Sharpening the Saw: Doing the Things We Hate Doing As career authors or even part-time writers, we all have to do things we hate. In a perfect world, authors could sit in a cabin in … Continue reading The Career Author Podcast: Episode 137 – Sharpening the Saw: Doing the Things We Hate Doing
J. is up this week with a health-themed question about mental health and addiction. What happens when you get too much of the good stuff? The Career Author Summit 2021 – https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Rachael’s Query Letter … Continue reading The Writer’s Well Episode 186: How do you not overdo a good thing?
It will happen to you. Without a doubt. At some point, you’ll be told, “You need to move more.” Hopefully it won’t be coming from a doctor who has just diagnosed you with diabetes, gout, … Continue reading Walking and Running to Improve Your Writing
Launching an Amazon Bestselling Fiction Book in 2020 Indie authors often talk about the “gold rush” era of self-publishing when a smaller pool of authors and Amazon’s looser algorithms made it easier to sell books … Continue reading The Career Author Podcast: Episode 136 – Launching an Amazon Bestselling Fiction Book in 2020
Rachael and J. tackle a relevant and critical topic this week. Join them for a raw and honest conversation about systemic racism and its devastating consequences. The Career Author Summit 2021 – https://thecareerauthor.com/events/ Yo, Is … Continue reading The Writer’s Well Episode 185: How have we benefited from being white?
Talking with Tara from Kobo There’s value in “going wide” and one of the most trusted and thriving marketplaces is Kobo Writing Life. J. and Zach invite Tara Cremin on the show to discuss everything … Continue reading The Career Author Podcast: Episode 135 – Talking with Tara from Kobo
With Rachael a bit under the weather, J. invites bestselling author and all-around beautiful human, Stephanie Bond to the show. Stephanie stumps J. with a question about his memoir. Stephanie Bond – https://stephaniebond.com/ Rachael’s Query … Continue reading The Writer’s Well Episode 184: What will be the title of your memoir?
Why You Need a Passion Project No matter how much you love being a career author, you will definitely need a break from the work at one time or another. It’s easy to cram writing … Continue reading The Career Author Podcast: Episode 134 – Why You Need a Passion Project
After working with Jeff Elkins on his latest manuscript, J. asks Rachael about the uniqueness and authenticity of her character’s voices. Consequences of Rock – https://consequencesofrock.com/ Rachael’s Query Letter Service – http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.’s Author Services … Continue reading The Writer’s Well Episode 183: How do you make your character voices distinct?
Nailing Your Amazon Book Page Being a Career Author in 2020 requires more than simply writing words and finishing books. You’re running a business. And there’s perhaps no place that demonstrates that more than your … Continue reading The Career Author Podcast: Episode 133 – Nailing Your Amazon Book Page