The Novel Writing Podcast

Updated: 29 Jul 2025 • 190 episodes
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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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What"s the deal with author newsletters? Do you really need one before you release your book?  The answer is ABSOLUTELY YES. Author newsletters are data-backed as the number 1 way to reach your audience.  Listen in for 3 major reasons to start your author newsletter today, even if you only email once a month. Send us a

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What are the self-publishing options available to indie authors? This is the third and last of three episodes unpacking the variety of ways authors can set themselves up for success with indie publishing. This episode dives into the differences between direct and indirect sales. Your author business will ultimately con

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What are the self-publishing options available to indie authors? This is the second of three episodes unpacking the variety of ways authors can set themselves up for success with indie publishing. This episode dives into the eBook and digital delivery platforms of Amazon, IngramSpark, Draft2Digital, Lulu, Curios, and B

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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

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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

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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

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