EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 4 MIN
Publishing Myth #4: You HAVE to Be On Social Media
from The Novel Writing Podcast · host Colleen Mitchell
We've all heard the claim... you NEED to be on social media if you want to make it as an author.Or, do you?Let's bust this pervasive myth that success requires a social media presence, even if you would rather eat nails than make a reel. Being a social media content creator in addition to being an author is not for everyone, and thankfully it's totally possible to build an author career without spending half your time battling the algorithms.Send us Fan MailWhat to do next…Read transcripts & access interview recordings on SubstackApply for Author Coaching with ColleenTake the 60 Day Novel Writing Challenge for FREE Sell your eBooks direct with Curios (keep 100% of sales) - Affiliate LinkRead Colleen's clean YA portal fantasy series (The Chronicles of Talahm)Read Halie's YA fantasy series (Secrets of the Tally)Leave a review on Apple Podcasts
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We've all heard the claim... you NEED to be on social media if you want to make it as an author. Or, do you? Let's bust this pervasive myth that success requires a social media presence, even if you would rather eat nails than make a reel. Being a social media content creator in addition to being an author is not for everyone, and thankfully it's totally possible to build an author career without spending half your time battling the algorithms. Send us Fan Mail What to do next… Read ...
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