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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 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!
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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.
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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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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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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 Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
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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.
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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 Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
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Things don't always go as planned and that includes your writing career. Your wants and desires might have changed over the years as you and your writing grew and improved. This week, we discuss what to do when you come to the realization that your writing goals have changed and what to do about it.
In this episode, we cover:
- Your writing purpose
- Narrow vs broad goals
- Creating realistic and practical steps
- A reminder to not be afraid of change
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.
BIG THANKS to our supporter Jeremy R
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
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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 Merry Writers via Ko-fi, Jeremy.
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
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Today we are talking about quitting (nope, we are not quitting writing!) But we wanted to give some thoughts on why some writers may choose to quit writing.
In this episode, we cover:
- Writing difficulty
- Writing as a career
- The results...
- Learning
- Prioritisation
- Lack of fun
- Procrastination
- Rejection
- Life changes
- Money
As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Have you ever thought about quitting writing or did you quit something else and come to writing? Also, don't forget to 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.
BIG THANKS to our supporter Jeremy R
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
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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 Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
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Have you ever thought about going to school for creative writing? This week, Jason Harris joins us to discuss what getting a creative writing degree may look like.
In this episode, we cover:
- Benefits of having a creative writing degree
- Typical lesson plans for a creative writing class
- How creative assignments may be graded
- Exercises you can do at home
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 JASON HARRIS
Jason Marc Harris teaches creative writing, folklore, and literature, and is the Creative Writing Coordinator at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. He graduated with a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Washington, and an MFA in fiction from Bowling Green State University, where he served as Fiction Editor of Mid-American Review. Creative work in journals such as Apex and Abyss, Marvels and Tales, Midwestern Gothic, Psychopomp Magazine, The Saturday Evening Post, and Writing Texas. His novella of weird horror Master of Rods and Strings republished in 2024 by Crystal Lake Publishing.
Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Goodreads (Book) | Crystal Lake Publishing
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.
BIG THANKS to our supporter Jeremy R
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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
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
Today is all about regrets! We do love to pick some cheery topics. We each share our main writing regrets and would love to hear yours. Or if you don't have any regrets (lucky you) tell us that too!
In this episode, we cover:
- Ari's regret
- Changing mindset
- Rachel's regret
- Different options
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.
NOTICE: 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 is plenty of free content, too if you just want to pop over there!) We appreciate your support.
BIG THANKS to our supporter Jeremy R
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 http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
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Have you cracked the code to streamline your writing process? How about your author business? Or simply writing that first draft?
This week, we discuss the Gantt Chart as a project management tool for you to use to help keep your novel writing on track.
In this episode, we cover:
- What the Gantt Chart is and why you should try it
- How to use the Gantt Chart for writing
- How to make your own Gantt Chart
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 R
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 Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
EPISODE SHOW NOTES
Let's get a little spicy! This week, we are sharing thoughts on adding spice to a story.
In this episode, we cover:
- Consider your audience
- The Spice Chart
- What spice brings
- A little thought about healthy spice
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 R
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