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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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Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
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It's no secret Ari and Rachel love using Scrivener for their creative writing projects. This week, they decide to dive into the software, gush about why they love it, and the cool features Scrivener offers.
In this episode, we cover:
- What Scrivener is
- How Rachel uses it
- How Ari sets hers up
- Cool features it has
- Using it for non-writing
You can check out Scrivener here.
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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Our Merry Writers via Ko-fi, Jeremy & Kris
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Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
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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:
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Daily writing
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Word count
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Trends
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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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If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page.
If you still feel like you’re a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please check for the status of the Google Form on that page to see if we are accepting at that time.
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. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
Special Thanks
Our Merry Writers via Ko-fi, Jeremy & Kris
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If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.
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Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of https://incompetech.com/ | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
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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 stars
- Ari's 5-star threshold
- Comfort books
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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If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page.
If you still feel like you’re a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please check for the status of the Google Form on that page to see if we are accepting at that time.
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. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
Special Thanks
Our Merry Writers via Ko-fi, Jeremy & Kris
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If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.
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Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
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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 excitement
- Use the genre strength
- Use the plot formulas
- Kill your darlings
- Foreshadowing
- Be passionate
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 you still feel like you’re a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please check for the status of the Google Form on that page to see if we are accepting at that time.
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. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
Special Thanks
Our Merry Writers via Ko-fi, Jeremy & Kris
Share
If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.
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Music
Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of https://incompetech.com/ | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
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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 be
- Ensure your ready for betas
- Being transparent with your betas
- Helping your betas be prepared for the process
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 you still feel like you’re a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please check for the status of the Google Form on that page to see if we are accepting at that time.
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. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
Share
If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.
CREDITS
Hosts
Music
Intro & Outro – “Inspired” 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.
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
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:
- Credibility
- Remember your audience
- Exposure
- Backlinks
- Networking
- Guidelines
- Deadlines
- Etiquettes
- Due diligence
As 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!
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 you still feel like you’re a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please check for the status of the Google Form on that page to see if we are accepting at that time.
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. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
Special Thanks
Our Merry Writers via Ko-fi, Jeremy & Kris
Share
If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.
CREDITS
Hosts
Music
Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of https://incompetech.com/ | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
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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.
Add 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 – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
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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 tours
- The overall process to set one up
- Supplies to bring to an event
- Tips for running your first tour
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 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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If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page.
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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. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
Special Thanks
Our Merry Writers via Ko-fi, Jeremy & Kris
Share
If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.
CREDITS
Hosts
Music
Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
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!
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 you still feel like you’re a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please check for the status of the Google Form on that page to see if we are accepting at that time.
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. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
Special Thanks
To Our Merry Writers via Ko-fi, Jeremy & Kris
Share
If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.
CREDITS
Hosts
Music
Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0