The Way You Write

The Way You Write is a podcast for writers who are ready to stop chasing one-size-fits-all advice and start creating in a way that actually works for them. Hosted by editor and writing coach Cynthia Merrill, this show explores the emotional and practical sides of writing: what it takes to keep going, how to trust your voice, and how to build a creative practice rooted in your needs, values, and capacity.Whether you’re plotting your first novel or revising your fifth draft, you’ll find thoughtful conversations, gentle structure, and honest encouragement to help you write the way only you can.

The Way You Write is a society podcast hosted by Cynthia Merrill, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Cynthia Merrill hosts The Way You Write, a society show with 12 episodes published.

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  Breaking Mountain-Sized Goals Into the Next Right Step

  May 21, 202657 min

  Emily Reuschel joins this episode to talk about how to take imperfect, unglamorous action to build momentum towards your goals, and how to make space for big dreams even in a small town. Emily Reuschel is a speaker, facilitator, and mentor to women who are done performing and who are ready to become. Through her immersive retreats, deep-rooted masterminds, private mentorship, and the Wild & Waking podcast —she guides wild & waking women back to the voice of their own knowing. https://www.instagram.com/emilyreuschel/ https://open.spotify.com/show/4kQ6k3C6YmKp6EY58URPH6?si=397aebab13cf43fe

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  Rethinking Productivity and Embracing Aliveness

  May 14, 202652 min

  Maria Bowler joins this episode to discuss her book Making Time and explore how reframing our relationship with time, productivity, and creative work—from output-focused to aliveness-focused—fundamentally changes how we create and live. Maria Bowler is an author, creative coach, and retreat leader. She holds a masters in religion and the arts from Yale University, is a former magazine editor, and has taught creative writing at the university level. Canadian by birth, she now lives in the Driftless region of the US with her family. Her first book, Making Time , is out now. Connect with Maria here: Website: www.mariabowler.com IG: instagram.com/mariaevbowler Get her book: https://www.mariabowler.com/makingtime Take the assessment: https://mariabowler.myflodesk.com/alivenessaudit

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  On Entitlement, Visibility, and Being the Fool (with guest Eliza Day)

  May 7, 20261h 27m

  Eliza Day joins this episode to unpack visibility and entitlement wounds and how to move through fear and shame to create and relate more honestly. Eliza Day is a writer, speaker, and intuitive coach who works with people at the edge of change, helping them move through fear, shame, and internal conflict so they can create and relate more honestly. She leads group programs and private sessions centered on self-trust and expression. Follow Eliza here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/elizadaylight/ Website: https://www.elizaday.love/

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  Creating an Irresistibly Relatable Story (with guest Kimberly Lauren)

  Apr 30, 202657 min

  Kimberly Lauren joins this episode to discuss developing characters and setting in a way that allows readers to connect with both deeply. We discuss cohesion, connecting with the senses, and how no writing you do is ever wasted. Kimberly grew up in a blended family of 15 kids, so she turned to writing to get a word in. She graduated from Lesley University with a master’s degree in fiction and runs Talk Wordy to Me, an online community of 15,000 book enthusiasts. She nurtures writers through her mentorship program, Storyheart Studio. As a former magazine editor, audiobook narrator, and small-press publicist, she's worked behind the scenes in publishing and has been recognized with Society of Professional Journalists awards. Her non-fiction has been published in The Elephant Journal, No Sidebar, Utah Valley Magazine, and Scary Mommy. When she's not writing, you can find her wrangling her three kids (and bunnies and chickens) or curled up in bed with a good book or BBC drama. To connect with Kimberly: IG: https://www.instagram.com/talkwordytome_/

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  How to Advocate for Yourself and Your Writing (with guest Alina Wells)

  Apr 23, 20261h 16m

  In this episode, guest Alina Wells joins to discuss what it means to advocate for yourself and your writing. We cover knowing what you want from your career, protecting your creative voice, and trusting your intuition to help you set boundaries. Alina Wells is a dark fantasy author and the founder of Writing It Wells, a platform dedicated to helping writers craft emotionally powerful stories while building sustainable writing lives. Through her educational content and resources, she supports authors in strengthening both the foundations of their storytelling and their relationship with the creative process. Known for translating complex writing concepts into clear, practical guidance, Alina shares insights on craft, storytelling psychology, sustainability, and the realities of the writing life—helping writers move from uncertainty to clarity and create stories that genuinely connect with readers.Drawing on her background as a developmental editor, she brings a deep understanding of story structure, character arcs, and narrative momentum to the conversations she leads within the writing community.When she isn’t creating resources for writers, Alina is developing her dark fantasy novel, Star-Crossed, the first book in an upcoming series where magic, fate, and tragic romance collide. Connect with Alina here: https://www.instagram.com/writingitwells/

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