The Merry Writer Podcast

EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, we interview film-maker and author Melanie Ansley. She discusses her books, processes, and inspirations. In this episode, we cover: Melanie's start with writing Her writ...

5 Nov 202557min

FIRSTLY, AN APOLOGY This was meant to go out on Monday 27th October. However, I (Ari) messed that up by not having it ready and then forgetting completely. So, despite what the audio says about it bei...

31 Okt 20257min

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Do you track your WIP's progress? If so, how? This week, we discuss various ways you can track your progress to meet your novel's goals. In this episode, we cover: Word counts Page...

29 Okt 202524min

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Are you creating a rich world for your new fantasy story? Ready to populate it with different types of characters? In today's episode, we discuss writing fantasy characters and what...

22 Okt 202528min

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Writing can be a lonely journey, which is why it's best to have a friend to do it with. And why not keep each other accountable with your work? In this episode, we cover: What an a...

15 Okt 202528min

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Have you ever considered writing a serial? Today we are discussing the option of serial writing, where readers are forced to have delayed gratification as they way to learn "what ha...

8 Okt 202547min

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Another guest joins us on the show this week! We're talking to fantasy author C.H. Carter about how she started as an author and her work. In this episode, we cover: Her inspiratio...

1 Okt 202547min

EPISODE SHOW NOTES We are at it again with another challenge. Today, we discuss our progress and results from writing Morning Pages. In this episode, we cover: What are Morning Pages? Why are Morn...

24 Sep 202522min