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Today we are discussing some of the advice we've seen floating around that is written almost as gospel, but that we don't think is always the best advice.
In this episode, we cover:
Daily writing
Word count
Trends
Reading genres
As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content.
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As readers, one of the best ways to support authors is to leave a review of their book once we've read it. This week, we want to know: what does a book have to do to earn five stars from you?
In this episode, we cover:
Rachel's criteria for five starsAri's 5-star thresholdComfort booksAs always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!
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Do you worry your story is not exciting enough? Depending on what you write and how you want to write it, not every book needs to be exciting but it needs to hold the reader's attention but you may still need to build up the excitement in some way.
What we cover in this episode:
Check your pacing (are there too many slow parts?)Use the slow parts intentionally to build tension and excitementUse the genre strengthUse the plot formulasKill your darlingsForeshadowingBe passionateAs always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!
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Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of https://incompetech.com/ | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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In episode 217, we talked about what you should consider when agreeing to be a beta reader. We thought it'd be a good idea to talk about it from the other side, if you, the writer, is searching for beta readers.
In this episode, we cover:
Who your beta readers should beEnsure your ready for betasBeing transparent with your betasHelping your betas be prepared for the processAs always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!
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Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli
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Special Thanks
Our Merry Writers via Ko-fi, Jeremy.
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Have you considered hosting guests on your blog? There are some benefits to doing this and that's what we are talking about in today's episode!
In this episode, we cover:
CredibilityRemember your audienceExposureBacklinksNetworkingGuidelinesDeadlinesEtiquettesDue diligenceAs always, thank you for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, like the video, and subscribe to the channel if you're not already!
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Special Thanks
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Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli
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Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of https://incompetech.com/ | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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I get it! It's a Monday and suddenly something pops up from The Merry Writer Podcast.
This is a little Mini Merry Moment, to give a shout-out to Rachel's upcoming book: Apparitions Anonymous!
Please make sure to give Rachel lots of love on this new endeavour.
āAdd the book to your Goodreads, keep an eye out for it on Amazon or wherever you buy your books and don't forget to leave a review once you've read it!
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Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to set up an in-person book tour event? Have you thought about trying it but didn't know where to start? Well, you're in luck because L.E. Harper joins us this week to talk about running a successful book tour.
In this episode, we cover:
How L.E. began doing book toursThe overall process to set one upSupplies to bring to an eventTips for running your first tourAs always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!
ABOUT L.E. Harper
L.E. Harper is a lifelong fantasy aficionado. From a young age, books about magic and dragons were her escape from reality. She suffers from depression, but her love for fantastical storytelling has given her something to live for.
TikTok | Instagram | Bookshop | Amazon | Goodreads
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Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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We are talking about marketing today and discussing the possibilities of using Influencers for book marketing, including things you might want to consider.
In this episode, we cover:
Who is their audience?What is their engagement?What is the ROI (return on investment)?What is their content like?As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!
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You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Donāt worry; thereās plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
Special Thanks
To Our Merry Writers via Ko-fi, Jeremy & Kris
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Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli
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Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Things don't always go as planned and that includes your writing career. Your wants and desires might have changed over the years as you and your writing grew and improved. This week, we discuss what to do when you come to the realization that your writing goals have changed and what to do about it.
In this episode, we cover:
Your writing purposeNarrow vs broad goalsCreating realistic and practical stepsA reminder to not be afraid of changeAs always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!
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BIG THANKS to our supporter Jeremy R
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Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli
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Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Today we are talking about quitting (nope, we are not quitting writing!) But we wanted to give some thoughts on why some writers may choose to quit writing.
In this episode, we cover:
Writing difficultyWriting as a careerThe results...LearningPrioritisationLack of funProcrastinationRejectionLife changesMoneyAs always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Have you ever thought about quitting writing or did you quit something else and come to writing? Also, don't forget to give the podcast a follow, and share our content!
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You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Donāt worry; thereās plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
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Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli
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Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Have you ever thought about going to school for creative writing? This week, Jason Harris joins us to discuss what getting a creative writing degree may look like.
In this episode, we cover:
Benefits of having a creative writing degreeTypical lesson plans for a creative writing classHow creative assignments may be gradedExercises you can do at homeAs always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!
ABOUT JASON HARRIS
Jason Marc Harris teaches creative writing, folklore, and literature, and is the Creative Writing Coordinator at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. He graduated with a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Washington, and an MFA in fiction from Bowling Green State University, where he served as Fiction Editor of Mid-American Review. Creative work in journals such as Apex and Abyss, Marvels and Tales, Midwestern Gothic, Psychopomp Magazine, The Saturday Evening Post, and Writing Texas. His novella of weird horror Master of Rods and Strings republished in 2024 by Crystal Lake Publishing.
Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Goodreads (Book) | Crystal Lake Publishing
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Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Today is all about regrets! We do love to pick some cheery topics. We each share our main writing regrets and would love to hear yours. Or if you don't have any regrets (lucky you) tell us that too!
In this episode, we cover:
Ari's regretChanging mindsetRachel's regretDifferent optionsAs always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!
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NOTICE: Our guest slots for 2024 are FILLED. Our Google Form is closed for the time being. Thank you all for your interest!
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BIG THANKS to our supporter Jeremy R
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Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli
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Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Have you cracked the code to streamline your writing process? How about your author business? Or simply writing that first draft?
This week, we discuss the Gantt Chart as a project management tool for you to use to help keep your novel writing on track.
In this episode, we cover:
What the Gantt Chart is and why you should try itHow to use the Gantt Chart for writingHow to make your own Gantt ChartAs always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!
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Our guest slots for 2024 are FILLED. Our Google Form is closed for the time being. Thank you all for your interest!
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You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Donāt worry; thereās plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
BIG THANKS to our supporter Jeremy R
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Hosts
Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli
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Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
Special Thanks
Our Merry Writers via Ko-fi, Jeremy.
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Let's get a little spicy! This week, we are sharing thoughts on adding spice to a story.
In this episode, we cover:
Consider your audienceThe Spice ChartWhat spice bringsA little thought about healthy spiceAs always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!
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Big Thanks to our Supporter: Jeremy R
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Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli
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Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Writer's block is something all us writers are familiar with. Some days are easier than others, but for really rough days, Cory Rowe joins us on the podcast with tips and tricks to get over that hurdle.
In this episode, we cover:
What writer's block isCauses and symptoms of writer's blockTypes of writer's blockExercises you can do to get over your writer's blockAs always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!
ABOUT CORY ROWE
I'm a screenwriter and filmmaker based in Colorado. I've been screenwriting for over 20 years. Being recently in the last few years being diagnosed with ADHD and in 2022 I was diagnosed with Level 1 Autism, I have been able to find ways to push myself forward with my career in writing and filmmaking.
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You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Donāt worry; thereās plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
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Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Some days, everything is annoying so we can fall back to the comfort and joy of books. But, even books can be annoying. So we present to you some of our pet peeves about books. Let's see if you agree with any of these!
In this episode, we cover:
Numbers and seriesFront matterWithin the pagesAs always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, what are your pet peeves if they are different from ours! Also, don't forget to give the podcast a follow, and share our content!
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If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. If you still feel like youāre a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page.
Our guest slots for 2024 are FILLED. Our Google Form is closed for the time being. Thank you all for your interest!
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
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You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Donāt worry; thereās plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
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If you enjoy the show, donāt forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.
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Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli
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Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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No matter how many years you've been writing, there's always something new to learn. However, we can easily get wrapped up in the feeling that we "know it all." This week, we discuss things seasoned writers can learn (or be reminded of) from newer writers.
In this episode, we cover:
Ignorance can be blissEagerness to learnFearlessnessConfidenceAs always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!
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If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. If you still feel like youāre a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page.
Our guest slots for 2024 are FILLED. Our Google Form is closed for the time being. Thank you all for your interest!
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
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You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Donāt worry; thereās plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
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If you enjoy the show, donāt forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.
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Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli
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Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Can a deconstructed story help your own writing? In today's episode, we discuss how and why you might want to deconstruct stories.
What we cover:
What does deconstructing mean?Why deconstructing can helpHow you can deconstruct a story or movieWhat deconstruction isntAs always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below.
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Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Whether you outline or plan your books or not, mind mapping is an excellent way to keep track of happenings within your novel and your writing process. This week, we share some ways you can utilize mind mapping to stay organized.
In this episode, we cover:
What mind mapping isHow you can create mind mapsWays to use mind mapping for your storiesWays to use mind mapping for your authoring process and businessAs always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!
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If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. If you still feel like youāre a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page.
Our guest slots for 2024 are FILLED. Our Google Form is closed for the time being. Thank you all for your interest!
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Ko-fi
You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Donāt worry; thereās plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
Big Thanks to our Supporter: Jeremy
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Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli
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Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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Do you suffer from anxiety? Worried about how it might impact your writing career and not sure how to make headway? Then check out today's podcast where we are joined by our guest author Sam Weiss, who shares her thoughts and insights into dealing with anxiety as a writer.
In this episode, we cover:
Possible anxiety triggers for writersHow anxiety can affect your writing careerTechniques to reduce anxiety when marketingCan anxiety ever help writingAs always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below.
ABOUT SAM WEISS
While Sam is terrible at writing āAbout Meās about her, sheās been told sheās great at writing about what fictional people do. The more miserable she can make them, the better.
Her love of horror films from the 80s, sci-fi shows from the 90s, and alternative music from the 00s have inspired her to write what sheās calling āDark Science Fantasyā although sheās kind of making that up as she goes along.
Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon | Wise Cat Editing
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Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli
Music
Intro & Outro ā āInspiredā composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
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