Accessibility And AI: How New Tools Are Opening Doors For Indie Authors With Jeff Adams
Indie author and accessibility advocate Jeff Adams explains how AI tools are removing barriers for writers with disabilities and boosting productivity for all creators. He highlights agents like Claude Cowork and applications such as NotebookLM, ElevenReader, and ChatGPT that automate marketing, metadata, and research tasks. Adams also discusses the cultural stigma around AI use, the future of personalized reading and real‑time translation, and how ending his long‑running podcast freed time to focus on new books.
SuperCreativity And KeyNote Speaking With A Non-Fiction Book With James Taylor
The Creative Penn podcast featured nonfiction author and keynote speaker James Taylor discussing his new book, *SuperCreativity*, which explores how artificial intelligence can serve as a genuine creative partner. Taylor explains the five‑stage creative process, the types of creative purpose,...
Kickstarter Tips for Authors: Rewards, Shipping, Marketing, and Lessons Learned
Kickstarter has become a major revenue channel for authors, with 69,000 publishing projects raising over $380 million and 3.2 million backers to date. The platform’s success rate is high—84% for campaigns that attract at least 25 supporters—while average pledges have jumped from...
Special Editions, Seasonal Podcasts, and the Art of Low-Key Book Marketing with Sara Rosett
Indie author Sara Rosett, a USA Today bestseller, has moved away from traditional retailer‑first launches toward a low‑key, personality‑driven marketing model. She now sells directly through a Shopify store, runs seasonal mystery podcasts, and leverages special editions, Kickstarter campaigns, and...
Writing At The Wellspring: Tapping The Source Of Your Inner Genius With Matt Cardin
Matt Cardin, a multi‑award‑nominated horror and religion author, discusses his new guide *Writing at the Wellspring* on a podcast. He reframes the muse, daimon and creative silence as collaborative partners rather than obstacles. Cardin also shares how he balances a full‑time...