The Novel Writing Podcast

Cathryn deVries on the Writer Identity

Cathryn deVries "accidentally" became a writer through chronicling her family's Dungeons & Dragons campaign. The process helped her work through old emotional wounds, but then she had to deal with imposter syndrome over whether the story really was *hers* if it came from a campaign her daughter dreamed up. Listen in to find out how Cathryn went from "Am I really an author?" to fully stepping into that identity. Connect with Cathryn: * https://eclectaperennial.com/  [https://eclectaperennial.com/ ] * https://www.instagram.com/_eclecta_perennial_books/ [https://www.instagram.com/_eclecta_perennial_books/] Listen to the companion episode with Cathryn on The Christian Readers Podcast: https://thechristianreaderspodcast.buzzsprout.com/2529164/episodes/19030167-author-interview-with-cathryn-devries-son-of-osivirius [https://thechristianreaderspodcast.buzzsprout.com/2529164/episodes/19030167-author-interview-with-cathryn-devries-son-of-osivirius] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2133745/fan_mail/new] What to do next… * Apply for Author Coaching [https://cmwrites.as.me/author-coaching] with Colleen * Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZEwww3l6nJGPdntpu7UbQmtvthlGUMc]  * Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) [https://www.curios.com/Joincolleenmitchellwrites] - Affiliate Link * Read Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm [https://www.curios.com/creators/colleenmitchellwrites-2RR1Z1]) * Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally [https://www.secretsofthetally.com/]) * Leave a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-novel-writing-podcast/id1675069953]

The Value of Short-Cycle Feedback

Getting critiques on our writing is a core part of improving, but what if you didn't have to wait until you finish the first draft? Enter short-cycle feedback. This episode is all about why writers ought to share their work before writing THE END and use that critique to make the entire book stronger while you're still working on the first draft. (Even if it's still garbage.) *Something I didn't mention in the episode is that writing conferences are FANTASTIC places to make friends with other authors who can swap critiques with you. Many cons have online options now too, so you can still network while in your pajamas on your couch.* Links: * RealmSphere a community for Christian spec-fic writers [https://realm-makers.mn.co/]: https://realm-makers.mn.co/ * Episode 117: How to Recruit Alphas, Betas, & Critters [https://thenovelwritingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2133745/episodes/14437655-how-to-recruit-alphas-betas-critters]: https://thenovelwritingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2133745/episodes/14437655-how-to-recruit-alphas-betas-critters Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2133745/fan_mail/new] What to do next… * Apply for Author Coaching [https://cmwrites.as.me/author-coaching] with Colleen * Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZEwww3l6nJGPdntpu7UbQmtvthlGUMc]  * Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) [https://www.curios.com/Joincolleenmitchellwrites] - Affiliate Link * Read Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm [https://www.curios.com/creators/colleenmitchellwrites-2RR1Z1]) * Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally [https://www.secretsofthetally.com/]) * Leave a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-novel-writing-podcast/id1675069953]

What I Learned from Dictating 70,000 Words

Dictating is one of many tools writers can slot into their writing toolbelts, but many who try dictation don't stick with it long enough to see real results. I took Seth Ring's challenge to commit at least 20 hours to learning how to dictate, and this is what I learned by dictating 70,000 words in about 38 hours. Learn more about AI transcription with Book Scribe: https://bookscribe.ai/ [https://bookscribe.ai/] Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2133745/fan_mail/new] What to do next… * Apply for Author Coaching [https://cmwrites.as.me/author-coaching] with Colleen * Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZEwww3l6nJGPdntpu7UbQmtvthlGUMc]  * Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) [https://www.curios.com/Joincolleenmitchellwrites] - Affiliate Link * Read Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm [https://www.curios.com/creators/colleenmitchellwrites-2RR1Z1]) * Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally [https://www.secretsofthetally.com/]) * Leave a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-novel-writing-podcast/id1675069953]

Publisher Rocket Deep Dive with Dave Chesson

Publisher Rocket creator Dave Chesson walks through how to use features like keyword search, competition analyzer, category search, and reverse ASIN lookup.  For Publisher Rocket and other self-publishing tools by Kindlepreneur, visit https://kindlepreneur.com/tools/ Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2133745/fan_mail/new] What to do next… * Apply for Author Coaching [https://cmwrites.as.me/author-coaching] with Colleen * Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZEwww3l6nJGPdntpu7UbQmtvthlGUMc]  * Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) [https://www.curios.com/Joincolleenmitchellwrites] - Affiliate Link * Read Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm [https://www.curios.com/creators/colleenmitchellwrites-2RR1Z1]) * Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally [https://www.secretsofthetally.com/]) * Leave a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-novel-writing-podcast/id1675069953]

Do I Need to Write Every Day?

A common piece of writing advice from prolific, full-time authors is that we need to write every day. *insert squinty-eyed Thor Ragnarok meme* But do we, really? If your life circumstances by nature prevent you from putting your butt in the writing chair at least once a day, this episode is for you. Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2133745/fan_mail/new] What to do next… * Apply for Author Coaching [https://cmwrites.as.me/author-coaching] with Colleen * Take the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrZEwww3l6nJGPdntpu7UbQmtvthlGUMc]  * Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) [https://www.curios.com/Joincolleenmitchellwrites] - Affiliate Link * Read Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm [https://www.curios.com/creators/colleenmitchellwrites-2RR1Z1]) * Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally [https://www.secretsofthetally.com/]) * Leave a review on Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-novel-writing-podcast/id1675069953]