Whom should you be writing for? Most of us are writing either for ourselves or for our readers--when we might just be better off doing both.
Sep 28
S18:E17: Character Misdirection: How to Write False Allies and False Enemies
Character misdirection does more than set up clever betrayals. By using False Allies and False Enemies, writers can deepen conflict, complicate character arcs, and create plot twists that feel both surprising and inevitable. In this video, I explore four variations of character m ... Show More
18m 26s
Aug 31
S18:E15: 5 Ways to Identify Your Writing Weaknesses (and Become a Better Writer)
How do you identify your writing weaknesses? And, even more importantly, how can you tell if something really is a weakness? In this episode, I share five ways writers can recognize recurring craft problems, strengthen weak areas, and distinguish poor execution from intentional w ... Show More
21m 44s
Dec 2021
How To Find The Time To Write And Make The Most Of Your Writing Time With Joanna Penn
Our publishing, marketing and author business tasks are important — but at the end of the day, it all comes down to writing. We are authors. We are writers. So as we head toward a new year, how can you find the time to write? How can you make the most of your writing time? […] Th ... Show More
49m 42s
Aug 2025
Author or Victim: You Decide
Some people are trapped, not by chains, but by the stories they keep telling themselves. Stories that protect their dysfunction, excuse their pain, and hold them back from change. This speech is a raw reminder that you are not your past—you are the author of your future. The pen ... Show More
2m 18s
Jul 2021
36. How to Become a Better Writer
Writing is a skill that we consider to be just as important as speaking.
People write emails, copy on websites, social media content, articles, resumes, reports, theses. The list goes on. These are all forms of content that we find in our daily lives.
Good writing can give you a ... Show More
24m 44s