The Merry Writer Podcast

Have you had some rough mental health days where you seem like you can't write or do anything at all? We've all had those moments.

This week, Ari and Rachel are discussing how …

Let's talk about all those old stories and ideas you have tucked away.  Or maybe you don't keep any and ruthlessly delete and discard any ideas that so far haven't made it into…

Do you know who your target audience is for your book? How do you begin to figure it out?

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss what a target audience is and ways you can find your…

Do you have your author bio written yet? How about a few different versions of it?

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss how to write a good author bio, such as what elements to in…

Marketing may not be everyone's favourite thing to do, but there are strategies that can put you on the best footing.  In today's episode, we discuss some marketing strategies …

Do you know the difference between self-publishing your book yourself or going through a vanity press?

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss the differences and red flags to watch …

Are you writing a series but aren't sure how to start?  Then check out today's episode where author Helen Scheuerer joins Ari and Rachel in discussing how to plan a series and things you might need t…

Do you know what a book publicist is? Do you know how they can help you as an author? In this week's episode, Ari and Rachel discuss what a book publicist is, what they do, the…

Have you ever created an Ideal Reader?  This is a specific marketing technique and in today's episode it's what we are going to be discussing! 

As always, thanks for listenin…

Have you ever tried writing diverse characters and didn't know where to start? Or maybe you want to dive deeper into historical fiction?

This week, author Yecheilyah Ysrayl j…

Are you interested in being a fantasy author?  This week, author I. L. Cruz joins Ari to discuss how to approach writing fantasy and things to consider when building your fan…

Today, we discuss the concept of adding pictures to your novel and the different forms these can take.  Do you think you would ever add imagery to your book?  

As always, than…

Have you ever come across a secondary character in your novel that doesn't need to be there? Or maybe a character's death needs to advance the character development of the MC?

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When you have finished your manuscript, is it a good idea to let family and close friends read your work?  You may be surprised by our thoughts on this one. 

As always, thanks…

We are back with a Marketing episode today, when we ask "Should You Offer Your Books For Free?"  and whether the free book is a good marketing strategy or not.

As always, thank…

Writing can be a lonely job and there are many other writers who have similar setbacks with their novels as you do. Also, they have different strengths and weaknesses than you.…