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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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Are you ready to hit 2025 running toward your writing goals?If not, do not fear! This episode covers 5 essential tactics for planning a successful writing year, no matter what your goals are.2025 is right around the corner, and before you know it you'll be striving toward your next writing achievement.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 Challe...
The blurb is one of the hardest and most hated parts of an author's life... at least that's what it seems like!In this episode, we break down why writing the blurb early is actually the smartest thing to do.Blurbs don't need to be perfect or finalized immediately, but they should exist for the reasons discussed here.Need help with your blurb? Check out our Coaching & Critique Group, where we hold Blurb Workshops and provide personalized feedback on your blurb drafts!Send us a textWhat to ...
Where do you start when it comes to books on writing craft? A simple search on Amazon for "writing craft books" brings up over 70,000 results. This episode covers the books that I recommend over and over for writers inside the Challenge or our Coaching & Critique group.From story structure and theme to tropes, genres, and beyond, use this episode as a starting point for building your writing craft library.Visit tallyink.com for links to all of the books mentioned in this episode.Send us a...
Have you committed this literary sin? Having too large of a cast, or introducing too many characters at the same time, can lose readers and make them forget important details.This, our second installment of the Literary Sins Series, addresses the problems of a large cast and offers solutions for how to fix them.Check out the 5-Day Character Development Challenge at tallyink.com.Send us a textWhat to do next… Take the Writing Persona Quiz! Sign up for The 60-Day Novel Writing Challenge Join T...
Are you curious about Author Nation and whether you should go next year?This episode covers who Author Nation is for, what kinds of sessions were offered, my overall takeaways, and some favorite sessions.I also talk about what I would do differently next time.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 Podcast...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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'...
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...
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...
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...
Writer's Block Category #1 - Limiting BeliefsAKA, the things we believe about ourselves that do nothing but keep us from our full potential.And spoiler alert, nobody is forcing us to believe these things. So what counts as a limiting belief, and how do you deal with them? This episode covers just that.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.the60daynovelwritingchall...
Ever wonder what kind of writer's block you're most susceptible to?Or what to do about it when you can't get yourself to write?While we will all experience some form of writer's block at some point, there are different types and tools to break through when you're stuck.To find out your primary blocker, take our Writer's Block Quiz! This quiz from Tally Ink will diagnose your writer's block and how to best deal with it. Take the quiz here!https://www.the60daynovelwritingchallenge.com/writers-b...
Should you write your book in first person or third person? What even are those POVs and what does it mean to write in one or the other?If POV confuses you or you're just not sure which one you should use in your novel, this episode is for you.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 &a...
Are you an INSPIRED INTROVERT? This episode is for those writers who tend toward solitude and writing on their own, but could really benefit from sharing their work... if only they could conquer the fear of feedback.Not sure what your writing persona is? Take the quiz here!https://www.the60daynovelwritingchallenge.com/writers-quizSend 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 ...
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.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 Grou...
Are you a CHAOTIC CREATIVE? This episode is for those writers who have brain explosions of ideas all the time, jump from story to story, navigate uncharted creative territory, but have trouble finishing a project.Not sure what your writing persona is? Take the quiz here!https://www.the60daynovelwritingchallenge.com/writers-quizSend 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 Fol...
Quick, what do you think about prologues? If you're thinking as a writer, your answer might be "YES, I LOVE THEM!"But as a reader, maybe not.Prologues are the other oft-maligned pseudo-chapters along with epilogues, but prologues might actually do you more harm than good.Executing a good prologue is more than just writing a good scene, and this episode talks about both the reasons to avoid including them, but also how to think about prologues if you decide that your story needs one.Send ...
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