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.
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.
7 Jan 2024
I submitted my book to a writing competition
It‘s nerve wracking to put your work out there. How do you know it‘s ready for the eyes (and judgements) of others? In this episode, I share how I got my book ready to submit to a writing competition, and what I learned throughout the process.
3 Sept 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.
6 Jun 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.
5 Mar 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.
22 Dec 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.
1 Oct 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.
9 Aug 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.
9 Aug 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.
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