The Merry Writer Podcast

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 ...

25 Feb 11min

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 blog...

18 Feb 17min

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Just how many edit passes do you give your manuscript before sending it off to a professional editor? This is what we are discussing in today's episode! In this episode, we cover: ...

11 Feb 31min

EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, we discuss some of our favorite writing craft books that help us get through our writing. We touch upon mystery, fantasy, and writing in general, plus the career side of ...

4 Feb 28min

EPISODE SHOW NOTES You've finished your story, edited it to within an inch of its life, and now it's time to let a professional take a look! So just what do you need to consider when choosing an edito...

28 Jan 32min

EPISODE SHOW NOTES An author newsletter, or email list, is important to have for writers to connect with their readers and have a unique platform to promote their books. However, there's many pros and...

21 Jan 34min

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you ever come away from a doom-scrolling session and feel energised? Probably not. Our tech devices demand a lot of our time and often leave us feeling drained, down in the dumps...

14 Jan 47min

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Happy New Year! With a new year comes new goals, of course. This week, we discuss accomplishments and goals for our writing in 2026. In this episode, we cover: Our writing accompli...

7 Jan 30min