The Creative Penn
The leading independent resource for self-publishing authors: guides at no charge, podcast, courses, and vetted tool and service recommendations.
The Creative Penn is the most widely read independent resource for self-publishing authors, created by international bestselling author Joanna Penn. The site offers hundreds of articles at no charge and podcast episodes covering every aspect of self-publishing, including platform comparisons, cover design guidance, marketing strategies, and income modelling. Joanna Penn’s recommended service lists are frequently cited by independent authors as the most trusted curated guidance on vetted US and UK tools and professionals. The site also offers paid courses and an author community. No fees for the core content.