Rachael brings what she thinks will be a lightweight question. But the answer turns into a more thoughtful and interesting conversation. Answering on behalf of… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 150: Where do you get your ideas?
Rachael and J. have a big announcement today that directly ties to the question about memoir. Why write one? Rachael’s Barcelona retreat – https://rachaelherron.com/barcelona/ J.’s… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 149: Why write a memoir?
Being financially independent is a dream for most people. This week Rachael asks J. what financial independence looks like and they discuss initial thoughts on… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 148: What does financial independence mean to you?
The health and wellness theme for this month’s episode is emotional health. J. asks Rachael about what she does when the unexpected happens. Rachael’s Query… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 147: How do you cope with unexpected events?
With Rachael away on vacation, J. asks friend, full-time author, and frequent commenter, Crys Cain on the show to discuss how genre affects her writing… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 146: How do you approach genre?
J. asks Rachael a question about a manuscript he has on submission, but the conversation applies to many decisions we have to make as authors.… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 145: Should I give up or double down?
This week, Rachael hits J. with a doozy, asking him to explain a question he asked in his weekly email post. Is this thing worth… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 144: Is it worth it?
What’s your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments… Skills transfer. Join Rachael and J. as they discuss how their writing has improved… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 143: What have you learned from writing that you’ve applied in other aspects of your life?
A member of the Writer’s Well mastermind group, Michele Tracy Berger is an award-winning professor (UNC Chapel Hill), a writer and a creativity coach. Michele… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 142: How does your physicality affect your writing? (with special guest Michele Tracy Berger)
An encore episode! The Writer’s Well Episode 101: Which tiny actions have compounded into measurable results? After finishing up the listener call-ins, Rachael and J.… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 141: FLASHBACK – Episode 101
Prolific writer and excellent time manager Amy Tasukada guest-hosts this week on The Writer’s Well! While the cat’s away, these two mice play talking goals… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 140: What are your top three productivity hacks? (with special guest Amy Tasukada)
An encore episode! The Petal to the Metal Episode 1: Welcome to our new podcast about leaving the day job for your dream job. Writing… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 139: FLASHBACK – Episode 1
In this month’s health-themed episode, Rachael and J. discuss workout routines. In addition, bask in Rachael’s launch week glow. Rachael’s Query Letter Service – http://rachaelherron.com/query/ … Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 138: How and when do you work out?
With Stolen Things poised to drop tomorrow (link below), Rachael asks J. what he does the day a book comes out. Stolen Things – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KVLCVP4/… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 137: How do you celebrate a book launch?
In our writing careers, we all do crazy, weird things. In this episode, J. asks Rachael to share her secret. FYI, we’re taking September off.… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 136: When it comes to writing, what is something you believe that everyone else thinks is crazy?
Rachael poaches a question from her other podcast and asks J. about things that affect his writing. Rachael’s Query Letter Service – http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.’s Author… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 135: What things affect your writing in a surprising way?
For this month’s themed episode, J. asks Rachael about rejection, a force that can have an uncontrollable effect on our mental health. Rachael’s Query Letter… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 134: How do you handle rejection?
Special thanks to Kat Brown who submitted the question for this episode. Exactly how do you determine what to write, and how? J. asks Rachael.… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 133: How do you set specific writing goals?
Rachael and J. welcome special guest and writing bestie, Sophie Littlefield to discuss the varying paths to publication. Recorded live from Thrillerfest 2019 in New… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 132: What misconceptions do indies have about the traditional publishing world (Live from Thrillerfest with Sophie Littlefield)?
Before leaving for Thrillerfest, Rachael asks J. about his entrepreneurial tendencies prior to writing and publishing. Rachael’s Query Letter Service – http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.’s Author Services… Read More »The Writer’s Well Episode 131: How were you entrepreneurial before you started publishing?