#55 - Your Writing Superpower Is Curiosity | Marcie Colleen

Marcie Colleen has worn many hats - teacher, actress, nanny - but now she spends her days writing children's books. She is the acclaimed author of The Super Happy Party Bears chapter book series, as well as the picture books Love, Triangle, Penguinaut!, The Bear's Garden, and Survivor Tree, a 2022 ALA Notable Book that celebrates the real-life pear tree that survived the September 11th attacks. A former Senior Writer/Editor for Epic! Originals, Marcie has written comics and prose for their digital platform, including the Kitten Ninja series, which has garnered over 40 million reads. She lives in San Diego, California, with her husband and a beloved herd of stuffed animals. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: • The reality of publishing: agents, rejection, and long timelines. • How to determine the right format for an idea. • The most important storytelling skill across formats. • And why curiosity should guide your creative career. RESOURCES: • Learn more about Marcie Colleen WANT MORE? ✏️💥 I put together a free guide called The Rule Breaker's Guide to Finding Your Creative Voice. A brutally honest roadmap built from the lessons, mistakes, and breakthroughs I've collected as a professional writer. 👉 Get it for free at StorySeriesPodcast.com CONNECT: • Instagram • LinkedIn • YouTube