The Merry Writer Podcast

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No matter how many years you've been writing, there's always something new to learn. However, we can easily get wrapped up in the feeling that we "know it all." This week, we discu…

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Can a deconstructed story help your own writing? In today's episode, we discuss how and why you might want to deconstruct stories.

What we cover:

• What does deconstructing mean?
• Why…

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Whether you outline or plan your books or not, mind mapping is an excellent way to keep track of happenings within your novel and your writing process. This week, we share some way…

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Do you suffer from anxiety? Worried about how it might impact your writing career and not sure how to make headway? Then check out today's podcast where we are joined by our guest …

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If you're listening to this podcast, then you're probably an avid reader. But how do you typically keep track of the books you've read and your TBR pile? This week, we discuss vari…

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Have you ever received a Positive Read of your manuscript? Not sure why you might want one, check out today's episode where we get into that.

In this episode, we cover:

• What is a P…

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Character development isn't always easy. That's why we deep dive into various ways writers can get to know their characters on another level outside their novels.

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There are many uses for writing, it doesn't always have to be about writing novels. Today, we are joined by author Frances Altman who discusses some different ways you can use writ…

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The writing doesn’t end after the first draft! Before you send your manuscript to beta readers and editors, take some time to self-edit your work. This week, we discuss tips to sel…

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This week we are all about beta reading! Are you considering being a beta? Want to make the experience good for you and the author? Then check out this episode!

In this episode, we…

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Regardless of whether you're a planner or pantser, do you keep track of your characters? Do you create character profiles? They're fun to make, but time consuming and it can be dif…

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Have you ever written short-form stories? If you haven't then this episode might just be for you!

As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in th…

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Have you tried your hand at writing middle grade but struggled making the characters come to life? Don't worry; Serena Labrecque joins us this week to discuss writing middle grade …

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So, just how long does it take to write a book? You know the answer, we know the answer - but give this episode a listen anyway, to find out why we picked it. :)

As always, thanks …

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Last week, we talked about stretching your word count, but what if you go over your word count? It’s not always easy to cut words and certain scenes. This week, we discuss various …

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Are you an underwriter? Do you often struggle to get your word count up? Then you might enjoy this episode where we discuss what you can do to boost those word counts!

As always, t…

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Writing for children is an art form all on its own. While it has the same pieces as any novel, children’s books are unique and serves a different purpose for its age group. This we…

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Do you suffer from perfection? Is it hard to let your manuscript see the light of day because it's not yet "perfect?" Are you striving to be the best beyond all measure? Well, stop…

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If you're a writer, then you probably have a website, right? Right? And if you have a website, then you might also have a blog. A blog is a great way to keep your website looking a…

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In this week's episode, we (try) to discuss the difference between cliches and tropes. I say try, because apparently it was a crazy day for both of us, so if you made it through to…