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Character design, and how to make it up as you go

colleenmccrackenJune 24, 2024June 10, 2024

Recently I did a post on my method of doing character profiles, and it was… kind of a lot. Or

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Writing Tips

How to write a character profile that actually helps

colleenmccrackenJune 10, 2024June 10, 2024

Well, hey there – it’s been a while! Due to life circumstances, I just took an extended and entirely unplanned

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Writing Tips

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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Poster Girl by Veronica Roth, on windowsill with plant strategically positioned to cover up the absurd number of sticky notes I put in this book.
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Book Review: Poster Girl by Veronica Roth

colleenmccrackenDecember 7, 2022December 7, 2022

“I can’t apologize to you. I came to tell you the truth. That’s all.” -Sonya Kantor, Poster Girl Poster Girl

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Warmup Wednesday

Warmup Wednesday: the Wikipedia method of worldbuilding

colleenmccrackenNovember 23, 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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Warmup Wednesday

Warmup Wednesday: Outlining a novel, for people who hate outlines

colleenmccrackenNovember 16, 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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Stupid Advice Saturday

Stupid Advice Saturday: “Write what you know”

colleenmccrackenNovember 12, 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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Warmup Wednesday

Warmup Wednesday: Do you really need all that stuff in your novel?

colleenmccrackenNovember 9, 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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Warmup Wednesday

Warmup Wednesday: Let’s fix your dialogue

colleenmccrackenNovember 2, 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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Writing Tips

What to do when your story doesn’t make sense

colleenmccrackenAugust 4, 2022August 3, 2022

One of the most common things to hear from new writers seeking help with their work is, “My story doesn’t

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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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