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Book Research, Creative Longevity, And Loving Writing With Peter James

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The Creator And The Critic: How To Fix Your Writing Process With T.D. Donnelly

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Writing Endings, Using Literary Devices, And Tips From The Story Book With Amy Jones

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

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

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From Story Seeds To Stories, And Writing An Author’s Note, With Joanna Penn

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Writing And Creativity In Midlife With Jordan Rosenfeld

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Time Freedom: Rethink Your Work And Money With Brian Herriot

9

Reclaiming Your Mind: How To Teach Yourself Anything With J. Daniel Sawyer

10

What Machines Can’t Replace: Why AI Makes Us More Human With Anna McPhee

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How To Redesign Your Author Business For The Environment That Actually Exists, With Tracy Cooper-Posey

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From Page One To Done: Fast Drafting Your Novel With Jessica Brody

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Book Marketing, AI Book Discoverability, And Resilience, With Ricardo Fayet

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Going Indie, Publishing Innovation, And The Challenges Of Book Marketing With John Bond

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From Blog To Community To Book: A Non-Fiction Author’s Journey With Suzanne Smith

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How To Prove The Demand For Your Stories And Get The Attention Of Hollywood With Brooks Elms

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Organic Writing And The Power Of The Pivot In Fiction With Steven James

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Why The Podcast Is Moving To Wednesdays, And 7 Tips for Sustainable Creativity

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Bundles, Box Sets and Anthologies With Jamie Ferguson

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Author Voice Mastery, And Rebooting an Author Business With J. Daniel Sawyer

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Writing The Hard Stuff: Turning Difficult Subjects Into Meaningful Prose With Nicole Walker

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Creative Satisfaction, In Person Print Book Sales, And Author Mindset With Mark Leslie Lefebvre

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Writing Cross-Genre, Selling Direct, And Serialising On SubStack With P.D. Alleva

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Don’t Call It Art: Rediscovering Creative Joy With Austin Kleon

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Writing Through Grief And Rebooting an Indie Author Business With Jami Albright

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Accessibility And AI: How New Tools Are Opening Doors For Indie Authors With Jeff Adams

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SuperCreativity And KeyNote Speaking With A Non-Fiction Book With James Taylor

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Verb Your Enthusiasm: Transform Your Writing With Stronger Verbs With Sarah Kaufman

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AI, Creativity, And The Future of Publishing with Nadim Sadek

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Self-Publishing in German: How to Translate, Distribute, and Market Your Books with Skye MacKinnon

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Navigating Uncertainty And Fearless Persistence In A Long Term Creative Career With Adam Leipzig

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Kickstarter Tips for Authors: Rewards, Shipping, Marketing, and Lessons Learned

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Special Editions, Seasonal Podcasts, and the Art of Low-Key Book Marketing with Sara Rosett

34

Editing a Novel: Self-Editing, And How To Work With A Professional Editor With Joanna Penn

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Writing At The Wellspring: Tapping The Source Of Your Inner Genius With Matt Cardin

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Strong Verbs And Hard Truths. Good Writing With Anne Lamott and Neal Allen

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Writing Characters: 15 Actionable Tips For Writing Deep Character

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Writing Emotion, Discovery Writing, And Slow Sustainable Book Marketing With Roz Morris

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Creative Confidence, Portfolio Careers, And Making Without Permission with Alicia Jo Rabins

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Post-Traumatic Growth, Creative Marketing, And Dealing With Change with Jack Williamson

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Audacious Artistry: Reclaiming Your Creative Identity And Thriving In A Saturated World With Lara Bianca Pilcher

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Managing Multiple Projects And The Art of the Long-Term Author Career with Kevin J. Anderson

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Research Like An Academic, Write Like an Indie With Melissa Addey

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Selling Books Live On Social Media With Adam Beswick

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Writing The Shadow: The Creative Wound, Publishing, And Money, With Joanna Penn

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Leaving Social Media, Writing Iconic Characters, and Building Trust With Claire Taylor

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2026 Trends And Predictions For Indie Authors And The Book Publishing Industry with Joanna Penn

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My 2026 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn

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Review Of My 2025 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn

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The Relaxed Author Writing Tips With Joanna Penn and Mark Leslie Lefebvre

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Two Different Approaches To Selling Books Direct With Sacha Black And Joanna Penn

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

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

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Lessons Learned From Author Nation 2025 With Joanna Penn

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

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Creating While Caring With Donn King

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

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Performance Tips For Authors, And Writing Climate Fiction With Laura Baggaley

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Brand Something Beautiful: How Authors Can Stand Out In A Crowded Market with Steve Brock

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How to Pivot Careers, Co-Write Books, And Stay Connected As A Remote Creative With Pilar Orti

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Amazon Advertising For Books With Geoff Affleck

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Overcoming Procrastination With Colleen M. Story

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Writing, Self-Publishing And Marketing Books For Children With Darcy Pattison

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Writing Fan Fiction, And Multi-Passionate Creativity With KimBoo York

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Writing And Publishing Short Stories And Poetry With J.F. Penn And Orna Ross

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Writing Short Stories, Publishing Collaboration, And Podcasting, With Clay Vermulm

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The Art And Business Of Literary Translation With Dani James

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Book Marketing Tips For Fiction And Non-Fiction Authors With Joanna Penn

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Researching And Writing Family History Or Genealogy With TL Whalan

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Writing And Directing Audio Drama And The Constant Creator Mindset With Alison Haselden

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The Artisan Author With Johnny B Truant

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How To Get More Book Reviews With Joe Walters

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Crafting Stories, Finding Readers And Selling Direct With Ines Johnson

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Writing For Audio First With Jules Horne

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Producing AI-Narrated Audiobooks Using ElevenLabs With Simon Patrick

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How To Pitch Podcasts And Be A Great Podcast Guest With Matty Dalrymple

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Finding Your Voice, Writing Across Genre And Loving Book Marketing With Betsy Lerner

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Book Discoverability In An Age Of AI. GEO For Authors With Thomas Umstattd Jr.

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Casting A Wider Net: Author Brand And The Writing Business With JD Barker

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Music, Writing, And The Mind-Body Connection With Jennifer Roig-Francoli

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Crafting Story Worlds, Creative Control, And Leveraging AI Tools With Dave Morris

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Embracing Change: How To Flux with April Rinne

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Language, Line Breaks, And Punctuation. Poetry With Abi Pollokoff

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Make Life Your Biggest Art Project: Pia Leichter On Writing, Creative Courage, And Changing Your Narrative

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See, Do, Repeat: The Practice of Creative Entrepreneurship With Dr Rebecca White

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Expanding Audiobook Revenue Through YouTube And Podcasting With Derek Slaton

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Ebook Sales, Subscriptions, Audiobooks And Book Marketing With Tara Cremin From Kobo Writing Life

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Writing Memoir From A Life In Film With Gretchen McGowan

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Death Valley Audiobook Chapters And Book Marketing Tips With J.F Penn

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From Hollywood To Novels: TD Donnelly On Screenwriting, Adaptation, and Storytelling That Lasts

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How Ordinary Drafts Become Extraordinary Books. Revisionaries With Kristopher Jansma

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Writing As A Tool For Grief And Dealing With Change With Karen Wyatt

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Intuition, Journaling, And Overcoming Fear. The Creative Cure With Jacob Nordby

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Writing Action Adventure And Traveling For Book Research With Luke Richardson

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Kickstarter For Authors With Oriana Leckert

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The Happy Writer With Marissa Meyer

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Writing And Selling Short Stories With Douglas Smith

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Aristotle for Novelists, And A Strategy For Selling More Books With Douglas Vigliotti

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Fair Use, Copyright, And Licensing. AI And The Author Business With Alicia Wright

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Building A Long Term Author Business, Dictation, Kickstarter, and Short Story Collections With Kevin J Anderson