The Merry Writer Podcast

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Writers, have you ever considered writing science fiction? Then certainly give this episode a listen!   This week, Ari and Rachel talk to sci-fi author R.J. Sorrento about approaching science fiction. We cover advice, hurdles, and more.   We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for listening.   ABOUT R.J. Sorrento I’m a writer, a parent of two children, and a librarian in tr...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Is your plan to make writing a career? Do you want to take your writing more seriously? Then consider creating a Business Plan for your Writing.  In today's episode, we go through how to build your business plan and what to include.   We hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening.   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   There are many things you can include in your author newsletter and yet, we sometimes run out of ideas. This week, Ari and Rachel discuss different things to include in your author newsletter and ways to engage with your readers. 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 pod...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Want to try writing a larger cast of characters?  Feel like a singular main character just isn't enough for your story?  Then this is the episode for you.  This week, Ari and Rachel give some tips about tackling multiple main characters and what you might want to consider. As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Do you have a ton of writing projects that you don't know what to do with? Or maybe you're working on more than one novel at a time? Organize them with Trello! This week, Ari and Rachel discuss ways you can utilize Trello for all your writing projects and more. As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, author Chris Harvey joins Ari and Rachel, and shares this thoughts and experiences with using the online platform "Wattpad".  So if you have thought about using this platform for your writing or you didn't even know it existed, give this episode a listen for some tips on getting the most of Wattpad. We hope you enjoy this episode and please share it with any writer fr...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   The first draft is always the messiest. Therefore, editing the first draft is always the hardest. This week, we're discussing how we each edit our own first drafts. 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  P...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Your mindset can play a big part in your writing journey, so in today's episode we look at the concept of the author mindset and discuss different aspects.  Join us in answering some of the questions we pose about having an author mindset.   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   Do you have a large cast of characters that you don't know what to do with? Or maybe you're not sure if they all should be in the book in the first place. This week, Ari and Rachel discuss various types of characters you should include in your novels to spice things up a bit. As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.   Support the Podcast:   Patreon W...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Writers, have you ever considered writing historical fiction? Then this is the episode for you, today Ari is joined by author Anne Clare who writers historical fiction who shares her experience and advice on writing historical fiction.   We hope you enjoy this episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Thanks for listening   ABOUT ANNE CLARE Anne Clare lives...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, we're doing another round of Would You Rather, but reading-related questions this time.   We hope you enjoy this episode and please share it with any writer friends who you think might enjoy the podcast. Thanks for listening!   If you haven't already, give our first Would You Rather a listen where we asked each other writing-related questions here . Support the Podcas...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES   This week we are all about working from home and finding that balance between working and writing efficiently while working from home.    The pandemic brought a lot of changes, one of which was more people are working from home (some, permenantly) so how do you go about making sure you are working and writing effectively?   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support our sh...

  EPISODE SHOW NOTES   This week, we're diving deep into the different types of editing. What they are, what they mean, and whether you can do it yourself or should hire an editor. (Spoiler alert: always get an editor!)   We hope you enjoy this episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Thanks for listening!   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support our show and show our l...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you shudder at the very idea of marketing? Is it the part of all this writing biz that you struggle with? Don't worry, you're not alone!  That's why we throw in a few marketing episodes, like this one! This week, Ari and Rachel discuss four marketing points that can help you get started with your marketing. We hope you enjoy this episode and please share it with any writer fr...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you drift off into la-la land in the middle of a writing session? Do you need to work on your novel but just don't feel like it? This week, Ari and Rachel discuss some tips and tricks to stay motivated during a writing session or before a session. We hope you enjoy this episode and please share it with any writer friends who you think might enjoy the podcast. Thanks for liste...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES What do you do when faced with criticism? As writers, criticism is part of the package but we don't have to like it.  Nothing stings more than pouring your heart and soul into a story and someone criticises it. This week, Ari and Rachel discuss just how to deal with criticisim. We hope you enjoy this episode and please share it with any writer friends who you think might enjoy t...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you compare yourself to other writers? Are you your own worst critic? This week, Ari and Rachel discuss why it's okay (and sometimes not okay) to compare yourself to other writers. 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 support our show and s...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES On today's episode we decided to discuss Hobby Writing and Professional Writing! Which do you do?   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 podcast, please share episodes on social medi...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever wanted to publish an audiobook version of your stories but never knew how to go about it? Spoiler alert: it's easier than you think! This week, author Tori Zigler joins Ari and Rachel, discussing the process of creating and self-publishing an audiobook. We hope you enjoy this episode and please share it with any writer friends who you think might enjoy the podcast....

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you have a dedicated writing space? Do you think they can help make you move productive or be a constraint?  Check out today's episode to get our scoop on writing spaces!   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 m...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever forgotten to take a shower for a few days? Or maybe you forgot to leave your computer and move your body for a bit. This week, Ari and Rachel discuss some self-care tips for writers. We could all use a little TLC! 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 Pod...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, we are talking about writing reviews on books.  As writers we need reviews, so it's important we consider reviewing other books - do you review books you read?   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 mont...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever gotten the dreaded one-star review on your book? Guess what? There's nothing to be worried about! This week, author Wilmar Luna joins Ari and Rachel, discussing how to deal with one-star reviews on your books. We hope you enjoy this episode and please share it with any writer friends who you think might enjoy the podcast. Thanks for listening! ABOUT WILMAR LUNA Wil...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Yesterday was Tell A Story Day, so with that as inspiration, we decided to discuss our favourite childhood stories, those ones that helped us fall in love with the written word and the importance of getting children reading eary.   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please consider popping over to our  Patreo...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, we're sharing our stories about how we started writing. Let us know what you think on Twitter using #TheMerryWriterPodcast and share your story about how you began your writing journey! For a laugh, be sure to check out Rachel's earlier writing here .   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please con...