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.
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.
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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.
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ABOUT MORGAN R R HAZE
We are three siblings writing under one pen name. We grew up in the Mojave desert, literally an hour away from everything. Supportive parents, creative friends and hours of play using our imaginations lead us to developing our creative skills.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 for its strong, flawed female characters and its action-packed plots. Her books have often been likened to Sarah J Maas' Throne of Glass series, and the epic #girlpower film, Wonderwoman.
Helen’s love of writing and books led her to pursue a Bachelor of Creative Writing, majoring at the University of Wollongong and a Masters of Publishing at the University of Sydney.
Now a full-time author, Helen lives amidst the mountains in New Zealand and is constantly dreaming up new stories.
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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.
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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!
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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!
Yecheilyah (e-see-li-yah) Ysrayl is an Author, Book Blogger, and Poet from Chicago, Illinois. She studied Technical and Professional Writing at Chicago State University and Psychology with a minor in Child and Adolescent Studies at Argosy University, Atlanta. Yecheilyah has been writing since she was twelve years old and has published fourteen books to date, including her 2019 Award-Winning Poetry Collection I am Soul.
Ysrayl writes to empower the Black community and hopes her work will aid in the restoration of black historical truth. Though Poetry is her first love, she also writes Black Historical Fiction, Urban Fantasy, and Inspirational Nonfiction.
When Yecheilyah's not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. She hopes to visit Accra, Ghana, and Cairo, Egypt, one day.
Yecheilyah now lives in Dallas, Georgia, with her husband.
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How important are beta readers? Do you think you'll recruit any for your novel? Today, we discuss whether writers really need beta readers.
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