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Posts by Colleen M. Story

Traditional vs. Self-Publishing—Which One is Best for You?

July 7, 2022

Traditional vs. Self-Publishing—Which One is Best for You?

July 7, 2022

By Colleen M. Story Have you wondered whether traditional or self-publishing is best for you? My latest novel, The Beached Ones, releases this summer with CamCat Books. This marks my…

The One Popular Myth Writers Believe About Writer’s Block

April 7, 2022

The One Popular Myth Writers Believe About Writer’s Block

April 7, 2022

“There’s no such thing as writer’s block!” No doubt you’ve heard this myth before. Worse, you may have believed it. And that’s rarely a good thing, as it tends to…

4 Strategies to Help Writers Focus in a World of Distractions

January 6, 2022

4 Strategies to Help Writers Focus in a World of Distractions

January 6, 2022

If you want to reach your writing goals this year, you’ve got to get rid of one thing: distractions. They surround you at every turn, vying for your attention, and…

How to Tell If You’ve Found the Best Book Marketing Niche

October 28, 2021

How to Tell If You’ve Found the Best Book Marketing Niche

October 28, 2021

How can you tell if your book marketing niche is the right one? There are three signs to look for. But first, let’s review what we’re talking about. What is…

Procrastination vs. Real Writing Crisis: How to Tell the Difference

July 1, 2021

Procrastination vs. Real Writing Crisis: How to Tell the Difference

July 1, 2021

You’re not writing. It’s been a few weeks now, and your regular writing routine has gone out the window. Are you struggling with a legitimate writing crisis, or are you…

7 Clues that Reveal Writing is Part of Your Life’s Purpose

June 5, 2021

7 Clues that Reveal Writing is Part of Your Life’s Purpose

June 5, 2021

It’s one thing to enjoy writing. It’s another to believe that writing is part of your life’s purpose. How can you tell which may be the case for you? Watch…

How to Give a Great Podcast Author Interview

March 30, 2021

How to Give a Great Podcast Author Interview

March 30, 2021

As an author, one of the best ways you can reach new audiences is through podcasts. According to Edison Research and Triton Digital, there are now 62 million Americans listening…

Why Writers Should Take More Risks This Year

January 7, 2021

Why Writers Should Take More Risks This Year

January 7, 2021

It’s the start of a new year. Are you ready to take the next step in your writing career? If not, that’s okay. Do it anyway. Because no writer ever…

How to Use Your Excuses to Get More Writing Done

October 1, 2020

How to Use Your Excuses to Get More Writing Done

October 1, 2020

Writers are master excuse-makers. Whenever we don’t get the writing done, we have a library of excuses ready to use. I was too tired.I was in a bad mood.I didn’t…

5 Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Finish Your Book

February 25, 2020

5 Mistakes to Avoid if You Want to Finish Your Book

February 25, 2020

When you start writing a book, you intend on finishing it. You begin with a wave of excitement. A new book holds so much promise. Then somewhere along the way,…