Who Are Writing Exercises? | Ep. 324 | The Merry Writer Podcast

Who Are Writing Exercises? | Ep. 324 | The Merry Writer Podcast

June 10, 2026 · 14 min · Episode 324

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The episode discusses the differences between writing exercises and writing prompts, providing examples and emphasizing their importance for improving writing skills.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES We all know what writing prompts are, but what about writing exercises? If you want to improve your craft, writing exercises are a great way to do so. This week, we discuss what writing exercises are and the differences between them and prompts. In this episode, we cover: Writing exercises vs. writing prompts Examples of writing exercises Why they're important As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and share our content! WANT TO BE A GUEST ON THE SHOW? We’re open to Author Interviews and Industry Interviews. This means, if you’re an author or work in the writing field (cover designer, audiobook narrator, editor, etc.) we want to hear from you! If you would like to be considered, please take the time to read our FAQs Page. If you feel you’d be a good fit for the show after reading the FAQs, please check for the status of the Google Form on that page to see if we are accepting at that time. SUPPORT THE PODCAST Ko-fi You can join The Merry Writer community over on our Ko-fi page! It helps keep the show going and you get extra goodies through one-time or monthly tips. (Don’t worry; there’s…

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