My wife and I enjoy taking evening walks through our neighborhood. While I abhor winters in Cleveland, I feel fortunate to live in an older, inner-ring suburb that has tree-lined streets and sidewalks—a throwback to … Continue reading Getting stung.
The Career Author Podcast: Episode 101 – Lean Launch vs. Fat Launch
Lean Launch vs. Fat Launch is a tactic that every author should consider before publishing a title. Overesourcing a launch, using ads, taking advantage of a series can all be optimized to maximize exposure on … Continue reading The Career Author Podcast: Episode 101 – Lean Launch vs. Fat Launch
The Writer’s Well Episode 151: What do you do about long-term disability insurance?
In this month’s themed episode, Rachael asks J. about health insurance. Should she take a chance and invest the money or purchase long-term disability insurance? *We are not medical or financial professionals. Nothing on this … Continue reading The Writer’s Well Episode 151: What do you do about long-term disability insurance?
The author mastermind group builds systems and habits.
When we first set out to become a “writer,” we tend to keep that romantic notion in our head—a lone genius typing away on a typewriter or laptop in a remote cabin in the woods. … Continue reading The author mastermind group builds systems and habits.
The Career Author Podcast: Episode 100 – 100 Episodes!
100 episodes! Doing anything for 100 consecutive weeks is not easy. We’re excited to take a look back at some highlights. Zach’s List The Career Author Podcast: Episode 44 – Money Tips For the Aspiring … Continue reading The Career Author Podcast: Episode 100 – 100 Episodes!
The Writer’s Well Episode 150: Where do you get your ideas?
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 authors everywhere for when someone asks, “Where do you get … Continue reading The Writer’s Well Episode 150: Where do you get your ideas?
Discipline developed by an author mastermind group.
Discipline is the ability to do what you know needs to be done, even when you don’t feel like doing it. It requires developing habits that you don’t have to think about, actions that are … Continue reading Discipline developed by an author mastermind group.
The Career Author Podcast: Episode 99 – Making a Living from Your Writing
Making a living from your writing can be one of the most challenging aspects of being a career author. Whether you’re a new author of if you make six figures a year, a sustainable income … Continue reading The Career Author Podcast: Episode 99 – Making a Living from Your Writing
The Writer’s Well Episode 149: Why write a memoir?
Rachael and J. have a big announcement today that directly ties to the question about memoir. Why write one? Rachael’s Query Letter Service – http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.’s Author Services – https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ More information here – http://thewriterswell.org
An introduction to the author mastermind.
In this new, three-part series, I’m going to explore the secret powers of the mastermind learning model. Although I’m approaching it as a professional writer, mastermind groups have been proven to work across disciplines and … Continue reading An introduction to the author mastermind.