WLP64 Talking Authorpreneurship with Joanna Penn
In today's episode, Pilar talks to Joanna Penn about writing in the 21st Century and being an indie author.
Introduction
Check out Pilar's books: www.pilarortigarces.co.uk/p/e-books-by-pilar.html
Virtual not Distant Bitesize
04:50mins Today's Bitesize is dedicated nurturing team creativity in virtual teams.
Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world.
The Conversation with Joanna Penn
We're in the Renaissance of the creator.
20:15mins Joanna puts "authorpreneurship" in context.
Indie authors are a natural evolution as we change the way in which we work.
The long tail and low-cost of self-publishing.
The author is no longer a lonely creator...
Audio and foreign sales.
We talk about how much we love the Kindle!
I couldn't run my business without technology.
If anyone wants a great piece of software to write books in, use Scrivener.
Joanna mentions Dragon Dictate.
Joanna's fiction work and how she has changed as a writer.
You are the wrong person to trust your work.
The shift in mindset from a hobbyist to professional.
Joanna's virtual collaboration with J. Thorn.
The future of writing.
Self-Publishing Success Course
Check out Joanna's blog and podcast for information and inspiration! www.thecreativepenn.com/