The Merry Writer Podcast

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 wi...

22 Apr 24min

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...

15 Apr 26min

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 f...

8 Apr 20min

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. He...

1 Apr 46min

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 ...

25 Mars 21min

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 ...

18 Mars 18min

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 ...

11 Mars 27min

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 fa...

4 Mars 51min