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The Merry Writer Podcast

Two chatty authors asking all the ’write’ questions. Hosted by Ari Meghlen and Rachel Poli, The Merry Writer Podcast is a fun, friendly show about all things writing and bookish.

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26:55

What Are Our Favorite Podcast Episodes From 2023? |...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2023/12/27

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 Writer fashion!) In this episode, we cover: Ari's favorite 2023 podcast episodes Rachel's favorite 2023 podcast episodes Off-topic rambles (mostly about food) 2023 reflections As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE

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45:38

What Are Some Differences Between American English...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2023/12/20

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 American English and British English. In this episode, we cover: "Z" Extra letters Vacation vs Holiday Jam, Jelly and Jello Chips, Crisps and Fries Cookie vs Biscuit Supermarket vs Grocery Store Segue into the square footage of homes Sidewalk vs Pavement Fall vs Autumn and more! As always, thanks for

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23:09

Have You Ever Come Across Your Story Idea At The...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2023/12/13

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 and other people write and publish similar plots. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? We are accepting guest applications for The Merry Writer Podcast! If you would like to be considered, please take the time

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52:28

How Can You Build a Horror Universe? | Ep. 193 | The...

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2023/12/06

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 universe? What are the main aspects to consider when writing horror stories? How do you build an atmosphere for your horror universe? As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. ABOUT WILMAR LUNA Former video game developer, part-time author,

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26:51

What Are The Different Types Of Novel Endings? | Ep....

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2023/11/29

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 episode, we cover: The resolved ending The unresolved ending Ambiguous ending Expanded ending Unexpected ending Tied ending As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? We are accepting guest applications for The Merry

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19:32

How Can You Avoid Info Dumping? | Ep. 191 | The Merry...

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2023/11/22

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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? Today, Ari and Rachel tackle this issue with some suggestions. In this episode, we cover: What is Info Dumping While drafting Deal with it in the editing phase not the drafting phase Learn your temptations Areas where info dumping usually occurs Ask yourself: does it matter Scale back When Info Dumps can

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54:03

How Can You Create A Professional Author Website? |...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2023/11/15

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 creating a professional author website. In this episode, we cover: Finding your goal and strategy for your author website Important elements that should go into your website Common mistakes to avoid Average cost of creating and keeping your website How a website can boost your author brand As always,

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30:33

How Do You Increase Your Writing Speed? | Ep. 189 |...

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2023/11/08

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 little quicker. In this episode, we cover: Touch typing The right pen Shortcuts Take the type test! Resource: Try your typing speed with this online test. https://www.typing.com/student/tests As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. WANT TO

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53:00

How Do You Launch A Successful Series? | Ep. 188 |...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2023/11/01

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 Rachel to discuss launching a successful series. In this episode, we cover: How launching a series is different than launching a standalone How to plan in advance and budget Difficulties you can encounter How to streamline the process Marketing tips for launching a series As always, thanks for listening,

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27:19

Do You Truly Need Unique Story Ideas? | Ep. 187 | The...

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2023/10/25

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 readers to love your book? This week, Ari and Rachel cover just that. In this episode, we cover: Tropes and themes in stories Story archetypes Character archetypes How similar ideas can be used for marketing The "retelling" genre As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in

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22:45

How Do You Find Your Writer’s Voice? | Ep. 186 | The...

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2023/10/18

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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. This week, Ari and Rachel discuss how to find your writer's voice. In this episode, we cover: What a writer's voice is How to find your writer's voice When and how your voice may change over time As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. WANT TO BE

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19:47

How Do You Avoid Head Hopping? | Ep. 185 | The Merry...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2023/10/11

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 Rachel discuss in this week's episode. In this episode, we cover: What head hopping is Why it's bad What you can do to catch it As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? We are accepting guest applications for The

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40:41

What Health Problems Can Writers Face? | Ep. 184 |...

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2023/10/04

EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, Ari is joined by author AJ Alexander who discusses the health issues that writers can face and ways to prevent some of them. This week, we cover: Conditions writers can develop What to look out for Why breaks are important The importance of getting up As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. ABOUT A.J Alexander I'm a fantasy author working on a paranormal romance series, called 'The Council

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22:37

What Are The Different Types of Conflict? | Ep. 183 |...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2023/09/27

EPISODE SHOW NOTES In today's episode, Ari and Rachel are talking all about conflict! This week, we cover: Character vs Character Character vs Nature Character vs Themselves Character vs Technology Character vs Supernatural Character vs Society As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? We are accepting guest applications for The Merry Writer Podcast! If you would like to be

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19:45

How Do You Create A Productive Writing Environment? |...

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2023/09/20

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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? In this episode, we cover: How to choose a room for your writing space How to minimize distractions Ways to decorate your writing space What supplies and materials to have easy access to Keeping yourself healthy during these writing sessions As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on

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18:46

How Important Is Book Formatting? | Ep. 181 | The...

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2023/09/13

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 Rachel discuss in this week's episode. In this episode, we cover: How important formatting is The standard of formatting What you need to consider And randomly throughout - things you probably shouldn't do! As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments

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55:43

How Can ADHD Writers Stay Motivated? | Ep. 180 | The...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2023/09/06

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 joins Ari and Rachel this week with tips and tricks for us all. In this episode, we cover: An example of what the ADHD thought process may look like Struggles writers with ADHD might have How to stay motivated Techniques to stay focused As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this

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23:55

What Is The 7-Point Plot System? | Ep. 179 | The...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2023/08/30

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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. The 7 point plot system is the method Ari uses so she's going through the different steps. In this episode, we cover: The 7 points in this outlining method Discussions about when the inciting incident should occur A tangent about montages Why Ari likes this method As always, thanks for listening, and

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14:00

What Are The Characteristics Of A Middle Grade Novel?...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2023/08/23

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 week, Ari and Rachel discuss the many traits that go into a middle grade novel. In this episode, we cover: What middle grade novels are Themes in middle grade novels Word counts of middle grade novels As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments

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35:34

How Do You Approach Writing Horror? | Ep. 177 | A.S...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2023/08/16

**QUICK NOTE** Apologies for some of the sound quality, I had some issues with my microphone EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you want to write creepy stories? Have an interest in scaring your readers? Then check out today's podcast where author A. S. McDermott joins Ari to discuss writing horror stories. This week, we cover: Characterisations of a horror story Biggest hurdles horror writers have How important locations are Book-length Standalone or series Advice for would-be horror writers Killing off your

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