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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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40:41

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

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

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 |...

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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...

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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...

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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?...

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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...

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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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18:43

Do Word Counts Truly Matter? | Ep. 176 | The Merry...

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2023/08/09

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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. In this episode, we cover: Word count updates during a writing session Word count updates on social media Word counts in various genres and age groups 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

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01:01:59

Why Do Writers Need Perseverance? | Ep. 175 | The...

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2023/08/02

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 can affect a writer's perseverance How to avoid burn out As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. ABOUT KYLE ROBERTSON Kyle Robertson is a resident of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, a marketing professional, freelance editor, and self-published

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14:55

Do You Annotate Your Books? | Ep. 174 | The Merry...

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2023/07/26

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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. In this episode, we cover: What annotating books means Whether or not we annotate our books Different ways to annotate your books 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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19:06

What Do You Need To Know About Vanity Metrics? | Ep....

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2023/07/19

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 episode, Ari and Rachel discuss Vanity Metrics. In this episode, we cover: What are vanity metrics What are active metrics Social media hierarchies The power of comments As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. SUPPORT THE PODCAST Patreon If you

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18:27

What Is Therapeutic Writing? | Ep. 172 | The Merry...

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2023/07/12

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 therapeutic writing is and different ways to utilize it. In this episode, we cover: What therapeutic writing is Where and how you can add your thoughts Different ways you can express yourself through therapeutic writing As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the

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41:13

Do Writers Need To Be On Social Media? | Ep. 171 |...

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2023/07/05

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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. In this episode, we cover: The importance of social media The impact of social media Best ways to engage with followers As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. ABOUT E.A WHYTE I started writing the summer between semesters of college on a whim

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17:58

How Do You Avoid Going Down The Rabbit Hole? | Ep....

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2023/06/28

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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, Ari and Rachel discuss how to keep your focus when researching. In this episode, we cover: What the rabbit hole is When it's okay to go down the rabbit hole Make notes Set a timer Use placeholders in your draft As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments

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26:37

Do You Need To Keep Marketing Your Books? | Ep. 169 |...

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2023/06/21

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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. The newest one to be released may be all shiny, but don't forget to give some love to the older ones. Give this episode a listen to see what you can do and why it can be useful to market your older books. In this episode, we cover: Why marketing your earlier books is important Ways to market earlier books A

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17:03

Should Religion Be Included In Your Character...

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2023/06/14

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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. In this episode, we cover: How religion can aid in character development How religion can affect the characters, the world, and the plot Using real-world religions or creating a fictional religion Why you should research different real-world religions As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your

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30:53

How Do You Create A Strong Antagonist? | Ep. 167 |...

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2023/06/07

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 antagonist Different types of antagonists How important they are to a story As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below. ABOUT JUSTINE MANZANO Justine Manzano is the author of the YA Urban Fantasy series Keys and Guardians, and YA Contemporary novel

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21:19

Should You Consider The Longevity Of Your Books? |...

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2023/05/31

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever thought about where your published book will be one, five, or even ten years from now? It might be collecting dust on someone's bookshelf or someone may be rereading it for the sixth time. Join Ari and Rachel this week as we discuss the longevity of books. In this episode, we cover: What longevity means The long-lasting impact your book may have to readers How writing is a learning experience for readers and writers As always, thanks for listening, and let us know

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21:07

How Do You Let Go Of A Story Idea? | Ep. 165 | The...

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2023/05/24

This week Ari and Rachel are discussing when it might be time to let go of a story idea. In this episode, we cover: - Sunk Cost Fallacy - How much have you grown as a writer - Time is finite - How many stories do you have As always, thanks for listening, share your answers to the questions in the comments or over on social media. Want to be a Guest? We have all the guests for 2023 but we are accepting applications for 2024 guests. If you would like to be considered, please take the time to

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