Joanna Penn

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Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling fiction and memoir author as J.F. Penn. 


She’s also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. She lives in Bath, England with her husband and two British shorthair cats, and enjoys a nice G&T.


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

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“I will continue to write what I love to read, and the fact that it doesn't sell as well as romance or sci-fi or fantasy isn't the point.”
Joanna Penn

“Formal education will earn you a living.  Self-education will earn you a fortune.”  Jim Rohn”
Joanna Penn, Career Change: Stop hating your job, discover what you really want to do with your life, and start doing it!

“When you feel that creeping self-doubt, acknowledge it. Write down your feelings in your journal in your journal... and then continue with your writing.”
Joanna Penn, The Successful Author Mindset: A Handbook for Surviving the Writer's Journey

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