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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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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...

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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? |...

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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...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

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? |...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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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57:27

Who Is Melanie Ansley? | Ep. 293 | The Merry Writer...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2025/11/05

EPISODE SHOW NOTESThis week, we interview film-maker and author Melanie Ansley. She discusses her books, processes, and inspirations. In this episode, we cover: Melanie's start with writing Her writing process and routine What inspired her Book of Theo series Publishing path 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 Melanie Ansley Hi! I'm an award-winning author and filmmaker of

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7:16

#002 - The Mini Merry Moment - Happily Ever Afterlife

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2025/10/31

FIRSTLY, AN APOLOGYThis was meant to go out on Monday 27th October. However, I (Ari) messed that up by not having it ready and then forgetting completely. So, despite what the audio says about it being Monday (it isn't) and the book launching today (it didn't... it launched on Monday), I hope you still enjoy this! Rachel has graciously forgiven me for being scatterbrained. ;) This is a little Mini Merry Moment, to give a shout-out to Rachel's upcoming book: Happily Ever Afterlife (book 2 in the

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24:42

What's The Best Way To Track Your WIP's Progress? |...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2025/10/29

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you track your WIP's progress? If so, how? This week, we discuss various ways you can track your progress to meet your novel's goals. In this episode, we cover: Word counts Page counts Tacking time Recommendation: TrackBear 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 the time to read our FAQs Page. If

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28:52

How Do You Write Fantasy Characters? | Ep. 291 | The...

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2025/10/22

EPISODE SHOW NOTESAre you creating a rich world for your new fantasy story? Ready to populate it with different types of characters? In today's episode, we discuss writing fantasy characters and what you might want to think about when creating them. In this episode, we cover: What is a fantasy character? Types of fantasy characters Things to consider 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

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28:21

How Can Accountability Buddies Work Together? | Ep....

The Merry Writer Podcast ·

2025/10/15

EPISODE SHOW NOTESWriting can be a lonely journey, which is why it's best to have a friend to do it with. And why not keep each other accountable with your work? In this episode, we cover: What an accountability buddy is How to choose a partner Having regular check-ins Having 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? If you would like to be considered, please take

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