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![What Can We Learn From Newer Writers? | Ep. 226 | The Merry Writer Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7627811/Podbean_-_Artwork_NEW_2023V2_5uwva4_300x300.png)
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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 bliss
- Eagerness to learn
- Fearlessness
- Confidence
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 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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Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
![How Do You Deconstruct a Story? | Ep. 225 | The Merry Writer Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7627811/Podbean_-_Artwork_NEW_2023V2_5uwva4_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
How Do You Deconstruct a Story? | Ep. 225 | The Merry Writer Podcast
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
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 help
- How you can deconstruct a story or movie
- What deconstruction isnt
As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below.
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At the top of the FAQs Page will be the status regarding whether the applications are currently open.
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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
![How Can You Use Mind Mapping? | Ep. 224 | The Merry Writer Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7627811/Podbean_-_Artwork_NEW_2023V2_5uwva4_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
How Can You Use Mind Mapping? | Ep. 224 | The Merry Writer Podcast
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
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 is
- How you can create mind maps
- Ways to use mind mapping for your stories
- Ways to use mind mapping for your authoring process and business
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 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. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
Big Thanks to our Supporter: Jeremy
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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
![How Do You Deal With Anxiety As A Writer? | Ep. 223 | The Merry Writer Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7627811/Podbean_-_Artwork_NEW_2023V2_5uwva4_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
How Do You Deal With Anxiety As A Writer? | Ep. 223 | The Merry Writer Podcast
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
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 writers
- How anxiety can affect your writing career
- Techniques to reduce anxiety when marketing
- Can anxiety ever help writing
As 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 “About Me”s about her, she’s been told she’s 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 she’s calling “Dark Science Fantasy” although she’s kind of making that up as she goes along.
Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon | Wise Cat Editing
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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. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
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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
![Where Can You Keep Track Of Your Reading Progress? | Ep. 222 | The Merry Writer Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7627811/Podbean_-_Artwork_NEW_2023V2_5uwva4_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Where Can You Keep Track Of Your Reading Progress? | Ep. 222 | The Merry Writer Podcast
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
Wednesday Jun 26, 2024
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
If you're listening to this podcast, then you're probably an avid reader. But how do you typically keep track of the books you've read and your TBR pile? This week, we discuss various places you can do so.
In this episode, we cover:
- Online platforms
- Keeping track by hand
- What we do
- Creating your own tracker
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 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. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
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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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Music
Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
![What Are The Benefits Of A Positive Read? | Ep. 221 | The Merry Writer Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7627811/Podbean_-_Artwork_NEW_2023V2_5uwva4_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
What Are The Benefits Of A Positive Read? | Ep. 221 | The Merry Writer Podcast
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
Wednesday Jun 19, 2024
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
Have you ever received a Positive Read of your manuscript? Not sure why you might want one, check out today's episode where we get into that.
In this episode, we cover:
- What is a Positive Read
- Why would you might want one
- Things to consider when giving a Positive Read
As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below.
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 fill in the Google Form linked on that page.
Currently, out 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. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
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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
![How Can You Get To Know Your Characters? | Ep. 220 | The Merry Writer Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7627811/Podbean_-_Artwork_NEW_2023V2_5uwva4_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
How Can You Get To Know Your Characters? | Ep. 220 | The Merry Writer Podcast
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
Wednesday Jun 12, 2024
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Character development isn't always easy. That's why we deep dive into various ways writers can get to know their characters on another level outside their novels.
In this episode, we cover:
- Writing them outside their main story
- Putting yourself in their shoes
- Interviewing your characters
- Writing their origin story
Related: Episode 216 - What Should You Include In Character Profiles?
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 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. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.
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Music
Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
![What Are Some Different Ways You Can Use Writing? | Ep. 219 | The Merry Writer Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7627811/Podbean_-_Artwork_NEW_2023V2_5uwva4_300x300.png)
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
What Are Some Different Ways You Can Use Writing? | Ep. 219 | The Merry Writer Podcast
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
Wednesday Jun 05, 2024
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
There are many uses for writing, it doesn't always have to be about writing novels. Today, we are joined by author Frances Altman who discusses some different ways you can use writing.
In this episode, we cover:
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Writing as therapy
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Writing as a hobby
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Writing as a career
As always, thanks for listening to The Merry Writer Podcast, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
ABOUT FRANCES ALTMAN
Frances is an author and journalist, blending writing as a hobby and career tool from Chicago Sun Times to Marketing/PR for Allied Signal and Virginia Commonwealth University where she also taught communications.
Masters from Roosevelt University. Online International teaching North Central Arizona University and Strayer. She has earned awards from Nat'l Federation Press Women, Nat'l Pen Women, PRSA. Northern Ill. Library Assn. and YWCA Twin Leadership Award.
An episode of Miss Liz's Teatime with Frances Altman
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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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Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
![What Are Some Self-Editing Tips? | Ep. 218 | The Merry Writer Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7627811/Podbean_-_Artwork_NEW_2023V2_5uwva4_300x300.png)
Wednesday May 29, 2024
What Are Some Self-Editing Tips? | Ep. 218 | The Merry Writer Podcast
Wednesday May 29, 2024
Wednesday May 29, 2024
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
The writing doesn’t end after the first draft! Before you send your manuscript to beta readers and editors, take some time to self-edit your work. This week, we discuss tips to self-editing to be productive and also make it fun.
In this episode, we cover:
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Keeping a checklist and questions to answer
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Reading through your manuscript out loud
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Change the font style, size, or color
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Recognize your “pain words”
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and more!
As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below.
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 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
Patreon
If you want to support our show and show our little podcast extra love, you can do so by becoming a patron. Consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snapping up some goodies for just $2 a month!
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 current patron, Kristen Poli
![What Should You Consider When Being A Beta Reader? | Ep. 217 | The Merry Writer Podcast](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7627811/Podbean_-_Artwork_NEW_2023V2_5uwva4_300x300.png)
Wednesday May 22, 2024
What Should You Consider When Being A Beta Reader? | Ep. 217 | The Merry Writer Podcast
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
This week we are all about beta reading! Are you considering being a beta? Want to make the experience good for you and the author? Then check out this episode!
In this episode, we cover:
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Questions to ask before agreeing
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Be aware of timeframe
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Formats
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What the Author may want
As always, thanks for listening to The Merry Writer Podcast, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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 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
Patreon
If you want to support our show and show our little podcast extra love, you can do so by becoming a patron. Consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snapping up some goodies for just $2 a month!
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 current patron, Kristen Poli