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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 May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Today, we discuss the concept of adding pictures to your novel and the different forms these can take. Do you think you would ever add imagery to your book?
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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Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Have you ever come across a secondary character in your novel that doesn't need to be there? Or maybe a character's death needs to advance the character development of the MC?
This week, we discuss a few ways to get rid of your characters - and yes, that means we're talking mostly about character deaths.
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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Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
When you have finished your manuscript, is it a good idea to let family and close friends read your work? You may be surprised by our thoughts on this one.
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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Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Sacha Black is a bestselling and competition winning author, rebel podcaster, speaker and casual rule breaker. She has five obsessions; words, expensive shoes, conspiracy theories, self-improvement, and breaking the rules. She also has the mind of a perpetual sixteen-year-old, only with slightly less drama and slightly more bills.
Sacha writes books about people with magical powers, sapphic fiction for teens, and other books about the art of writing. She lives in Cambridgeshire, England, with her wife and genius, giant of a son.
When she’s not writing, she can be found laughing inappropriately loud, blogging, sniffing musty old books, fangirling film and TV soundtracks, or thinking up new ways to break the rules.
Connect with Sacha and buy her books:
Website | The Rebel Author Podcast | Amazon Book Page | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram
8 Steps to Side Characters | 13 Steps to Evil | 10 Steps to Hero | The Anatomy of Prose
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Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
We are back with a Marketing episode today, when we ask "Should You Offer Your Books For Free?" and whether the free book is a good marketing strategy or not.
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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Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Writing can be a lonely job and there are many other writers who have similar setbacks with their novels as you do. Also, they have different strengths and weaknesses than you.
In this week's episode, we're discussing whether you should have a writing buddy or not. We discuss pros of having writing buddies and also a few cons to having one.
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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Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
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Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Have you ever thought about writing a series of books but thought it might be too daunting to start? This week, author KM Allan joins Ari and Rachel as we discuss tips and tricks to writing a series of novels.
As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode.
About KM Allan
K.M. Allan is an identical twin, but not the evil one. She started her career penning beauty articles for a hairstyling website and now powers herself with chocolate and green tea while she writes novels and blogs about writing.
When she’s not creating YA stories full of hidden secrets, nightmares, and powerful magic, she likes to read, binge-watch too much TV, spend time with family, and take more photos than she will ever humanly need.
Visit her website, www.kmallan.com, to discover the mysteries of the universe. Or at the very least, some good writing tips.
Connect with KM Allan
Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Goodreads | AllAuthor | Amazon | Buy Black Birch 1 | Buy Black Birch 2
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Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Today on the show we are going through the different things you should and could include in your Front Matter (the front of your book).
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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Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Do you get distracted while you're trying to write? There could be a few reasons for that whether you're mind isn't in the story, you need a break, or something else pulls you away.
In this week's episode, Ari and Rachel discuss how to deal with writing distractions and when to let the distractions run their course.
As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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