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EPISODE SHOW NOTES Join us in welcoming a new guest to the show: author Danielle Harrington! Danielle is a fantasy author who writes The Wells of Power series. Book one, Keyholder, is available now. This week, we learn t
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Sometimes we take a break from writing and it's not intentional. Other times, it is. Regardless of why you took a break or for how long that break was, it can be difficult getting back to writing after
EPISODE SHOW NOTES In today's episode we are discussing what things we were willing and happy to spend money on to help our writing life! In this episode, we cover: Editor Scrivener Courses Cover artist As always, thanks
EPISODE SHOW NOTES We all know what writing prompts are, but what about writing exercises? If you want to improve your craft, writing exercises are a great way to do so. This week, we discuss what writing exercises are a
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Please help us welcome another author to the show, Adina Chiles! Adina is a YA Fantasy author who’s a creator and collector of fictional worlds. Her book, Secrets of a Rose, is the first title in the R
EPISODE SHOW NOTES It's 2026, which means everything is online. It's important to promote your book on and offline, but one great way to get many eyes on your book is to run a virtual book blog tour. How does one do that
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Writing can be a lonely business and there's a lot to learn when you want to become a published author. Having connections to people who understand what it's like and building communities can be really
EPISODE SHOW NOTES A few episodes ago, we touched upon book launch roadmaps. It was then we realized that we had never discussed a roadmap on the show before, so here we are. Just what is a book launch roadmap and what d
EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, we’re getting to know author Jill Haymaker. Jill is a contemporary western romance author with several short stories published. She writes the Montana Pines series, which currently has eight
EPISODE SHOW NOTES A crucial part of prepping your book for publication to ensuring it prints correctly and looks great without any errors. To check that, you need to order an author proof. This week, we discuss how to g
EPISODE SHOW NOTES EDIT: Apologies for the technical issues. During the recording our connection became unstable and both myself and Rachel ended up out of Zoom for brief periods Yes, we are back with another editing epi
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Unfortunately, we need to promote our books when we write them. In a digital world, social media is the way to go. But how can you take enticing book photos for your social channels? That's what we dis
EPISODE SHOW NOTES We are discussing characters and how to develop them a little deeper. In this episode, we cover: Go beyond the basic archetype Beginning, middle and end Use conflict Don't forget side characters As alw
EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, we’re getting to know Sam Weiss. Sam is a sci-fi horror author who’s been published for over ten years, drawing inspiration from 80s horror films and 90s sci-fi films. Her latest release, In
EPISODE SHOW NOTES We are back with another editing episode. Today, we are discussing when to hire a professional editor. In this episode, we cover: What you need to have done Who needs to see it first Getting over perfe
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Universal links are an excellent way to tell people where you are and what you do with one click of a button. But not as many people seem to use them often, so we decide to discuss it this week. In thi
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Today, we are all about the ISBNs - covering lots of things from pricing to expiry dates. In this episode, we cover: What is it? Where to get them How many are needed Do they expire Costs Barcodes Reso
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Please help us welcome our first guest of 2026, Jenna Moreci! Jenna is a dark fantasy romance author who also runs a successful YouTube channel. The first installment of her dark fantasy romance series
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you struggle with knowing when to "finish" your writing? Are you stuck in a loop of never-ending edits? Don't worry, you're not alone - we've been there too. In this episode, we cover: Getting outsi
EPISODE SHOW NOTES Reviews are precious to an author, but how can you get them? Most casual readers don't leave reviews so you'll have to seek them out. One way to do that is to reach out to book bloggers. This week, we
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The Merry Writer Podcast is hosted by Ari & Rachel. The show is categorised under arts (books) and has published 325 episodes.
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