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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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28:04

How Do You Figure Out Your Target Audience? | Ep. 124...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2022/08/10

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 yours. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Support the Podcast: Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snap up

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30:18

How Do You Collaborate With Other Authors? | Ep. 123...

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2022/08/03

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever considered collaborating with another author? If so, then check out today's episode where author Morgan R R Haze joins Ari and Rachel. This guest author is actually 3 writers who collaborate on their novel series. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. ABOUT MORGAN R R HAZE We are three siblings writing under one pen name. We grew up in the Mojave desert, literally an

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27:40

How Do You Write A Good Author Bio? | Ep. 122 | The...

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2022/07/27

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 include, how long it should be, and more. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Support the Podcast: Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please consider popping

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27:56

What Are Some Good Marketing Strategies? | Ep. 121 |...

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2022/07/20

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 to put in place when you are working on your marketing plan. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Support the Podcast: Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please

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28:43

What Do You Need To Know About Self-Publishing...

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2022/07/13

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 for when it comes to going through a self-publishing company. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Resources: Writers Beware | Kindlepreneur | Atticus | Vellum Support the Podcast: Patreon Want to support our

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44:57

How Do You Plan A Series? | Ep. 119 | The Merry...

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2022/07/06

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 to consider. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below! ABOUT HELEN SCHEUERER Helen Scheuerer is the YA fantasy author of the bestselling series, The Oremere Chronicles and the Curse of the Cyren Queen quartet. Her work has been highly praised

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36:49

What Does A Book Publicist Do? | Ep. 118 | The Merry...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2022/06/29

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 average cost of hiring one, and more. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Support the Podcast: Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please consider popping over

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25:19

How Do You Identify Your Ideal Reader? | Ep. 117 |...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2022/06/22

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Support the Podcast: Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snap up some goodies for as little as $1 a

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44:05

How Do You Approach Writing Black Historical Fiction?...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2022/06/15

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 joins Rachel in discussing how to approach writing black historical fiction with plenty of tips, advice, and fun conversation. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below! ABOUT YECHEILYAH YSRAYL Yecheilyah (e-see-li-yah) Ysrayl is an Author, Book

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18:54

Do Writers Really Need Beta Readers? | Ep. 115 | The...

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2022/06/08

QUICK NOTE: Apologies for the sound quality at the start, I was having issues with my mic. It does get better pretty soon, so please do persevere. Thanks ~Ari EPISODE SHOW NOTES How important are beta readers? Do you think you'll recruit any for your novel? Today, we discuss whether writers really need beta readers. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Support the Podcast: Patreon Want to support

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52:37

How Do You Approach Writing Fantasy? | Ep. 114 | The...

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2022/06/01

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 fantastical worlds. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. ABOUT I. L. Cruz I.L. Cruz decided to make writing her full-time career during the economic downturn in 2008. Since then she’s used her BA in

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15:03

Should You Add Pictures Into Your Book? | Ep. 113 |...

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2022/05/25

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Support the Podcast: Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snap up some goodies for

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22:31

How Can You Creatively Get Rid Of Characters? | Ep....

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2022/05/18

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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? This week, we discuss a few ways to get rid of your characters - and yes, that means we're talking mostly about character deaths. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Support the Podcast: Patreon Want to

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23:48

Should You Let Family And Friends Read Your...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2022/05/11

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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 for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Support the Podcast: Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snap up some goodies for

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45:37

What Are Some Tips For Writing Craft Books? | Ep. 110...

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2022/05/04

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever thought about writing craft books? Or do you read them and haven't quite found the information you're looking for? Luckily, that's exactly what we're talking about in this week's episode. Author Sacha Black joins Ari and Rachel in talking about her process of writing craft books for writers. We cover outlining, difficulties, research, and more. Thanks for listening and let us know your thoughts in the comments below. ABOUT SACHA BLACK Sacha Black

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29:54

Should You Offer Your Books For Free? | Ep. 109 | The...

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2022/04/27

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Support the Podcast: Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snap up some goodies for

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24:57

Should You Have A Writing Buddy? | Ep. 108 | The...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2022/04/20

EPISODE SHOW NOTES 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. In this week's episode, we're discussing whether you should have a writing buddy or not. We discuss pros of having writing buddies and also a few cons to having one. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Support

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26:55

How Do You Deal With Decision Fatigue? | Ep. 107 |...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2022/04/13

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you find yourself getting tired throughout the day, and struggling to make good decisions? You might be suffering from Decision Fatigue. That's the topic of this week's podcast episode as we discuss what it is, how it affects us and what we can do to combat it. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the episode. Support the Podcast: Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love,

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48:59

What Are Some Tips For Writing A Series? | Ep. 106 |...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2022/04/06

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever thought about writing a series of books but thought it might be too daunting to start? This week, author KM Allan joins Ari and Rachel as we discuss tips and tricks to writing a series of novels. As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. About KM Allan K.M. Allan is an identical twin, but not the evil one. She started her career penning beauty articles for a hairstyling website

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38:50

What Should You Include At The Front Of Your Book? |...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2022/03/30

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Today on the show we are going through the different things you should and could include in your Front Matter (the front of your book). As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Support the Podcast: Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snap up some goodies for as little as $1 a

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