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Two chatty authors connecting writers together one question at a time by asking all the ”write” questions.
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How Can You Be A Good ARC Reader? | Ep. 339 | The Merry Writer Podcast (opens the original)
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EPISODE SHOW NOTES ARCs, also known as Advanced Reader Copies, are super important for any author, but especially indie authors. We've discussed sending ARCs as an author before, but what about being an ARC reader? This week, we discuss how you can help support indie authors by being an ARC reader for them, and how to be a good one. In this episode, we cover: ARCs vs. Beta reading Author requirements Knowing your limits and more! Related episodes: Ep. 257 - Risks of Sending ARCs Ep. 269 - AI in
What Are The Business Models For Indie Authors? | Ep. 338 | The Merry Writer Podcast (opens the original)
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EPISODE SHOW NOTES We've talked a lot on the show about how being an author is the equivalent of running a business. Depending on your publishing goals, you're running a business as an author. This week, we discuss various business models you can aim for to make a living with your writing. In this episode, we cover: Rights and licensing models Publisher model Creator model and more! Further Reading As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the
How Do You Cope With The Ups & Downs of Being An Author? | Ep.337 | The Merry Writer Podcast (opens the original)
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EPISODE SHOW NOTES Being an author isn't all puppies and rainbows or kittens and cakes! There are some great parts, and some hard parts and we have to ride the rollercoaster through it all! So, today we talk about a few things you can do to prepare or cope with the ups and downs of author life. 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? We’re open to Author Interviews a
Who Is Krista Walsh? | Ep. 336 | The Merry Writer Podcast (opens the original)
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EPISODE SHOW NOTES This week, we’re getting to know Krista Walsh. Krista is a fantasy author who explores writing relatable characters in romantasy, urban fantasy, and epic fantasy quests. In this episode, we cover: Krista's writing routine Tips for selling books at events Tips for selling books direct and much more! 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 KRISTA WALSH Krista is a Canadian in
How Long Should You Research Before Starting To Write A Book? | Ep. 335 | The Merry Writer Podcast (opens the original)
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EPISODE SHOW NOTES We started this episode in good faith, talking about research... kinda... then we fell down a rabbit hole. Kudos to everyone who actually managed to get to the end! We hope you enjoyed... something :) 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? We’re open to Author Interviews and Industry Interviews. This means, if you’re an author or work in the writi
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