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So you need to pick an editor… now what?

colleenmccrackenMay 19, 2025June 14, 2025

I hit a big milestone recently: I booked an editor! Although the process ended up being smooth and actually pretty

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So you got some feedback… now what?

colleenmccrackenApril 29, 2025April 29, 2025

In my last post, I talked about the thrilling but uncanny experience of having someone else read your story for

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The magic and terror of sharing your writing

colleenmccrackenApril 25, 2025April 25, 2025

Hey there, it’s been a while! This post is my attempt to get myself slowly back into blogging after another

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Writing Tips

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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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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Warmup Wednesday

Warmup Wednesday: Get ready for the Now What? Months!

colleenmccrackenNovember 30, 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

Writer, you need an alpha reader

colleenmccrackenAugust 13, 2022August 13, 2022

I was perusing the Nanowrimo forums the other day and I stumbled across something absolutely magical. It’s a thread called

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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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Why you should stop editing and start rewriting

colleenmccrackenJuly 25, 2022July 24, 2022

Editing sucks. I’m in the middle of it right now, and I can tell you, 80,000 words looked a whole

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

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  • Big HUNTER OF SEALS Update: Cover reveal, release date, & ARC signups are live!
  • So you need to pick an editor… now what?
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  • The magic and terror of sharing your writing

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