The Merry Writer Podcast

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Today on the show we are going through the different things you should and could include in your Front Matter (the front of your book).  As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode.   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please co...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Do you get distracted while you're trying to write? There could be a few reasons for that whether you're mind isn't in the story, you need a break, or something else pulls you away. In this week's episode, Ari and Rachel discuss how to deal with writing distractions and when to let the distractions run their course. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thought...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Do you prefer chapter numbers or chapter titles?  Today we discuss giving your chapters titles and why some authors do it, along with our own thoughts on whether we would do it.  As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Also, do you have writing advice you'd like to share?   Support the Podcast...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Deadlines... we either love them, hate them, or wave to them as they whoosh by. Do you set yourself writing deadlines? Do they work for you? In this week's episode, Ari and Rachel discuss setting writing deadlines and how to stick to them (and when it's okay not to stick with them). As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Not always an easy topic, but today we are looking at the concept of Trigger Warnings in novels.  What they are, why you might include and where to put them if you do. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode.   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Can you believe The Merry Writer Podcast has reached 100 episodes? We truly appreciate all the shares, listens, and comments. So, in this week's episode, we decided to do a podcast tag where we answer some questions about starting a podcast and running it. Enjoy and let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Thanks for listening!   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   As we teeter on the cusp of triple digits for our episodes, we decided to discuss some tips for writing dialogue and things you might want to avoid! As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Also, do you have writing advice you'd like to share?   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support ou...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Have you ever been stuck on writing descriptions in your novels? Maybe you info-dump or don't add enough?   In this week's episode, Ari and Rachel discuss writing descriptions in your novels from what it means to tips and tricks. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and thank you for listening.   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support our show and show our l...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Do you want to try something different for 2022?  Then how about writing contests?  Don't worry, Rachel and Ari are joined by author Paula Sheridan who founded the Page Turner Awards and discusses the benefits of entering writing contests and what you might need to consider.   Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode.   ABOUT PAULA SHERIDAN Paula  Sheridan is an...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   When you first begin to write, it's typical to see what others do and you try to get as much advice and information as possible. This week, we're sharing some advice from big-name authors and whether we agree with them or not. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Also, do you have writing a...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Today we are discussing whether writers should share their writing journey with the world and what might the reasons be for doing (or refraining from doing) that.    Thanks for listening and do let us know in the comments what your thoughts are, do you share your writing journey details?   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Hey, everyone! Are you prepping to launch your debut novel in 2022 but don't know where to start? Then you're in luck!   This week, Rachel is joined by author Cassie Sanchez to discuss launching your debut book from how to prepare for the launch, marketing, and more.   Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode.   ABOUT CASSIE SANCHEZ   Growing up, Cassie Sanchez a...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   We are finally in 2022 and in our first episode of the year, we are laying out our goals for 2022 - podcasting and writing.  What goals are you aiming to achieve this year? As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please consider popping over t...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Another year has come and gone! Listen to our many screw-ups from 2021. As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please consider popping over to our  Patreon Page  and snap up some goodies for as little as $1 a month!   Share If you enjoy our p...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES As Christmas is approaching we decided we would do another round of Would You Rather, "Christmas Edition".  Play along with us and feel free to leave your own answers to the questions, in the comments!   We hope you enjoy this episode and please share it with any writer friends who you think might enjoy the podcast. Thanks for listening!   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Get to know more about the host of The Merry Writer Podcast, Ari Meghlen! In this week's episode, Rachel interviews Ari about her and her writing.   Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode.   ABOUT ARI MEGHLEN   Ari is a fantasy author, avid blogger, busy entrepreneur, and cleverly disguised as a responsible adult. Unimpressed with reality, 8-year-old Ari set ou...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   As we are heading towards the end of the year, we decided to do something a little different.  In today's episode, we put Rachel in the hot seat as we learn more about her.  As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.   About Rachel Rachel Poli is an indie author, content writer, and podcaster residing in New England. While she writes mainly cozy myster...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Do you want to write science fiction, but don't know what to include? Maybe you don't want to have the same cliches and tropes as other sci-fi stories.   In this week's epsiode, Ari and Rachel talk about elements to include (and not include) in your science fiction novel along with sci-fi author, Dal Cecil Runo.   Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode.   ABOUT...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   We are back with another character-drive episode, today we discuss the issues of creating Mary Sue characters and how to avoid these pitfalls! As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please consider popping over to our  Patreon Page  and snap...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   How do you continue writing your novels? Do you sit down and type? Or do you have writing challenges to help you meet that word count?   This week, Ari and Rachel discuss different writing challenges to help you keep your creativity going.   As always, thanks for listening and for your continued support. We hope you enjoy this episode.   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   If you caught last week's show where writer Tobias Salem joined the show to discuss world-building, you might not be surprised that today's episode is all about creating a World Book!  Whether you create a complex world or a fictitious city in the real world, this episode will give you some ideas! As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.   Support th...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Writers, have you ever considered worldbuilding? Then certainly give this episode a listen!   This week, Ari and Rachel talk to writer Tobias Salem about approaching worldbuilding. We cover advice, hurdles, and more.   We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for listening.   ABOUT Tobias Salem Tobias Salem, when not writing or procrastinating instead of writing, enjoys readi...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Have you ever suffered from imposter syndrome? Or maybe you don't and haven't realised it? In today's episode Ari and Rachel explain what it is, and how to deal with it.. As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please consider popping over to...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Depending on the genre you're writing, research has to be done. It doesn't matter if you're writing fiction or non-fiction. This week, Ari and Rachel discuss some sure-fire ways to accurately conduct research for your novels. As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   This week, Ari and Rachel discuss characters and their different motivations and how these motivations can affect your plot. As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please consider popping over to our  Patreon Page  and snap up some goodies fo...