The Merry Writer Podcast
Two chatty authors connecting writers together one question at a time by asking all the ”write” questions.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 287
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
What Is The Traditional Publishing Industry Really Like? | Ep. 206 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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One big decision all writers face is the matter of publishing: traditional or self? It's not an easy choice, which is why Ari and Rachel are joined on the podcast this week by Wend…
How Can You Motivate Yourself to Write? | Ep. 205 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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Motivation can be pretty elusive and if you are hoping to find some behind the fridge, we can guarantee it's not hiding there. If you struggle with feeling motivated to write, then…
How Can You Utilize Your Local Library As A Writer? | Ep. 204 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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When was the last time you went to your library? If it's been a couple of months, go ahead and plan a trip there. Libraries are useful for everyone for a number of reasons, but wri…
How Important Is Reading For Pleasure? | Ep. 203 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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Let's throw in a quick disclaimer - we are not talking about THAT kind of pleasure - this episode topic is NOT about reading erotica. So get your mind out of the gutter! :p
In tod…
What Are The Benefits To Writing In Multiple Genres? | Ep. 202 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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Have you ever wanted to dabble in different genres but have always been told to stick to one? Sometimes, you need to branch out and do what makes you happy. This week, Ari and Rach…
Do You Need An Editing Checklist? | Ep.201 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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In today's episode, we are digging into the idea of using Editing Checklists to make editing your manuscript a little more efficient!
In this episode, we cover:
- Names
- Repeating Wor…
Answering Rapid Fire Questions | Ep. 200 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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Yay for 200 episodes! Thank you so much for always listening and supporting the podcast for 200 episodes. We truly appreciate it.
This week, Ari and Rachel answer rapid fire questi…
Can You Have Too Much Dialogue In A Novel? | Ep. 199 | The Merry Writer
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What are your thoughts on dialogue? Can a novel have too much? That is today's topic Rachel and I discuss.
In this episode, we cover:
- Our thoughts on too much dialogue
- How to ach…
How Can You Set Writing Goals? | Ep. 198 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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A new year means new goals! This week, Ari and Rachel talk about some ways you can create writing goals for yourself.
In this episode, we cover:
- Group/organize tasks based on their…
How Do You Keep Your Writing Life Organised? | Ep. 197 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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It's a new year and you probably want to set off on the right foot this year. So in this episode, Ari and Rachel discuss a few ideas for keeping your Writing life organised!
In th…
What Are Our Favorite Podcast Episodes From 2023? | Ep. 196 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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Another successful podcast year is in the books! This week, we discuss some of our favorite episodes that were released in 2023. (We also get completely off-topic in true Merry Wri…
What Are Some Differences Between American English And British English? | Ep. 195 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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As the end of the year is in sight, we thought we'd do something a little different and today's episode discusses some of the differences Ari and Rachel have observed between Ameri…
Have You Ever Come Across Your Story Idea At The Bookstore? | Ep. 194 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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This week, Ari and Rachel decided it would be fun to discuss if they've seen their story ideas in other books at the store. Sometimes it takes us a while to get our ideas to paper …
How Can You Build a Horror Universe? | Ep. 193 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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This week, Wilmar Luna is back on the show with Ari and Rachel to discuss building a horror universe.
In this episode, we cover:
- How much world-building needs to go into a horror u…
What Are The Different Types Of Novel Endings? | Ep. 192 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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It's not always easy to end you novel. Sometimes we have an idea of how they'll end and sometimes we don't. But did you know there are many different types of endings?
In this epis…
How Can You Avoid Info Dumping? | Ep. 191 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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Info dumping can really slow down the pace of your story, can annoy many readers and even have them skipping over chunks of your work. So what can you do to stop info dumping? Toda…
How Can You Create A Professional Author Website? | Ep. 190 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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It's no secret that authors need a website, but where do you start? You can hire someone to help you or you can DIY it.
This week, Pauline Wiles joins Ari and Rachel to discuss cre…
How Do You Increase Your Writing Speed? | Ep. 189 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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Want to get your books written faster? Increasing your writing or typing speed can definitely help. This week, Ari and Rachel discuss a few simple tips for helping to make things a…
How Do You Launch A Successful Series? | Ep. 188 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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Have you been planning a novel series? Or maybe you're ready to share it with the world but you don't know where to start? Start here!
This week, Helen Scheuerer joins Ari and Rach…
Do You Truly Need Unique Story Ideas? | Ep. 187 | The Merry Writer Podcast
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For some, story ideas can be hard to come by. For others, story ideas are everywhere. For everyone, imposter syndrome sneaks in. But do you really need unique story ideas for reade…