EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Things don't always go as planned and that includes your writing career. Your wants and desires might have changed over the years as you and your writing grew and improved. This week, we discuss what to do when you come to the realization that your writing goals have changed and what to do about it.

In this episode, we cover:

• Your writing purpose
• Narrow vs broad goals
• Creating realistic and practical steps
• A reminder to not be afraid of change

As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!

WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW?

If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page.

If you still feel like you’re a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please check for the status of the Google Form on that page to see if we are accepting at that time.

SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Ko-fi

You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.

BIG THANKS to our supporter Jeremy R

Share

If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.

CREDITS

Hosts

Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli

Music

Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0

Special Thanks

Our Merry Writers via Ko-fi, Jeremy.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Today we are talking about quitting (nope, we are not quitting writing!) But we wanted to give some thoughts on why some writers may choose to quit writing.

In this episode, we cover:

• Writing difficulty
• Writing as a career
• The results...
• Learning
• Prioritisation
• Lack of fun
• Procrastination
• Rejection
• Life changes
• Money

As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Have you ever thought about quitting writing or did you quit something else and come to writing? Also, don't forget to give the podcast a follow, and share our content!

WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW?

If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page.

If you still feel like you’re a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please check for the status of the Google Form on that page to see if we are accepting at that time.

SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Ko-fi

You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.

BIG THANKS to our supporter Jeremy R

Share

If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.

CREDITS

Hosts

Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli

Music

Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0

EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Have you ever thought about going to school for creative writing? This week, Jason Harris joins us to discuss what getting a creative writing degree may look like.

In this episode, we cover:

• Benefits of having a creative writing degree
• Typical lesson plans for a creative writing class
• How creative assignments may be graded
• Exercises you can do at home

As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!

ABOUT JASON HARRIS

Jason Marc Harris teaches creative writing, folklore, and literature, and is the Creative Writing Coordinator at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. He graduated with a Ph.D. in English Literature from the University of Washington, and an MFA in fiction from Bowling Green State University, where he served as Fiction Editor of Mid-American Review. Creative work in journals such as Apex and Abyss, Marvels and Tales, Midwestern Gothic, Psychopomp Magazine, The Saturday Evening Post, and Writing Texas. His novella of weird horror Master of Rods and Strings republished in 2024 by Crystal Lake Publishing.

Website | Twitter | Instagram | Goodreads | Goodreads (Book) | Crystal Lake Publishing

WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW?

If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page.

If you still feel like you’re a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please check for the status of the Google Form on that page to see if we are accepting at that time.

SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Ko-fi

You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.

BIG THANKS to our supporter Jeremy R

Share

If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.

CREDITS

Hosts

Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli

Music

Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0

EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Today is all about regrets! We do love to pick some cheery topics. We each share our main writing regrets and would love to hear yours. Or if you don't have any regrets (lucky you) tell us that too!

In this episode, we cover:

• Ari's regret
• Changing mindset
• Rachel's regret
• Different options

As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!

WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW?

If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. If you still feel like you’re a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page.

NOTICE: Our guest slots for 2024 are FILLED. Our Google Form is closed for the time being. Thank you all for your interest!

SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Ko-fi

You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Don’t worry; there is plenty of free content, too if you just want to pop over there!) We appreciate your support.

BIG THANKS to our supporter Jeremy R

Share

If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.

CREDITS

Hosts

Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli

Music

Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0

EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Have you cracked the code to streamline your writing process? How about your author business? Or simply writing that first draft?

This week, we discuss the Gantt Chart as a project management tool for you to use to help keep your novel writing on track.

In this episode, we cover:

• What the Gantt Chart is and why you should try it
• How to use the Gantt Chart for writing
• How to make your own Gantt Chart

As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!

WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW?

If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. If you still feel like you’re a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page.

Our guest slots for 2024 are FILLED. Our Google Form is closed for the time being. Thank you all for your interest!

SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Ko-fi

You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.

BIG THANKS to our supporter Jeremy R

Share

If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.

CREDITS

Hosts

Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli

Music

Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0

Special Thanks

Our Merry Writers via Ko-fi, Jeremy.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Let's get a little spicy! This week, we are sharing thoughts on adding spice to a story.

In this episode, we cover:

• Consider your audience
• The Spice Chart
• What spice brings
• A little thought about healthy spice

As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!

WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW?

If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. If you still feel like you’re a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page.

Our guest slots for 2024 are FILLED. Our Google Form is closed for the time being. Thank you all for your interest!

SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Ko-fi

You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.

Big Thanks to our Supporter: Jeremy R

Share

If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.

CREDITS

Hosts

Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli

Music

Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0

EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Writer's block is something all us writers are familiar with. Some days are easier than others, but for really rough days, Cory Rowe joins us on the podcast with tips and tricks to get over that hurdle.

In this episode, we cover:

• What writer's block is
• Causes and symptoms of writer's block
• Types of writer's block
• Exercises you can do to get over your writer's block

As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content!

ABOUT CORY ROWE

I'm a screenwriter and filmmaker based in Colorado. I've been screenwriting for over 20 years. Being recently in the last few years being diagnosed with ADHD and in 2022 I was diagnosed with Level 1 Autism, I have been able to find ways to push myself forward with my career in writing and filmmaking.

Instagram

WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW?

If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. If you still feel like you’re a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page.

Our guest slots for 2024 are FILLED. Our Google Form is closed for the time being. Thank you all for your interest!

SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Ko-fi

You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.

BIG THANKS to our supporter Jeremy R

Share

If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.

CREDITS

Hosts

Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli

Music

Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0

EPISODE SHOW NOTES

Some days, everything is annoying so we can fall back to the comfort and joy of books. But, even books can be annoying. So we present to you some of our pet peeves about books. Let's see if you agree with any of these!

In this episode, we cover:

• Numbers and series
• Front matter
• Within the pages

As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, what are your pet peeves if they are different from ours! Also, don't forget to give the podcast a follow, and share our content!

WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW?

If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. If you still feel like you’re a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please fill in the Google Form linked on that page.

Our guest slots for 2024 are FILLED. Our Google Form is closed for the time being. Thank you all for your interest!

SUPPORT THE PODCAST

Ko-fi

You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Don’t worry; there’s plenty of free content, too!) We appreciate your support.

Share

If you enjoy the show, don’t forget to share our episodes on social media, follow the podcast, and engage in the comments.

CREDITS

Hosts

Ari Meghlen & Rachel Poli

Music

Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of http://www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0