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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 Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
We all need to do research for our novels. Some research is tedious but some is fun and it's all too easy to keep researching and not get any writing or editing done. This week, Ari and Rachel discuss how to keep your focus when researching.
In this episode, we cover:
- What the rabbit hole is
- When it's okay to go down the rabbit hole
- Make notes
- Set a timer
- Use placeholders in your draft
As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below.
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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
Special Thanks
Our patrons, Kristen Poli & Plottr
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
Do you have several books out or do you plan to write and publish more than one book? Then you need to consider when and how to market those older books in your back catalogue.
The newest one to be released may be all shiny, but don't forget to give some love to the older ones.
Give this episode a listen to see what you can do and why it can be useful to market your older books.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why marketing your earlier books is important
- Ways to market earlier books
- A few devil's advocate moments too :)
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?
We are accepting guest applications for The Merry Writer Podcast! If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. Once you've read everything, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page if you feel you could be a good fit.
Due to high interest, our guest slots for 2023 are filled. Applications are still open (for 2024), but we may take a while to get back to you.
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Patreon
If you want to support our show and show our little podcast extra love, you can do by becoming a patron. Consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snap up some goodies for as little as $1 a month!
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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
Special Thanks
Our patrons, Kristen Poli & Plottr
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
Do you create character profiles? How in-depth do you go? How well do you know your protagonist? This week, Ari and Rachel discuss the pros to knowing your characters' religion.
In this episode, we cover:
- How religion can aid in character development
- How religion can affect the characters, the world, and the plot
- Using real-world religions or creating a fictional religion
- Why you should research different real-world religions
As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below.
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Patreon
If you want to support our show and show our little podcast extra love, you can do by becoming a patron. Consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snap up some goodies for as little as $1 a month!
Share
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CREDITS
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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
Special Thanks
Our patrons, Kristen Poli & Plottr
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
What makes a good antagonist? Does your story need an antagonist? Justine Manzano joins Ari and Rachel to discuss all things antagonistic!
This week, we cover:
- Defining an antagonist
- Different types of antagonists
- How important they are to a story
As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below.
ABOUT JUSTINE MANZANO
Justine Manzano is the author of the YA Urban Fantasy series Keys and Guardians, and YA Contemporary novel Never Say Never.
A freelance editor, she lives in the Bronx, NY with her husband, son, and chaotic puppy.
She can usually be found on her website, www.justinemanzano.com, and she’s on all the usual social media haunts. If you’ve looked in all these places and can’t find her, she’s probably off reading fanfiction. She’ll be back soon.
Links
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/justine_manzano
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justine_manzano/
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justine_manzano1229
- Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Order-Key-Justine-Manzano/dp/B09MGFQQ4N/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=Justine+Manzano&qid=1638238863&sr=8-10
- Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-order-of-the-key-justine-manzano/1136575285?ean=9798985327304
- Books2Read: https://books2read.com/u/mvokx2
WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW?
We are accepting guest applications for The Merry Writer Podcast! If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. Once you've read everything, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page if you feel you could be a good fit.
Due to high interest, our guest slots for 2023 are filled. Applications are still open (for 2024), but we may take a while to get back to you.
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Patreon
If you want to support our show and show our little podcast extra love, you can do by becoming a patron. Consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snapping up some goodies for as little as $1 a month!
Share
If you enjoy our podcast, please share episodes on social media to spread the word about our show.
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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
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
Have you ever thought about where your published book will be one, five, or even ten years from now? It might be collecting dust on someone's bookshelf or someone may be rereading it for the sixth time. Join Ari and Rachel this week as we discuss the longevity of books.
In this episode, we cover:
- What longevity means
- The long-lasting impact your book may have to readers
- How writing is a learning experience for readers and writers
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?
We are accepting guest applications for The Merry Writer Podcast! If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. Once you've read everything, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page if you feel you could be a good fit.
Due to high interest, our guest slots for 2023 are filled. Applications are still open (for 2024), but we may take a while to get back to you.
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Patreon
If you want to support our show and show our little podcast extra love, you can do by becoming a patron. Consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snap up some goodies for as little as $1 a month!
Share
If you enjoy our podcast, please share episodes on social media to spread the word about our show.
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 patrons, Kristen Poli & Plottr
Wednesday May 24, 2023
Wednesday May 24, 2023
As always, thanks for listening, share your answers to the questions in the comments or over on social media.
Want to be a Guest?
We have all the guests for 2023 but we are accepting applications for 2024 guests.
If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read the FAQs Page. Once you've read everything, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page if you feel you could be a good fit.
Please note we may take a while to get back to you due to our workload.
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Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
Have you been torn between self-publishing and traditional publishing? We've all been there. There's a lot of decision making when it comes to writing a novel and a lot of that comes from the business side. Luckily, McKenzie Burns joins Ari and Rachel this week to discuss the benefits of self-publishing.
In this episode, we cover:
- How McKenzie chose self-publishing over traditional
- Tools, programs, and resources you need when self-publishing
- Where you can self-publish your books
- The Benefits of self-publishing
- What you need to know about the business of self-publishing
As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below.
ABOUT MCKENZIE BURNS
McKenzie Burns is a multi-genre author from the suburbs of Chicago with a passion for writing stories that involve diverse cultures, witty banter, and women who don’t take no for an answer. Her spare time is spent drinking copious amounts of coffee and scouring Spotify for obscure music.
Website | Goodreads | Instagram | Twitter
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WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW?
We are accepting guest applications for The Merry Writer Podcast! If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. Once you've read everything, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page if you feel you could be a good fit.
Due to high interest, our guest slots for 2023 are filled. Applications are still open (for 2024), but we may take a while to get back to you.
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Patreon
If you want to support our show and show our little podcast extra love, you can do by becoming a patron. Consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snap up some goodies for as little as $1 a month!
Share
If you enjoy our podcast, please share episodes on social media to spread the word about our show.
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 patrons, Kristen Poli & Plottr
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
As always, thanks for listening, share your answers to the questions in the comments or over on social media.
Want to be a Guest?
We have all the guests for 2023 but we are accepting applications for 2024 guests.
If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read the FAQs Page. Once you've read everything, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page if you feel you could be a good fit.
Please note we may take a while to get back to you due to our workload.
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Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
Have you ever tried writing a screenplay before? Have you thought of turning it into a novel or vice versa? If so, Rich Hosek, Arnold Rudnick, and Loyd Auerbach join Ari and Rachel this week to discuss screenplays and novels.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why turn your unproduced screenplay into a novel
- The process of changing a screenplay into a novel
- What skills are needed for this process
- What challenges can arise during this process
- Creating a voice with three writers
As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts on this topic in the comments below.
ABOUT RICH HOSEK
Rich has written for numerous television series with his writing partner Arnold Rudnick including, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Star Trek: Voyager, and The New Addams Family for which they won a Leo Award for Best Writing for Comedy or Variety. More recently he has been focusing his efforts on novels and short stories. He is a fan of Legos and Doctor Who now that there is a Doctor Who Lego set, his life is complete. Be sure to check out his other novels at RichHosek.com, his short story fiction podcast, Bedtime Stories for Insomniacs at BedtimeStories.studio, and follow him on Twitter @RichHosek and on Facebook @WrittenByRichHosek.
ABOUT ARNOLD RUDNICK
Arnold studied film and accounting at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, then moved to Los Angeles, where he worked in feature development at Paramount Pictures and Gary Lucchesi Productions. Arnold and Rich have collaborated on numerous scripts for film and television, including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Star Trek: Voyager and The New Addams Family. He has also written children’s books, including ESPete: Sixth Grade Sens—which won a silver medal in the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards and Reader’s Favorite Awards and was a pick in Danny Brassell’s Lazy Readers Book Club—and Little Green. He and his wife live in Los Angeles, California.
ABOUT LOYD AUERBACH
Loyd Auerbach, MS, is a world-recognized paranormal expert with thousands of media appearances and the author or coauthor of nine paranormal books and one on publishing and publicity. He is President of the Forever Family Foundation (since 2013, and Director of the Office of Paranormal Investigations (since 1989). He is on faculty at Atlantic University and JFK University (National University) and teaches online Parapsychology courses through the Rhine Education Center. He is on the Board of Directors of the Rhine Research Center and the advisory board of the Windbridge Institute. He is a past president of the Psychic Entertainers association, and besides working as a parapsychologist, he performs as professional mentalist Professor Paranormal (and occasional chocolatier). Follow him @profparanormal on Twitter, and catch his bi-weekly Q&A live streams on Facebook.
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WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW?
We are accepting guest applications for The Merry Writer Podcast! If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. Once you've read everything, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page if you feel you could be a good fit.
Due to high interest, our guest slots for 2023 are filled. Applications are still open (for 2024), but we may take a while to get back to you.
SUPPORT THE PODCAST
Patreon
If you want to support our show and show our little podcast extra love, you can do by becoming a patron. Consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snap up some goodies for as little as $1 a month!
Share
If you enjoy our podcast, please share episodes on social media to spread the word about our show.
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 patrons, Kristen Poli & Plottr
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
As always, thanks for listening, share your answers to the questions in the comments or over on social media.
Want to be a Guest?
We have all the guests for 2023 but we are accepting applications for 2024 guests.
If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read the FAQs Page. Once you've read everything, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page if you feel you could be a good fit.
Please note we may take a while to get back to you due to our workload.
Support the Podcast: