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2024-03-13 18:00
Happy Wednesday, we are back with another episode of The Merry Writer Podcast and today Rachel and I discuss (badly) the difference between cliches and tropes. “What Is The Difference… Read More
Ep 206 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2024-03-06 18:00
In today's podcast episode, Rachel and I are joined by a guest, author Wendy Simpson where we ask and she answers: “What Is The Traditional Publishing Industry Really Like?” Read More
Ep 205 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2024-02-28 18:00
Yes, it's Valentine's Day but we forgot that when we recorded this episode so instead of talking writing romance and all that, we decided to discuss reading for the love and pleasure of it… Read More
Ep 204 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2024-02-21 18:00
Over at TMW we are all for supporting our local libraries. These are great resources for the community and the more they are used, the more they are likely to stay open.  And libraries… Read More
Ep 203 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2024-02-14 18:00
Yes, it's Valentine's Day but we forgot that when we recorded this episode so instead of talking writing romance and all that, we decided to discuss reading for the love and pleasure of it… Read More
Ep 202 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2024-02-07 18:00
In this week's episode of The Merry Writer Podcast, Rachel and I are with a guest, author Chyina Powell joins us as we ask and she answers: “What Are The Benefits To Writing In Multip… Read More
Ep 201 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2024-01-31 18:00
So, you've written your manuscript, you've done a structural/developmental editing pass of it and now you want to go a little more focused. Where do you begin? Maybe what you need is a check… Read More
A Review Of Visme Forms
2024-01-26 18:00
Recently I was offered the chance of Early Access to try out the new Visme Forms and share my thoughts. As of writing this, Visme Forms are still in a beta stage so the information I am shar… Read More
Ep 200 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2024-01-24 18:00
We have hit another milestone! Wohoo! The Merry Writer Podcast just hit 200 episodes. Seriously, how have we been talking this long to make so many episodes. So, in typical TMW fashion, we d… Read More
Ep 198 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2024-01-10 18:00
It's a new year for the podcast so we are looking at goals! Do we do this every January? You bet we do! So let's make some goals as we ask and answer: "How Can You Set Writing Goals?" Read More
Hello 2024, Let’s Do This!
2024-01-05 18:00
I didn't even want to look back at 2023's "Hello" post. I am just steaming ahead for this year. 2023 was full of ups and downs. Some great fun times out, new ideas coming up but also a loss… Read More
Ep 197 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2024-01-03 18:00
Happy New Year! We are now in 2024 and if you are hoping to get a handle on your writing life and stay organised throughout the year, we may have some suggestions. So grab a cuppa as Rachel… Read More
2023-12-29 18:00
Before we slam the book tightly shut on 2023 and look tentatvely ahead to another year, I am back with a Yearly Wrap-Up.  It can be helpful to look back to see what the last 12 months d… Read More
Ep 196 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-12-27 18:00
It's the end of 2023 and while we get ready for a busy 2024, we looked back over the episodes we had done and discussed (badly) our favourites. "What Are Our Favorite Podcast Episodes From… Read More
2023-12-22 18:00
To all you awesome readers who visit this little blog, to read, to comment and share your thoughts and insights, Thank you so much for another year of your support, encouragement, entertain… Read More
Ep 195 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-12-20 18:00
This is the penultimate podcast episode of 2023. So we decided to do something a bit different. In today's episode, Rachel and I discuss some of the differences we have observed between Amer… Read More
2023-12-15 18:00
As I have been scrambling to complete 2 months worth of stuff, into 3 weeks, I didn't get chance to write a blog post. However, I did see a video by author Bethany Atazadeh that talked about… Read More
Ep 194 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-12-13 18:00
We are back with another podcast episode. Today, we are taking a step away from writing advice as we ask and answer the question: “Have You Ever Come Across Your Story Idea At The Boo… Read More
2023-12-08 18:00
Are you the sort of person who waits until December to do their festive shopping? Do you have some book lovers amongst your friends and family and aren't sure what to get them? Obviously "a… Read More
Ep 193 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-12-06 18:00
It's podcasting day again and today, Rachel and I were joined once more by author Wilmar Luna for this episode as we and he answers the question: “How Can You Build a Horror Universe?… Read More
2023-12-01 18:00
started the month out with extreme flooding in our town that devastated us. The main shops in town were gutted with flood waters well past waist-height.  It most likely will be months b… Read More
Ep 192 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-11-29 18:00
Today, we are all about Endings! So grab a cuppa and tune in to the episode as Rachel and I ask and answer the question: “What Are The Different Types of Novel Endings?” Read More
Ep 191 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-11-22 18:00
We are back again with another podcast episode.  Today, we are all about the dumping! Info dumping that is.  Listen to the episode below as we ask and answer the question: “… Read More
Ep 190 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-11-15 18:00
Today, Rachel and I are joined by a guest on the podcast. Author and website designer Pauline Wiles shares the mic as we ask and she answers the question: “How Can You Create a Profes… Read More
Let’s Connect: Tell Us About Yourself
2023-11-10 18:00
It's been a while so I thought I'd do another "Let's Connect" post. I believe my last one was back in 2019. The blogging community is a supportive place and I always think it's fun to reach… Read More
Ep 189 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-11-08 18:00
In today's episode, we decided it might be fun to discuss some methods for helping to speed up writing/typing and even share a typing speed test for you to try.  Check out this week's e… Read More
2023-11-03 18:00
October was a bit of a write-off due to getting a jury summons. In Northern Ireland, apparently you are in jury service for 4 weeks (not on a jury, just summoned in case they NEED a jury). W… Read More
Ep 188 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-11-01 18:00
It's podcasting day again and today, Rachel and I were joined once more by author Helen Scheuerer for this episode as we and she answers the question: “How Do You Launch A Successful… Read More
My Top 5 Creepy Movies
2023-10-27 17:00
I thought I'd do something a little different. Since it's October and almost Halloween, I thought I'd share my top 5 Creepy Movies (currently). Now, I don't actually watch many horror movies… Read More
Ep 187 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-10-25 17:00
I'd just like to thank Rachel for being an absolute star and editing this episode for me. We each edit the episodes that we lead but with the stress of during jury service and being low-key… Read More
Ep 186 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-10-18 17:00
Welcome back to the podcast! In today's episode, Rachel and I are talking about "writer voice" as we ask and answer the question: “How Do You Find Your Writer's Voice?” Read More
42 Lessons From 42 Years (pt. 3)
2023-10-13 17:00
This is the 3rd and final article in my 42 Lessons From 42 Years. In case you missed them, read part 1, and part 2. Hope you found these enjoyable to read :) Read More
Ep 185 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-10-11 17:00
It's Podcasting time. In today's episode, Rachel and I decided to discuss the habit of head-hopping as we ask and answer the question: “How Do You Avoid Head Hopping?” Read More
October Goals 2023
2023-10-06 17:00
ious effort to do more fun things and treated ourselves to some shows and events. I also got almost everything on my goals list done. Wohoo! PS: The third and last installment of my 42 Less… Read More
Ep 184 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-10-04 17:00
Welcome to this week's podcast episode. I am hosting solo this week but I am joined by a guest, author A.J Alexander, who discusses health problems as I ask and she answers: “What Hea… Read More
42 Lessons From 42 Years (pt. 2)
2023-09-29 17:00
Carrying on from last week's 42 Lessons From 42 Years (part 1), here's part 2. Since I didn't want to make a monster of a blog post, I thought I'd break it into 3 parts. I'm sure you will al… Read More
Ep 183 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-09-27 17:00
It's Podcasting time again. Today, Rachel and I are diving into all things conflict as we ask and answer: “What Are The Different Types Of Conflict?” Read More
2023-09-22 17:00
I'm doing something a little different today. I turned 42 earlier this year and it hit me hard because this was the age my sister was when she died.  So I looked back on my life and tho… Read More
Ep 182 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-09-20 17:00
Where you write can certainly make a difference, so in this week's episode Rachel and I ask and answer the question: “How Do You Create A Productive Writing Environment?” Read More
Ep 181 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-09-13 17:00
We are going into the book today on this week's podcast episode, as we are discussing book formatting and I personally share a few pet peeves about formatting. Rachel and I ask and answer th… Read More
Ep 180 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-09-06 17:00
According to the RCP (Royal College of Psychiatrists),  ADHD affects about 3 to 4 in every 100 adults.  This condition can cause a number of problems for writers so in this week's… Read More
September Goals 2023
2023-09-01 17:00
August was a little rough. Not just for goal work, but everything. We were dealing with our sick cat, so lots of vet visits, being exhausted and getting very little sleep which messed with m… Read More
Ep 179 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-08-30 17:00
Today we are talking about a plotting system, specifically the one that I have found the most useful. We may look at getting guests on the show who use other methods to discuss them and give… Read More
2023-08-25 17:00
I am currently going through some personal stuff, so am not able to give more time to writing my usual writing articles. Hopefully, that will change soon. Also, since this month resulted in… Read More
Ep 178 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-08-23 17:00
Happy Wednesday! Are you ready for another podcast episode? Today Rachel and I are discussing middle-grade novels as we ask and answer: “What Are The Characteristics Of A Middle-Grade… Read More
Ep 177 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-08-16 17:00
Have you ever considered writing in the genre of horror? Or maybe you just want to add some flashes of horror to your manuscript, then check out this week's podcast episode where I am joined… Read More
Ep 176 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-08-09 17:00
Time for another podcast episode. Today we are talking about word counts. A lot of writers track their word counts but just how important are word counts? This is what Rachel and I are discu… Read More
2023-08-04 17:00
We are in the 3rd quarter of the year, times for more goals. Quarters are great for reminding me to look back on my actual yearly goals and keep track of myself (it doesn't always work, my b… Read More
Ep 175 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-08-02 17:00
There are a lot of traits that can help writers, strong imagination, self-discipline (laughs), determination etc. Today on the podcast, we are joined by author Kyle Robertson who talks about… Read More
Let’s Talk About Death
2023-07-28 17:00
This post was meant to be a Writing Update. But today is different. Today is the 3rd anniversary of my sister's death.  And right now, I just want to talk about it. Trigger Warning: Sui… Read More
Ep 174 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-07-26 17:00
Happy Wednesday, people! We are back with another podcast episode and today Rachel and I ask and answer the question: “Do You Annotate Your Books?” Read More
Writing Echoes: How To Avoid Echoes
2023-07-21 16:59
Originally posted on Story Empire: Pixabay image Greetings, Storytellers. Diana here today to talk about echoes in our prose. Echoes aren’t always as obvious as the echo in my title, t… Read More
Ep 173 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-07-19 17:00
Join us in today's podcast episode where we discuss the concept of Vanity Metrics in regard to social media, what they are and why you need to think about them in regard to your own platform… Read More
Ep 172 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-07-12 17:00
Happy Wednesday! We are back with another episode and this week Rachel and I are asking and answering the writerly question: “What Is Therapeutic Writing?” Read More
July Goals 2023
2023-07-07 17:00
I am jumping into July with a lot of vim and vigour (I hope). I have plans, ideas and even a routine set up. All I need to do is follow through, not always easy for someone who has the focus… Read More
Ep 171 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-07-05 17:00
Social media has been in our lives for a while now. It connects people around the world and opens up a whole new audience. But how important is social media to writers? This is what we discu… Read More
The Write Life June Update
2023-06-30 17:00
June wasn't the most productive month for writing due to my taking a mini hiatus following a family visit. But the urge to keep writing was bubbling away (always a good sign). One big issu… Read More
Ep 170 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-06-28 17:00
I'm sure we have all disappeared down a rabbit hole while researching, so that is today's podcast topic when we ask and answer the question: “How Do You Avoid Going Down The Rabbit Ho… Read More
The Bare Minimum Checklist
2023-06-23 17:00
Originally posted on K.M. Allan: While checklists are a great way to whip your MS into shape, the thought of running through a vast set of tasks when you’ve just completed an MS after… Read More
Ep 168 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-06-14 17:00
Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. Today, Rachel and I are discussing character profiles and asking about adding religion to a character: “Should Religion Be Included In… Read More
How I Got My Writing Groove Back
2023-06-09 17:00
Our lives change in different ways. It's important to roll with the changes and adapt. I've felt for a long time that my writing has been struggling and the things I tried didn't seem to las… Read More
Ep 167 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-06-07 17:00
Do you love a good antagonist? Considering writing one into your story? Then give this episode a listen as we are joined by special guest Justine Manzano as we ask her: “How Do You Cr… Read More
2023-06-02 17:00
What the hell happened to May? I have been wracking my brains to figure out what I did during May and honestly, no clue!  Other than working on writing (a lot!) but other than that - it… Read More
Ep 166 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-05-31 17:00
Have you ever thought about where your published book will be one, five, or even ten years from now? That is what we are talking about today as Rachel and I ask and answer the question: &ld&hell…Read More
2023-05-26 17:00
I didn't do an update at the end of April, this is because I tanked doing anything in April. But May has been a lot more productive.  In case you're new here, the last Friday of (almos… Read More
Ep 165 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-05-24 17:00
When is it time to let a story go?  We like to discuss different thoughts on subjects and while we have, I believe, done an episode on turning bad ideas into good ones and keeping your… Read More
Creating A Desktop Wallpaper
2023-05-20 17:00
I love doing fun things when my brain decides everything else is too boring or overwhelming. So when I spotted someone on Insta who talked about making their own laptop wallpaper on Canva my… Read More
Ep 164 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-05-17 17:00
Welcome back to another podcast episode. Are you considering self-publishing your book? Then give this episode a listen as we are joined by special guest author Mckenzie Burns as we ask her:… Read More
How To Create Your Own Ambient Sounds
2023-05-13 17:00
Sorry for the late post, I was behind schedule with my blogging hence why this is going out today (Saturday) and not it's regular day (Friday). Can you write with music on?  Not every… Read More
Ep 163 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-05-10 17:00
Just how well do you balance the things in your life?  That is what we are talking about today as Rachel and I ask and answer the question: “How Do You Balance Writing And Life?… Read More
May Goals 2023
2023-05-05 17:00
April was not a good month for me, technically.  In terms of how many goals I completed, it was woeful. However, the fact my biggest headache (paper purging) was finally completed and I… Read More
Ep 162 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-05-03 17:00
Today on the podcast, we welcome three guests - Rich Hosek, Arnold Rudnick and Loyd Auberbach as they discuss: “How Do You Transform An Unproduced Screenplay Into A Novel?” Read More
How Important Is Flow?
2023-04-28 17:00
yself a deadline to do a huge paper purge (by booking a Shredding company to come to my house).  Well, it worked, I charged through my paperwork like a bat outta hell! And during this… Read More
Ep 161 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-04-26 17:00
Today we are talking about types of stories, and I'm not talking about "Heroes Journey" etc.  Instead, it is the four main categories that stories can fall into. Give it a listen here a… Read More
Ep 160 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-04-19 17:00
We are back with another episode of The Merry Writer Podcast and today we are discussing organising multiple novels! Both Rachel Poli and I write a lot so have multiple manuscripts, so we ar… Read More
Ep 159 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-04-12 17:00
Welcome back!  In today's episode, we are talking about bad ideas!  I know, we all like to pretend all the ideas we have are just diamonds... but they aren't.  But that's why… Read More
April Goals 2023
2023-04-07 17:00
March was not a great month, my partner and I contracted the flu and were bedridden for a week while another week and a half left us exhausted. So while I didn't get all my goals completed… Read More
Ep 158 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-04-05 17:00
In today's podcast episode, we are joined by our special guest Troy Lambert who shares with us his advice on writing as we ask: “How Do You Handle Multiple Plots and Story Arcs?&rdquo&hell…Read More
2023-03-31 17:00
rite Life" update where I discuss what I've been working on. March was not a great month as I ended up catching the flu, and then before I was 100% better, my partner came down with it. So… Read More
Ep 157 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-03-29 16:00
Welcome back to the podcast, in today's episode we are all about Foreshadowing.  What it is, why you might want to use it, different types etc as Rachel and I ask and answer: “Ho… Read More
The Domain Battle
2023-03-24 19:47
If you tried to visit my website (outside of it popping up on Reader), you may have received a connection lost message over the last few weeks.  This is also why there was no blog post… Read More
Ep 156 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-03-22 18:00
NOTICE: If you are seeing this post, then I assume you saw it on your Reader.  I am currently having problems with my domain name so my website when searched for or typed into the URL… Read More
Ep 155 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-03-15 18:00
We are racing ahead with more episodes and on today's show, we are talking Deus Ex Machina, it's one of those topics that can annoy me so I had to chat about it as Rachel and I ask and answe… Read More
Ep 154 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-03-08 18:00
Happy Wednesday!  Today is for all those who want to try plotting/planning.  So for all your pantsers who have no interest in plotting, this one is not for you.  Today, Rachel… Read More
March Goals 2023
2023-03-03 18:00
February was definitely a harder month, goal-wise, and not just because it was a shorter month.  The weeks just seemed to fly by and it was difficult to stay on track. But in the end, I… Read More
Ep 153 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-03-01 18:00
Today's episode is a sillier one, as I get on my pedestal to bemoan the As You Know, Bob trope that I truly hate.  Not sure what that is?  Then give it a listen as Rachel and I ask… Read More
Ep 152 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-02-22 18:00
We are back with another podcast episode, this one is a little different.  We run through a number of terms you may come across in the writing industry.  So Rachel and I ask and an… Read More
Ep 151 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-02-15 18:00
Today's podcast episode is about habits and questioning why some writers struggle to make the act of writing an actual habit.  So Rachel and I ask and answer: “Why Do We Fail At… Read More
The Task Game
2023-02-10 18:00
My brain doesn't always do what it's meant to.  Keeping it on track and focused is a full-time job because if I'm not careful, my crazy brain drifts off into daydream land or it is dist… Read More
Ep 150 | The Merry Writer Podcast
2023-02-08 18:00
Welcome back to even more Podcast-y goodness!  Since we have been organising and scheduling our guests for the year, we thought it might be good to talk about being a guest on a podcast… Read More
February Goals 2023
2023-02-03 18:00
I was actually super happy with January.  Despite Covid's best attempts to thwart me, I came out on top!  Huzzah.  I hit almost all my goals and the one I didn't almost hit!&n&hell…Read More

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