The Novel Writing Podcast
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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What are the self-publishing options available to indie authors? This is the first of three episodes unpacking the variety of ways authors can set themselves up for success with indie publishing. This episode dives into the Print on Demand platforms of Amazon, IngramSpark, BookVault, and Lulu and what each platform is
www.curios.com/Joincolleenmitchellwrites How do you control direct eBook sales as an indie author? The big platforms take a dramatic cut of your profits, don"t provide reader contact information, and can kick authors off if they think you"re violating the rules... even if you aren"t. So what"s an indie to do? Selling d
SAID IS DEAD. Or is it? Do you even need to use dialogue tags? Action tags are the kings of showing over telling in dialogue, and when used correctly can deliver a far weightier emotional punch than dialogue tags. Listen in for more of why these two are different, and why there"s a clear winner! Read my prequel novella
Struggling with a slow pace or a saggy middle? Story structure may be the answer. But what is story structure? In short, it"s the skeleton of your book that lays out where major beats take place. But it"s not a formula! Listen in to learn more about Story Structure at a high level. Send us a text What to do next… Sell
If your story feels weak, you may have a problem with your characters" goals, motivation, and conflict. Digging deeper into "GMC" will help strengthen the plot because GMC is what drives a story forward. Learn more about GMC in The Trope Thesaurus, by Jennifer Hilt. Send us a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks dire
Suspense thriller author JD Barker shares why it"s important to think differently as an author, and how to build a stand-out author brand in today"s publishing landscape. Connect with JD at jdbarker.com Send us a text What to do next… Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate Link Take the 60