I love these new shorter videos! I always want to watch the longer ones but then never get to them. But these short ones I can squeeze in whenever 😃 I'm a huge admirer of your work by the way 😊
Dear Joanna, You have really opened my eyes to publishing and how much value one book can bring. I have been dreaming up stories through poetry, with funny, scary and sometimes strange characters since I was 10 years old with no business mind behind it,no dream to publish, keeping it just as a way of recording my thoughts and bringing to life the thoughts in my mind. I then gave up writing six years after that, because I had to focus on “studying to get a real job” - as most people I never thought that writing can actually be a way of living and did not have a wonderful mentor like yourself to share this knowledge and learn about the writing industry. Listening to you through your videos I just wonder how crazy it is when our parents, the society and even our closest loved ones think there is one correct career life path, and how sometimes we place so much value on money alone - especially money which we can have immediately. I also realise just how knowledge can be so powerful, which is why I truly appreciate your insight and sharing your experience, and experience of your interviewees, with others. When I got my first corporate job just a few years ago I felt absolutely depressed and completely lost; it came so unexpected to me, especially for someone who was trained to be a business person at university for many years to work for a corporate. In my very first year of working I felt that I did not belong there even though I am constantly getting praise for my work, and good financial rewards too. It’s the emotional fulfilment which is missing... My journey on the train back from work at that time inspired a story in me which I have been dreaming to write, and which with the help of your channel and inspiration from other You tubers, and of course the Muse herself, I have recently (last couple of months) been able to start writing that story down and making it real for me. I even learned that I CAN try to write prose, even though verse comes much easier to me and when my idea came I kept telling myself I knew nothing about actually writing the story down. Thanks to you and other professionals like you I have hope, just hope (which is sometimes all we need to move forward) that I can eventually bring my story out into the world, which is absolutely amazing! Finally I go into work every morning knowing that my real self is quickly emerging through my writing at home, and I feel like a completely different person :) and I have you and other wonderful self publishing and traditionally publishing TH-cam inspirations to thank for that - in fact sometimes this is what gets me through a rough Monday morning when I go back to my office routine. So, thank you and I hope that this will be a great reminder for you that all the content you are sharing with others really means something at a much deeper level :) :)
Hi Angela, I am so thrilled about this: "Finally I go into work every morning knowing that my real self is quickly emerging through my writing at home, and I feel like a completely different person :)" I know that feeling because I spent 13 years as a cubicle slave doing a job that was killing my creativity - and I crushed that urge to create for too many years. One of my driving forces now is to help others break out and live an abundant creative life - so I'm excited for you - keep writing and you will make it!
I absolutely adore your positivity - in your podcast and videos! You offer such encouragement to those of starting this writing journey. I look forward to embracing the lifestyle of an authorpreneur... once I tame all those self-doubt voices in my head.
Awesome video - thank you, Joanna. I'm loving your shorter videos, on specific, writing related topics. They really enhance your channel, in addition to your excellent podcasts. You share invaluable information and insights.
Thank you for the content you put out here, Joanna. I've made the decision to begin each writing day with your videos. They really make a difference in my mind-set.
Joanna, I am so awed and lucky for having discovered your channel and website. Your videos make things as an authorpreneuur so much easier. Thank you. God Bless you.
Great video. You're an inspiration Joanna, and I hope to become successful like you some day. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. I, for one, truly appreciate it. ;)
I watched this video and it was so helpful that, I went on your website and your website was so inspiring, interesting and easy to navigate, that I ended up buying one of your books off Amazon- thank you
I started out by reading Kiyosaki years ago - the idea of escaping the rat race always appealed :) I still recommend his books as a great way to learn about financial principles.
Thanks Joanna, loved the book and love the new video series. You've been my mentor for several years through your podcasts and now through your video series too. Love the bookcase in the background, good art direction! Great that your wading into screenwriting, with your inspiration I am turning my screenplays into novels and multiple streams of revenue!
Really like your videos Joanna Penn, congratulations on your books, you are amazing, my name is Rekha Chadha, I write fantasy fiction children books, your videos are very helpful 🤗⭐⭐⭐⭐
I love these new shorter videos! I always want to watch the longer ones but then never get to them. But these short ones I can squeeze in whenever 😃 I'm a huge admirer of your work by the way 😊
Fantastic - thanks :) I'm committing to doing shorter ones now so expect more! Glad you find them useful
I like that you respond to your TH-cam comments.
Thanks :)
Dear Joanna, You have really opened my eyes to publishing and how much value one book can bring. I have been dreaming up stories through poetry, with funny, scary and sometimes strange characters since I was 10 years old with no business mind behind it,no dream to publish, keeping it just as a way of recording my thoughts and bringing to life the thoughts in my mind. I then gave up writing six years after that, because I had to focus on “studying to get a real job” - as most people I never thought that writing can actually be a way of living and did not have a wonderful mentor like yourself to share this knowledge and learn about the writing industry. Listening to you through your videos I just wonder how crazy it is when our parents, the society and even our closest loved ones think there is one correct career life path, and how sometimes we place so much value on money alone - especially money which we can have immediately. I also realise just how knowledge can be so powerful, which is why I truly appreciate your insight and sharing your experience, and experience of your interviewees, with others. When I got my first corporate job just a few years ago I felt absolutely depressed and completely lost; it came so unexpected to me, especially for someone who was trained to be a business person at university for many years to work for a corporate. In my very first year of working I felt that I did not belong there even though I am constantly getting praise for my work, and good financial rewards too. It’s the emotional fulfilment which is missing... My journey on the train back from work at that time inspired a story in me which I have been dreaming to write, and which with the help of your channel and inspiration from other You tubers, and of course the Muse herself, I have recently (last couple of months) been able to start writing that story down and making it real for me. I even learned that I CAN try to write prose, even though verse comes much easier to me and when my idea came I kept telling myself I knew nothing about actually writing the story down. Thanks to you and other professionals like you I have hope, just hope (which is sometimes all we need to move forward) that I can eventually bring my story out into the world, which is absolutely amazing! Finally I go into work every morning knowing that my real self is quickly emerging through my writing at home, and I feel like a completely different person :) and I have you and other wonderful self publishing and traditionally publishing TH-cam inspirations to thank for that - in fact sometimes this is what gets me through a rough Monday morning when I go back to my office routine. So, thank you and I hope that this will be a great reminder for you that all the content you are sharing with others really means something at a much deeper level :) :)
Hi Angela, I am so thrilled about this:
"Finally I go into work every morning knowing that my real self is quickly emerging through my writing at home, and I feel like a completely different person :)"
I know that feeling because I spent 13 years as a cubicle slave doing a job that was killing my creativity - and I crushed that urge to create for too many years. One of my driving forces now is to help others break out and live an abundant creative life - so I'm excited for you - keep writing and you will make it!
I absolutely adore your positivity - in your podcast and videos! You offer such encouragement to those of starting this writing journey. I look forward to embracing the lifestyle of an authorpreneur... once I tame all those self-doubt voices in my head.
You never tame the self-doubt - just learn to live with it :)
Every time I need motivation (or a kick in the pants) I watch this video! Thanks, Joanna!
Awesome video - thank you, Joanna. I'm loving your shorter videos, on specific, writing related topics. They really enhance your channel, in addition to your excellent podcasts. You share invaluable information and insights.
Thanks - more to come :)
I look forward to it. :-) x
Thank you for the content you put out here, Joanna. I've made the decision to begin each writing day with your videos. They really make a difference in my mind-set.
Glad to help :)
I keep watching this video. It’s so encouraging! It makes me feel that I can do it too. :)
You CAN do it :)
Joanna, I am so awed and lucky for having discovered your channel and website. Your videos make things as an authorpreneuur so much easier. Thank you. God Bless you.
Glad to help!
Ooohh now I have to figure out how to print my book as a workbook.
I just use the usual services, but format differently. This might also help - th-cam.com/video/Y16y2tScx9Q/w-d-xo.html
You know what, JP, you are awesome. Thanks as always ❣️
Thank you! I stopped doing so many videos a while back, and good to see some still remain evergreen!
Great video as always! I found this one while on the treadmill (as is the tradition!) :)
Spot on advice for long-term planning and success.
Great video. You're an inspiration Joanna, and I hope to become successful like you some day. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. I, for one, truly appreciate it. ;)
Thanks for the ideas and encouragement!
Joanna I'm loving these videos - simple but needed and so effective
Thanks :) I have lots more to come!
This really inspired me. Thank you.
I appreciate this advice! I am currently writing 2 thriller books, as we speak now.
cool!
Thank you 😊 for sharing your learnings with world.
I watched this video and it was so helpful that, I went on your website and your website was so inspiring, interesting and easy to navigate, that I ended up buying one of your books off Amazon- thank you
Thank you :) Glad you found it useful - and that my content marketing works!
Penn, you've basically just described the concept for "Rich Dad, Poor Dad". I love your videos! #amwriting
I started out by reading Kiyosaki years ago - the idea of escaping the rat race always appealed :) I still recommend his books as a great way to learn about financial principles.
Thanks Joanna, loved the book and love the new video series. You've been my mentor for several years through your podcasts and now through your video series too. Love the bookcase in the background, good art direction! Great that your wading into screenwriting, with your inspiration I am turning my screenplays into novels and multiple streams of revenue!
I'm glad you're enjoying the new videos - and yes, I'm loving the screenwriting - I'll share more next week!
Thanks for explaining this point .
Mind. 💥 Blown
Thank you Joanna, very informative.
Thank you for this!!!
Thanks - very inspiring!
Perfect! Very helpful. Also, love your shirt!
Thanks - it's Desigual :)
She always has the cutest shirts, jackets and jewelry 😋
Great video and a lot to think about. Thanks again!
Awesome video. Insightful and inspiring. Thank you for this, and for the Blueprint book.
Glad you found it useful :)
Many thanks!
Great encouragement and direction, thanks!
Great stuff as always Joanna. Love it.
awesome, as always! thank you Joanna!!
Wonderful video - thanks.
Good inspiration info as usual.
Really like your videos Joanna Penn, congratulations on your books, you are amazing, my name is Rekha Chadha, I write fantasy fiction children books, your videos are very helpful 🤗⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you so much!
@@thecreativepenn Anytime 🤗
You have a workbook?! Where do I find that?! 👍🏼
all the links to my books here: www.thecreativepenn.com/books/
Workbooks are halfway down - there are 2!
The Creative Penn thank you! I never noticed 👍🏼❤️
Do you have any advice on how to setup your writing as a business, paying tax etc?
Check this out with Helen Sedwick - th-cam.com/video/lh4Y4oB36Iw/w-d-xo.html