Have you ever worked on a project you just don’t want to do? Of course you have! On this episode, Zach talks about a recent bout with burnout and Resistance he faced and has an … Continue reading The Career Author Podcast: Episode 57 – Dealing With Project Burnout
The Writer’s Well Episode 108: How do you know when it’s time to get help?
In this month’s health-themed episode, Rachael asks J. a question about mental health. The Writer’s Well Retreat, 2019 – http://thewriterswell.org/retreat Rachael’s Query Letter Service – http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.’s Core Scene Service – https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What’s your answer … Continue reading The Writer’s Well Episode 108: How do you know when it’s time to get help?
Take a moment.
When did I first hear those words? I’ve heard that phrase my entire life. I’ve said it more times than I can count. Whenever I’ve had a student, one of my children, or my wife … Continue reading Take a moment.
The Career Author Podcast: Episode 56 – Content Marketing for Fiction (List Building Part 2)
The guys have been teasing this episode for a while, and it’s finally here. On this episode, J. and Zach go in-depth about why and how they are publishing a free digital magazine for post-apocalyptic … Continue reading The Career Author Podcast: Episode 56 – Content Marketing for Fiction (List Building Part 2)
The Writer’s Well Episode 107: How does meditation improve your craft?
Rachael returns from her silent retreat, exploding with words and ready to talk about the profound influence it had on her. The Writer’s Well Retreat, 2019 – http://thewriterswell.org/retreat Rachael’s Query Letter Service – http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.’s … Continue reading The Writer’s Well Episode 107: How does meditation improve your craft?
Social media is dead. Long live social.
It vibrated again. For the fourth time in six seconds, someone who I’d never met had clicked “like” on a comment I’d made beneath a post written by someone else I’d never met. I picked … Continue reading Social media is dead. Long live social.
The Career Author Podcast: Episode 55 – Paid Advertising in 2019
How effective is BookBub in 2019? Do Facebook ads still work? What about Amazon ads? On this episode, Zach and J. talk about their experience with different paid advertising avenues for books. You will discover … Continue reading The Career Author Podcast: Episode 55 – Paid Advertising in 2019
The Writer’s Well Episode 106: What 3 pieces of advice would you give to a new writer who wants to make money?
After discussing why Californians do need a heater, Rachael asks J. what advice he’d give to new writers on the heels of the Authors Guild report in early 2019. The Writer’s Well Retreat, 2019 – … Continue reading The Writer’s Well Episode 106: What 3 pieces of advice would you give to a new writer who wants to make money?
Why you must obey the rules until you break them.
As a child of the 1980s and firmly in the demographic known as Generation X, I grew up understanding the rules for formal dress. My father and even my grandfather before him would always wear … Continue reading Why you must obey the rules until you break them.
The Career Author Podcast: Episode 54 – The Screw Resolutions Episode
If you’ve listened to the podcast for any amount of time, you’re likely to know that J. and Zach aren’t big fans of goals. On the show today, they discuss why New Year’s resolutions don’t … Continue reading The Career Author Podcast: Episode 54 – The Screw Resolutions Episode