This week Ari and Rachel are discussing when it might be time to let go of a story idea.   In this episode, we cover: - Sunk Cost Fallacy - How much have you grown as a writer - Time is finite - How many stories do you have  

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Have you been torn between self-publishing and traditional publishing? We've all been there. There's a lot of decision making when it comes to writing a novel and a lot of that comes from the business side. Luckily, McKenzie Burns joins Ari and Rachel this week to discuss the benefits of self-publishing.

In this episode, we cover:

• How McKenzie chose self-publishing over traditional
• Tools, programs, and resources you need when self-publishing
• Where you can self-publish your books
• The Benefits of self-publishing
• What you need to know about the business of self-publishing 

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ABOUT MCKENZIE BURNS

McKenzie Burns is a multi-genre author from the suburbs of Chicago with a passion for writing stories that involve diverse cultures, witty banter, and women who don’t take no for an answer. Her spare time is spent drinking copious amounts of coffee and scouring Spotify for obscure music.

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   This week Ari and Rachel are looking at Writing and Life balance. We all want it but can we really have it?  What can we do to help us catch the elusive "balance."   In this episode, we cover: - Using dead time - Prioritisation - Delegation - Don't worry about the completion - Use timers  

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Have you ever tried writing a screenplay before? Have you thought of turning it into a novel or vice versa? If so, Rich Hosek, Arnold Rudnick, and Loyd Auerbach join Ari and Rachel this week to discuss screenplays and novels.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why turn your unproduced screenplay into a novel
• The process of changing a screenplay into a novel
• What skills are needed for this process
• What challenges can arise during this process
• Creating a voice with three writers

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ABOUT RICH HOSEK

Rich has written for numerous television series with his writing partner Arnold Rudnick including, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Star Trek: Voyager, and The New Addams Family for which they won a Leo Award for Best Writing for Comedy or Variety. More recently he has been focusing his efforts on novels and short stories. He is a fan of Legos and Doctor Who now that there is a Doctor Who Lego set, his life is complete. Be sure to check out his other novels at RichHosek.com, his short story fiction podcast, Bedtime Stories for Insomniacs at BedtimeStories.studio, and follow him on Twitter @RichHosek and on Facebook @WrittenByRichHosek.

ABOUT ARNOLD RUDNICK

Arnold studied film and accounting at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, then moved to Los Angeles, where he worked in feature development at Paramount Pictures and Gary Lucchesi Productions. Arnold and Rich have collaborated on numerous scripts for film and television, including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Star Trek: Voyager and The New Addams Family. He has also written children’s books, including ESPete: Sixth Grade Sens—which won a silver medal in the Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards and Reader’s Favorite Awards and was a pick in Danny Brassell’s Lazy Readers Book Club—and Little Green. He and his wife live in Los Angeles, California.

ABOUT LOYD AUERBACH

Loyd Auerbach, MS, is a world-recognized paranormal expert with thousands of media appearances and the author or coauthor of nine paranormal books and one on publishing and publicity. He is President of the Forever Family Foundation (since 2013, and Director of the Office of Paranormal Investigations (since 1989). He is on faculty at Atlantic University and JFK University (National University) and teaches online Parapsychology courses through the Rhine Education Center. He is on the Board of Directors of the Rhine Research Center and the advisory board of the Windbridge Institute. He is a past president of the Psychic Entertainers association, and besides working as a parapsychologist, he performs as professional mentalist Professor Paranormal (and occasional chocolatier). Follow him @profparanormal on Twitter, and catch his bi-weekly Q&A live streams on Facebook.

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   This week Ari and Rachel are discussing the four types of stories.  Where does your story fall within these four?   In this episode we cover: - What the four types of stories are - Simple-Simple stories - Simple-Complex stories - Complex-Simple stories - Complex-Complex stories  

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Edit: Sorry, I ended up deleting this episode. I have re-added it today.   EPISODE SHOW NOTES   This week, Ari and Rachel discuss organizing multiple novels. As writers, we tend to have too many ideas and decide to write a few simultaneously.   Here are some tips and tricks for keeping your notes organized.  

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   In today's episode, we are looking at all those bad ideas we have and why we shouldn't just discard them.  Let's try and turn some bad ideas into good ideas!  

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Writing a novel can be confusing, especially if you're juggling multiple story arcs in one story. Luckily, Troy Lambert joins Ari and Rachel to discuss how to handle multiple novel plots and story arcs.

This week, we cover:

• The benefits of having multiple story arcs in one book
• The difference and similarities between multiple plots and subplots
• The best way to weave plots together
• Organizational tips to keep track of your many plotlines

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ABOUT TROY LAMBERT

Troy Lambert is a freelance writer, author, editor, and the education lead for Plottr. The author of over 25 novels, he lives, works, and plays in the mountains of Idaho with his wife and two very talented dogs.

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   In today's episode, we are talking about foreshadowing, what it is, how it works and why you might want to make sure you have some in your story!  

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   This week, Ari and Rachel discuss ways to set aside money for publishing your novel. They also discuss what you should save for and when to begin saving.  

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Today is all about Deus Ex Machina, what it is, why it's bad and how to avoid it!   

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Have you ever gotten stuck on your novel before? Outlining is a great way to around that. However, outlining isn't for everyone. This week, we go over some different novel outlining methods you can try.  

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   In today's episode, we discuss the frustrating "As You Know, Bob" trope, why we don't like it and what you should do instead.  

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Have you tried submitting a piece of writing before and encountered a word you didn't know? This week, we're going over some brief vocab words everyone should know within the writing industry.  

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Today we are talking all about habits and why making writing a habit can be quite difficult for some writers and what things you can do to try and help.  

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Are you releasing a debut novel? Are you working on a new project and want to spread the word? This week, we're discussing ways writers can get podcast interviews.  

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Let's talk about procrastination!  That weird urge to delay a task rather than just working on it.  This can be a big thing with writers so in today's episode we cover what it is, why it can happen and how we can fix it.  

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Some books are broken up into chapters. Others have parts. Some have prologues at the beginning, and others have epilogues. There's some debate about whether these chapters are needed.

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss the pros and cons of having prologues and epilogues in your books.

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Social media is very much in our lives now, but does it have some negative effects and should we sometimes consider a break?  Rachel and Ari discuss when to step away from social media.  

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If you're a writer, then you know writing a novel has multiple stages. It seems like a simple topic, but there's more to each step of the process than meets the eye.

This week, Ari and Rachel go in-depth about the writing process step-by-step.

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Happy New Year!  We are now in 2023 and we thought we'd start the year talking about our sagging middles!  No, this is not about eating too much Christmas pudding over the holidays, but rather those middles in our stories that can often lose steam and get a little, well, saggy!  

Let's talk about what the problem is and how to fix them!

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It's the end of 2022! This week, Ari and Rachel decided to share bloopers from this year's episodes. Enjoy and have a great new year!

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So today's episode is all about pacing in a novel, things we recommend regarding pacing, things we aren't keen on and even some differing opinions! Eeh gads!  It happens, folks.

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If you're a reader, then you probably write book reviews... right? With 2022 coming to an end and with everyone wrapping up their reading challenges, Ari and Rachel share various places to write and publish book reviews.

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As the year starts to draw to a close, Ari and Rachel are back with another fun episode of Would You Rather, this time it's Movie Edition.  So grab a drink and join in answering these questions

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Description can be tricky in writing sometimes. If you ever feel stuck, think of the five senses. We tend to use some senses more than others in our writing.

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss ways you can utilize the five senses in creative writing. (Including some dos and don'ts!)

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With Christmas not too far away, people are turning their thoughts to gifts.  So today, Ari and Rachel share some ideas for gifts for the writers in your life. 

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Auditing is a scary word, but it's easier than it seems. As with all businesses, you should audit your workflow, make improvements, and more.

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss what auditing your writing means, why you should do it, and how to do it.

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In today's episode, Rachel and Ari discuss some of their favourite writing (and writer) programs that they've found to be really useful.

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Have you decided to get traditionally published and don't know how to start pitching your novel? Or maybe you're self-publishing and need a solid pitch for your target audience?

This week, author Brandon J. Greer joins us on the show as he goes in depth about how to write a query letter, why you need one, and so much more.

As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode.

ABOUT BRANDON J. GREER

Brandon J Greer is second and third oldest in a family of ten. (He was second oldest until a new marriage brought a new child that bumped him to third.) To set himself apart from so many siblings, he discovered the arts. Drawing, acting, and writing pulled him in at a young age.   His first book, Around the World in About a Year, was completed in the sixth grade and was complete garbage but it won him a place in an arts competition at the local university. Now living in northern Utah with his wife and daughter, he travels as much as he can.  

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Do you know the best time to write?  Today, Rachel and Ari discuss finding the best time to write, for you!

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As writers, we can get stuck in many places when it comes to writing your novel. The first draft should be you telling yourself the story. But after that, how can you keep your readers hooked?

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss some ways you should (and shouldn't) begin your novel.

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Are you setting up a dedicated writing space?  What are some things you might want to include?  Ari and Rachel weigh in on some things they include in their spaces.

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Have you ever thought of becoming an audiobook narrator but didn't know where to start?

Luckily, audiobook narrator, Rachel V. White joins Ari and Rachel this week. She explains everything you need to know about being an audiobook narrator. 

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  ABOUT RACHEL V. WHITE  

Rachel V. White is the audiobook narrator of three novels. She uses her booth as a quiet hideaway when she's not recording. Her audiobooks include "The Mirror Chronicles" series by Rachel Huffmire and "Second Star" by Bree Moore.

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Writing a book is awesome but it can also be stressful, so can editing, marketing and publishing!  So what do you do to cope with all that stress?  How do you manage to navigate through all the different levels and requirements needed?  In this week's episode, Ari and Rachel discuss ways to cope with that stress so it doesn't overwhelm you.

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Self-publishing can cost more than you think. And, as the author, you have to be responsible for all the costs.

This week, Ari and Rachel break down budgeting a book for you.

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Finding time to write can be hard, so what can you do to protect that writing time you've etched out for yourself?  Here are a few ideas.

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Do you love writing but have a hard time talking about it? Promoting your book can be difficult if you're too shy to tell the world about it.

This week, author Chris Tullbane joins Ari and Rachel as we discuss why it's important to talk about your work and how to be confident in doing so. 

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ABOUT CHRIS TULLBANE

Chris began as a gleam in someone’s eye, but birth and childhood were quick to follow. He’s been fortunate enough to live in Spain, Germany, and all over the United States of America, and is still planning a tour of the distilleries of Scotland.

He currently lives in Nevada with his angelic wife and ever-expanding whisky collection and occasionally ventures outside to peer upwards, mutter to himself about ‘day stars’, and then scurry back into the house.

Chris is the author of two series; The Murder of Crows and The Many Travails of John Smith.

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Have you lost your love of writing?  Is your manuscript getting your down?  Considering throwing in the towel?  Don't worry, we've all been there.  So today, we discuss ways to help you fall in love with writing again.

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Have you had some rough mental health days where you seem like you can't write or do anything at all? We've all had those moments.

This week, Ari and Rachel are discussing how you can continue to write through those rough days and other methods of getting out of the funk.

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Let's talk about all those old stories and ideas you have tucked away.  Or maybe you don't keep any and ruthlessly delete and discard any ideas that so far haven't made it into manuscript form.  Just what do you do with old story ideas or what could you do with them?

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Do you know who your target audience is for your book? How do you begin to figure it out?

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss what a target audience is and ways you can find yours.

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Have you ever considered collaborating with another author?  If so, then check out today's episode where author Morgan R R Haze joins Ari and Rachel.  This guest author is actually 3 writers who collaborate on their novel series.   

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ABOUT MORGAN R R HAZE

We are three siblings writing under one pen name. We grew up in the Mojave desert, literally an hour away from everything. Supportive parents, creative friends and hours of play using our imaginations lead us to developing our creative skills.

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Do you have your author bio written yet? How about a few different versions of it?

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss how to write a good author bio, such as what elements to include, how long it should be, and more.

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Marketing may not be everyone's favourite thing to do, but there are strategies that can put you on the best footing.  In today's episode, we discuss some marketing strategies to put in place when you are working on your marketing plan.

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Do you know the difference between self-publishing your book yourself or going through a vanity press?

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss the differences and red flags to watch for when it comes to going through a self-publishing company.

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Are you writing a series but aren't sure how to start?  Then check out today's episode where author Helen Scheuerer joins Ari and Rachel in discussing how to plan a series and things you might need to consider. 

As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

  ABOUT HELEN SCHEUERER  

Helen Scheuerer is the YA fantasy author of the bestselling series, The Oremere Chronicles and the Curse of the Cyren Queen quartet. Her work has been highly praised for its strong, flawed female characters and its action-packed plots. Her books have often been likened to Sarah J Maas' Throne of Glass series, and the epic #girlpower film, Wonderwoman.

Helen’s love of writing and books led her to pursue a Bachelor of Creative Writing, majoring at the University of Wollongong and a Masters of Publishing at the University of Sydney.

Now a full-time author, Helen lives amidst the mountains in New Zealand and is constantly dreaming up new stories.

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Do you know what a book publicist is? Do you know how they can help you as an author? In this week's episode, Ari and Rachel discuss what a book publicist is, what they do, the average cost of hiring one, and more.

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Have you ever created an Ideal Reader?  This is a specific marketing technique and in today's episode it's what we are going to be discussing! 

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Have you ever tried writing diverse characters and didn't know where to start? Or maybe you want to dive deeper into historical fiction?

This week, author Yecheilyah Ysrayl joins Rachel in discussing how to approach writing black historical fiction with plenty of tips, advice, and fun conversation. 

As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

  ABOUT YECHEILYAH YSRAYL

Yecheilyah (e-see-li-yah) Ysrayl is an Author, Book Blogger, and Poet from Chicago, Illinois. She studied Technical and Professional Writing at Chicago State University and Psychology with a minor in Child and Adolescent Studies at Argosy University, Atlanta. Yecheilyah has been writing since she was twelve years old and has published fourteen books to date, including her 2019 Award-Winning Poetry Collection I am Soul. 

Ysrayl writes to empower the Black community and hopes her work will aid in the restoration of black historical truth. Though Poetry is her first love, she also writes Black Historical Fiction, Urban Fantasy, and Inspirational Nonfiction. 

When Yecheilyah's not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling. She hopes to visit Accra, Ghana, and Cairo, Egypt, one day.

Yecheilyah now lives in Dallas, Georgia, with her husband.

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QUICK NOTE: Apologies for the sound quality at the start, I was having issues with my mic.  It does get better pretty soon, so please do persevere.  Thanks ~Ari   EPISODE SHOW NOTES   How important are beta readers?  Do you think you'll recruit any for your novel? Today, we discuss whether writers really need beta readers.

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Are you interested in being a fantasy author?  This week, author I. L. Cruz joins Ari to discuss how to approach writing fantasy and things to consider when building your fantastical worlds.

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  ABOUT I. L. Cruz

I.L. Cruz decided to make writing her full-time career during the economic downturn in 2008. Since then she’s used her BA in International Relations to sow political intrigue in her fantasy worlds and her MA in history to strive for the perfect prologue.

When she’s not engaged in this mad profession she indulges her wanderlust as often as possible, watches too much sci-fi and reads until her eyes cross. She lives in Maryland with her husband, daughter and a sun-seeking supermutt named Dipper.

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Today, we discuss the concept of adding pictures to your novel and the different forms these can take.  Do you think you would ever add imagery to your book?  

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Have you ever come across a secondary character in your novel that doesn't need to be there? Or maybe a character's death needs to advance the character development of the MC?

This week, we discuss a few ways to get rid of your characters - and yes, that means we're talking mostly about character deaths. 

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When you have finished your manuscript, is it a good idea to let family and close friends read your work?  You may be surprised by our thoughts on this one. 

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Have you ever thought about writing craft books? Or do you read them and haven't quite found the information you're looking for? Luckily, that's exactly what we're talking about in this week's episode.   Author Sacha Black joins Ari and Rachel in talking about her process of writing craft books for writers. We cover outlining, difficulties, research, and more.   Thanks for listening and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.   ABOUT SACHA BLACK

Sacha Black is a bestselling and competition winning author, rebel podcaster, speaker and casual rule breaker. She has five obsessions; words, expensive shoes, conspiracy theories,  self-improvement, and breaking the rules. She also has the mind of a perpetual sixteen-year-old, only with slightly less drama and slightly more bills.

Sacha writes books about people with magical powers, sapphic fiction for teens, and other books about the art of writing. She lives in Cambridgeshire, England, with her wife and genius, giant of a son.

When she’s not writing, she can be found laughing inappropriately loud, blogging, sniffing musty old books, fangirling film and TV soundtracks, or thinking up new ways to break the rules.

Connect with Sacha and buy her books:

Website | The Rebel Author Podcast | Amazon Book Page | Facebook Page | Facebook Group | Instagram

8 Steps to Side Characters | 13 Steps to Evil | 10 Steps to Hero | The Anatomy of Prose

 

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We are back with a Marketing episode today, when we ask "Should You Offer Your Books For Free?"  and whether the free book is a good marketing strategy or not.

As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode.

 

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Writing can be a lonely job and there are many other writers who have similar setbacks with their novels as you do. Also, they have different strengths and weaknesses than you. 

In this week's episode, we're discussing whether you should have a writing buddy or not. We discuss pros of having writing buddies and also a few cons to having one. 

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Do you find yourself getting tired throughout the day, and struggling to make good decisions?  You might be suffering from Decision Fatigue.   That's the topic of this week's podcast episode as we discuss what it is, how it affects us and what we can do to combat it.

As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the episode. 

 

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Have you ever thought about writing a series of books but thought it might be too daunting to start? This week, author KM Allan joins Ari and Rachel as we discuss tips and tricks to writing a series of novels.

As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode.

 

About KM Allan

K.M. Allan is an identical twin, but not the evil one. She started her career penning beauty articles for a hairstyling website and now powers herself with chocolate and green tea while she writes novels and blogs about writing. When she’s not creating YA stories full of hidden secrets, nightmares, and powerful magic, she likes to read, binge-watch too much TV, spend time with family, and take more photos than she will ever humanly need. Visit her website, www.kmallan.com, to discover the mysteries of the universe. Or at the very least, some good writing tips.

 

Connect with KM Allan

Website | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Goodreads | AllAuthor | Amazon | Buy Black Birch 1 | Buy Black Birch 2

 

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Today on the show we are going through the different things you should and could include in your Front Matter (the front of your book). 

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Do you get distracted while you're trying to write? There could be a few reasons for that whether you're mind isn't in the story, you need a break, or something else pulls you away.

In this week's episode, Ari and Rachel discuss how to deal with writing distractions and when to let the distractions run their course.

As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

 

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Do you prefer chapter numbers or chapter titles?  Today we discuss giving your chapters titles and why some authors do it, along with our own thoughts on whether we would do it. 

As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Also, do you have writing advice you'd like to share?

 

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Deadlines... we either love them, hate them, or wave to them as they whoosh by. Do you set yourself writing deadlines? Do they work for you?

In this week's episode, Ari and Rachel discuss setting writing deadlines and how to stick to them (and when it's okay not to stick with them).

As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the episode. 

 

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Not always an easy topic, but today we are looking at the concept of Trigger Warnings in novels.  What they are, why you might include and where to put them if you do.

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Can you believe The Merry Writer Podcast has reached 100 episodes? We truly appreciate all the shares, listens, and comments.

So, in this week's episode, we decided to do a podcast tag where we answer some questions about starting a podcast and running it. Enjoy and let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Thanks for listening!

 

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As we teeter on the cusp of triple digits for our episodes, we decided to discuss some tips for writing dialogue and things you might want to avoid!

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Have you ever been stuck on writing descriptions in your novels? Maybe you info-dump or don't add enough?

 

In this week's episode, Ari and Rachel discuss writing descriptions in your novels from what it means to tips and tricks. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below and thank you for listening.

 

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Do you want to try something different for 2022?  Then how about writing contests?  Don't worry, Rachel and Ari are joined by author Paula Sheridan who founded the Page Turner Awards and discusses the benefits of entering writing contests and what you might need to consider.   Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode.   ABOUT PAULA SHERIDAN Paula  Sheridan is an award-winning author and is best known for helping  authors and writers through her businesses, Page Turner Awards and Book  Luver. Paula writes as Paula Wynne and received an award from the  People's Book Prize for her debut novel, The Grotto's Secret.   Paula and her husband Ken run Page Turner Awards which is for authors,  writers, and screenwriters to place their writing projects in front of  literary agents, publishers and film producers who are looking for  writers. Ken and Paula live in Spain, and also runs Secret World Writing  Retreat.   LINKS https://pageturnerawards.com/ https://www.facebook.com/PageTurnerAwards/ https://twitter.com/pageturneraward   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN PODCAST 3 Pack Authors Book Marketing Series: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/6dxumdbyxw ProWritingAid free trial: https://bit.ly/2022-PWA-2022-Trial    ABOUT PAGE TURNER AWARD Page Turner Awards is an inclusive writing and book awards with one  goal – to change the lives of as many writers as possible. The team at  Page Turner Awards passionately believes that talented writers can be  from any background, age, race, religion, or interest.   Page Turner Awards gives unpublished writers the chance to enter  unpublished fiction and non-fiction books, to be read by a carefully  curated judging panel made up of influential players in the publishing  industry.   And published authors, whether mainstream published or  independently published, the chance to get their fiction story or  non-fiction book recognized by successful authors, high-calibre industry  professionals and film producers. Plus screenwriters the chance to  showcase their screenplays to film producers and film production  companies actively looking for scripts to produce.    Prizes span  everything from mentorships to audiobook production and publishing  packages.

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When you first begin to write, it's typical to see what others do and you try to get as much advice and information as possible. This week, we're sharing some advice from big-name authors and whether we agree with them or not.

As always, thanks for listening, and let us know your thoughts in the comments below about the advice shared in the episode. Also, do you have writing advice you'd like to share?

 

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Today we are discussing whether writers should share their writing journey with the world and what might the reasons be for doing (or refraining from doing) that. 

 

Thanks for listening and do let us know in the comments what your thoughts are, do you share your writing journey details?

 

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Hey, everyone! Are you prepping to launch your debut novel in 2022 but don't know where to start? Then you're in luck!   This week, Rachel is joined by author Cassie Sanchez to discuss launching your debut book from how to prepare for the launch, marketing, and more.   Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode.   ABOUT CASSIE SANCHEZ  

Growing up, Cassie Sanchez always wanted superpowers and to be a warrior princess fighting alongside unlikely heroes. Suffice it to say, she lost herself in books, from fantasy to sci-fi to a suspenseful romance.

Currently, Cassie lives in the southwest with her husband, Louie, while pestering her two adult men-children. She can usually be found drinking too much coffee while working in her office with her dog, Gunner, and Bullet, warming her feet.

When she isn’t writing about magic and sword fights, she enjoys golf, spending time with friends, or partaking in a satisfying nap. You can visit her online at cassiesanchez.com.

Preorder Chasing the Darkness here or on Amazon.

 

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We are finally in 2022 and in our first episode of the year, we are laying out our goals for 2022 - podcasting and writing.  What goals are you aiming to achieve this year?

As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.

 

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Another year has come and gone! Listen to our many screw-ups from 2021.

As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.

 

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES As Christmas is approaching we decided we would do another round of Would You Rather, "Christmas Edition".  Play along with us and feel free to leave your own answers to the questions, in the comments!  

We hope you enjoy this episode and please share it with any writer friends who you think might enjoy the podcast. Thanks for listening!

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Get to know more about the host of The Merry Writer Podcast, Ari Meghlen! In this week's episode, Rachel interviews Ari about her and her writing.   Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode.   ABOUT ARI MEGHLEN  

Ari is a fantasy author, avid blogger, busy entrepreneur, and cleverly disguised as a responsible adult. Unimpressed with reality, 8-year-old Ari set out on a mission to create new exciting worlds full of demons, pirates, gods, dragons, and even a few screaming trees...and many MANY years later, she has no intention of stopping.  Her first short story, The Locksmith, was published in the 2019 anthology From Ashes to Magic, and her second short story, Sanctuary was published in 2021 in the anthology From Myths to Monsters.

Website | Twitter | Instagram

 

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As we are heading towards the end of the year, we decided to do something a little different.  In today's episode, we put Rachel in the hot seat as we learn more about her. 

As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.

 

About Rachel

Rachel Poli is an indie author, content writer, and podcaster residing in New England. While she writes mainly cozy mystery novels, she’s a multi-genre authors dabbling in short stories and flash fiction.

When she’s not writing, she’s most likely reading, playing video games, or cleaning.

Links 

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Do you want to write science fiction, but don't know what to include? Maybe you don't want to have the same cliches and tropes as other sci-fi stories.   In this week's epsiode, Ari and Rachel talk about elements to include (and not include) in your science fiction novel along with sci-fi author, Dal Cecil Runo.   Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode.   ABOUT DAL CECIL RUNO

 

Dal Cecil Runo is a partially blind author of fiction and poetry. Before entering the world of writing, Dal was an independent singer/songwriter under another stage name and a blind photographer with a few exhibits across Europe. Dal is currently working on a science fiction trilogy and short stories in multiple genres. As a writer with a disability, it is a priority for Dal to include blind, visually impaired and/or other characters with disabilities in every piece of fiction. The inclusion of LGBTQ+ and multicultural characters is also of importance in all of Dal’s work.

She has lived in and travelled to several countries. Ice-skating in winter, and listening to audiobooks are some of Dal’s favourite pastimes. She can be found on most social media as DalCecilRuno.

 

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We are back with another character-drive episode, today we discuss the issues of creating Mary Sue characters and how to avoid these pitfalls!

As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.

 

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   How do you continue writing your novels? Do you sit down and type? Or do you have writing challenges to help you meet that word count?   This week, Ari and Rachel discuss different writing challenges to help you keep your creativity going.   As always, thanks for listening and for your continued support. We hope you enjoy this episode.

 

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If you caught last week's show where writer Tobias Salem joined the show to discuss world-building, you might not be surprised that today's episode is all about creating a World Book!  Whether you create a complex world or a fictitious city in the real world, this episode will give you some ideas!

As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.

 

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Writers, have you ever considered worldbuilding? Then certainly give this episode a listen!   This week, Ari and Rachel talk to writer Tobias Salem about approaching worldbuilding. We cover advice, hurdles, and more.   We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for listening.   ABOUT Tobias Salem Tobias Salem, when not writing or procrastinating instead of writing, enjoys reading, hiking, listening to metal, playing games, and exploring old cemeteries. He lives near Winston-Salem with his wife, daughter, dogs, and cats. You can find him on Twitter @TobiasZSalem.  

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Have you ever suffered from imposter syndrome? Or maybe you don't and haven't realised it? In today's episode Ari and Rachel explain what it is, and how to deal with it..

As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.

 

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Depending on the genre you're writing, research has to be done. It doesn't matter if you're writing fiction or non-fiction.

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss some sure-fire ways to accurately conduct research for your novels.

As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.

 

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This week, Ari and Rachel discuss characters and their different motivations and how these motivations can affect your plot.

As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.

 

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Writers, have you ever considered writing science fiction? Then certainly give this episode a listen!   This week, Ari and Rachel talk to sci-fi author R.J. Sorrento about approaching science fiction. We cover advice, hurdles, and more.   We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for listening.   ABOUT R.J. Sorrento I’m a writer, a parent of two children, and a librarian in training. My blog is at RJSorrento.com and you can find me on Twitter @RjSorrento. My Bookstagram handle is @rjs.readingnook. My Captain Stellar series is available on Amazon.  

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Is your plan to make writing a career? Do you want to take your writing more seriously? Then consider creating a Business Plan for your Writing.  In today's episode, we go through how to build your business plan and what to include.

  We hope you enjoy this episode. Thanks for listening.

 

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There are many things you can include in your author newsletter and yet, we sometimes run out of ideas.

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss different things to include in your author newsletter and ways to engage with your readers.

As always, thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy this episode.

 

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Want to try writing a larger cast of characters?  Feel like a singular main character just isn't enough for your story?  Then this is the episode for you.  This week, Ari and Rachel give some tips about tackling multiple main characters and what you might want to consider.

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Do you have a ton of writing projects that you don't know what to do with? Or maybe you're working on more than one novel at a time? Organize them with Trello!

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss ways you can utilize Trello for all your writing projects and more.

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This week, author Chris Harvey joins Ari and Rachel, and shares this thoughts and experiences with using the online platform "Wattpad".  So if you have thought about using this platform for your writing or you didn't even know it existed, give this episode a listen for some tips on getting the most of Wattpad.

We hope you enjoy this episode and please share it with any writer friends who you think might enjoy the podcast. Thanks for listening!

ABOUT CHRIS HARVEY

Chris Harvey is a teacher and hobbyist writer who writes mainly YA science fiction and fantasy. His most recent book is a comedy novella set inside a moustache.

Links:

Website - https://harveycd.wordpress.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/harveycd_writer Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/authorchrisharvey Wattpad - https://www.wattpad.com/user/TheDuckA Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17834590.Chris_Harvey. Smashwords - https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/TheDuckA  

 Chris's Books:

World Cup Dreams - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00MZH5Z6U/ A Close Shave with Destiny - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Close-Shave-Destiny-Chris-Harvey-ebook/dp/B07JLJF381   Support the Podcast:   Patreon Want to support our show and show our little podcast some extra love, then please consider popping over to our Patreon Page and snap up some goodies for as little as $1 a month!   Share If you enjoy our podcast, please share episodes on social media to spread the word about our show.   Music:   Intro & Outro – “Inspired” composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com | Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0

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The first draft is always the messiest. Therefore, editing the first draft is always the hardest. This week, we're discussing how we each edit our own first drafts.

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Your mindset can play a big part in your writing journey, so in today's episode we look at the concept of the author mindset and discuss different aspects.  Join us in answering some of the questions we pose about having an author mindset.

 

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Do you have a large cast of characters that you don't know what to do with? Or maybe you're not sure if they all should be in the book in the first place.

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss various types of characters you should include in your novels to spice things up a bit.

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   Writers, have you ever considered writing historical fiction? Then this is the episode for you, today Ari is joined by author Anne Clare who writers historical fiction who shares her experience and advice on writing historical fiction.   We hope you enjoy this episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Thanks for listening   ABOUT ANNE CLARE Anne Clare lives in the gorgeous green Pacific Northwest with her husband, three childre, and a small menagerie of cats and reptiles. She has a BS in Education and divides her time between her family, working as a part-time teacher and church musician, and writing and blogging about WWII and other odds and ends.   LINKS website: thenaptimeauthor.wordpress.com Facebook Author Page: Anne Clare: Sharing Stories of the Second World War - Home | Facebook Goodreads: Anne Clare ( of Wartime Christmas Tales) Second World War Club on FB: Second World War Club | Facebook (there are also directions on this page for joining the private WWII author's group) Pages of the Past: Celebrating Historical Fiction fb group (another nice one): Pages of the Past: Celebrating Historical Fiction | Facebook   ANNE'S BOOKS Novel "Whom Shall I Fear?" Kindle edition: Whom Shall I Fear? - Kindle edition by Clare, Anne. Literature & Fiction Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com. Paperback: Whom Shall I Fear?: Clare, Anne: 9781072975106: Amazon.com: Books   Anthology I'm included in: Amazon.com: Wartime Christmas Tales: A WWII Flash Fiction Anthology eBook: Kang, Alexa, Ascroft, Dianne, Brooks, Mary D., Clare, Anne, Donovan, Eileen Joyce, Glatte, Chris, Harmon, Paula, McGinness, Eilidh, Montcombroux, Geneviève, Oakley, J.L., Pittam, Jennifer , Tanner, Margaret , Yates, Phil , Sowards, A.L.: Books  

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, we're doing another round of Would You Rather, but reading-related questions this time.  

We hope you enjoy this episode and please share it with any writer friends who you think might enjoy the podcast. Thanks for listening!

 

If you haven't already, give our first Would You Rather a listen where we asked each other writing-related questions here.

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EPISODE SHOW NOTES   This week we are all about working from home and finding that balance between working and writing efficiently while working from home.    The pandemic brought a lot of changes, one of which was more people are working from home (some, permenantly) so how do you go about making sure you are working and writing effectively?

 

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  EPISODE SHOW NOTES   This week, we're diving deep into the different types of editing. What they are, what they mean, and whether you can do it yourself or should hire an editor. (Spoiler alert: always get an editor!)   We hope you enjoy this episode and let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Thanks for listening!

 

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Do you shudder at the very idea of marketing? Is it the part of all this writing biz that you struggle with? Don't worry, you're not alone!  That's why we throw in a few marketing episodes, like this one!

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss four marketing points that can help you get started with your marketing.

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Do you drift off into la-la land in the middle of a writing session? Do you need to work on your novel but just don't feel like it?

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss some tips and tricks to stay motivated during a writing session or before a session.

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What do you do when faced with criticism? As writers, criticism is part of the package but we don't have to like it.  Nothing stings more than pouring your heart and soul into a story and someone criticises it.

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss just how to deal with criticisim.

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Do you compare yourself to other writers? Are you your own worst critic?

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss why it's okay (and sometimes not okay) to compare yourself to other writers.

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On today's episode we decided to discuss Hobby Writing and Professional Writing! Which do you do?

 

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Have you ever wanted to publish an audiobook version of your stories but never knew how to go about it? Spoiler alert: it's easier than you think!

This week, author Tori Zigler joins Ari and Rachel, discussing the process of creating and self-publishing an audiobook.

We hope you enjoy this episode and please share it with any writer friends who you think might enjoy the podcast. Thanks for listening!

ABOUT TORI ZIGLER

Victoria Zigler is a blind vegan poet and children's author.  Born and raised in the shadow of the Black Mountains of Wales, UK, she moved away from Wales three times: once to spend six months living in Alberta, Canada, the other times to spend a few years living near Hastings on the South-East coast of England, UK, each time returning to Wales.  Now she lives in Wales again, along with a chinchilla named Mollie, a West Highland White Terrier named Lilie, a Cavapoo named Logan, a Hermann’s Tortoise named Artemis, and her Canadian husband, Kelly.

Despite spending far more time than she’d have liked in hospital, and eventually losing her sight to Congenital Glaucoma, Victoria - or Tori, if you prefer - has been writing since she knew how, with no plans to stop any time soon.  So far she has published nine poetry books and 46 children’s books, all of which are available from a variety of online retailers in multiple eBook formats, as well as in both paperback and audio.  She’s also contributed a story to the sci-fi and fantasy anthology Wyrd Worlds II, which is available in eBook only.  Additionally, Tori’s Hermann’s Tortoise, Artemis, was featured in both the Magnificent Pets Coloring Book For Children and the Magnificent Pets Mandala Coloring Book For Adults, which are available via Praise My Pet.

Vegan due to both a love for animals and dairy allergy, as well as an Eclectic Pagan, Tori describes herself as a combination of Hermione Granger and Luna Lovegood from the Harry Potter books: Hermione’s thirst for knowledge and love of books, combined with Luna’s wandering mind and alternative way of looking at the world.  She has a wide variety of interests, designed to exercise both the creative and logical sides of her brain, and dabbles in them at random depending on what she feels like doing at any given time, but is most likely to be found playing with her petkids, curled up somewhere with a cup of tea and a book, or trying to keep one step ahead of those pesky typo fairies while writing her own books.

Links:

Website: http://www.zigler.co.uk Blog: https://ziglernews.blogspot.co.uk Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/toriz Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Victoria-Zigler/424999294215717 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/victoriazigler YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakYxH7BNyc2Lxr1g1nbP9w

Tori's Books:

Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/toriz Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Victoria-Zigler/e/B00BHS9DQ6/

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Do you have a dedicated writing space? Do you think they can help make you move productive or be a constraint?  Check out today's episode to get our scoop on writing spaces!

 

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Have you ever forgotten to take a shower for a few days? Or maybe you forgot to leave your computer and move your body for a bit.

This week, Ari and Rachel discuss some self-care tips for writers. We could all use a little TLC!

We hope you enjoy this episode and please share it with any writer friends who you think might enjoy the podcast. Thanks for listening!

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