The Novel Writing Podcast
Colleen Mitchell
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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Pareto’s Principle (80/20 Rule for Writing)
The Novel Writing Podcast
08/27/24 • 5 min
Pareto's Principle is the idea that 80% of outcomes come from 20% of causes.
We can use this principle to improve our writing lives, especially with the first draft.
Listen in to find out how you can apply Pareto's Principle to your idea generation, your time spent on writing versus marketing, and finding the time to write your novel.
What 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 authors! Find their books below:
- Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
- The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell
Why You Should Question Everything
The Novel Writing Podcast
11/14/23 • 4 min
There is no one-size-fits-all piece of advice for anyone. To find your own brand of success, you need to assess what does work, take that, and leave the rest for someone else to try out.
What 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 authors! Find their books below:
- Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
- The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell
The “Writer” Identity
The Novel Writing Podcast
10/31/23 • 2 min
What makes up your "writer identity"? What do you do daily (or on a regular basis) that helps reinforce that you are a writer?
What 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 authors! Find their books below:
- Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
- The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell
My Self-Publishing Process
The Novel Writing Podcast
09/05/23 • 7 min
Tune in for my self-publishing process that takes me from blank page to book-in-hand.
What 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 authors! Find their books below:
- Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
- The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell
Social Media Series: Marketing for Authors
The Novel Writing Podcast
09/08/23 • 5 min
Do you know the biggest myths authors believe about social media? Listen in to hear those myths debunked.
What 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 authors! Find their books below:
- Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
- The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell
Your Writing Sucks, but YOU Don’t
The Novel Writing Podcast
07/04/23 • 2 min
Just because your first draft is terrible doesn't mean that YOU are terrible.
What 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 authors! Find their books below:
- Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
- The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell
The College Analogy for Avoiding Overwhelm
The Novel Writing Podcast
11/19/24 • 4 min
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.
What 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 authors! Find their books below:
- Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
- The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell
DAY 54 Creating Book Titles
The Novel Writing Podcast
04/23/23 • 3 min
This is the companion episode to The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge DAY 54 VIDEO: Creating Book Titles. The title you love might not be the title the READERS love.
What 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 authors! Find their books below:
- Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
- The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell
DAY 38 Word Count in Perspective
The Novel Writing Podcast
04/07/23 • 3 min
This is the companion episode to The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge DAY 38 VIDEO: Word Count in Perspective. It does not actually matter nearly as much as people tell you it does.
What 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 authors! Find their books below:
- Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
- The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell
10 Productivity Tips for Writers, PART 1
The Novel Writing Podcast
12/31/24 • 5 min
Struggling with being a productive writer?
We all fall into distraction traps and periods of low productivity.
All productivity tips are like tools in a toolbox, and having multiple is a great way to break out of writer's block.
This episode covers the first 5 of 10 productivity tips for writers to keep in mind as we start 2025!
What 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 authors! Find their books below:
- Secrets of the Tally, by Halie Fewkes Damewood
- The Chronicles of Talahm, by Colleen Mitchell
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Novel Writing Podcast have?
The Novel Writing Podcast currently has 160 episodes available.
What topics does The Novel Writing Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Writing, Novel Writing, Author, Podcasts, Books, Education and Arts.
What is the most popular episode on The Novel Writing Podcast?
The episode title 'Two Truths and a Lie with Shanna P. Lowe' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Novel Writing Podcast?
The average episode length on The Novel Writing Podcast is 5 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Novel Writing Podcast released?
Episodes of The Novel Writing Podcast are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of The Novel Writing Podcast?
The first episode of The Novel Writing Podcast was released on Feb 13, 2023.
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