The Merry Writer Podcast The Merry Writer started as a hashtag game on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted by Ari Meghlen and myself, The Merry Writer Podcast is a fun, friendly show about all things writing and bookish. Join us...
Well, here we are. It’s April 2020. It’s hard to believe we’re in a new decade, new year, new month. I’m late to the party, I know, but this is no April Fool’s joke – I’m back. Writing Aside...
Episode 005: Does music inspire your writing? This week, Ari and I discussed the joys (and distractions) of music while writing and how it can be inspiring to our current WIPs. Be sure to join the discussion in the...
I’m no expert on writing fantasy. But I have written my fair share of the fantasy genre. I’ve written a couple of (totally not flushed out) short stories and I have written a novel or two with a few other ideas....
We’re in the final stretch! April was a fast month. I say this about every time I rewrite George Florence and the Perfect Alibi, but I have to say it again – this draft is coming out so much better than previous...
The Merry Writer Podcast The Merry Writer started as a hashtag game on Twitter and Instagram. Hosted by Ari Meghlen and myself, The Merry Writer Podcast is a fun, friendly show about all things writing and bookish. Join us...
Episode 004: What is your typical writing routine? This week, Ari and I discussed what our typical writing routines are like. Be sure to join the discussion in the comments below. You can find the podcast on all your...
Happy August! It doesn’t quite feel like the end of summer is around the corner with school starting soon. 2020 has been a mess and I’ve lost track of all time. But we’re that much closer to 2021 and...
Choosing a protagonist for your story – no matter what genre you’re writing – is so important. The protagonist is the one who drives the story forward, they’re the reason the story is happening, the reason your readers are...
Here’s this week’s prompt: Write a creative piece such as a short story, flash fiction, poem, or something else. Set your story in a forest. If you use this prompt, please leave a link to your post in the...
