The Merry Writer Podcast

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When it comes to writing, practice makes perfect. Everyone has a story to tell and the way you tell your stories are unique. But it can take some time to find your writer voice. Th…

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Do you write with multiple characters? Worried you might be slipping into the wrong character's head in the middle of a scene? Don't worry, you're not alone. That's what Ari and Ra…

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• Conditions writers…

• Character vs Character

• Character vs Nature

• Character vs Themselves

• Character…

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We all know that writing isn't an easy task. A great way to be consistent with it is to have a dedicated writing environment. But how can you turn a room into a creative space?

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It's time to talk about formatting. It's not always fun but is it an important part of your book and what do you need to consider when it comes to formatting? That's what Ari and R…

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Do you sometimes struggle with your ADHD and motivation when you're writing? Are you having trouble finding a writing routine and sticking with it? Don't worry; Jeremy Russell join…

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Are you considering how to outline your novel? Whether you used to be a pantser or you have always been a plotter, today's episode is discussing one of the methods for outlining.

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Middle grade novels are the link between early readers and kids continuing their reading journey to YA and beyond. But what makes middle grade so unique from other age groups? This…

**QUICK NOTE** Apologies for some of the sound quality, I had some issues with my microphone

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Do you want to write creepy stories? Have an interest in scaring your readers? Then che…

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It's so easy to get wrapped up in the numbers rather than the quality of your work. This week, Ari and Rachel discuss when word counts matter and when they don't.

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In today's episode, Ari and Rachel are joined by author Kyle Robertson to discuss the importance of perseverance in writers.

This week, we cover:

• Why writers need perseverance
• What…

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Have you ever seen people writing or drawing inside the books they read? They're annotating their books to help understand the context better or just to make it look pretty.

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Not all metrics are the same, especially when it comes to social media metrics. Knowing what's important and where to focus your attention can be a game changer. So in today's epis…

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Writing doesn't always have to be creative or academic. It comes in many shapes and forms and therapeutic writing is one of them. This week, Ari and Rachel discuss what exactly the…

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Just how useful is social media for writers?  Have you found yourself wondering if it was even worth it?  Today writer E.A. Whyte joins Ari and Rachel to discuss just that.

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We all need to do research for our novels. Some research is tedious but some is fun and it's all too easy to keep researching and not get any writing or editing done. This week, Ar…

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Do you have several books out or do you plan to write and publish more than one book? Then you need to consider when and how to market those older books in your back catalogue.

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Do you create character profiles? How in-depth do you go? How well do you know your protagonist? This week, Ari and Rachel discuss the pros to knowing your characters' religion.

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What makes a good antagonist? Does your story need an antagonist?  Justine Manzano joins Ari and Rachel to discuss all things antagonistic!

This week, we cover:

• Defining an antagon…