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Below are listed several of Colleen’s past author interviews and podcast appearances. Find video versions of several interviews here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n

Overcoming Procrastination with Colleen M. Story<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

With Joanna Penn of the Creative Penn Podcast<\/p>\n

Are you truly procrastinating, or are you protecting yourself from uncomfortable emotions? What if the real reason you’re not finishing your book has nothing to do with laziness or lack of motivation?<\/strong> Colleen Story explores the types of procrastination that keep writers stuck and how you can move past them into success.<\/p>\n

Spoiler-Free Review and Interview: “The Curse of King Midas” by Colleen M. Story<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

With Rachel and Matt, Founders of the Strange and Beautiful Book Club<\/p>\n

A quick spoiler free review of “The Curse of King Midas” and then our chat with Colleen HERSELF about this book and a little bit about writing and writing advice in general.<\/p>\n

Stop Chasing a Checklist: Time Management Secrets<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Lifestyle with Liana Tan<\/p>\n

You’re setting goals, but wondering how to get the time to achieve them. Author and speaker, Colleen Story, helps us understand the different “time personalities,” how they affect our time management, and other secrets to a balanced life like the difference between “activity” and “productivity.” Learn how to end your day feeling enlightened, energized, and motivated instead of exhausted and discouraged.<\/p>\n

Author2Author with Colleen M. Story<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

With Author Bill Kenower<\/p>\n

Bill welcomes bestselling novelist and writing coach Colleen M Story to the show.\u00a0Colleen\u00a0is a novelist, freelance writer, writing coach, and speaker with over 20 years in the creative writing industry.<\/p>\n

World Suicide Prevention Day: Trauma Writing Techniques & Suicide Prevention Resources<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Lifestyle with Liana Tan<\/p>\n

It’s World Suicide Prevention Day and Author Colleen Story gives a unique perspective on the topic. She shares how her experience with her father’s suicide impacted her in her writing process for her new book. She also walks us through techniques to use writing to express, cope with, and overcome trauma<\/p>\n

Self Publishing Tips & Tricks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

with S.D. Huston<\/p>\n

In this episode we interview hybrid author, Colleen M. Story. She is a novelist, freelance writer, writing coach, and speaker who has published both fiction and nonfiction books. Not only does she share her insight and experience in creating an author platform, how she works in productivity cycles which counterbalances with traditional publishing, and shares wellness tips for writers, she turns the tables on us and interviews us right alongside her!<\/p>\n

Writer Get Noticed! An Interview with Colleen M. Story<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

with Sherry Hoyt of Reader Views<\/p>\n

Have you been writing for years, but feel like no one notices? Have you publishedyour stories, only to gain a handful of readers? Do your marketing efforts feel like shouting into a void?<\/p>\n

Veteran writer and motivational coach Colleen M. Story helps you break the spell of invisibility to reveal the author platform that will finally draw readers your way.<\/p>\n

Should I Keep Writing or Give Up?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

with Melody Owen of Author Nation<\/p>\n

In her new release, Your Writing Matters<\/em>, Colleen M. Story helps writers determine whether writing is part of their life\u2019s purpose. I sit down with Colleen to discuss: \u2022 Why writers feel pressured to make money \u2022 What is success for a writer \u2022 Why writers need to make a decision \u2022 Why so many authors find building an audience discouraging \u2022 Why she doesn’t think talent is the most important factor in a writer’s success \u2022 And so much more!<\/p>\n

Overcoming Challenges and Find Creative Fulfillment<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

With Author\/Podcaster Elena Paige<\/p>\n

Join wellness and creative writer Colleen M. Story as she empowers you to remove mental and emotional blocks and tap into your unique creative powers.<\/p>\n

How to Defeat 3 of the Biggest Writing Productivity Saboteurs with Colleen M. Story<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Create a Story You Love, with Lorna Faith<\/p>\n

In this interview, Colleen M. Story shares about the 7 writing productivity saboteurs that writers face. She focuses on the 3 biggest saboteurs that she’s noticed most writers seem to face on a daily basis: perfectionism, workaholism and self-doubt. If you’ve struggled with procrastination with your writing, or had trouble focusing to finish your book, this interview will be really helpful for you. \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n

Overwhelmed Writer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Lisa Show<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve ever aspired to become an author, there\u2019s probably one thought that always hold you back-how will you ever have time to do it? With all the demands of life, writing seems like a luxury, a hobby, and often gets put on the back burner. But how will you ever flourish as a writer if you never make time to finish that creation? Colleen Story, the author of “Overwhelmed Writer Rescue,” is here to tell us how writers and other creative artists can \u201cescape the tyranny of the to-do list\u201d and find a way to \u201cnurture the genius within.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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