The Novel Writing Podcast

Colleen Mitchell
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Writing a novel doesn't have to take decades. Author and book coach Colleen Mitchell provides authors with bite-sized mindset tips, encouragement, inspiration, and tips for the writing process. So grab a cup, cozy up, and let's get to writing! The Novel Writing Podcast is a production of Colleen Mitchell Writes, LLC.

  1. 1D AGO

    Seth Ring on Author Business Practices, Part 2

    Here's part 2 of my conversation with Seth Ring on author business practices.  What is the most important thing for a new author to focus on? When should authors diversify, whether it's income streams or genre? Seth has some controversial opinions, which is part of why I love talking to him! Find Seth's work at sethring.com Send a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Link Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE Work with members of the Tally Ink Author Services Team Read Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm) Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally) Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

    57 min

  2. FEB 24

    Dave Chesson on Kindlepreneur's Tools for Authors

    Dave Chesson, author and founder of Kindlepreneur, brings a high-level overview of the different tools in the Kindlepreneur suite. From the bestseller rank calculator to their formatting tool (Atticus), Kindlepreneur is a one-stop-shop for indies looking to improve marketing, craft, and rankings. Find all the Kindlepreneur tools at https://kindlepreneur.com/tools/ Send a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Link Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE Work with members of the Tally Ink Author Services Team Read Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm) Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally) Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

    39 min

  3. FEB 17

    What Does a Proofreader Do?

    What are proofreaders, and what do they do for indie authors? What should you expect if you hire these professionals? This episode covers what proofreaders do, don't do, and whether you should hire one for your novel. Send a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Link Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE Work with members of the Tally Ink Author Services Team Read Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm) Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally) Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

    5 min

  4. FEB 10

    Seth Ring on Author Business Practices, Part 1

    Seth Ring is back in a new two-parter to drop some truth bombs about why it's so important for authors, whether you're indie or trad, to think about the business side of writing. Are you a personal brand or a product brand? What's the most important business task you can focus on as a writer? What's the difference between a writer and an author, anyway? My favorite mic-drop from this episode is, "Without work, and without new work, your business is not going to work." Part 2 will be out in a few weeks! Find Seth's work at sethring.com Send a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Link Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE Work with members of the Tally Ink Author Services Team Read Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm) Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally) Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

    45 min

  5. FEB 3

    What Does a Copyeditor Do?

    What are copyeditors or line editors, and what do they do for indie authors?  What should you expect if you hire these professionals? This episode covers what copy/line editors do, don't do, and whether you should hire one for your novel. Send a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Link Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE Work with members of the Tally Ink Author Services Team Read Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm) Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally) Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

    5 min

  6. JAN 27

    What Does a Developmental Editor Do?

    Do you really need a developmental editor? If you hire one, what should you expect from them? There are some cases where you can get away with not hiring dev editors, but they don't apply to every writer. For a spicy take on the necessity of dev editors, check out this video by Seth Ring: https://youtu.be/m-H_BxBM2kY Send a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Link Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE Work with members of the Tally Ink Author Services Team Read Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm) Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally) Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

    10 min

  7. JAN 20

    Author Nation 2025 Takeaways

    Author Nation 2025 was my 3rd time at an author conference, and this year I went looking for audio narration solutions (among other things).  This episode covers my thoughts on the conference, favorite sessions, and whether it's worth it (especially for new authors).  Will you be going to this year's con? If so, I'll see you in November! Send a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Link Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE Work with members of the Tally Ink Author Services Team Read Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm) Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally) Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

    7 min

  8. JAN 13

    Let’s Rock 2026: An Update from Last Year

    I'm back! Listen in for an update on: - Why you haven't heard a new episode for a bit - What I've been doing for the last 3 months - My goals for 2026 - What to expect going forward This year is full of goals and ambition, so let's get rocking! Listen to The Christian Readers Podcast. Send a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Link Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE Work with members of the Tally Ink Author Services Team Read Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm) Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally) Leave a review on Apple Podcasts

    5 min
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Writing a novel doesn't have to take decades. Author and book coach Colleen Mitchell provides authors with bite-sized mindset tips, encouragement, inspiration, and tips for the writing process. So grab a cup, cozy up, and let's get to writing! The Novel Writing Podcast is a production of Colleen Mitchell Writes, LLC.

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  • Creator
    Colleen Mitchell
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    207
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Colleen Mitchell Writes, LLC
  • Show Website
    The Novel Writing Podcast

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