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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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21:42

When Should You Hire A Professional Editor? | Ep. 313...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2026/03/25

EPISODE SHOW NOTESWe are back with another editing episode. Today, we are discussing when to hire a professional editor. In this episode, we cover: What you need to have done Who needs to see it first Getting over perfectionism and more As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content! WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? We’re open to Author Interviews and Industry Interviews. This means, if you’re an

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18:34

How Can Authors Use Universal Links? | Ep. 312 | The...

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2026/03/18

EPISODE SHOW NOTESUniversal links are an excellent way to tell people where you are and what you do with one click of a button. But not as many people seem to use them often, so we decide to discuss it this week. In this episode, we cover: What universal links are What to include in your universal link How you can make universal links As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content! WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE

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27:52

What Do You Need To Know About ISBNs? | Ep. 311 | The...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2026/03/11

EPISODE SHOW NOTESToday, we are all about the ISBNs - covering lots of things from pricing to expiry dates. In this episode, we cover: What is it? Where to get them How many are needed Do they expire Costs Barcodes Resources Nielsen ISBN Store Bowker ISBN ISBN International Kindlepreneur (for free barcodes) Draft2Digital As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content! WANT TO BE A GUEST ON

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51:37

Who Is Jenna Moreci? | Ep. 310 | The Merry Writer...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2026/03/04

EPISODE SHOW NOTESPlease help us welcome our first guest of 2026, Jenna Moreci! Jenna is a dark fantasy romance author who also runs a successful YouTube channel. The first installment of her dark fantasy romance series, The Savior’s Champion, was voted one of the best books of all time by Book Depository. The latest installment, book three titled The Savior’s Army, is available for pre-order. In this episode, we cover: Jenna's writing process Her YouTube channel Her writing journey and more! As

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11:52

How Do You Know When Your Draft Is Complete? | Ep....

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2026/02/25

EPISODE SHOW NOTESDo you struggle with knowing when to "finish" your writing? Are you stuck in a loop of never-ending edits? Don't worry, you're not alone - we've been there too. In this episode, we cover: Getting outside help Acknowledging procrastination Setting deadlines and more As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content! WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? We’re open to Author Interviews and

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17:48

How Can You Effectively Pitch To Book Bloggers? | Ep....

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2026/02/18

EPISODE SHOW NOTESReviews are precious to an author, but how can you get them? Most casual readers don't leave reviews so you'll have to seek them out. One way to do that is to reach out to book bloggers. This week, we discuss how to pitch your book to them. In this episode, we cover: What to do before pitching your book Sending your pitching After you send the pitch As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our

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31:59

How Many Edits Do You Do Before Sending To An Editor?...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2026/02/11

EPISODE SHOW NOTESJust how many edit passes do you give your manuscript before sending it off to a professional editor? This is what we are discussing in today's episode! In this episode, we cover: Ari’s editing process Rachel’s editing process Our thoughts As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content! WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? We’re open to Author Interviews and Industry Interviews. This

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28:18

Which Writing Craft Books Can Help Boost Your...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2026/02/04

EPISODE SHOW NOTESThis week, we discuss some of our favorite writing craft books that help us get through our writing. We touch upon mystery, fantasy, and writing in general, plus the career side of it. In this episode, we cover: Why writing craft books are useful Rachel's recs Ari's recs Books mentioned: Howdunit Book of Poisons: A Guide for Writers by Serita Stevens & Anne Bannon Howdunit Forensics by D.P. Lyle Police Procedure & Investigation: A Guide for Writers by Lee Lofland The

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32:54

What Should You Consider When Picking An Editor? |...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2026/01/28

EPISODE SHOW NOTESYou've finished your story, edited it to within an inch of its life, and now it's time to let a professional take a look! So just what do you need to consider when choosing an editor? In this episode, we cover: Qualifications Contracts AI clause Cost and lots more Bonus We created a bonus for our Ko-fi Members on where you can find an editor. As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our

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34:06

Do Authors Still Need Newsletters? | Ep. 304 | The...

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2026/01/21

EPISODE SHOW NOTESAn author newsletter, or email list, is important to have for writers to connect with their readers and have a unique platform to promote their books. However, there's many pros and cons to having a list, and is it even still relevant in 2026? In this episode, we cover: What an author newsletter is and its purpose Factors and stats to think about before starting an email list Conversion rates References: What is a Good Open Rate? What is a Click Rate? As always, thanks for

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47:00

Do You Need A Digital Detox To Help Your Writing? |...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2026/01/14

EPISODE SHOW NOTESDo you ever come away from a doom-scrolling session and feel energised? Probably not. Our tech devices demand a lot of our time and often leave us feeling drained, down in the dumps and struggling to focus. If that's you, then maybe a digital detox is in order. Check out today's episode as we discuss just that! In this episode, we cover: What is a digital detox? Why do a digital detox? Benefits of a digital detox How to do a digital detox? As always, thanks for

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30:16

What Are Our Writing Goals For 2026? | Ep. 302 | The...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2026/01/07

EPISODE SHOW NOTESHappy New Year! With a new year comes new goals, of course. This week, we discuss accomplishments and goals for our writing in 2026. In this episode, we cover: Our writing accomplishments in 2025 Rachel's 2026 writing goals Ari's 2026 writing goals As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content! WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? We’re open to Author Interviews and Industry Interviews. This

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39:19

Rapid Fire Questions 2.0 | Ep. 301 | The Merry Writer...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2025/12/31

EPISODE SHOW NOTESSince this is the last episode of 2025, we thought we'd do another Rapid Fire Question episode (yes, we know it's seldom "rapid" but just go with it) :) These questions are not just any questions; we are re-answering ones from way back... in 2020! In this episode, we cover: Are you a planner, pantser or plantser? What is your typical writing routine? Do you prefer hardbacks, paperbacks, ebooks or audiobooks? What is the best / worst thing about writing? How do you keep up with

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43:02

Revisiting Early Episodes | Ep. 300 | The Merry...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2025/12/24

EPISODE SHOW NOTESHappy 300 episodes! This means you've been listening to us talk every week for 300 weeks straight. Crazy, huh? This week, we thought it'd be fun (and horrifying) to listen back to some old episodes and see how far we've come as podcasters and writers. Thanks for listening for so long! In this episode, we listen to: Clips from episode 2 Clips from episode 6 Clips from episode 12 As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the

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30:59

Who Are Some Of The Haters You May Have To Deal With...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2025/12/17

EPISODE SHOW NOTESSince we are almost at the end of the year AND close to our 300th episode, we thought we do a silly-ish episode taking a look at some of the haters and crappy people you might meet when you become a writer. As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content! WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? We’re open to Author Interviews and Industry Interviews. This means, if you’re an author or work in the

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17:22

What Is An Author Brand Story? | Ep. 298 | The Merry...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2025/12/10

EPISODE SHOW NOTESWe all know the author bio, but have you heard of an author brand story? This week, we discuss what it is and why it could be beneficial to write one for your author career. In this episode, we cover: Brand story vs. bio How to write one How many should you write Related Episode: How Do You Write A Good Author Bio? As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content! WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE

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34:16

Who Is KM Allan? | Ep. 297 | The Merry Writer Podcast

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2025/12/03

EPISODE SHOW NOTESThis week, Ari is sadly absent due to timezones. So, I'm interviewing author KM Allan on my own. Join me as we talk about her routine, books, and more. In this episode, we cover: KM's writing process Her new checklist book Writing routine (writing and authoring) and more! As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content! ABOUT KM Allan K.M. Allan is the author of The Blackbirch Series and a

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16:54

Do You Need Write Or Die To Get You Writing? | Ep....

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2025/11/26

EPISODE SHOW NOTESIt's time for another writing challenge! This time, we decided to use Write or Die to get some work done and test if it can help (or hinder) your progress. In this episode, we cover: What Write or Die is Our experiences with the program Whether we'd recommend it As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content! WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? If you would like to be considered, please take

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26:50

What Are Some Words You Should Cut To Make Your...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2025/11/19

EPISODE SHOW NOTESWe are back with an episode on editing as we discuss and share some of the words you can cut to help tighten up your manuscript. Do you have any of these littered through your work? Or maybe ones we haven't mentioned! In this episode, we cover: Weak words Adverbs Overused words Redundancies Resources Mentioned: Wordcounter.net Wordhipp.com As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our

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39:08

How Can You Budget For Your Author Career? | Ep. 294...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2025/11/12

EPISODE SHOW NOTESWe've discussed budgeting for a book launch, now it's time to budget your whole author career! Well, at least get to know some of the expenses you may have. In this episode, we cover: Figuring out your author goals List of potential expenses Legal stuff List of potential income Related Episodes: How Should You Budget For Your Novel? How Can You Create A Professional Author Website? (with Pauline Wiles) Do You Need Author Insurance? As always, thanks for listening. Please let

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