Two chatty authors asking all the 'write' questions. Hosted by Ari Meghlen and Rachel Poli, The Merry Writer Podcast is a fun, friendly... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you know who your target audience is for your book? How do you begin to figure it... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever considered collaborating with another author? If so, then check out today's episode where author Morgan... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you have your author bio written yet? How about a few different versions of it? This week, Ari... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Marketing may not be everyone's favourite thing to do, but there are strategies that can put you on... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you know the difference between self-publishing your book yourself or going through a vanity press? This week, Ari... more
Are you writing a series but aren't sure how to start? Then check out today's episode where author Helen Scheuerer... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you know what a book publicist is? Do you know how they can help you as an... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever created an Ideal Reader? This is a specific marketing technique and in today's episode it's... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever tried writing diverse characters and didn't know where to start? Or maybe you want to... more
QUICK NOTE: Apologies for the sound quality at the start, I was having issues with my mic. It does get... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Are you interested in being a fantasy author? This week, author I. L. Cruz joins Ari to discuss... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Today, we discuss the concept of adding pictures to your novel and the different forms these can take. ... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever come across a secondary character in your novel that doesn't need to be there? Or... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES When you have finished your manuscript, is it a good idea to let family and close friends read... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever thought about writing craft books? Or do you read them and haven't quite found the... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES We are back with a Marketing episode today, when we ask "Should You Offer Your Books For Free?" ... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Writing can be a lonely job and there are many other writers who have similar setbacks with their... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you find yourself getting tired throughout the day, and struggling to make good decisions? You might be... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever thought about writing a series of books but thought it might be too daunting to... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Today on the show we are going through the different things you should and could include in your... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you get distracted while you're trying to write? There could be a few reasons for that whether... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you prefer chapter numbers or chapter titles? Today we discuss giving your chapters titles and why some... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Deadlines... we either love them, hate them, or wave to them as they whoosh by. Do you set... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Not always an easy topic, but today we are looking at the concept of Trigger Warnings in novels. ... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Can you believe The Merry Writer Podcast has reached 100 episodes? We truly appreciate all the shares, listens,... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES As we teeter on the cusp of triple digits for our episodes, we decided to discuss some tips... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever been stuck on writing descriptions in your novels? Maybe you info-dump or don't add enough? In... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you want to try something different for 2022? Then how about writing contests? Don't worry, Rachel and... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES When you first begin to write, it's typical to see what others do and you try to get... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Today we are discussing whether writers should share their writing journey with the world and what might the... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Hey, everyone! Are you prepping to launch your debut novel in 2022 but don't know where to start?... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES We are finally in 2022 and in our first episode of the year, we are laying out our... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Another year has come and gone! Listen to our many screw-ups from 2021. As always, thanks for listening and... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES As Christmas is approaching we decided we would do another round of Would You Rather, "Christmas Edition". Play... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Get to know more about the host of The Merry Writer Podcast, Ari Meghlen! In this week's episode,... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES As we are heading towards the end of the year, we decided to do something a little different. ... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you want to write science fiction, but don't know what to include? Maybe you don't want to... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES We are back with another character-drive episode, today we discuss the issues of creating Mary Sue characters and... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES How do you continue writing your novels? Do you sit down and type? Or do you have writing... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES If you caught last week's show where writer Tobias Salem joined the show to discuss world-building, you might... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Writers, have you ever considered worldbuilding? Then certainly give this episode a listen! This week, Ari and Rachel talk... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever suffered from imposter syndrome? Or maybe you don't and haven't realised it? In today's episode... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Depending on the genre you're writing, research has to be done. It doesn't matter if you're writing fiction... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, Ari and Rachel discuss characters and their different motivations and how these motivations can affect your... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Writers, have you ever considered writing science fiction? Then certainly give this episode a listen! This week, Ari and... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Is your plan to make writing a career? Do you want to take your writing more seriously? Then... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES There are many things you can include in your author newsletter and yet, we sometimes run out of... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Want to try writing a larger cast of characters? Feel like a singular main character just isn't enough... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you have a ton of writing projects that you don't know what to do with? Or maybe... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, author Chris Harvey joins Ari and Rachel, and shares this thoughts and experiences with using the... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES The first draft is always the messiest. Therefore, editing the first draft is always the hardest. This week,... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Your mindset can play a big part in your writing journey, so in today's episode we look at... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you have a large cast of characters that you don't know what to do with? Or maybe... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Writers, have you ever considered writing historical fiction? Then this is the episode for you, today Ari is... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, we're doing another round of Would You Rather, but reading-related questions this time. We hope you enjoy... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week we are all about working from home and finding that balance between working and writing efficiently... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, we're diving deep into the different types of editing. What they are, what they mean, and... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you shudder at the very idea of marketing? Is it the part of all this writing biz... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you drift off into la-la land in the middle of a writing session? Do you need to... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES What do you do when faced with criticism? As writers, criticism is part of the package but we... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you compare yourself to other writers? Are you your own worst critic? This week, Ari and Rachel discuss... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES On today's episode we decided to discuss Hobby Writing and Professional Writing! Which do you do? Support the... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever wanted to publish an audiobook version of your stories but never knew how to go... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you have a dedicated writing space? Do you think they can help make you move productive or... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever forgotten to take a shower for a few days? Or maybe you forgot to leave... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, we are talking about writing reviews on books. As writers we need reviews, so it's important... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever gotten the dreaded one-star review on your book? Guess what? There's nothing to be worried... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Yesterday was Tell A Story Day, so with that as inspiration, we decided to discuss our favourite childhood... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, we're sharing our stories about how we started writing. Let us know what you think on... more
This week on the podcast we are talking all about book covers and why they are so important. As the... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES In this week's epsiode, Ari is joined by special guest, Kim Golden, where they discuss all things about... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES In honour of International Women's Day (that was this month, March 8th... yes we know we're late, we... more
Characters are the heart of every novel, so this week's we discuss a way you can keep track of their... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Writing is a constant learning game, and no matter what stage of the journey you are at there... more
The podcast is almost a year old and the Twitter hashtag game turns 3-years-old this year. It's crazy how time... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever been interested in running an Anthology? Want to get the scoop on what is involved... more
Which social media platform do you think is the best for writers? This week, we compare Twitter, Instagram, and Pinterest... more
Writing a novel is hard, so do you jump in at the beginning and keep to the path or do... more
We decided to do another tag this week with Valentine's Day around the corner! We did our best to keep... more
We are all about the names today! As writers, we need to come up with a lot of names -... more
Inspiration is all around us in people, places, and things in real life and even in our own imagination. This... more
Being on social media is one way to connect with your audience and potential readers, but how do you build... more
Hey, everyone! Welcome to episode 042 where we discuss how to overcome roadblocks when writing your novels. Thanks to Marty... more
We have officially said goodbye (and good riddance) to 2020 and are jumping straight into 2021 with enthusiam and motivation. ... more
2020 is coming to an end. We've had a lot of fun with this podcast and the support has been... more
Since we are only 2 days from Christmas, we decided to so something a little different. Welcome to our Christmas... more
Do you know your way around the book marketing world? This week, we discuss how marketing is always changing and... more
What part of your novel gets you excited to write? Do you love fight scenes or love scenes? What about... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Hey, everyone! How do you go about writing your novels? Do you type on the computer or a... more
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you sometimes get gripped with the fear of failure? Does it stop you in your tracks? You... more
Being on social media is one way to connect with your audience and potential readers, but how do you build up that... more