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Colleen McCracken

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How to write a sequel (without getting overwhelmed)

colleenmccrackenOctober 12, 2023October 11, 2023

Happy Preptober! It’s officially Nanowrimo Prep season, and I’ve got some fun stuff planned this month as we approach what

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Meet the WIP! (Okay, one of them) | NOTHING IS HERE

colleenmccrackenOctober 11, 2023April 25, 2025

Hey there! If you’re not following me on Instagram, you should go do that, because I just posted a teaser

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Underwriting vs. Overwriting: How to make it through a novel when your brain only wants to write half

colleenmccrackenJuly 19, 2023October 11, 2023

Do you ever write a draft and then look back at it and realize that you did not in fact

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How to prepare for revising a novel

colleenmccrackenJuly 3, 2023May 18, 2025

It’s July, which means it’s time for Camp Nanowrimo! This month I’m attempting to add at least 30,000 words to

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Writing Tips

How to write good symbolism

colleenmccrackenMay 14, 2023October 11, 2023

I’ve been thinking a lot about symbolism lately, mainly because I’ve read, watched, or played a couple of things recently

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4 more tips for writing realistic sci-fi technology

colleenmccrackenMarch 19, 2023October 11, 2023

Many moons ago, I did a post on ways to make your sci-fi technology more realistic. My day job is

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Goal setting for people who hate goals

colleenmccrackenJanuary 1, 2023October 11, 2023

Happy new year! And happy New Year’s resolution season to those who celebrate. I, for one, do not. But this

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2022 Round-up!

colleenmccrackenDecember 31, 2022December 21, 2022

I started writing novels when I was 14, and let me tell you, I did not want to be published.

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Writing Tips

Do you really need to Google that? A beginner’s guide to novel research

colleenmccrackenDecember 21, 2022December 21, 2022

Research is one of my favorite parts of the writing process, but I’ll be the first to admit I tend

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A copy of What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher, sitting on an aesthetically pleasing chair with an Edgar Allen Poe anthology.
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Book Review: What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

colleenmccrackenDecember 15, 2022December 15, 2022

I think everyone remembers the first book they ever read in their favorite genre. Writers especially. The story that got

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About Me

Hi, I'm Helen! I write fantasy and sci-fi under the pen name Colleen McCracken. I'm a bookworm and literary analysis junkie from the Pacific Northwest heading down the road toward publication, and sharing advice, analysis, and updates along the way. I hope to publish my debut fantasy novel, Hunter of Seals, in 2025.

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