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 -...

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 -...

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...

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...

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 -...

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...

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...

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 -...

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...

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 ...

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 -...

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...

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 You https://youtu.be/kFUlLTP1SgE   Here's the K-Tel Compilation Parody https://youtu.be/q4yvcNoXJfY   And the latest "Dad Joke Short Film" stupid video - "Under...

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?...

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...

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/2YHQ44k 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...

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-book Write Away Podcast with Crys Cain - https://writeawaypodcast.com/  Rachael’s...

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 -...

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 -...

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 -...

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...