Writing the Shadow
Joanna Penn
Do you want to connect with readers on a deeper level?
Do you want your books to stand out in a sea of content by being authentic and personal in your writing whatever the genre?
Are you interested in creative self-development?
If yes, Writing the Shadow is for you.
This is a book of my heart and it contains many personal stories — but this book is really about helping you reach readers with your words — and move to the next level in your writing.
We all long to write boldly, without filters or fear.
To spin stories that capture the messy beauty of what it means to be human. Tales that lay bare the truth of living — darkness and all.
But something holds us back.
Whispers of “Who do you think you are?” and “You don’t have permission to write that.” Our own self-censorship and the judgment of others keep us from writing freely — and sometimes, from living fully.
But all great art taps into darkness, and your most compelling work emerges when you embrace your full humanity—both light and Shadow.
In Writing the Shadow, I’ll guide you on an intimate journey to explore the darkness and discover the gold lying hidden in its depths. Gold that may be the source of your best creative work in the years ahead.
The Shadow is calling. It’s time to turn your inner darkness into words.
“I love everything Joanna Penn does, but Writing the Shadow is the icing on the cake. Ms Penn has found the gold within the darkness and has lit a candle to show us the way.” Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art
Duration - 7h 4m.
Author - Joanna Penn.
Narrator - Joanna Penn.
Published Date - Monday, 02 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2023 Joanna Penn ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Do you want to connect with readers on a deeper level? Do you want your books to stand out in a sea of content by being authentic and personal in your writing whatever the genre? Are you interested in creative self-development? If yes, Writing the Shadow is for you. This is a book of my heart and it contains many personal stories — but this book is really about helping you reach readers with your words — and move to the next level in your writing. We all long to write boldly, without filters or fear. To spin stories that capture the messy beauty of what it means to be human. Tales that lay bare the truth of living — darkness and all. But something holds us back. Whispers of “Who do you think you are?” and “You don’t have permission to write that.” Our own self-censorship and the judgment of others keep us from writing freely — and sometimes, from living fully. But all great art taps into darkness, and your most compelling work emerges when you embrace your full humanity—both light and Shadow. In Writing the Shadow, I’ll guide you on an intimate journey to explore the darkness and discover the gold lying hidden in its depths. Gold that may be the source of your best creative work in the years ahead. The Shadow is calling. It’s time to turn your inner darkness into words. “I love everything Joanna Penn does, but Writing the Shadow is the icing on the cake. Ms Penn has found the gold within the darkness and has lit a candle to show us the way.” Steven Pressfield, author of The War of Art Duration - 7h 4m. Author - Joanna Penn. Narrator - Joanna Penn. Published Date - Monday, 02 January 2023. Copyright - © 2023 Joanna Penn ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:16:57
Introduction. What is the Shadow?
Duration:13:18:11
Let your dark horse run
Duration:04:01:06
Why explore your Shadow side?
Duration:13:20:07
1. Tapping into Shadow 1.1 How can you tap into the Shadow if it is hidden?
Duration:01:18:36
1.2 What triggers you?
Duration:07:09:37
1.3 Examine patterns of repeated behaviour
Duration:03:22:01
1.4 Look at the opposite side of personality tests
Duration:08:42:08
1.5 Be curious
Duration:19:11:07
1.6 Mine your writing for aspects of Shadow
Duration:09:45:48
1.7 Make a list of your Shadow personas
Duration:04:42:12
1.8 Other ways to access Shadow
Duration:09:30:14
1.9 Don’t get lost in the darkness: Protecting yourself and others
Duration:10:12:23
2. Aspects of the Shadow 2.1 You are not alone
Duration:01:57:39
2.2 The creative wound and the Shadow in writing
Duration:17:54:25
2.3 The Shadow in traditional publishing
Duration:10:00:34
2.4 The Shadow in self-publishing or being an indie author
Duration:08:55:31
2.5 The Shadow in work
Duration:04:59:14
2.6 The Shadow in money
Duration:22:25:18
2.7 The Shadow in the physical body
Duration:17:14:36
2.8 The Collective Shadow in country, society, and culture
Duration:19:50:20
2.9 The Shadow in family and relationships
Duration:10:11:04
2.10 The Shadow in religion
Duration:12:09:39
2.11 The Shadow in midlife and ageing
Duration:14:34:43
2.12 The Shadow in dying and death
Duration:19:21:58
3. Turn your inner darkness into words 3.1 Open the doors
Duration:02:49:30
3.2 Accept who you are
Duration:11:01:35
3.3 Stop self-censoring
Duration:14:20:49
3.4 Strengthen your characters
Duration:22:16:56
3.5 Deepen your themes
Duration:06:42:18
3.6 Writing the Shadow into other genres
Duration:07:06:18
3.7 Turn your Shadow into gold
Duration:13:51:13
Ending Credits
Duration:00:30:06