The Novel Writing Podcast

Colleen Mitchell
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The Novel Writing Podcast

Writing a novel doesn't have to take decades. Author and Tally Ink 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 Tally Ink. 

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The College Analogy for Avoiding Overwhelm

    Do you get stressed and overwhelmed whenever you look at everything it takes to publish a book, whether you're pursuing self publishing or traditional?You're not alone. I see this in a lot of authors, especially the ones working on the first or second draft.This episode presents a different way to filter your perspective so you can stop freaking out and get back to work on your book.Send us a textWhat to do next… Take the Writing Persona Quiz! Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge J...

    4 min

  2. NOV 12

    Switching from Writing to Editing

    How do you know when it's time to switch from the writing mode to the editing mode?What even is the difference between them? In this episode I share a different way to think about this that allows us the freedom to move from one to the other with ease.Send us a textWhat to do next… Take the Writing Persona Quiz! Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Join The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Facebook Group Follow the 60-Day Challenge on Instagram Leave a review on Apple Podcasts ...

    4 min

  3. NOV 5

    If You are a Creative Powerhouse

    Writer's Block Bonus Category - Creative Powerhouse!Halie calls this result a TRIPLE THREAT! AKA, nothing really slows you down.Or does it?Creative Powerhouses aren't immune to bumps in the road, and this episode covers why.To find out your primary blocker, take our Writer's Block Quiz! This quiz will diagnose your writer's block and how to best deal with it. Take the quiz here!https://www.the60daynovelwritingchallenge.com/writers-block-quiz-embedSend us a textWhat to do next… Take the Writi...

    3 min

  4. OCT 29

    When You Have More Than One Story Idea

    What do you do when you have more than one story idea floating around in your head?Do you work on just one? Write multiple at once?Something in between?Like most writing questions, the answer is "it depends".This episode breaks down how to approach your writing decisions when you have more than one idea, and whether you should complete a project before moving on to the next one.Send us a textWhat to do next… Take the Writing Persona Quiz! Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge J...

    8 min

  5. OCT 22

    If You Have Difficulty Prioritizing

    Writer's Block Category #3 - Difficulty PrioritizingWhen your to-do list is miles long and keeps growing every second, it can feel irresponsible and indulgent to write.But the truth is that your writing is important, and creativity is a form of self care. This episode covers the paradox of choice and different methods for prioritizing your life so that writing remains towar the top of the list.To find out your primary blocker, take our Writer's Block Quiz! This quiz will diagnose your writer'...

    7 min

  6. OCT 15

    This or That: Outliner or Discovery Writer

    Are you a Discovery Writer or an Outliner?Which one is better than the other? Which one SHOULD you write in?If these terms give you strong feelings one way or the other, make sure you listen through the end of this episode!Send us a textWhat to do next… Take the Writing Persona Quiz! Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Join The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Facebook Group Follow the 60-Day Challenge on Instagram Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Halie & Colleen are both autho...

    4 min

  7. OCT 8

    If Distractions Abound for You

    Writer's Block Category #2 - DistractionsThe shinies, the doomscrolling, the accidental 5-hour YouTube rabbit trails... all distractions.When you pay attention to something that's NOT the thing you're supposed to be paying attention to, that's called a distraction.This episode covers how to handle distractions.To find out your primary blocker, take our Writer's Block Quiz! This quiz will diagnose your writer's block and how to best deal with it. Take the quiz here!https://www.the60daynovelwri...

    5 min

  8. OCT 1

    Literary Sins 1: Head-Hopping

    Have you committed this literary sin? Head hopping, or jumping from one POV to another in the same paragraph, scene, or chapter, can throw readers off as to who's really telling the story. This can pull a reader out of the narrative, and a confused reader is more likely to close the book!This, our first installment of the Literary Sins Series, addresses what head hopping is, how to spot it, and how to avoid it.Send us a textWhat to do next… Take the Writing Persona Quiz! Sign up fo...

    6 min
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Writing a novel doesn't have to take decades. Author and Tally Ink 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 Tally Ink. 

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  • Creator
    Colleen Mitchell
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    154
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Inspired Forward & Tally Ink
  • Show Website
    The Novel Writing Podcast

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