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My take on the Nanowrimo situation

colleenmccrackenNovember 19, 2023November 19, 2023

So, there’s a dumpster fire happening, and as a very long-time participant in Nanowrimo and someone who has promoted the

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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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Story Structure Sunday

Story Structure Sunday: What to do about the 30k blues

colleenmccrackenNovember 13, 2022May 18, 2025

Author’s note: This post was originally written prior to the November, 2023 child grooming scandal and subsequent slow death of

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Everything you need to know about first drafts

colleenmccrackenOctober 27, 2022May 18, 2025

Ah, the first draft. The first step on the long staircase to publication, held together with the writing equivalent of

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How to survive Camp Nanowrimo and have fun doing it

colleenmccrackenApril 3, 2022May 18, 2025

Happy April, everyone! The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, allergy season is beginning to reassert its dominance over

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Plotting vs. pantsing, and why you should do neither

colleenmccrackenMarch 31, 2022May 18, 2025

Author’s note: This post was originally written prior to the November, 2023 child grooming scandal and subsequent slow death of

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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. My debut fantasy novel, Hunter of Seals, comes out October 28th, 2025!

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