The Happy Writer with Marissa Meyer
Marissa MeyerWriter's Block? Rejection? Impostor Syndrome? Writing is full of ups and downs, but we can still find plenty of joy on this creative journey! Bestselling author Marissa Meyer interviews writers and industry professionals about books, craft, and publishing, to find out how we can all bring more joy to our writing process and career.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 225 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Categories | BooksLeisureArtsHobbies | ||||
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In this final (!) episode of the Happy Writer podcast, Marissa and Joanne chat about the past almost five years and 224 episodes of the podcast: favorite moments, what they learned, what they will (and won’t!) miss, how many people tuned in, and more... more
Marissa chats with J. Ann Thomas about her new adult gothic ghost novel, THE SPIRIT COLLECTION OF THORNE HALL. Also in this episode: the unpredictability of being a podcaster with children, how publishing can be a roller coaster of a career, creating... more
Marissa chats with Trisha Tobias about her debut gothic YA, HONEYSUCKLE AND BONE. Also discussed: creating author signatures, writing fanfiction across fandoms, writing from a place of grief and vulnerability and using writing to help process, resear... more
In this first episode of 2025, Marissa chats with Paul Coccia about his upcoming YA romance, RECOMMENDED READING. Also discussed in this episode: Glitterature, projects taking time to find the perfect home and market, feeling confident enough to foll... more
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Marissa Meyer, I'm not sure if you'll ever see this, but I just wanted to say that I am still sobbing over EVERY LEMON I SEE even though it's been an entire year since I finished Heartless!!!
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Podcast Addict5a year agopodbinger😶I am a stay-at-home mom/part-time student/aspiring author/book lover. I am a huge fan of your books and I have just started listening to you podcast! Your 10 tips for life balance episode was fabtastaic! It feels like there's so much stuff on my plate with no end in sight and it is so difficult to juggle life and stay on track with schooling, writing, and making sure I am attentive to my almost 2 year old. The tip of looking at life in weeks instead of days and picking just 2-3 things from my to... more
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I am a stay-at-home mom/part-time student/aspiring author/book lover. I am a huge fan of your books and I have just started listening to you podcast! Your 10 tips for life balance episode was fabtastaic! It feels like there's so much stuff on my plate with no end in sight and it is so difficult to juggle life and stay on track with schooling, writing, and making sure I am attentive to my almost 2 year old. The tip of looking at life in weeks instead of days and picking just 2-3 things from my to... more
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Apple Podcasts | #238 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #138 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #232 |  Germany/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #97 |  Netherlands/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #129 |  Belgium/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #229 | Belgium/Arts |
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Focusing on the creative journey of writing, this podcast seeks to address the challenges that authors face, such as writer's block, rejection, and impostor syndrome. The host invites various writers and industry professionals to share their insights on the craft of writing, book publishing, and methods to cultivate joy within the artistic process. Listeners can expect engaging discussions that cover practical advice, personal stories, and a celebration of the writing community, making it a valuable resource for aspiring authors and avid readers alike. The unique aspect of the podcast is its emphasis on finding happiness in writing despite its inherent difficulties, offering a supportive and encouraging atmosphere for listeners.
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Recent guests on The Happy Writer include:
1. J. Ann Thomas
2. Trisha Tobias
3. Paul Coccia
4. Tamara Moss
5. Gabi Epstein
6. Rebecca Soler
7. Joanne Levy
8. Rebecca Saler
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