Hosted by Cynthia Merrill · EN · 12 episodes
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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.
Cynthia Merrill hosts The Way You Write, a society show with 12 episodes published.
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, faci
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
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 peopl
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
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
In this episode, author and editor Jennia D'Lima shares her expert advice on how to make the most of in-person writing events and conferences. We discuss strategies for preparing before the event, engaging during the eve
Writing is not just a product that we create. It is a tool for transformation—an alchemical process of self-discovery and healing. Jaime Fleres joins this episode to share her journey with writing—from using it as a life
Hélène Caniac joins this episode to discuss how to set up sustainable systems of support and capacity that will serve you throughout your life. She challenges listeners to lean into pleasure, communicate needs in co-crea
Editor Brittany Ortega joins this episode to discuss common struggles and misconceptions in the romance genre. She shares insights for writers on timing moments of intimacy, orchestrating tension and release, and her pas
What do you do when a character does something completely unexpected, or that entirely derails the plot? In this quick solo episode, we reframe how to think about this experience to allow for more exploration and less fr
Author Tracy Badua joins this episode to discuss the importance of diverse representation, how to raise the stakes (even in kidlit), and some of the joys and challenges of writing for young readers. Connect with Tracy he
What does it take to actually get an agent? Sabrina Nilsson joins this episode to share insights on how to persist in the querying process, have patience, and adjust when necessary. Follow Sabrina here: https://www.insta
Writer's block...the mysterious ailment that descends out of the blue and keeps writers from getting words on the page. In this episode, Cynthia shares 3 things that actually might be happening when writers experience "w
This episode is for the writer who has reached burnout and doesn't know how to reconnect with their writing again. We dive into what causes burnout, how to recover, and how to set up a sustainable writing practice moving
In this solo episode, Cynthia shares some personal thoughts about what it means to truly belong. Sometimes we believe that we will never find a space where we feel like we can be who we are without pretending AND be cele
6x bestselling author Pia Edberg joins this conversation about how to embody bestseller energy, trust the creative flow, and find coziness within creative winters. Take the Authentic Writer Archetype Assessment here: htt
In a world that pushes algorithms and trends, we can forget that being a creative isn't always about creating. Sometimes we need space to just be. When we slow down and build a foundation for the mind, body, and soul, we
In this episode, we dig into clarifying the vision you have for writing and publishing, releasing perfectionism, and how to keep your creative center steady when outside opinions (or harsh reviews) threaten to shake your
The Way You Write is all about ditching one-size-fits-all writing advice and doing what works for you. This episode goes into Cynthia's background in linguistics and how she was trained to observe language rather than ju
If you've never worked with a writing coach or editor before, this episode gives you signs to look for that show you might benefit from it. IG: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiamerrillediting/
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