The Merry Writer Podcast

If you're a writer, then you know writing a novel has multiple stages. It seems like a simple topic, but there's more to each step of the process than meets the eye.

This week,…

Happy New Year!  We are now in 2023 and we thought we'd start the year talking about our sagging middles!  No, this is not about eating too much Christmas pudding over the holi…

It's the end of 2022! This week, Ari and Rachel decided to share bloopers from this year's episodes. Enjoy and have a great new year!

As always, thanks for listening and for …

So today's episode is all about pacing in a novel, things we recommend regarding pacing, things we aren't keen on and even some differing opinions! Eeh gads!  It happens, folks…

If you're a reader, then you probably write book reviews... right? With 2022 coming to an end and with everyone wrapping up their reading challenges, Ari and Rachel share vario…

As the year starts to draw to a close, Ari and Rachel are back with another fun episode of Would You Rather, this time it's Movie Edition.  So grab a drink and join in answerin…

Description can be tricky in writing sometimes. If you ever feel stuck, think of the five senses. We tend to use some senses more than others in our writing.

This week, Ari and…

With Christmas not too far away, people are turning their thoughts to gifts.  So today, Ari and Rachel share some ideas for gifts for the writers in your life. 

As always, th…

Auditing is a scary word, but it's easier than it seems. As with all businesses, you should audit your workflow, make improvements, and more.

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss …

In today's episode, Rachel and Ari discuss some of their favourite writing (and writer) programs that they've found to be really useful.

As always, thanks for listening, and …

Have you decided to get traditionally published and don't know how to start pitching your novel? Or maybe you're self-publishing and need a solid pitch for your target audience…

Do you know the best time to write?  Today, Rachel and Ari discuss finding the best time to write, for you!

As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in …

As writers, we can get stuck in many places when it comes to writing your novel. The first draft should be you telling yourself the story. But after that, how can you keep your…

Are you setting up a dedicated writing space?  What are some things you might want to include?  Ari and Rachel weigh in on some things they include in their spaces.

As always…

EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Have you ever thought of becoming an audiobook narrator but didn't know where to start?

Luckily, audiobook narrator, Rachel V. White joins Ari and Rachel this week. She explains ev…

Writing a book is awesome but it can also be stressful, so can editing, marketing and publishing!  So what do you do to cope with all that stress?  How do you manage to navigat…

Self-publishing can cost more than you think. And, as the author, you have to be responsible for all the costs.

This week, Ari and Rachel break down budgeting a book for you.

Finding time to write can be hard, so what can you do to protect that writing time you've etched out for yourself?  Here are a few ideas.

As always, thanks for listening, and…

Do you love writing but have a hard time talking about it? Promoting your book can be difficult if you're too shy to tell the world about it.

This week, author Chris Tullbane j…

Have you lost your love of writing?  Is your manuscript getting your down?  Considering throwing in the towel?  Don't worry, we've all been there.  So today, we discuss ways to…