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 Service – http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.’s Author Services – https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What’s your … Continue reading The Writer’s Well Episode 134: How do you handle rejection?
The Career Author Podcast: Episode 83 – Breaking Bad
The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes … Continue reading The Career Author Podcast: Episode 83 – Breaking Bad
I couldn’t even get rejected.
My mother is usually the one who reminds my wife when it’s our wedding anniversary. Our daughter will make our birthday cards on our birthdays, which will come as a surprise to us. My wife … Continue reading I couldn’t even get rejected.
The Career Author Podcast: Episode 82 – Finally, a Procrastination Episode
The Career Author Podcast is a podcast where co-authors J. Thorn and Zach Bohannon share their struggles and successes as full-time authors, advice for improving your writing craft, and honest discussions of what it takes … Continue reading The Career Author Podcast: Episode 82 – Finally, a Procrastination Episode
The Writer’s Well Episode 133: How do you set specific writing goals?
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. Jami Albright’s new book – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TT87VXB/ Rachael’s Query Letter Service … Continue reading The Writer’s Well Episode 133: How do you set specific writing goals?
More bridges, fewer walls.
I had one of those moments recently. One that makes you pause and think, one that hits you right in the chest with a mix of emotional responses. “I learned from him,” Chris said, pointing … Continue reading More bridges, fewer walls.
The Career Author Podcast: Episode 81 – Our Reader Engagement Failure
Zach and J. provide an update from episodes 48 and 56 where they had high hopes for an experiment to tap reader engagement. They’re not so enthusiastic about the results. You will discover exactly how … Continue reading The Career Author Podcast: Episode 81 – Our Reader Engagement Failure
The Writer’s Well Episode 132: What misconceptions do indies have about the traditional publishing world (Live from Thrillerfest with Sophie Littlefield)?
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 York City. Sophie Littlefield – http://sophielittlefield.com/ Rachael’s Query Letter Service … Continue reading The Writer’s Well Episode 132: What misconceptions do indies have about the traditional publishing world (Live from Thrillerfest with Sophie Littlefield)?
Making friends.
It’s not easy to leave the cave. It can be dark, comfortable, routine. There are no surprises, nothing unexpected. A few months ago, I left my cave multiple times. I co-hosted Rock Apocalypse in Cleveland … Continue reading Making friends.
The Career Author Podcast: Episode 80 – What’s the Point (of View)?
Choosing how you tell a story can be confusing. With help from the Fussy Librarian, Zach and J. explore how to determine the best point of view for your work. You will discover the importance … Continue reading The Career Author Podcast: Episode 80 – What’s the Point (of View)?