Let's Write a Book

Claudia Merrill
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What does it take to write a book? Writer and author, Claudia Merrill, shares her own experience with writing her novel series. From digging for inspiration, to daily writing routines, and trying to be more disciplined, Claudia shares the highs and lows, failures and triumphs, of writing her first novel.

Episodes

  1. 09/10/2024

    Reading and soundscape: The Last Oracle

    Welcome to the Mesolithic past. In this episode, my producer and I have prepared a special and immersive soundscape alongside a reading of the first three chapters of my book. Listen until the end for an interview with the creator of the soundscape! Get a sneak peek into The Last Oracle—the heroic story of two girls who must rise to the challenge of dispelling the darkness that threatens their world. In the first three chapters, you‘ll get a taste of the magical ancient backdrop where this tale is set. Read more about my process of submitting the first part of my story to the competition: claudiamerrill.com/blog/writing-a-book-submission Sign up to the newsletter: claudiamerrill.com/landing-page-newsletter Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/claudiamerrill/ Follow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@claudiamerrill Send me questions via email: letswriteabookpodcast@gmail.com

    23 min

  2. 07/01/2024

    I submitted my book to a writing competition

    I wrote more about the experience on submitting to the competition: https://www.claudiamerrill.com/blog/writing-a-book-submission Check out the blog: claudiamerrill.com/blog Sign up to the newsletter: claudiamerrill.com/landing-page-newsletter Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/claudiamerrill/ Follow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@claudiamerrill Send me questions via email: letswriteabookpodcast@gmail.com

  3. 03/09/2023

    Do you call yourself an author?

    What does it mean to be an author? On this special 1 year anniversary of the Let’s Write a Book podcast, I delve into the labels we use to define ourselves, and how these can sometimes be co-opted by our own negative thoughts. Join me to unpack the label of an author, and how we can all give ourselves a little more credit when it comes to our creative endeavors. Check out writing mentor Kate Worsley. Check out my blog: claudiamerrill.com/blog Sign up for the Wild Wood newsletter: claudiamerrill.com/landing-page-newsletter Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/claudiamerrill/ Follow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@claudiamerrill Send me questions via email: letswriteabookpodcast@gmail.com

    12 min

  4. 06/06/2023

    world building

    World-building is arguably one of the most exciting parts of writing a novel. Fraught with obstacles, world-building can also be the most challenging. In this episode, I delve into how I approach creating worlds mixed with magic and history, for a compelling story backdrop. Check out the blog: claudiamerrill.com/blog Sign up for the newsletter: claudiamerrill.com/landing-page-newsletter Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/claudiamerrill/ Follow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@claudiamerrill Send me questions via email: letswriteabookpodcast@gmail.com

    16 min

  5. 05/03/2023

    Writing believable characters

    How do you write characters that feel real? Today I talk about my process when it comes to writing people that feel like people. In-depth article on writing relatable characters: https://www.claudiamerrill.com/blog/how-to-write-a-relatable-character Check out the blog: claudiamerrill.com/blog Subscribe to the newsletter: claudiamerrill.com/landing-page-newsletter Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/claudiamerrill/ Follow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@claudiamerrill Send me questions via email: letswriteabookpodcast@gmail.com

  6. 22/12/2022

    Writer's block and imposter syndrome

    Writer’s block is something that consumes every creative. Lump imposter syndrome into the mix and you’ve got a recipe for procrastination. In this episode, I talk about my own experiences with writer’s block and imposter syndrome, and how I’m learning to overcome it. Check out the blog: www.claudiamerrill.com/blog Sign up to the newsletter: www.claudiamerrill.com/landing-page-newsletter Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/claudiamerrill/ Follow me on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@claudiamerrill Send me questions via email: letswriteabookpodcast@gmail.com

    14 min

  7. 01/10/2022

    Tracking your writing progress

    Making progress in your writing can feel daunting. Sometimes it feels easy to sprint ahead and write a few chapters, and sometimes it’s a slog. In this episode, I discuss why tracking your writing progress is so important to sustainable success. Use and download the tracking templates: https://www.claudiamerrill.com/blog/2022/2/1/how-to-track-your-writing-progress Check out the blog: www.claudiamerrill.com/blog Sign up to the newsletter: www.claudiamerrill.com/landing-page-newsletter Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/claudiamerrill/ Follow me on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@claudiamerrill Send me questions via email: letswriteabookpodcast@gmail.com

    17 min

  8. 09/08/2022

    Writer's burnout

    How do you cope with writer’s burnout? I discuss how to get your creative spark back by not doing more but in fact, by doing less. Check out the blog: claudiamerrill.com/blog Sign up to the newsletter: claudiamerrill.com/landing-page-newsletter Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/claudiamerrill/ Follow me on TikTok: tiktok.com/@claudiamerrill Send me questions via email: letswriteabookpodcast@gmail.com

    22 min

  9. 09/08/2022

    Trailer: Welcome to My Writing Journey

    What does it take to write a book? Writer and author, Claudia Merrill, shares her own experience with writing her novel series. From digging for inspiration, to daily writing routines, and trying to be more disciplined, Claudia shares the highs and lows, failures and triumphs, of writing her first novel. Check out my blog: https://www.claudiamerrill.com/blog Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.claudiamerrill.com/landing-page-newsletter Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudiamerrill/ See the journey unfold on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@claudiamerrill

    1 min
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What does it take to write a book? Writer and author, Claudia Merrill, shares her own experience with writing her novel series. From digging for inspiration, to daily writing routines, and trying to be more disciplined, Claudia shares the highs and lows, failures and triumphs, of writing her first novel.

Information

  • Creator
    Claudia Merrill
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Claudia Merrill 2022
  • Show Website
    Let's Write a Book