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.

Podcasting since 2023 • 217 episodes

The Novel Writing Podcast

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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 dic...

May 12, 2026 • Episode 217 • 6:29

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, vis...

May 05, 2026 • Episode 216 • 1:06:05

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...

April 28, 2026 • Episode 215 • 4:41

Publishing Myth #4: You HAVE to Be On Social Media

We've all heard the claim... you NEED to be on social media if you want to make it as an author.Or, do you?Let's bust this pervasive myth that success requires a social media presence, even if you would rather eat nails than mak...

April 21, 2026 • Episode 214 • 4:27

Becca Syme on Strengths and Skill Chains

Strengths coach Becca Syme shares why the worst possible phrase is "just do it" and how there's no universal truth for writers... except one.Becca has worked with over 6,000 individual clients and is a wealth of wisdom in helping creati...

April 14, 2026 • Episode 213 • 47:11

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