In this week's episode, I look at whether or not a writer can profitably advertise a stand-alone book with no sequels. I also discuss GHOST IN THE LORE and the audiobook version of FROSTBORN: THE DWARVEN PRINCE.

In this week's episode, I answer audiobook questions from listeners, and explain why SEVENFOLD SWORD's audiobooks were completed before FROSTBORN. I also answer questions about paperbacks and writing tips.

In this episode, we look at six ways writers can learn to handle criticism effectively. I also answer questions about the DRAGONTIARNA and WRAITHSHARD series.

In this week's episode, I take a look back at the last ten years of self-publishing, and share ten tips & tricks I have learned for selling books on all platforms.

In this week's episode, I take a look at whether or not Facebook ads can still work for indie authors. I also answer reader questions and comments, and discuss the classic PC game MASTER OF MAGIC.

In this week's episode, I take a look at the 2014 film CHEF and how it provides an excellent example of internal conflict for writers. I also answer reader questions and comments, and reveal the title of the final DRAGONTIARNA novel.

In this week's episode, I look at how the Snyder Cut of the Justice League movie offers three lessons for indie authors. Specifically, how the most successful creative works meet three criteria: 1.) They fulfill the vision of the creator. 2.) They meet the expectations of the audience. 3.) They turn a profit on their costs. I also answer questions about the DRAGONTIARNA, CLOAK MAGE, and SILENT ORDER series.

In this week's episode, I discuss how I republished my mystery novel SHARE THE PAIN as AVENGING FIRE, and sold two and a half times as many copies in one month as the book had previously sold in ten years.

In this week's episode, I discuss my book STORYTELLING: HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL, which offers tips & tricks for writing a novel based upon the rules of story structure. I also answer questions and comments from readers about DEMONSOULED, DRAGONTIARNA, and AVENGING FIRE. STORYTELLING: HOW TO WRITE A NOVEL is now available at all ebook stores.

In this week's episode, we discuss verisimilitude for writers and how much research to do so a novel feels real without getting bogged down in the details. I also answer questions about audiobooks and new book covers.

In this episode, we discuss the idea of the "marketing funnel", and how to best utilize it for indie authors. I also answer questions from readers about the DRAGONTIARNA and GHOST NIGHT series.

In this week's episode, I discuss how to focus on writing new fiction even when faced with other urgent tasks. I also give an update on new and upcoming publishing projects and answer reading questions about AVENGING FIRE and the CLOAK MAGE series.

In this week's episode, I look at my ten bestselling audiobooks of 2020 and consider what this means for selling and marketing audio in 2021. I also answer reader questions about marketing and my new mystery novel.

In this week's episode, I look back at my bestselling ebooks of 2020, and my most-read Kindle Unlimited titles. I also answer reader questions about the DRAGONTIARNA series and sales platforms.

In this week's episode, I describe my advertising strategies for 2021. I also answer reader questions and comments about the FROSTBORN, CLOAK GAMES, and DRAGONTIARNA series.

In this week's episode, I take a look back at ebook sales for 2020. I also answer reader questions about Frostborn, Malison, and mystery novels.

In this week's episode, I discuss my ten writing goals for 2021, and look ahead at new projects.

In this week's episode, I look back at my writing goals for 2020 and see how many of them I achieved. I also answer reader questions about the CLOAK GAMES series and Kindle Unlimited.

In this week's episode and the final episode of 2020, I take a look at tips to help people write 10,000 words in a day. I also answer reader questions about the FROSTBORN and CLOAK GAMES series.

In this episode, I discuss the experience of learning more about cover design in 2020, and how this has helped with self-publishing.

In this week's episode, we discuss whether or not traditional publisher have any advantages over self-publishers in the modern marketplace.

In this week's episode, I look back at the favorite scenes I wrote in 2020. I also answer reader emails and talk a little more about Facebook Ads.

In this week's episode, I discuss finishing both the rough draft of WRAITHSHARD: WRATH & BATTLE and the WRAITHSHARD series itself. I also talk about changes to Audible's return policy and Star Wars author Alan Dean Foster's dispute with Disney.

In this episode, we discuss the instability and unreliability of Facebook ads in the runup to the 2020 US election, and how this is a good reminder for indie authors not to put too much trust in any one platform. We also answer reader questions and discuss upcoming writing projects.

In this week's episode, I answer reader questions about GHOST IN THE VISION, my 115th novel. We also discuss Barnes & Noble's recent website troubles, Audible's return policy, and Super Mario merch.

In this week's episode, I look at some suggestions and techniques for finishing all 50,000 words of National Novel Writing Month.

In honor of NaNoWriMo, in this episode I look at the Mac platform and the PC platform and consider which one is better for writers. We also discuss graphic novel adaptations and series length.

In this episode, I talk about finishing the rough draft of my new book GHOST IN THE VISION. I also answer reader questions about MALISON, FROSTBORN, and THE GHOSTS.

In this episode, I discuss why my DEMONSOULED and MASK OF THE DEMONSOULED series left Kindle Unlimited while THE GHOSTS and GHOST EXILE stayed in the program. We also talk about the Barnes & Noble Nook hack and answer reader questions.

In this episode, I discuss the recent BookBub Featured Deal for my book SEVENFOLD SWORD OMNIBUS ONE. I also talk about novel crossovers and forthcoming audiobook editions.

In this week's episode, I discuss a reader's question about how long his novel should be and how long it should take to write. I also talk about my new book, DRAGONTIARNA: CROWNS, and what I plan to write next.

In this episode, I discuss the relationship between art, business, and advertising for writers. I also talk about translations, cover redesigns, and newsletters.

In this week's episode, I talk about finishing the rough draft of DRAGONTIARNA: CROWNS, and Kindle Unlimited versus wide ebook distribution. The episode ends with an exclusive preview of the upcoming GHOST IN THE RAZOR audiobook!

In this week's episode, I examine David Gaughran's Series Marketing Escalation Paradox, and consider how best to promote a long series of novels. I also talk about finally finishing the main quest of THE ELDER SCROLLS V: SKYRIM nine years after starting the game!

In this episode, I answer a reader's question about how I write so fast.

In this week's episode, I look at six ways that old books can generate new work, and hopefully new sales.

In this week's episode, I take a look at four self-publishing tools I have reconsidered using this year. I also discuss my new book, WRAITHSHARD: PYRE & FORGE.

In this week's episode, I consider the 5 questions about the writing journey from the 500th episode of the Creative Penn Podcast.

In this episode, I look at six of the best paid tools for self-publishing and examine what they offer for saving time.

In this episode, I time how long it takes to write 6,100 words.

In this week's episode, I talk about my new book DRAGONTIARNA: DEFENDERS, and discuss some news from the world of self-publishing.

In this episode I talk about the best strategy for audio sales and the evolving level of text-to-speech technology. I also discuss PEACE TALKS, the new Dresden Files novel!

In this week's episode, I share six things I would do if I started self-publishing from scratch in 2020.

In this episode, I discuss five tips for writing a really long series of novels. Additionally, enjoy an exclusive preview of the audiobook of GHOST EXILE OMNIBUS ONE!

In this episode, I discuss 7 ways to learn from failures and avoid frustration while self-publishing.

In this episode, I discuss how my book MALISON: THE COMPLETE SERIES reached #1 in its category on multiple ebook retailers. There's also a short bonus excerpt from my forthcoming audiobook GHOST IN THE HUNT, as narrated by Hollis McCarthy.

In this episode, I discuss 8 ways to both write and market your short stories, and how to use short stories as a marketing tool.

In this episode, we discuss 6 tips for how to outline your novel before you start writing the book.