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

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03.10.2023
The Writer’s Well Episode 193: Update March 2023
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/
01.11.2022
The Writer’s Well Episode 192: Five Years Ago Today
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/
11.04.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 191: An Update!
Surprise! An update with Rachael and J. Rachael’s Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.’s new thang - https://revolutionfi.com
08.26.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 190: Goodbye...for now.
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...
08.19.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 189: How do you optimize your writing productivity?
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?...
08.12.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 188: What are you going to say to your “future me?”
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...
08.05.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 187: In the past 12 months, what has been your biggest challenge and what has been your biggest joy?
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...
07.29.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 186: How do you not overdo a good thing?
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 -...
07.22.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 185: How have we benefited from being white?
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...
07.15.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 184: What will be the title of your memoir?
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...
07.08.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 183: How do you make your character voices distinct?
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?...
07.01.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 182: What things in writing are out of your control?
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...
06.24.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 181: What will your obituary say?
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...
06.17.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 180: What is your morning routine?
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...
06.10.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 179: How Can We Apply Binge-Watching to Our Writing?
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....
06.03.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 178: If You Couldn’t Write Books, How Would You Be Creative?
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...
05.27.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 177: How Do You Organize and Use the Information You Learn about Writing?
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,...
05.20.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 176: What are your top 3 writing tools (physical)?
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...
05.13.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 175: What is your impossible?
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...
05.06.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 174: How do you give and take reviews?
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...
04.29.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 173: How much inner angst do you share with your loved ones?
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...
04.22.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 172: How do you approach writing endings?
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...
04.15.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 171: How will your business be different 6 months from now?
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?...
04.08.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 170: What change have you made that has made all the difference for your writing?
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...
04.01.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 169: How has adversity changed your approach to writing?
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...
03.25.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 168: Do you pray?
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...
03.18.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 167: How do your feelings about the supernatural affect your writing?
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...
03.11.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 166: Which writer do you most want to be?
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...
03.04.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 165: Tell me about your antagonist...
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...
02.26.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 164: How do you eat?
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...
02.19.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 163: What's one thing you were completely wrong about?
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...
02.12.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 162: When was the moment you knew you had to be a writer?
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...
02.05.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 161: What is your morning routine on the weekend?
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...
01.29.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 160: What are you addicted to?
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 -...
01.22.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 159: How do you decide which story to tell next?
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...
01.15.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 158: What does community mean to you?
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...
01.08.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 157: What does your auto responder sequence look like?
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...
01.01.2020
The Writer’s Well Episode 156: What do you wish you’d done better? What are you most proud? What is your intention? (The 2019 to 2020 Episode)
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 -...
12.25.2019
The Writer’s Well Episode 155: What would life be like without your significant other?
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...
12.18.2019
The Writer’s Well Episode 154: What has been the most challenging thing you've done professionally in the recent past?
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...
12.11.2019
The Writer’s Well Episode 153: How do you name your characters?
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...
12.04.2019
The Writer’s Well Episode 152: How do you boost your mood?
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...
11.27.2019
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 podcast is advice. We love you,...
11.20.2019
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 your ideas?” Rachael's Barcelona retreat -...
11.13.2019
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 Barcelona retreat - https://rachaelherron.com/barcelona/ J.’s Mastermind Group Application - https://theauthorlife.com/mastermind Application deadline is November 24, 2019 Rachael’s Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.’s...
11.06.2019
The Writer’s Well Episode 148: What does financial independence mean to you?
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 -...
10.30.2019
The Writer’s Well Episode 147: How do you cope with unexpected events?
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...
10.23.2019
The Writer’s Well Episode 146: How do you approach genre?
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...
10.16.2019
The Writer’s Well Episode 145: Should I give up or double down?
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...
10.09.2019
The Writer’s Well Episode 144: Is it worth it?
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 - [email protected] Rachael’s Query Letter Service - http://rachaelherron.com/query/ J.’s...

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

The Writer’s Well Episode 193: Update March 2023

The Writer’s Well Episode 192: Five Years Ago Today

The Writer’s Well Episode 191: An Update!

The Writer’s Well Episode 190: Goodbye...for now.

The Writer’s Well Episode 189: How do you optimize your writing productivity?

The Writer’s Well Episode 188: What are you going to say to your “future me?”

The Writer’s Well Episode 187: In the past 12 months, what has been your biggest challenge and what has been your biggest joy?

The Writer’s Well Episode 186: How do you not overdo a good thing?

The Writer’s Well Episode 185: How have we benefited from being white?

The Writer’s Well Episode 184: What will be the title of your memoir?

The Writer’s Well Episode 183: How do you make your character voices distinct?

The Writer’s Well Episode 182: What things in writing are out of your control?

The Writer’s Well Episode 181: What will your obituary say?

The Writer’s Well Episode 180: What is your morning routine?

The Writer’s Well Episode 179: How Can We Apply Binge-Watching to Our Writing?

The Writer’s Well Episode 178: If You Couldn’t Write Books, How Would You Be Creative?

The Writer’s Well Episode 177: How Do You Organize and Use the Information You Learn about Writing?

The Writer’s Well Episode 176: What are your top 3 writing tools (physical)?

The Writer’s Well Episode 175: What is your impossible?

The Writer’s Well Episode 174: How do you give and take reviews?

The Writer’s Well Episode 173: How much inner angst do you share with your loved ones?

The Writer’s Well Episode 172: How do you approach writing endings?

The Writer’s Well Episode 171: How will your business be different 6 months from now?

The Writer’s Well Episode 170: What change have you made that has made all the difference for your writing?

The Writer’s Well Episode 169: How has adversity changed your approach to writing?

The Writer’s Well Episode 168: Do you pray?

The Writer’s Well Episode 167: How do your feelings about the supernatural affect your writing?

The Writer’s Well Episode 166: Which writer do you most want to be?

The Writer’s Well Episode 165: Tell me about your antagonist...

The Writer’s Well Episode 164: How do you eat?

The Writer’s Well Episode 163: What's one thing you were completely wrong about?

The Writer’s Well Episode 162: When was the moment you knew you had to be a writer?

The Writer’s Well Episode 161: What is your morning routine on the weekend?

The Writer’s Well Episode 160: What are you addicted to?

The Writer’s Well Episode 159: How do you decide which story to tell next?

The Writer’s Well Episode 158: What does community mean to you?

The Writer’s Well Episode 157: What does your auto responder sequence look like?

The Writer’s Well Episode 156: What do you wish you’d done better? What are you most proud? What is your intention? (The 2019 to 2020 Episode)

The Writer’s Well Episode 155: What would life be like without your significant other?

The Writer’s Well Episode 154: What has been the most challenging thing you've done professionally in the recent past?

The Writer’s Well Episode 153: How do you name your characters?

The Writer’s Well Episode 152: How do you boost your mood?

The Writer’s Well Episode 151: What do you do about long-term disability insurance?

The Writer’s Well Episode 150: Where do you get your ideas?

The Writer’s Well Episode 149: Why write a memoir?

The Writer’s Well Episode 148: What does financial independence mean to you?

The Writer’s Well Episode 147: How do you cope with unexpected events?

The Writer’s Well Episode 146: How do you approach genre?

The Writer’s Well Episode 145: Should I give up or double down?

The Writer’s Well Episode 144: Is it worth it?