Petal poses the eternal and ever-changing question to Metal in this episode. And as happens so often, the two share some of the same challenges… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 50: What’s your biggest challenge in writing?
Rachael and J. reveal their true identities this week (lie) before talking about inspiration from art in other mediums. And don’t miss out on the… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 49: What piece of writing craft have you learned from other mediums?
After attempting to fill Petal’s creative well, Metal asks how to know if your project idea is a blockbuster or a bomb. Sell More Books… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 48: How can you tell if your idea is a blockbuster or a bomb?
Petal comes with a question for Metal this week after the two open the episode with a delightful conversation sure to whet your appetite for… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 47: What about the genre you write inspires you to write it?
Fresh off the maiden voyage of “Authors on a Train,” J. gushes over the amazing attendees before asking Petal about the difference between the amateur… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 46: What’s the difference between being amateur and going pro?
Opinions are like…you know what. Everyone gets and gives advice. Petal and Metal talk about the most tried and true writerly advice that they routinely… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 45: What writing advice do you ignore?
The elusive and terrifying word count. Petal and Metal discuss why writers should care (or not) about word count and what it means in the… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 44: What’s your daily word count (and why?)
We all have it at every stage of the journey. Discover how Petal and Metal manage impostor syndrome in the writer’s life. Venice 2018 –… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 43: How do you manage impostor syndrome?
Knock. Knock. In this episode, Petal and Metal talk about the joys of writing while wearing camo shorts or no pants at all. Don’t worry… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 42: What’s your biggest joy in writing?
Petal just flew in from Canada and boy are her arms tired! This week’s question is courtesy of our Facebook group. In the comments, tell… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 41: How do you read?
Petal and Metal gush over the revision process (again) and discuss specific ways you can polish the first/zero draft and make sure that your story… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 40: How do you approach revision?
Giving up writing time and coming up with the cash to attend a workshop or seminar is not easy. Petal and Metal share their perspectives… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 39: When do you trade writing time for a face-to-face experience?
Starting a new book is always an exciting adventure, and in this episode, Petal and Metal share their ever-changing process for going from idea to… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 38: What’s your process for starting a new book?
In this episode, J. asks Rachael how age and experience affect her outlook. The two 40-something writers discuss how their decision-making process has evolved since… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 37: How has age affected your outlook and decision making?
Reunited! Rachael and J. talk about what they’ve been doing during a month apart and what the Petal and the Metal have in store for… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 36: What we’ve been up to + plans for TPTTM 2.0!
In the final guest spot before J. returns, Rachael talks to another true “metal,” indie superstar Zach Bohannon. He explains why he left one “dream”… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 35: Special Guest, Zach Bohannon
J. introduces Rachael to the idea of collaboration and shares what he’s learned along the way. Stick around as Petal and Metal begin brainstorming their… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 34: What’s this about collaboration?
With J. on the road, Rachael invites Monica Leonelle on the show to discuss what it is really like to leave that cushy, comfortable, corporate… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 33: Special Guest, Monica Leonelle
The charming Joanna Penn (aka J.F. Penn) sits in with Rachael this episode while J. is on a traveling assignment. Joanna struggles to become more… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 32: Special Guest, Joanna Penn
Now that J. and Rachael are working the “dream job,” what’s next for the podcast? Help us decide on a new tagline, episode topics, and… Read More »The Petal to the Metal Episode 31: What should we do with the podcast?