Let's Write a Book Podcast — Claudia Merrill

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?

Claudia Merrill7 January 2024Comment

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.

Claudia Merrill3 September 2023Comment

World building

How do you write a convincing world grounded in history, that doesn’t overwhelm your reader with exposition? In today’s episode, I’m sharing my process for writing convincing historical fiction worlds that will hook your readers.

Claudia Merrill6 June 2023Comment

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.

Claudia Merrill5 March 2023Comment

Writer's block and imposter syndrome

Come with me as I explore why we get writer's block and how to maybe, possibly, overcome it.

Claudia Merrill22 December 2022Comment

Tracking your writing progress

This is how I learned to make sustainable progress in my writing endeavors.