The Way You Write

By Cynthia Merrill

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The Way You Write is a podcast for writers who are ready to stop chasing one-size-fits-all advice and start creating in a way that actually works for them. Hosted by editor and writing coach Cynthia Merrill, this show explores the emotional and practical sides of writing: what it takes to keep going, how to trust your voice, and how to build a creative practice rooted in your needs, values, and capacity. Whether you’re plotting your first novel or revising your fifth draft, you’ll find thoughtful conversations, gentle structure, and honest encouragement to help you write the way only you can.

Episode Date
Breaking Mountain-Sized Goals Into the Next Right Step
May 21, 2026
Rethinking Productivity and Embracing Aliveness
May 14, 2026
On Entitlement, Visibility, and Being the Fool (with guest Eliza Day)
May 07, 2026
Creating an Irresistibly Relatable Story (with guest Kimberly Lauren)
Apr 30, 2026
How to Advocate for Yourself and Your Writing (with guest Alina Wells)
Apr 23, 2026
Making the Most of In-Person Events (with guest Jennia D'Lima)
Apr 09, 2026
Writing to Heal a Story That Hurts (with guest Jaime Fleres)
Mar 26, 2026
How to Make Writing Inevitable (w/ guest Hélène Caniac)
Feb 26, 2026
For the Love of Romance
Feb 05, 2026
Embrace the Wrestling
Jan 15, 2026
Representation, Raising the Stakes, and the Joy of Middle Grade Fiction (with guest Tracy Badua)
Jan 08, 2026
Playing the Long Game in Traditional Publishing (with guest Sabrina Nilsson)
Dec 16, 2025
It's Probably Not Writer's Block
Dec 11, 2025
Burnout Recovery
Dec 04, 2025
For the Weirdos: What It Means to Belong
Nov 20, 2025
Bestseller Energy & Embracing Hygge in the Winters of Our Writing
Nov 13, 2025
How to Hold Space For Your Own Presence (with guest Mikaela Pham)
Nov 06, 2025
Writing with a Vision, Releasing Perfection, and Handling 1 Star Reviews (with guest Amy Vogel)
Oct 30, 2025
The Value of Observing Without Judgment
Oct 23, 2025
3 Reasons to Hire a Writing Coach
Oct 10, 2025
What You Can Learn About Plot from Mulan
Oct 02, 2025
How to Fun-ify Your Writing Practice (with guest Kari Esmail
Sep 25, 2025
How to Plot Without Losing the Plot (with guest Charlie March)
Sep 18, 2025
What Indie Authors Need to Know About Design, Production, and Marketing (with guest Ashton M. Smith)
Sep 12, 2025
How Writing Changes Us: Intention, Memoir, and Transformation (with guest Rachel Warmath)
Sep 05, 2025
When It Looks Like Nothing is Working
Aug 27, 2025
Your Writing Hasn’t Given Up On You (with guest Ania Ray)
Aug 15, 2025
3 Simple Tools to Repair Your Relationship With Writing
Jul 02, 2025
Rethinking the Writing Process
Jun 19, 2025
A New Chapter
Jun 05, 2025
Moving Beyond Having a Plan
Jul 26, 2021
What are the odds of getting published?
Jul 20, 2021
Dunning-Kruger Effect vs. Imposter Syndrome
Jul 13, 2021
Dan Harmon and the Story Circle Model
Jul 05, 2021
What if I’m terrified of the publishing process?
Jun 26, 2021
Resilience and Writing
Jun 10, 2021