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Podcast ep 094 Debut Novel Launch

Ep 094 | The Merry Writer Podcast

On 12 January 202217 December 2021 By AriIn The Merry Writer PodcastLeave a comment

We have another guest episode of The Merry Writer Podcast. Today we welcome author Cassie Sanchez whose debut novel is launching in February and ask her the question: "What Are Some Tips For Launching Your Debut Book?"

Ep 088 | The Merry Writer Podcast

On 1 December 20211 December 2021 By AriIn The Merry Writer PodcastLeave a comment

We are back with another guest episode of The Merry Writer Podcast. Today we welcome science fiction writer, Del Cecil Runo and ask her the question: "What Should You Include In Your Science Fiction Novel?"

Podcast Ep 087 Avoiding Mary Sues

Ep 087 | The Merry Writer Podcast

On 24 November 202113 October 2021 By AriIn The Merry Writer Podcast1 Comment

Hope you are all having a great Wednesday! Today on The Merry Writer Podcast, Rachel and I are tackling the topic of Mary Sues by asking and answering the question: "How Do You Avoid Creating Mary Sue Characters?"

Podcast Ep 086 - Writing Challenges

Ep 086 | The Merry Writer Podcast

On 17 November 202113 October 2021 By AriIn The Merry Writer PodcastLeave a comment

Welcome back to The Merry Writer Podcast, with NaNoWriMo in full swing Rachel and I are talking about challenges as we ask and answer the question: "Can Writing Challenges Really Help Writers?"

Ep 085 | The Merry Writer Podcast

On 10 November 202120 October 2021 By AriIn The Merry Writer PodcastLeave a comment

If you heard last week's episode where writer Tobias Salem joined us to talk about World-Building, then you might not be surprised that we decided to continue the theme by asking and answering the question: "Should You Create A World Book For Your Novels?"

Podcast Ep. 084 A Bit Of World-Building | The Merry Writer Podcast

Ep 084 | The Merry Writer Podcast

On 4 November 2021 By AriIn The Merry Writer PodcastLeave a comment

Sorry for the delay in getting this up on the blog! This week's podcast saw us talking to writer Tobias Salem about World-Building by asking and answering the question: "How Do You Approach World-Building?"

Podcast Ep 083 Imposter Syndrome

Ep 083 | The Merry Writer Podcast

On 27 October 202113 October 2021 By AriIn The Merry Writer PodcastLeave a comment

Today, on The Merry Writer Podcast, Rachel and I are talking about something many writers suffers from as we ask and answer the question: "How Do You Deal With Imposter Syndrome?"

Ep 082 | The Merry Writer Podcast

On 20 October 202113 October 2021 By AriIn The Merry Writer Podcast1 Comment

We are back again with another episode of The Merry Writer Podcast, and today Rachel and I ask and answer the question: "How Can You Do Research For Your Novels?"

Ep 081 | The Merry Writer Podcast

On 13 October 202113 October 2021 By AriIn The Merry Writer PodcastLeave a comment

Happy Wednesday! In today's episode of The Merry Writer Podcast, Rachel and I are talking characters as we ask and answer the question: "How Important Is Character Motivation?"

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How To Write Powerful Battles & Wars

On 24 March 20142 April 2024 By AriIn Tutorials12 Comments

I recently wrote an article on How To Write Strong Fight Scenes.  I mentioned in that article that things are a little different when you are writing about more extreme fights such as battles and wars.

So I decided to put together this tutorial about things to consider when writing them.

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