The Writer Files: Writing, Productivity, Creativity, and Neuroscience

How Bestselling Author Joanna Penn Writes: Part Two


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Prolific, multi-brand entrepreneur Joanna Penn has turned her passion for writing into a successful career as both an educator and bestselling indie author.

 

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As her dark, alter ego — J.F.Penn — she has notched chart-toppers on both The New York Times and USA Today bestsellers lists.

As a nonfiction writer, professional speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneur, she’s been voted one of The Guardian UK’s Top 100 Creative Professionals.

Her site — TheCreativePenn.com — offers both publishing and marketing resources and is regularly voted a Top 10 website for writers.

Join us for this two-part interview. If you missed the first half you can find it here: How Bestselling Author Joanna Penn Writes: Part One

In Part Two of the file Joanna Penn and I discuss:

  • Why It’s Still Hard to Write a Book in the Future
  • How Getting Lost Can Inspire Your Writing
  • Why the ‘Destination’ (and Reward of Writing) is the Journey
  • How Trusting Your Creative Curiosity Can Reap Rewards

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  • The Creative Penn
  • J.F. Penn Thriller Author
  • The Creative Penn Podcast
  • Books by Steven Pressfield
  • Joanna Penn on Twitter
  • Kelton Reid on Twitter

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