The Writer's Well - Conversations about writing from craft to wellness.

We're back with an update! Listen in as Rachael and J. catch up and talk about an exciting future. Rachael Herron - http://rachaelherron.com/ J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/

Can you believe we started this crazy thing five years ago today? Listen in as Rachael and J. catch up and reminisce about the good (?) ole days. Rachael Herron - http://rachaelherron.com/ J. Thorn - https://theauthorlife.com/

Surprise! An update with Rachael and J. Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s new thang - https://revolutionfi.com

In this difficult and emotional episode, J. and Rachael explain why The Writer's Well is going on an indefinite hiatus.We will miss you all and so appreciate your support over the years.With love,Rachael and J.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rachael revisits a favorite topic this week as she asks J. about the ways in which he makes sure the writing (and work) gets done.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's time to future trip in this week's episode of The Writer's Well. J. asks Rachael what she plans on saying to her future self.FutureMe.org - https://www.futureme.org/ Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this week's official murder episode, Rachael asks J. to reflect on the highs and lows of the past 12 months.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 This Racist? - https://yoisthisracist.com/ Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After going “round and round” about Ratt, Rachael asks J. about the things in writing that can or can't be controlled.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The theme for this month is relationships so J. asks Rachael about how she hopes to be remembered by those closest to her. Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

J. returns after a short break (not really a break) and asks Rachael one of those questions that always prompts a different answer. Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, Rachael talks to Priscilla Oliveras about why we binge-watch television and what it can do for our writing! PRISCILLA OLIVERAS is a USA Today bestselling author and 2018 RWA® RITA® double finalist who writes contemporary romance with a Latinx flavor. She and her work have earned praise from the Washington Post, New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Redbook, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist, amongst others. Priscilla earned her MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University and currently serves as adjunct faculty in the program and teaches the online class "Romance Writing" for ed2go. While she's a devotee of the romance genre, Priscilla also considers herself a sports fan, beach lover, and Zumba aficionado, who often practices the art of napping in her backyard hammock.Oprah's Beach Read list: https://www.oprahmag.com/entertainment/books/g26765235/best-beach-reads/?slide=9Binge-watching articles:https://wistia.com/learn/marketing/science-behind-why-we-binge-watchhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/05/02/coronavirus-quarantine-binge-watching-healthy-escape-column/3060846001/https://www.thoroldnews.com/coronavirus-covid-19-local-news/covid-19-pandemic-not-to-blame-for-tv-binge-watching-says-brock-prof-2325993Kdrama list, in order of Priscilla's preferenceCrash Landing on You (Hyun Bin, lead actor, *swoony sigh*) (also, great romantic soundtrack on YouTube)Cinderella and Four Knights (hero has some moving Declaration lines, spunky heroine) (good soundtrack, too)Romance is a Bonus Book (older heroine with spunk)My Secret Romance Something in the Rain (liked the hero, not sure the heroine did enough to deserve him, good soundtrack)Memories of Alhambra (a bit sci-fi-ish, Hyun Bin, needed a little more romance)Supercharge Your Scene 5-Day Writing Challenge (free) - http://superchargeyourscene.com Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The awesome Mark Leslie Lefebvre is an author, podcaster, and professional speaker who's also a digital publishing book nerd and craft beer lover. Today, he steps into J's shoes and talks with Rachael about how creativity might well up if the book flow dried up. Here's Mark's original Stealers Wheel Parody of Stuck in the Middle with Youhttps://youtu.be/kFUlLTP1SgE Here's the K-Tel Compilation Parodyhttps://youtu.be/q4yvcNoXJfY And the latest "Dad Joke Short Film" stupid video - "Under Attack!"https://youtu.be/7atPDNgJBDUDon't forget! Supercharge Your Scene 5-Day Writing Challenge (free) - http://superchargeyourscene.com Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

J's on break for a few weeks, so the awesome Jeff Adams joins Rachael today on the show! Together, they talk about what they actually DO with all those pages of great ideas they bring home from conferences and summits, in person or virtual. Supercharge Your Scene 5-Day Writing Challenge (free) - http://superchargeyourscene.com Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Off the high of The Career Author Summit, Rachael and J. catch up and talk about favorite writing tools. Computers and software doesn't count.Supercharge Your Scene 5-Day Writing Challenge (free) - http://superchargeyourscene.com Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

J. asks Rachael to share one of her scary dreams. The good kind that get us out of bed in the morning. Also, J. introduces his upcoming free 5-day writing challenge.Supercharge Your Scene 5-Day Writing Challenge (free) - http://superchargeyourscene.com What I Talk About When I Talk About Running - https://amzn.to/2YHQ44kRachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Reviews can be polarizing on many levels. Rachael asks J. how gives and takes reviews and they discuss the differences between reviews for fiction and nonfiction.Secret Powers of the Author Mastermind: How to Transform from Struggling Writer to Career Author - https://books2read.com/authormastermind Co-writing a Book Mini Course with Joanna Penn - https://creative-penn-courses.teachable.com/p/co-writing-a-bookWrite Away Podcast with Crys Cain - https://writeawaypodcast.com/ Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month's health-themed episode is emotional health and so J. asks Rachael how much she shares with her loved ones and how that impacts her productivity.Next Level Author Podcast https://pod.link/1508555372 Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Endings can be tricky. In this episode, Rachael asks J. how he makes sure that the ending is convincing and satisfying to readers.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the world continues to turn (and change), J. asks Rachael to create a vision of her future for her business.Save Indie Bookstores - https://www.saveindiebookstores.com/ Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sometimes we can identify moments of change in our writing trajectory, and sometimes we can't. Rachael poses a fun and open-ended question to J. in this episode.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The world has been upended. In these turbulent times and during rough personal stretches, J. wants to know how adversity has changed Rachael's approach to writing.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the spiritual health-themed episode this month, Rachael asks J. if he talks to a higher power, and if so, in what ways. Also, J. laments the fact that he doesn't have 22 year old knees any longer.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rachael didn't bother waiting for Halloween. After a brief conversation on the state of the virus, Rachael asks J. his feelings about the supernatural and then she decides to investigate “elevated horror.”Rachael's picture - http://theauthorlife.com/downloads/herron.jpg Three Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://books2read.com/threestorymethodworkbook Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We all look up to someone. J. asks Rachael which writer she most wants to be and why.Three Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://books2read.com/threestorymethodworkbook Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With a big rewrite looming, Rachael asks J. about his antagonists so she can start thinking about how to fix hers. Also, J. announces the publication of Three Story Method.Three Story Method - https://books2read.com/threestorymethod Three Story Method Workbook - https://amzn.to/37SAR1a Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this month's health-themed episode, J. asks Rachael about her dietary habits. The two writers discuss what it takes to be nutritionally well.Wasting it - Seth Godin - https://seths.blog/2020/02/wasting-it/ Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's not always easy to admit you're wrong. In this episode, J. asks Rachael about one thing she got wrong and then what she did about it.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Riffing on a question Rachael fielded while in Pittsburgh, she asks J. about that magical (or not so magical moment) when he knew he had to be a writer..Rachael and J. on The Secret Library Podcast - https://secretlibrarypodcast.com/episodes/herron-thorn-s2-ep2 Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are weekends for sleeping in and Saturday morning cartoons? Find out when J. asks Rachael about her weekend morning routine.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a week at Spirit Rock, Rachael comes home and asks J. a question about addictive behaviors for the monthly health-themed episode.Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain - https://www.drawright.com/Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Most writers have shiny object syndrome. J. asks Rachael about her decision making process when it comes to new stories.FI101 - https://academy.choosefifoundation.org/Rachael's 90 Day Revision Masterclass - https://rachaelherron.com/revision/Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Live from Rachael's living room! After an incredible experience with Authors on a Train California Dreaming, J. and Rachael sit on her couch and talk with Zach about the power of community.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writers talk about nurturing their list, but what does that mean? J. asks Rachael about her auto responder sequence and the two discuss how it looks for fiction and non-fiction.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Happy new year! In this episode, Rachael asks J. two questions about 2019 and one question about 2020. A great way to end one year and begin another.The Author Life: A Collection of Essays on Craft, Marketing, and Mindset - https://books2read.com/theauthorlife Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With a perfectly timed Christmas episode, J. asks Rachael a question about relationship wellness. Join the lovefest for the holiday.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

J. asks Rachael a difficult question that leads the two friends down an emotional conversation that you won't want to miss.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rachael brings a fun and lively question to J. about character naming conventions. The two discuss different tools and strategies you can use to make your names interesting and meaningful.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As November moves into December and much of the northern hemisphere is staring down the barrel of winter, J. asks Rachael about how she lightens things up on those dark days. Also, J. has a special announcement about a new podcast he's co-hosting with J.D. Barker.Writers, Ink Podcast - https://writersinkpodcast.com The Happiness Lab Podcast - https://www.happinesslab.fm/Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 podcast is advice. We love you, but we're not doctors.The FIRE documentary - https://amzn.to/2CVW50X Rachael's Barcelona retreat - https://rachaelherron.com/barcelona/ Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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 your ideas?”Rachael's Barcelona retreat - https://rachaelherron.com/barcelona/ J.'s Mastermind Group Application - https://theauthorlife.com/mastermind Application deadline is November 24, 2019Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Rachael and J. have a big announcement today that directly ties to the question about memoir. Why write one?Rachael's Barcelona retreat - https://rachaelherron.com/barcelona/J.'s Mastermind Group Application - https://theauthorlife.com/mastermindApplication deadline is November 24, 2019Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Being financially independent is a dream for most people. This week Rachael asks J. what financial independence looks like and they discuss initial thoughts on how to reach it.J.'s Mastermind Group Application - https://theauthorlife.com/mastermind Econome Conference - https://economeconference.com/ Choose FI Podcast - https://www.choosefi.com/ Playing with Fire (book and documentary) https://www.playingwithfire.co/ Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The health and wellness theme for this month's episode is emotional health. J. asks Rachael about what she does when the unexpected happens.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Rachael away on vacation, J. asks friend, full-time author, and frequent commenter, Crys Cain on the show to discuss how genre affects her writing and marketing.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

J. asks Rachael a question about a manuscript he has on submission, but the conversation applies to many decisions we have to make as authors. Give up or double down?Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, Rachael hits J. with a doozy, asking him to explain a question he asked in his weekly email post. Is this thing worth it?J.'s original post - https://theauthorlife.com/failure-is-an-option/VA for hire - edwardgiordano@gmail.com Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What's your answer to our question? Leave one in the comments…Skills transfer. Join Rachael and J. as they discuss how their writing has improved from skills developed in other aspects of life.Rachael's Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.'s Author Services - https://theauthorlife.com/editing/ Rate & subscribe on iTunes and then share with other writers.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/thewriterswell More information here - http://thewriterswell.org See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.