, and ghostwriter. In the intro, Novel November with ProWritingAid; Book Marketing in a Changing World [ALLi Podcast with me and Orna Ross]; Navigating tough times in indie publishing [Wish I’d Known Then]; watch o...

Bad Choices Make Good Stories: Character, Critique And Community With Erin Dionne

October 14, 2026

How can giving your characters two bad choices raise the stakes in your stories? And how do you ask for the feedback you need from a critique group, and disregard the rest? Erin Dionne shares her writing and publishing tips after more than 20 years as an author and professor. In the intro, The Future of Listening Audible survey [Publishing Perspectives]; Spotify expand audiobooks globally; Audible announce immersive new AI features [Publishing Perspectives]; Writing Storybundle; SPS Live U...

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How do I get in touch with The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers?

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What is the email for The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers?

The publicly listed email for The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers: joanna@thecreativepenn.com.

How many listeners does The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers have?

Podseeker estimates The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers?

The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Published authors with substantial catalogs or distinctive writing expertise; award-winning or bestselling writers; publishing entrepreneurs and marketing leaders; and specialists with demonstrable experience in author technology, book discovery, or the creative business of writing. Common among recent guests: Published books or a substantial writing catalog; Industry awards or bestseller status; Leadership or founding roles in publishing-related businesses. Recent guests include J. Daniel Sawyer, Anna McPhee, and Tracy Cooper-Posey.

How hard is it to get booked on The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers cover?

Recent episodes cover Writing, Publishing, Self Publishing, Book Marketing, and Writing Craft. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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