The Rebel Author Podcast
A motivational podcast for all the creatives out there with an inner rebel. Listen for interviews, industry news, tips, tricks and tools to help you take your creative business to the next level.
Wed, April 02, 2025
288 Writing Historical Fantasy with Nicole Glover
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The research process for historical fantasy Balancing historical accuracy and fantasy elements Crafting period-appropriate dialogue Writing series versus standalones Marketing historical fantasy books Find out more about Nicole: nicole-glover.com Instagram @authornicoleglover Bluesky @nicoleglover.bsky.social Substack Rebel of the Week is: Julie If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Anna Trolson. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Tue, April 01, 2025
The Black Herron: Episode 31
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-one between Rachael Herron and I. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.
Wed, March 26, 2025
287 Aristotle for Novelists - Principles on the Art of Story with Douglas Vigliotti
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What Aristotle can teach us about writing novels Writing vs. story The six components of a story How to make story more believable Using logic to better create a villain Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Douglas: Instagram @douglasvigliotti AristotleforNovelists.com Rebel of the Week is: Zachary Kai If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Elle Mae and Effie. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, March 19, 2025
286 Manifesting and Selling on TikTok Shop with Emily Blackwood
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The logistics of selling on TikTok Shop What products sell the most Creating content to drive people to your TikTok Shop Selling on TikTok Shop vs. direct through your author website How TikTok Shop can affect your algorithm Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Emily: Instagram and TikTok : @authoremilyblackwood TikTok Shop: @blackwoodbooks Rebel of the Week is: Avril If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, March 12, 2025
285 Writing an Identity Not Your Own with Alex Temblador
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Digging into identity when crafting characters Recognising our own unconscious biases What intersectionality is – and its importance in writing Considerations when writing dialogue and accents Receiving feedback from sensitivity readers Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Alex: @Alex_Temblador (IG, Threads, Twitter) Writing an Identity Not Your Own AlexTemblador.com Rebel of the Week is: Morgan If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Rachel Beaney and Gerry Fitzgerald. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, March 05, 2025
284 Why Your Writing Dreams Matter with Josee Smith
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Mindset shifts to balance writing with family life How to find your creative identity again The benefits of pursuing your creative goals Finding time to write when busy Tips for reconnecting with your creativity Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Josee: Instagram @joseesmithbookcoach Rebel of the Week is: Karen If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Sat, March 01, 2025
The Black Herron: Episode 30
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty between Rachael Herron and I. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.
Wed, February 26, 2025
283 The Art of Audiobook Narration with Charlie Albers
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Working with a co-narrator What makes a book more fun/easy/hard to narrate Tips for narrating spicy scenes Tips to tailor your book more for audio Creating the voice of a character The process of narrators and authors working together Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Charlie: @albersactor on all socials AppleTreeAudio.com Rebel of the Week is: Melissa If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, February 19, 2025
282 Crafting Conflict & Tension with A.Y. Chao
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Exploring themes of identity and belonging The difference between conflict and tension Building sustainable tension across a novel and a series How to create subtle conflict between characters Using cliffhangers vs softer hooks Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about A.Y.: Instagram @ay_chao Shanghai Immortal Rebel of the Week is: Jenn Storey If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Chris. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, February 12, 2025
281 What Makes an Amazing Author Website with Charlotte Duckworth
Episode Show Notes How important is an author website? Recommended platforms and features for author websites Optimising your author website to drive sales The importance of author branding in creating a cohesive website Using your website to build your mailing list Website metrics to pay attention to Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Charlotte: CharlotteDuckworthStudio.com Instagram @charduck Rebel of the Week is: Eden the Pigeon Wrangler If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This episode is sponsored by Fictionary Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here. As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
Wed, February 05, 2025
280 Editorial Alchemy: Turning Good Writing into Literary Gold with Rebecca Faith Heyman
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Differences between developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading What type of editing to invest in if you’re on a budget What makes a good first line Common mistakes new authors make in story An editor’s process of reviewing a manuscript Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Rebecca: Instagram @beccafaithheyman rebeccafaitheditorial.com Rebel of the Week is: Gigi If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com Two new patrons this month, welcome and thank you to Lexi Le and Rasana Atreya. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Sat, February 01, 2025
The Black Herron: Episode 29
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-nine between Rachael Herron and I. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.
Wed, January 29, 2025
279 Using Pinterest in Your Author Business with Heather Farris
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Using Pinterest to promote your books What content performs best for authors on Pinterest Key elements of setting up a good pin Planning Pinterest content for a book launch Keeping readers engaged in a series between book releases Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter Find out more about Heather: Instagram @heatherfarrisco_ YouTube Rebel of the Week is: Richard If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, January 22, 2025
278 Taking BookTok by Storm with Cozy Small Town Romance with Melissa McTernan
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What resonates with BookTok readers Tips for worldbuilding Creating a brand identity Tropes for cozy romance How social media is changing the landscape for romance authors and readers Dealing with increased attention from readers Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter Find out more about Melissa: Instagram @lauriegilmore_author Instagram @melissamcternan MelissaMct.com Rebel of the Week is: Anthony J If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Senja Laakso, Amber, and Kelsey labas. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, January 15, 2025
277 Tapping into Tropes in Fantasy & Sci-Fi with Jennifer Hilt
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What makes tropes so powerful Using tropes to help outline Avoiding cliches when using tropes Tropes that consistently resonate with readers How to use tropes in marketing Find out more about Jennifer: The Trope Thesaurus : An Author Resource Guide Substack YouTube Facebook Rebel of the Week is: Chris If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Melanie Reber, Bethany Tucker, Heather Flyte. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This episode is sponsored by Fictionary Find out more about Fictionary StoryCoach Certification here. As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
Wed, January 08, 2025
276 Why Wide? Diversifying Your Book Distribution with Erin Wright
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What does having your books “wide” mean Advantages and disadvantages of your books being wide Dealing with losing Kindle Unlimited page reads Different marketing approaches for different platforms Planning your releases when publishing wide Learn More about Erin: Erin's Website Sign up for free replays of courses Wide for the Win Courses Rebel of the Week is: Richard If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Erin Lynn Austin and Martha Knox. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, January 01, 2025
The Black Herron: Episode 28
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-eight between Rachael Herron and I. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller , what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today.
Wed, January 01, 2025
275 Starting the Year with Gratitude and Community
Links I mentioned: Follow the Girl Games Kickstarter If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, December 25, 2024
274 Lessons Learned From a Kick-Ass Kickstarter with Sacha and Petra
Links I mentioned: Follow the Girl Games Kickstarter If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, December 18, 2024
273 How to Create a World-Class Substack with Russell Nohelty
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What Substack is and how it works Utilizing “Notes” on Substack effectively Substack as a new way for authors to monetize their work The importance of branding How to analyze the data from Substack How to increase engagement Find out more about Russell: The Author Stack Writer MBA How to Build a World Class Substack Rebel of the Week is: Karla If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Kat Vroman. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This episode is sponsored by Fictionary Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here. As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
Wed, December 11, 2024
272 The Ins and Outs of International Signings with Jacqueline Hayley
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Breaking into the US market as an international author In-person and virtual signings Main benefits of attending book signings Logistics of attending international book signing events Balancing travel time with your writing schedule Tips for energy management Links I mentioned: Order House of Crimson Curses direct from me Order House of Crimson Curses on all platforms Find out more about Jacqueline: JacquelineHayleyAuthor.com HaileyJay.com Rebel of the Week is: Rachel If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Gina. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, December 04, 2024
271 The Pivot From Trad Pub to Indie with Sasha Wasley
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Changes in indie publishing in the last 8 years Necessary skill sets for returning to indie publishing Marketing and promotion differences between trad and indie Advice for switching from trad to indie publishing Current trends in trad and indie publishing Links I mentioned: Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms Find out more about Sasha: Preorder Ghostling Sasha's Website Instagram @sashawasley_author TikTok @ash.harrier Instagram @ashharrierbooks Rebel of the Week is: Liz If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Sun, December 01, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 27
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-seven between Rachael Herron and I. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you like dark humor, learning through examples and want to create perfect prose, then you’ll love my guide to crafting sensational sentences. Read The Anatomy of Prose today and start creating kick-ass stories.
Wed, November 27, 2024
270 Mastering Reader Magnets with Z.S Diamanti
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why reader magnets are important for authors Using TikTok to excel your author career How to promote your reader magnet Keeping readers engaged after the freebies How to come up with prequel/novella ideas Links I mentioned: Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms Find out more about Zac: Socials: @zsdiamanti Get his free stories here Rebel of the Week is: Kiersten Lillis If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Anthony Paparello. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This episode is sponsored by Fictionary Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here. As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
Wed, November 20, 2024
269 TikTok 1 Year On with AP Beswick & Cara Clare
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Overview of the TikTok accountability challenge The biggest challenges in algorithm and audience shifts What content are they making on TikTok Keeping up with TikTok trends Building a sustainable business that doesn’t rely on TikTok Links I mentioned: Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms Find out more about Adam and Cara: Adam's Author Website Cara's Author Website Rebel of the Week is: Karla If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, November 13, 2024
268 Creating Cohesive Branding & Innovative Revenue Streams with David Viergutz
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What brand keywords are and why authors should have them How keywords can guide an author’s marketing Maintaining consistency in your branding across platforms Using other types of writing like “Scaremail” to increase revenue Building and maintaining and engaged email list Links I mentioned: Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms Find out more about David: davidviergutz.com Rebel of the Week is: Chris If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, November 06, 2024
267 Understanding the Consumer Journey with Celeste Barclay
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Using the consumer journey to build your author business How to start building an author brand Balancing a brand promise with experimentation and growth Considerations for creating repeat readers Social media’s effect on the author-reader relationship Links I mentioned: Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms Find out more about Celeste: Celeste Barclay Facebook Instagram @celestebarclayauthor Sabine Barclay Facebook Instagram @sabinebarclayauthor Rebel of the Week is: Ciara If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Fri, November 01, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 26
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-six between Rachael Herron and I. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller , what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today.
Wed, October 30, 2024
266 Monster Romance with Jason Pinter
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Different writing approaches for different genres Creating realistic monsters Advice for switching between genres Balancing different elements when crafting a story Keys for reaching a wide audience Links I mentioned: Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms Find out more about Jason: Tiktok @JerseyBookGuy Instagram @JasonPinter Read Dating & Dismemberment Rebel of the Week is: Lena If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Elle Thorpe. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, October 23, 2024
265 Secrets of Writing a Series with Kristina Stanley and Lucy Cooke
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Artistic decisions when setting up a series The different types of series Importance of series unity What a “skeleton blurb” is and how they help in planning a series The role of subplots throughout a series Story arcs for open and closed series Links I mentioned: Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms Release date: 5th December 2024 Find out more about Kristina and Lucy: fictionary.co Rebel of the Week is: Jo If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, October 16, 2024
264 Growing & Sustaining a Happier Writing Career with Tiffany Yates Martin
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Maintaining a passion for writing while building a thriving business Dealing with rejection and criticism as a writer Finding your authentic writer’s voice Overcoming writer’s block and the need for perfectionism Imposter syndrome and quieting unhelpful internal voices Find out more about Tiffany: FoxPrint Editorial Tiffany's Books Instagram Facebook YouTube Rebel of the Week is: Trish If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Denise Yoko Berndt, Cheyanna Lynn, and Drayga. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This episode is sponsored by Fictionary Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here. As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
Wed, October 09, 2024
263 Understanding Humour & Writing Funny Fiction with Dave Cohen
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The importance of humour in fiction Different types of humour The principles of writing funny fiction Making humour work on page Funny vs. offensive – where is the line? Embracing the rebel mindset Find out more about Dave: Bluesky @daveiswriting.bsky.social Funny Up Your Fiction: How to Add Light, Shade and Laughs to Your Novel Rebel of the Week is: Krista If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new rebels this week, welcome and thank you to Bethany Hensel and Jo Narayan. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, October 02, 2024
262 Level Up Your Email Marketing Game with Liz Wilcox
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The importance of personality in email marketing How often to send newsletters to your audience Tips for self-promotion How new authors can grow their email lists Measuring the success of your email marketing Links I mentioned: Support my Kickstarter Find out more about Liz: The Email Sound Booth Facebook Group Instagram @thelizwilcox Rebel of the Week is: Jacqui If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Pavlov and GA Rea. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Tue, October 01, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 25
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-five between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode twenty-five. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.
Wed, September 25, 2024
261 Project Managing Kickstarters with Petra Tayler
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What Kickstarter is and why authors should use it How to project manage better Aligning your Kickstarter with your brand Different wants between Kickstarter backers and normal readers How long does a Kickstarter take – including post production Links I mentioned: Support my Kickstarter Find out more about Petra: Petra's Contact Page Rebel of the Week is: Sasha Wasley If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Jacqueline Hayley and Sasha Wasley. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, September 18, 2024
260 Crafting Multidimensional Villains with Dana Pittman
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Elements of a multidimensional villain Villain’s relationship with the protagonist Common mistakes when creating villains Developing back stories that add depth Building anticipation in your story Links I mentioned: Support my Kickstarter Find out more about Dana: Danja Tales Rebel of the Week is: Matthew If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Kylie Haddix. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This episode is sponsored by Fictionary Find out more about Fictionary StoryCoach Certification here. As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
Wed, September 11, 2024
259 Using the Enneagram to Find the YOU in Your Story With Dani Abernathy
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to use the enneagram in your work Infusing your personal experiences into your worldbuilding Fully embracing the “you” in your stories Steps for worldbuilding and story development Balancing an immersive universe with multidimensional characters Why stories have the power to change the world Links I mentioned: Follow my Kickstarter Find out more about Dani: Instagram @daniabernathyauthor Untapped Writing Superpower Quiz Rebel of the Week is: Poornima If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Julia Gandrud. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, September 04, 2024
258 Horror, Voice and Co-Writing with an Estate with Daniel Kraus
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Writing process of co-writing with an estate What the horror genre can uniquely express Common mistakes when writing horror How to deepen theme in your work George A. Romero – the man vs. the director Links I mentioned: Kimberly Grymes 4 Week Story Prep Find out more about Daniel: Pay the Piper danielkraus.com Rebel of the Week is: MJ If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Samantha Reynolds, May-Brit, and Trish Gillham. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Rebel Discount link Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Sun, September 01, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 24
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-four between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode twenty-four. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller , what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today.
Wed, August 28, 2024
257 SEO for Authors with Estelle Van de Velde
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The importance of SEO in an author’s online presence Understanding the intent behind a user’s search Creating SEO-friendly social media captions What keywords are and how to use them Optimising an Amazon book listing for better search visibility Find out more about Estelle: Read SEO for Authors YouTube Channel Rebel of the Week is: Ida If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com A big thank you to Holly Dunn for upping their pledge and to all my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This episode is sponsored by Fictionary Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here. As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
Wed, August 21, 2024
256 From Indie to Traditional Publishing with Helen Glynn Jones
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The journey from indie to trad Tips for pitching and querying Biggest differences between trad and indie publishing Common mistakes when approaching traditional publishing Craft lessons learned from ghostwriting Find out more about Helen: Threads @HelenGlynnJones Instagram @HelenGlynnJones TikTok @helenglynnjones Read The Last Raven Rebel of the Week is: Lisa If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, August 14, 2024
255 Thrifty Tips for a 7-Figure Author Business with Vanessa Vale
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: A "brick-by-brick" strategy for building a 7-figure author career The role consistent output can play in your success Ideas for repurposing intellectual content Developing an author brand that can withstand the whims of the publishing industry Building and maintaining a loyal readership Find out more about Vanessa: Instagram @vanessa_vale_author vanessavaleauthor.com Rebel of the Week is: Chris If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, August 07, 2024
254 Multiple Pathways to Publishing with Emily E K Murdoch
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Differences between self-publishing, independent publishing, and traditional publishing Publishing across different genres Working with an agent as a self-published author Managing your time and creative energy Advice for diversifying your publishing approaches Find out more about Emily: emilyekmurdoch.com You Can Write More Words Course - 50% off with code REBEL Preorder Regina Instagram @emilyekmurdoch Rebel of the Week is: Ruth If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Rebel Discount link Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Thu, August 01, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 23
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-three between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode twenty-three. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller , what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today.
Wed, July 31, 2024
253 Thrillers for Young Adults with Kara A Kennedy
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Tips for writing toxic characters and dialogue Approaching sensitive topics in a way that is respectful to survivors Checks and considerations when writing about toxic queer relationships Blending supernatural elements into a natural story Finding your target audience as a YA author Find out more about Kara: I Will Never Leave You Instagram @karaaislinn Rebel of the Week is: Merren If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, July 24, 2024
252 TikTok for Authors in 2024 with Kate Hall
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What makes TikTok unique Adapting your content to suit TikTok’s short-form video format Finding your target audience on TikTok The importance of consistency for building a following What metrics to track to refine your TikTok strategy Links I mentioned: Order House of Crimson Kisses at books2read.com/crimsonkiss or direct from me at rubyroe.co.uk Follow my Kickstarter Find out more about Kate: @katehallbiz on all social platforms Kate's courses Rebel of the Week is: Holly If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This episode is sponsored by Fictionary Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here. As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
Wed, July 17, 2024
251 Reels, Marketing, and Social Media for Authors with Lara Ferrari
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Utilizing Instagram reels as an author Strategies to engage your audience on Instagram What an ‘audio bank’ is and how to build one Using the ‘remix’ feature to expand your reach The importance of consistent posting How to craft a book hook Links I mentioned: Order House of Crimson Kisses at books2read.com/crimsonkiss or direct from me at rubyroe.co.uk Find out more about Lara: Free ‘book hook’ guide Get 50% off Lara's Reels templates for writers by using the code ‘REBEL50’ at www.lemonfriday.com/reels Instagram @lemon.friday Rebel of the Week is: L.M. Dodds If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, July 10, 2024
250 Finding your Ideal Reader with Sue Campbell
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The elements of a well-crafted reader persona Using a reader persona to connect with your ideal readers Social media for connecting with ideal readers Incorporating your reader persona into your book marketing strategy Using data to improve book marketing strategies Links I mentioned: Preorder House of Crimson Kisses direct from me or at books2read.com/crimsonkiss Find out more about Sue: Pages & Platforms Instagram Rebel of the Week is: Cassie If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Rebel Discount link Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, July 03, 2024
249 - 7 Lessons Learned from Five Years of Writing Full-Time
In this episode we cover: Income update and breakdown Lesson 1: All in Works for Me Lesson 2: Capitalise if You Can Lesson 3: Visibility is Queen Lesson 4: Boundaries Are Important Lesson 5: Growth is Brilliant and Painful Lesson 6: The Psychology of Money, Success and Winning Lesson 7: No Matter What, This is Always Better Read the full lessons learned blog here .
Mon, July 01, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 22
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-two between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode twenty-two. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.
Wed, June 26, 2024
248 Planning and Writing Series with Inessa Sage
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How planning series differs across genres Approaching the overall story arc in a cozy series Tools and techniques to ensure continuity Character development across multiple books Elements for crafting a satisfying series conclusion Marketing to cozy readers Links I mentioned: Preorder House of Crimson Kisses at books2read.com/crimsonkiss or direct from me at rubyroe.co.uk Find out more about Inessa Author Website YouTube TikTok Instagram Facebook Group Rebel of the Week is: Karen If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Holly Dunn and Phyllis Kaelin. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, June 19, 2024
247 The Mindset of Balancing Writing and Career with Daphne James Huff
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Ways an author’s writing career and non-writing career interact Balancing a writing career with other commitments and responsibilities Planning for the kind of life you want Adopting a flexible mindset in your writing career Common misconceptions about writing life Find out more about Daphne: Instagram Houseplants and Hardcovers Rebel of the Week is: Kiersten If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new rebels this week, welcome and thank you to Katherine Beals and Capucine Hoybach. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This episode is sponsored by Fictionary Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here. As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
Wed, June 12, 2024
246 Book Cover Design for 2024 with Holly Dunn
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Key elements of a successful book cover design How to know when cover trends are changing in your genre The complete process of creating a book cover How to make your book cover stand out Advice for working with a professional book cover designer Find out more about Holly: hollydunndesign.com Instagram YouTube Free Guide to Comp Covers Join the Early Bird List for Premade Cover Releases Rebel of the Week is: Gigi Rivers If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, June 05, 2024
245 Brain Science for Story with Lisa Cron
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How brains are hardwired to respond to storytelling Using brain science to creative more effective marketing Creating a “story-worthy problem” to engage readers Writing a strong chain of cause and effect Utilizing the concept of a “third rail” scene to increase emotional impact Links I mentioned: Award Scam Find out more about Lisa: WiredForStory.com Rebel of the Week is: Holly If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Holly. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Rebel Discount link Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Sat, June 01, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 21
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty one between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode twenty one. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller , what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today.
Wed, May 29, 2024
244 How to Be a Productive Writer with Kathryn Burnett
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Myths around productivity in the indie community How to assess our own productivity Explaining procrastination with neuroscience Offsetting common distractions that writers face The importance of resilience for writers of all levels Find out more about Kathryn: The Productive Writer Guidebook The Productive Writer Guidebook on Amazon Kathryn's Website Twitter/X LinkedIn Rebel of the Week is: Chris If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, May 22, 2024
243 How to Launch a Nonfiction Book with Stephanie Chandler
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to outline a nonfiction book Tips for becoming your own publicist Content marketing in the age of AI Marketing your book before and after launch Leveraging your nonfiction book to create multiple streams of income Links I mentioned: Fantasy romance LBTQIA+ freebies Find out more about Stephanie: LinkedIn Nonfiction Authors Association Facebook Rebel of the Week is: Eden If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, May 15, 2024
242 How to Use Tropes with Cindy Dees
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why tropes hook readers Differences between internal and external tropes Craft tips to make our tropes resonate with readers How to market tropes better Integrating tropes in a character’s back story Find out more about Cindy: CindyDees.com CynthiaDees.com Rebel of the Week is: Rosie If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Gigi Rivers. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This episode is sponsored by Fictionary Find out more about Fictionary StoryCoach Certification here. As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
Wed, May 08, 2024
241 How to Write Serial Fiction with Stephanie Bond
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What serial fiction is and how it differs from non-serialised fiction Common mistakes new serial fiction writers make Craft tips for writing serials Techniques to create hooks Business structure around serialised fiction Find out more about Stephanie: StephanieBond.com Rebel of the Week is: Lauren If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Nina J Fox and Jen. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, May 01, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 20
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode twenty. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.
Wed, May 01, 2024
240 How to Write Historical Romance with Bianca Blythe
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The fundamentals of historical romance Balancing historical accuracy with creative storytelling Creating historical authenticity in your work Main tropes in historical fiction Handling sensitive topics within historical contexts Find out more about Bianca: Author Website Rebel of the Week is: Josh Gentry If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Rebel Discount link Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, April 24, 2024
239 Burnout for Writers with Liz Lincoln
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is burnout Differentiating burnout from everyday stress Recovering from burnout How to establish better boundaries The importance of self care to prevent burnout Find out more about Liz: Owl Moon Coaching Instagram Rebel of the Week is: Angela If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Mags Lucas. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, April 17, 2024
238 How to Write Trans Characters with Dharma Kelleher
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The importance of representation in our books Writing trans and queer characters when cisgendered Harmful tropes and stereotypes to avoid Working with a sensitivity reader Balancing educating readers and creating an engaging story Find out more about Dharma: Author Website Facebook Threads Instagram TikTok Rebel of the Week is: Mélanie If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This episode is sponsored by Fictionary Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here. As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
Wed, April 10, 2024
237 How to Write Using Tarot with Mariëlle S Smith
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What are tarot cards and how do they work How tarot cards can help authors start creating Common blockers writers struggle with Learning to interpret tarot cards Using tarot to create characters and plot Sacha's Tarot Cards: Find out more about Mariëlle: Website Podcast Facebook Instagram So You Want to Sling Cards, Too? Three-week mini-course for beginning cardslingers Tarot for Creatives upcoming Kickstarter campaign Rebel of the Week is: Kiersten If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, April 03, 2024
236 How to Pitch Podcasts with Michelle Glogovac
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The structure of a good pitch Finding the right podcasts to pitch to What authors should be prepared to speak about Benefits of a podcast tour when launching a book Interview tips and tricks Find out more about Michelle: MichelleGlogovac.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Rebel of the Week is: Delilah If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Joanna Penn, Jennifer Shelby, and Sheena Ager. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Rebel Discount link Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Mon, April 01, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 19
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number nineteen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode nineteen. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.
Wed, March 27, 2024
235 Creativity, Business, and Publishing with Aurora Winter
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to pivot successfully Fiction vs. nonfiction author business structure Creating multiple streams of income The neuroscience behind memorable messages Lessons learned from TV writing and producing Find out more about Aurora: Kickstarter for Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse Linktree Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse Rebel of the Week is: Ruth If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, March 20, 2024
234 How to Write LitRPG with Michael Chatfield
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is LitRPG and how it differs from fantasy Major craft pillars of LitRPG Elements of worldbuilding to focus on Creating game mechanics, rules, and in-game quests Common business models for LitRPG authors Links I mentioned: Storygarden Summit March 19 - 22 Find out more about Michael: Order The Four Horsemen from Michael's store Order The Four Horsemen from Amazon Ream Rebel of the Week is: Madeline If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Melissa. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, March 13, 2024
233 Unblock Your Creativity with the Enneagram with Claire Taylor
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is the enneagram and how to use it as writers Motivation and why it doesn’t always look right How to pursue what you want What rest and resilience look like for different enneagram types Manifesting as a way of getting control Links I mentioned: Storygarden Summit March 19 - 22 Find out more about Claire: Kickstarter: Sustain Your Author Career FFS Media Rebel of the Week is: Milissa If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com Thank you and welcome to new patron Marie Hodgkinson, and thank you to current patron Melissa Soulliere for upping their pledge. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, March 06, 2024
232 Audiobook Publishing in 2024 with Kate Runde
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why audio is important Trends for audiobook publishing in 2024 How Podium works with indie authors Tips for marketing audiobooks Choosing a narrator Links I mentioned: House of Crimson Hearts is out now! Find out more about Kate: Podium Audio Rebel of the Week is: Donn ( link to potty-mouthed parrots story ) If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Milissa L Story and Ruth Noble. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This episode is sponsored by Fictionary Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here. As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
Fri, March 01, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 18
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number eighteen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode eighteen. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller , what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today.
Wed, February 28, 2024
231 Kickstarter for Authors with Anthea Sharp
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is Kickstarter? Incorporating Kickstarter into your business model Common mistakes with Kickstarter Driving traffic to your Kickstarter page Rewards, add ons, and stretch goals The timeline - set up, marketing, fulfillment Links I mentioned: Kickstarter: Special Edition NSFW Lesbian Vampire Romance Hardcover – House of Crimson Hearts Order House of Crimson Hearts Order House of Crimson Hearts direct from me Find out more about Anthea: Kickstarter for Authors (special price with this link) Rebel of the Week is: Chris If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, February 21, 2024
230 Writing Queer Romance with Dana Hawkins
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is queer joy Elements of the opposites attract trope Worldbuilding for contemporary romance Writing relatable characters The importance of author community Links I mentioned: Kickstarter: Special Edition NSFW Lesbian Vampire Romance Hardcover – House of Crimson Hearts Preorder House of Crimson Hearts Preorder House of Crimson Hearts direct from me Find out more about Dana: Instagram @d.hawkinsauthor Author Website Not in the Plan Rebel of the Week is: Jasmine Arch If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to J and Kristina Adams, and thank you to Cassi Emerson for upping their pledge. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Rebel Discount link Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, February 14, 2024
229 Why Running Your Author Business is Child’s Play with Jo Watson
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How running a business is like being a parent Why write a nonfiction book? Staying resilient while running a business Tips for writing humorously Improving your copywriting Links I mentioned: Kickstarter: Special Edition NSFW Lesbian Vampire Romance Hardcover - House of Crimson Hearts Preorder House of Crimson Hearts Preorder House of Crimson Hearts direct from me PWA Romance Writers Week Find out more about Jo: TOT ANALYSIS: Why Running Your Business is Child’s Play Rebel of the Week is: Eden If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com Thank you to new patron Drew Constance and returning patron Sarah Louise. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, February 07, 2024
228 Publishing Predictions for 2024 and Beyond with Clayton Noblit
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Highlights from Written Word Media’s 2023 author survey Indie author business structures What is meant by MVP books Community building and author branding AI predictions and how it affects authors Making your business more sustainable Prose in the Market Webinar Information: I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below). "Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you. In this session, I'll explain: How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find An easy three step methodology for deconstruction Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work Why you’re not using copywriting enough How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers The craft of tropes Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session. You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session. Session Times and Dates Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator FAQ Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale? The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future. Find out more about Clayton: Written Word Media Rebel of the W
Thu, February 01, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 17
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number seventeen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode seventeen. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller , what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today.
Wed, January 31, 2024
227 Author Planning 2024 with Audrey Hughey
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Important elements of author planning Overwhelm (both caused and relieved by planning) Goal setting and organizing Planning tips for parents and carers Creating and printing planners Prose in the Market Webinar Information: I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below). "Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you. In this session, I'll explain: How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find An easy three step methodology for deconstruction Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work Why you’re not using copywriting enough How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers Examples of viral hooks that work on social media (and why) What’s in a hook and how you can create your own The craft of tropes Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session. You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session. Session Times and Dates Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator FAQ Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale? The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future. Find out
Wed, January 24, 2024
226 How To Write Horror with Jesse D'Angelo
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Common tropes of the horror genre Lessons learned from acting in and directing horror films The major pillars of horror writing Craft tips for eliciting a fear emotion response Marketing advice for horror writers Prose in the Market Webinar Information: I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below). "Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you. In this session, I'll explain: How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find An easy three step methodology for deconstruction Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work Why you’re not using copywriting enough How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers The craft of tropes Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session. You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session. Session Times and Dates Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator FAQ Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale? The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future. Find out more about Jesse: Jesse's Website buyhorrorbooks
Wed, January 17, 2024
225 How to Write Reverse Harem Romance with Cara Clare
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is the “why choose” genre Keeping characters unique in a large cast Writing interconnected romantic relationships Crafting hooks and marketing for reverse harem Tools and tricks for writing quickly Prose in the Market Webinar Information: I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below). "Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you. In this session, I'll explain: How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find An easy three step methodology for deconstruction Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work Why you’re not using copywriting enough How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers The craft of tropes Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session. You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session. Session Times and Dates Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator FAQ Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale? The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future. Rebel of the Week is: Jasmine Arch If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your r
Wed, January 10, 2024
224 Author Branding for 2024 with Anna Caig
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Creating an author-based marketing plan Boosting engagement on socials Finding your author voice, style, and brand Making yourself more human in the age of AI Mindset shift for self-promotion Links I mentioned: A Game of Hearts and Heists Audiobook Prose in the Market Webinar Information: I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below). "Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you. In this session, I'll explain: How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find An easy three step methodology for deconstruction Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work Why you’re not using copywriting enough How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers The craft of tropes Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session. You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session. Session Times and Dates Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator FAQ: Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale? The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future. Find
Wed, January 03, 2024
223 Beautiful Books and Selling Direct with Angela J. Ford
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Platforms for selling a multitude of products direct Creating your own book boxes Sourcing products and artwork Marketing your direct store Creating high quality books Prose in the Market Webinar Information: I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below). "Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you. In this session, I'll explain: How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find An easy three step methodology for deconstruction Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work Why you’re not using copywriting enough How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers The craft of tropes Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session. You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session. Session Times and Dates: Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator FAQ: Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale? The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future. Find out more about Angela: Instagram Author Website and Shop Rebel of the Week
Mon, January 01, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 16
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number sixteen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode sixteen. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.
Wed, December 27, 2023
222 Story Hypothesis with JP Rindfleisch IX
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Story hypothesis and how it connects to theme Max-Neef’s nine needs Developing the journey of a character through theme Raising stakes and conflict Key scenes to embed theme in your story Prose in the Market Webinar Information: I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below). "Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you. In this session, I'll explain: How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find An easy three step methodology for deconstruction Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work Why you’re not using copywriting enough How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers The craft of tropes Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session. You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session. Session Times and Dates Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator FAQ Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale? The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future. Find out more about JP: Story Hypothesis Linktree Rebel of the Week is: Eden</
Wed, December 20, 2023
221 How to Write Four Books a Year with Ines Johnson
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Systems and structures to write faster Planning needed to write four books a year Why accountability works Lessons learned from selling direct Directing readers to your store Prose in the Market Webinar Information: I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below). "Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you. In this session, I'll explain: How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find An easy three step methodology for deconstruction Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work Why you’re not using copywriting enough How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers The craft of tropes Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session. You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session. Session Times and Dates Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator FAQ Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale? The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future. Find out more about Ines: Four Books A Year Mastermind Courses Podcast: Ink and Magic Rebel of the Week is: Robert Norris If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebe
Wed, December 13, 2023
220 How To Launch a Successful Series with Helen Scheuerer
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Craft and business lessons from launching a series Creating and utilizing street teams successfully Using outreach to boost your launches Maintaining momentum between launches Streamlining the production of a series Prose in the Market Webinar Information: I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below). "Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you. In this session, I'll explain: How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find An easy three step methodology for deconstruction Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work Why you’re not using copywriting enough How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers The craft of tropes Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session. You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session. Session Times and Dates Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator FAQ Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale? The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future. Find out more about Helen: Free Successful Series Bonus Bundle We
Wed, December 06, 2023
219 Selling Direct, TikTok Shop, and Taking Ownership of Your Sales with Adam Beswick
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Tools and software for selling direct Driving traffic to your Shopify store Lessons learned from selling direct Admin involved in having your own store Using social media to promote your store Find out more about Adam: Instagram @Northern_writer TikTok @a.p_beswick_author Author Store Rebel of the Week is: Luisa If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Clare Sager and Annette. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Rebel Discount link Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Fri, December 01, 2023
The Black Herron: Episode 15
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number fifteen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode fifteen. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller , what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today. Book we're reading: Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives―Including Your Own by AJ Harper Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon US ***this show uses affiliate links
Wed, November 29, 2023
218 Writing High Quality Children’s Books as an Indie Author with Holger Nils Pohl
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Writing a children’s book from concept to completion Working with illustrators and translators Creating a high quality product The business side of back matter Creating clarity in your work Find out more about Holger: Author Website The Wrong Planet Rebel of the Week is: Anonymous If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, November 22, 2023
217 Strategies for Mastering Your Reading Habits with Nick Hutchison
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Personal development books Choosing what to read next Starting a new reading habit Reading effectively and taking notes 11-step method for success Find out more about Nick: Rise of the Reader Nick's Website BookThinkers DM Nick at instagram.com/bookthinkers for personalized book recommendation Rebel of the Week is: Lottie If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to altairstar. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, November 15, 2023
216 Feminist Fantasy with Laura Bates
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Writing about gender equality and women’s issues Choosing which messages to refine in your book Managing the emotional toll of writing sensitive topics Character development in feminist storytelling Using accessible language This week’s question is: what are you asking Santa for christmas? Recommendation of the week is: Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Laura: Laura's Website Rebel of the Week is: Anonymous If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com A big thank you to my all of my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, November 08, 2023
215 Planning Your 2024 Self Publishing with Orna Ross
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Planning as an indie author Maker, manager and marketeer How to plan for 2024 What being a good publisher means Knowing what to measure This week’s question is: who or what is inspiring or motivating you at the moment? Recommendation of the week is: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Orna: Go Creative! Planning Program for Authors & Poets Kickstarter Rebel of the Week is: Helen If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com Lots of new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to I Heart SapphFic, Kiz Moncrieff, Lyn, Leela Hughes and Brooke T Carr, and thanks to The Blumenkranz Twins for upping their pledge. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, November 01, 2023
The Black Herron: Episode 14
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number fourteen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode fourteen. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.
Wed, November 01, 2023
214 Editing for Clarity and Sensory Detail with Krystal Craiker
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What does “editing for clarity” mean How to write with more clarity Developing self-editing skills When to use sensory details How PWA can help with clarity and sensory detail This week’s question is: What's the most valuable lesson you've learned from a creative failure or mistake? Recommendation of the week is: The Tropoholic's Guide to Internal Romance Tropes by Cindy Dees Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Krystal and ProWritingAid: ProWritingAid.com Instagram Krystal's Author Website Rebel of the Week is: Matthew Goodall If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Rebel Discount link Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, October 25, 2023
213 How to Write Folklore Inspired Fiction with Icy Sedgwick
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to leverage folklore in your narrative Using folklore as the basis of a fictional story Translating folklore into modern story Incorporating folklore without appropriating cultures Famous works that draw from folklore and mythology This week’s question is: what do you do for fun that isn’t reading, writing or work? Recommendation of the week is: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Icy: Author Website David Mogo Godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa Rebel of the Week is: Emma If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Cara Clare. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, October 18, 2023
212 Writing Controversy with Paulette Stout
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Writing about taboo and controversial topics Educating readers through your work Working with sensitivity readers Setting and managing sales expectations Navigating genre expectations This week’s question is: what one book do you want to read before the year is out? Recommendation of the week is: Story Hypothesis: The Missing Piece of Your Fiction Puzzle by patron JP Rindfleisch IX Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Paulette: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook TikTok LinkedIn Paulette's Cover Saga: Rebel of the Week is: Jessica (aka Beatrice Bradshaw) If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, October 11, 2023
211 Writing the Shadow Self with Joanna Penn
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What the shadow is and its importance for writers Identifying shadow elements How to know if you’re tapping into the shadows Capitalizing on your shadow in the age of AI Shadow in a character’s back story and relationships This week’s question is: what are you going to complete in the final quarter of the year? Recommendation of the week is: Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Joanna: Website Buy Books Direct Kickstarter for Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness Into Words Twitter/X Facebook Instagram Rebel of the Week is: Moose If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Mandy Oman. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, October 04, 2023
210 Writing and Selling Middle Grade Fiction with Melisa Torres
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Business differences with middle grade fiction Marketing middle grade fiction How to engage with your audience Advice for in-person events Creating dialogue that resonates with younger readers This week’s question is: Tell me about a skill/party trick you have that would surprise people Recommendation of the week is: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Melisa: Facebook Instagram Author Website Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series Rebel of the Week is: Amy Nielsen If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Jesse C. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, September 27, 2023
209 Beyond Your First Book with Lewis Jorstad
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The four different types of series How to plan when writing a series Series arcs and what plot points they need Keeping later books engaging What to put in a series bible This week’s question is: What part of story do you find hardest to write and why? Recommendation of the week is: Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Lewis: The Novel Smithy Amazon Author Page Rebel of the Week is: Sera M If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com Welcome to new patron Kim Barton and returning patron Juneta Key. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, September 20, 2023
208 TikTok for Authors in 2023 with A.K. Mulford and Anne Kemp
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: TikTok basics Ratio of engaging posts vs. promotional posts Content creation ideas Capitalising on hype mode and content foraging Using lives to help your launches This week’s question is: Do you believe in the idea of a "muse" or do you think writing is purely a discipline? Recommendation of the week is: Kaleidoscope Find out more about A.K. and Anne: Teachable Patreon Podcast Sustainable Socials Website Rebel of the Week is: Anonymous If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, September 13, 2023
207 Using Settings in Romance with Emma Roze
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The importance of setting in romance Romance subplot pacing Using a romance subplot to enhance the main plot Improving your writing using the senses Romance subplot for character development This week’s question is: where do you write? Recommendation of the week is: Rebel Folklore: Empowering Tales of Spirits, Witches and Other Misfits from Anansi to Baba Yaga by Icy Sedgwick Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Emma: Loving Story Edit Rebel of the Week is: Kiersten LillisIf you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Shannon Harris. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, September 06, 2023
206 Systems for Authors with Katlyn Duncan
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The importance of having a system Balancing creative work and parenting Techniques for the writing/publishing process Streamlining your process with digital tools Community building as an author parent This week’s question is: What fictional world would you like to visit most and why? Recommendation of the week is: First Strike: Keepers of the Universe Book 1 by Angela Haas Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Episode 174 Hybrid Publishing with Katlyn Duncan Episode 100 Book Rights Reversion with Katlyn Duncan Find out more about Katlyn: Author Website From Chaos to Control Rebel of the Week is: Liz Lincoln If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com Thank you to Wendy Karas, Maryn Corkran, Mackenzie Alexander, Tamara Nikolai, and Liz for upping their pledges, and a big thank you to all of my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Fri, September 01, 2023
The Black Herron: Episode 13
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirteen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode thirteen. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.
Wed, August 30, 2023
205 Creator Economy for Authors with Michael Evans
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What the creator economy is Community building vs. writing books How to authentically monetize our community Expanding revenue streams with author-owned brands Recovering from burnout This week’s question is: What are you struggling with in your author business right now? Recommendation of the week is: A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows by Holly Renee Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Michael: Ream Subscriptions for Authors Books Michael mentioned: The Story Paradox by Johnathan Gottschall Fans First by Jesse Cole The Business of Belonging by David Spinks The Long Game by Dorie Clark Belonging to the Brand by Mark Schaefer Subscriptions for Authors by Michael Evans Rebel of the Week is: Eden If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, August 23, 2023
204 From Book to Film with Fan Investors with Nova McBee
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How fan-backed film development works Developing an indie series into a movie Creating contacts for character research Writing characters who are different from us Creating rich settings This week’s question is: what’s the best writing conference or event you’ve been to? Recommendation of the week is: Smart Brevity by Jim Vandehei Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Nova: Author Website Instagram Rebel of the Week is: Beth Biss If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, August 16, 2023
203 Selling on Amazon with Michaella Parkes
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is the Amazon Kindle Storyteller Award Marketing tips to sell more books on Amazon Advice for first-time authors publishing through Amazon KDP The algorithm and how to make it work for you Upcoming trends to pay attention to This week’s question is: What’s the best TED talk you’ve watched? Recommendation of the week is: How Writers Fail: Analysis and Solutions by Kristine Kathryn Rusch Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Michaella and Amazon: The Kindle Storyteller Award Kindle Direct Publishing Rebel of the Week is: Eden If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com Welcome and thank you to new members Don Elliott and Liz, and welcome back to returning members Daphne Garrison and Claire Donnelly. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, August 09, 2023
202 Planning a Novel with Megan Haskell and Greta Boris
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Overview of planning a novel Filling our creative wells Tips for brainstorming How to approach world building Things to consider before starting a series This week’s question is: Tell me the last thing you did for pure joy Recommendation of the week is: You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Megan and Greta: Free downloads and extra content from The Author Wheel Rebel of the Week is: Rosanne Bowman If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Shelly Jarvis, Lauren Woods, and oursingingbones. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, August 02, 2023
201 How to Master Your Dialogue with Jeff Elkins
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The difference between dialogue and exposition Making dialogue shine in the four parts of a scene Developing character voice Letting emotion influence dialogue The four types of characters This week’s question is: recommend me a podcast Recommendation of the week is: Existential Kink by Carolyn Elliot Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Katlyn’s Course: From Chaos to Control Find out more about Jeff: The Dialogue Doctor Rebel of the Week is: Omar If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Tue, August 01, 2023
The Black Herron: Episode 12
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twelve between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode twelve. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller , what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today.
Wed, July 26, 2023
Celebrating 200 Episodes of The Rebel Author Podcast with Sacha Black and Rebels
A big thank you to all of my lovely patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, July 19, 2023
199 Author Marketing Audit with Joe Solari
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to self audit your marketing The importance of attention in the AI age Marketing structures for author brand discovery How to retain readers Value extraction strategies This week’s question is: what’s the last book that blew you away? Recommendation of the week is: The Diplomat (Netflix) Find out more about Joe: Courses Website Rebel of the Week is: Anonymous If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Mage Prometheus. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, July 12, 2023
198 From Indie Author to Six Figure Traditional Author with Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Advice for cowriting The journey from indie to traditional publishing Tips for working with agents Lessons learned about writing and business from the trad pathway Worldbuilding and combining cultural experience with genre expectations This week’s question is: how do you rest? Recommendation of the week is: Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Julia and Ken: Ebony Gate Julia's Facebook Ken's Facebook Rebel of the Week is: Emma-Jane If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, July 05, 2023
197 Creative Screenwriting with Brock Swinson
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Mistakes creatives make with their time How to be better at saying no Dealing with self-sabbotage Voice creation What the infinite game is and how to play it better This week’s question is: what book has been on your TBR forever but you keep putting off? Recommendation of the week is: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Brock: Get Ink by the Barrel Today For FREE Rebel of the Week is: Carrie in Virginia If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Sat, July 01, 2023
The Black Herron: Episode 11
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number eleven between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode eleven. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.
Wed, June 28, 2023
196 Work on Your Game with Dre Baldwin
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Cardio for the mind Discipline and self-imposed deadlines How to be a fan of yourself Combatting fear Mental toughness and building resilience This week’s question is: what are you doing that’s exciting this summer? Recommendation of the week is: Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Dre: Instagram YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Work On Your Game Work On Your Game University Free Book - The Third Day (just cover shipping) Rebel of the Week is: Liz If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, June 21, 2023
195 Selling Your Book Direct with Morgana Best
Episode Show Notes: In this episode we cover: How to start selling direct Tools and software for selling direct Common mistakes when selling directly from your website Strategies for driving traffic to your site Pricing for direct sales This week’s question is: are you on track with goals this year? Recommendation of the week is: A Game of Romance and Ruin by Ruby Roe Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: A Game of Hearts and Heists A Game of Romance and Ruin A Game of Deceit and Desire Find out more about Morgana: Authors Selling Direct Facebook Rebel of the Week is: Karen Heenan If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Danita Rambo and Angelica Andersson. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, June 14, 2023
194 Learning from Your First Series with James Blatch
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Lessons learned during the writing journey Rebranding a series Audience building and marketing focus Moving into adjacent genres Using TikTok to help sell books This week’s question is: What do you want readers to feel when they read your books? Recommendation of the week is: The Cruel Prince series by Holly Black Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about James: Self Publishing Formula Author Website Honorary Rebel of the Week is: Eden's Nan If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Catherine Bellinger. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, June 07, 2023
193 Copy Writing for Authors with Megan Smyth
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is copywriting and why is it important Reframing your sales mindset Key marketing and copy activities for a digital launch Creating a sales funnel that converts How to improve your email marketing This week’s question is: what are you reading right now? Recommendation of the week is: The Ultimatum (Netflix show) Links I mentioned: Pre-order your copy of A Game of Romance and Ruin and submit your pre-order proof to rubypreorder@gmail.com to be entered into a giveaway to win a signed hardback, Morrigan’s grimoire notebook, naughty bookish stickers and a beautiful bookmark. You'll also get immediate access to the first three chapters of A Game of Romance and Ruin, the playlist I wrote the book to, bonus deleted scene, and the Girl Games pinterest board. Katlyn's From Chaos to Control for Author Mums Jenna Moreci’s Breast Cancer Research Foundation Fundraiser My Interview about creating characters on The Storytellers Faceoff Podcast Find out more about Megan: Website Instagram Rebel of the Week is: Sinley If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Angel Ackerman. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Thu, June 01, 2023
The Black Herron: Episode 10
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number ten between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode ten. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller , what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today.
Wed, May 31, 2023
192 The Dangers of Writing True Crime with Pepper Anne
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Challenges and considerations when writing true crime Legal implications of the true crime genre Researching and fact-checking Story structure of true crime Building suspense and tension This week’s question is: what’s your favorite social media platform and why? Recommendation of the week is: How To Write Short Romance: The quick and easy guide to writing Instalove by Nell Alexander Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Preorder A Game of Romance and Ruin ALLi Blog Manager Role Find out more about Pepper Anne: Author Website The Notorious Texas Swindler Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Rebel of the Week is: Holger If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, May 24, 2023
191 How to Write Eco-fiction with Denise Baden
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is eco-fiction Balancing storytelling with conveying important messages Researching for eco-fiction stories The role of the writing community in environmental advocacy Writing books that inspire action This week’s question is: what topic is your craft catnip? Recommendation of the week is: A Game of Romance and Ruin Find out more about Denise: Denise's Website Habitat Man: Available everywhere or order direct from Habitat Press Twitter @DABadenauthor LinkedIn The Green Stories writing competitions welcomes indie authors, and are free to enter. Next up is the novel prize with a deadline 26th June and prizes of £1500. See website for details. Find details of the project with Bafta here or search for relevant hashtags #ClimateCharacters and #HotOrNot Rebel of the Week is: Jackson If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, May 17, 2023
190 Advanced Marketing Strategies with Nick Thacker
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: ACT: Audience, Content, Trigger Finding and understanding your audience Choosing keywords for Amazon ads Email and book marketing strategy Social media for book promotion Common mistakes with book marketing This week’s question is: tell me something fun you’ve done recently Recommendation of the week is: Leaving Meridiana by J A Mortimore (patron) Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Nick: Book Career in a Year: Marketing for Authors Author Website Rebel of the Week is: Anonymous If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Liz Lincoln and The Blumenkranz Twins. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, May 10, 2023
189 Creating Unforgettable Characters with TJ Klune
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Character creation and personification Writing elements to represent theme Bringing stories full circle Advice for writing dialogue Incorporating mythology into stories This week’s question is: What have you binged this year? Recommendation of the week is: Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about TJ: In The Lives of Puppets Ravensong (Green Creek book 2) Instagram Rebel of the Week is: Karla If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Noreen Stone. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, May 03, 2023
188 Writing Erotic and BDSM Novels with Ruby Scott
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The difficulties and workarounds of marketing erotic content Common myths about erotica Tips for writing sex scenes Incorporating BDSM themes in an accurate way Writing power dynamics and consent This week’s question is: What will you have done, written, published by the end of the year? Recommendation of the week is: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Events I mentioned: South Coast Sapphic Hangout: 6th May 10am Find out more about Ruby: Author Website Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Rebel of the Week is: Charlotte If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com One new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Paulette Stout. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Mon, May 01, 2023
The Black Herron: Episode 9
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number nine between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode nine. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller , what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today.
Wed, April 26, 2023
187 5 Lessons from Four Years of Writing Full-Time
In this episode we cover: The lessons I’ve learned from 4 years of writing full-time Business growth is personal growth The reader is king Repetition is a Fool’s Game Me and You are important My constant lesson Read full blog here . This week’s question is: what is the biggest lesson you’ve learned since you started writing? Recommendation of the week is: The Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Rebel of the Week is: Holly If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Adam Beswick and Tamara Prins. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, April 19, 2023
186 Reclaim Your Author Career with Claire Taylor
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What the Enneagram is How your type can lead you to a set of themes in your work How your number can empower you as a writer Writing characters that are similar to you Why Sacha is the poster child for an 8 This week’s question is: what have you enjoyed doing this year? Recommendation of the week is: The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Claire: Instagram Reclaim Your Author Career Rebel of the Week is: Eden If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Kylie Hillman and Chris Holcombe. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, April 12, 2023
185 Using Book Covers as Marketing Tools with Katia from MiblArt
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Working with a designer Being ‘on genre’ while still being unique Tips for an effective cover reveal Using your book cover as a marketing tool How to rebrand a series This week’s question is: What is giving you life right now? Recommendation of the week is: Ghosts from the Veil by Scott Williamson (patron) On all good stores! ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Kobo Plus pricing for indies here Full article here Find out more about Katia and MiblArt: MiblArt Website Katia's Facebook Instagram Marketing material examples and cover designs from MiblArt: Rebel of the Week is: PT Saad If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Tae. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, April 05, 2023
184 Creating Conflict in Romance with JJ Arias
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to create organic conflict Creating better banter Creating conflict while maintaining romantic tension Resolving conflict in romance novels Writing realistic family dynamics This week’s question is: how do you structure your to do list? Recommendation of the week is: Signal Moon by Kate Quinn Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: I Heart SapphFic Favorite Scenes from Favorite Authors Anthology List Building Bootcamp FREE webinar Shane’s new podcast: The Write Better Fiction Podcast Find out more about JJ: Author Website Instagram Facebook TikTok Rebel of the Week is: AJ If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Sat, April 01, 2023
The Black Herron: Episode 8
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number eight between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode eight. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains. * Book we're reading: Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love by Tori Dunlap Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon US ***this show uses affiliate links
Wed, March 29, 2023
183 Using TikTok to Sell Books in a Niche with Rebecca Thorne
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Who TikTok works for Main types of content for authors to post Mistakes to avoid on TikTok Fostering a TikTok community Advice for creating content The technical side of TikTok This week’s question is: what aspect of book marketing do you find hardest to grasp? Recommendation of the week is: Only One Coffin by AJ Truman Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Rebecca: Author Website TikTok Rebel of the Week is: Heather If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here , read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, March 22, 2023
182 Marketing in a Niche and Author Collaborations with TB Markinson and Miranda MacLeod
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Collaborating on marketing as niche authors Building relationships with other authors What channels work to reach niche readers Advice for new sapphic authors How to co-write successfully This week’s question is: what’s the best book you’ve read this year? Recommendation of the week is: Filthy Rich Vampires by Geneva Lee Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Preorder A Game of Romance and Ruin Find out more about TB and Miranda: I Heart SapphFic Rebel of the Week is: Maggie If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, March 15, 2023
181 Business, Processes and Efficiency with Ines Johnson
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Staying organized when promoting multiple series Deciding what to put in your business plan Investing in marketing What new authors should focus on in their business Automating parts of your author business This week’s question is: what’s the best april fools you’ve ever done, witnessed or heard about? Recommendation of the week is: Write to Riches: 7 Practical Steps to Manifesting Abundance from your Books by Renee Rose Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Unstoppable Authors Episode 178: Launching a New Pen Name with Sacha Black Big Gay Fiction Podcast Episode 416: Enemies to Lovers Fantasy Romance with Ruby Roe Find out more about Ines: Page Turner Pacing Rebel of the Week is: Holly If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com Welcome and thank you to new patron Bianca Wardle and returning patron Cindy. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, March 08, 2023
180 Making our Books and Content Accessible with Jeff Adams and Michele Lucchini
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why accessibility is important What is assistive technology Easy ways to make our content more accessible How to use alt text The four main principles of accessibility This week’s question is: Tell me something interesting you’ve learned this year. Recommendation of the week is: Guava Flavored Lies by JJ Arias Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Jeff, Michele and accessible content: Content For Everyone Buy the Book Here Color Contrast Checker Rebel of the Week is: Angel Ackerman If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Wendy Karas. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack Transcript: Sacha: This is The Rebel Author Podcast, where we talk about books, business and occasionally bad words. Hello rebels, and welcome to episode 180. Today, I'm talking to Jeff and Michele all about accessible content and making our books, our social media, our websites more accessible for more readers. But first to last week's question, which was: what book has gotten you out of a reading slump? Carrie says, "I'm still in a slump. I'm always so tired by the time I have time to read that I can read a few pages before I shut down. I think I need an audible subscription again." Heather says, "The book that recently got me out of reading slump was the rage read that was Iron Widow, and it was just what I needed." Claire said, "Another Stupid Love Song by Miranda McLeod and Em Stevens. Last summer, I was racially abused on my way home and followed to the train station by a group of white man." I'm already fucking livid reading this. "It was really traumatic, and I fell into a deep depression afterwards. Stopped going out, stopped writing and reading." I hate reading this. I'm so sorry. "But then I saw Miranda mention that she had a new age gap romance. And the part of me that felt curious about stories began to wake up when I started reading the straightforward writing style, fast pacing a
Wed, March 01, 2023
179 Publishing Trends for the Future with Clayton Noblit
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Resources to create publishing trend predictions New channels coming on stream for authors How to get into direct sales Changes that AI will bring Steps to prepare for upcoming publishing trends This week’s question is: tell me about something you have that makes your life easier. Recommendation of the week is: Penny For Your Playlist: A Gen-X Game Girls Novel by Patron Maggie Menae Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: WWM Article AI Guidelines Find out more about Clayton: Written Word Media TikTok Rebel of the Week is: Christina If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, March 01, 2023
The Black Herron: Episode 7
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number seven between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode seven. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller , what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today. Book we're reading: Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love by Tori Dunlap Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon US ***this show uses affiliate links
Wed, February 22, 2023
178 Book Blurb Writing with Jessie Cunniffe
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Common mistakes when writing blurbs How to structure your blurb Strategies for writing blurbs Creating hooky taglines Triggers and warnings in your blurb This week’s question is: what book has gotten you out of a reading slump? Recommendation of the week is: Book Lovers by Emily Henry Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Jessie: Website Book Blurb Magic Special Offer **Use code REBEL at checkout FREE blurb cheatsheet FREE spicy secrets romance blurb mini-course Instagram @bookblurbmagic Facebook Rebel of the Week is: Patricia If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, February 15, 2023
177 Ruby Roe on Secrets and Settings with JJ Arias
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: First lines Using secrets in fiction Making settings a character How Ruby wrote A Game of Hearts and Heists This week’s question is: Tell me about a moment in your life you’ll never forget. Babies and marriages aside. Recommendation of the week is: Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Order A Game of Hearts and Heists Find out more about JJ: Author Website Socials @thejjarias Rebel of the Week is: Dorian Tsukioka If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Ryan and Katrina Marie. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Sun, February 12, 2023
BONUS EPISODE: Lessons Learned from Starting a New Pen Name
Well, this is the motherlode of write ups! I launched A Game of Hearts and Heists a spicy sapphic fantasy romance on the 10th of February 2023 and I promised to share everything that I’d done to create this new pen name. Goal: create a financially sustainable fiction pen name that gives me the opportunity to have fun writing and create books that are ‘cannot put down, hangover inducing’ Subgoals: surpass 33 preorders, give out over 100 ARCs, keep production costs as low as possible TLDR Take Aways Hate to say it, but mindset IS everything Infrastructure is key You need more time than you think TikTok works You have to talk about your excitement Read full blog post here .
Wed, February 08, 2023
176 Secrets to Editing Success with Kristina Stanley and Lucy Cooke
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Revising vs editing Biggest editing mistakes authors make How to test your story goal The five story arc scenes Developing effective conflict in your story This week’s question is: If you could have dinner with someone inspirational (dead or alive) who would it be? Recommendation of the week is: Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned: Blind Date with a Sapphic Book Find out more about Kristina and Lucy: The Fictionary Community Kristina's Author Website Secrets to Editing Success Rebel of the Week is: Lovis If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Ana. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, February 01, 2023
175 Shut Up and Write the Book with Jenna Moreci
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Getting to the end of your first draft Blocks, barriers and mistakes for beginner writers Finding the right genre for your book Tips for self editing This week’s question is: What trait or skill do you value in yourself? Recommendation of the week is: House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: A Game of Hearts and Heists Preorder ***email your preorder proof to rubypreorder@gmail.com to enter the giveaway and get exclusive bonus content Find out more about Jenna: Order Shut Up and Write the Book Subscribe to Jenna's Channel Check out The Savior's Series Rebel of the Week is: Luisa If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram ** Isoldesse YA Fantasy by Kimberly Grymes
Wed, February 01, 2023
The Black Herron: Episode 6
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number six between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode six. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains. * Book we're reading: Everything Connects by Faisal Hoque Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon US **This show uses affiliate links
Wed, January 25, 2023
174 Hybrid Publishing with Katlyn Duncan
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is a hybrid author Deciding which publishing path to take Lessons learned in the author business Pros and cons of being hybrid How to initiate your hybrid career This week’s question is: how do you procrastinate? Recommendation of the week is: The Successful Hybrid Author by Katlyn Duncan Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned: Fictionary Writers Conference 2023 : February 12 - 14 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains and 10 Steps to Hero: How to Craft Kickass Protagonists are just £1.99 each for the rest of January. Grab them now on all stores. I Heart SapphFic Reading Challenge Jae’s Sapphic Book Bingo Find out more about Katlyn: The Successful Hybrid Author Direct Shop Website Youtube Instagram Rebel of the Week is: Karla Hailer If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Claire. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Sat, January 21, 2023
BONUS EPISODE Sneak Peek of The Anatomy of a Best Seller Audiobook
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Wed, January 18, 2023
173 How to Write Cozy Fantasy with Travis Baldree
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The differences between indie and trad publishing Advice for writing cozy fantasy Creating great descriptions Narrating your own book Writing better dialogue This week’s question is: what is giving you joy at the moment? Recommendation of the week is: Reclaim Your Author Career by Claire Taylor Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains and 10 Steps to Hero: How to Craft Kickass Protagonists are just £1.99 each for the rest of January. Grab them now on all stores. Preorder A Game of Hearts and Heists Find out more about Travis: Twitter @travisbaldree Instagram @travis_baldree Legends & Lattes Rebel of the Week is: Anonymous If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Daphne Garrison. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, January 11, 2023
172 Sleep and Creativity with Anne Bartolucci
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Myths about sleep Creating better quality of sleep Dealing with procrastination and overwhelm Imposter syndrome and comparison This week’s question is: What’s your 2023 reading goal? Recommendation of the week is: Neon Gods by Katee Robert Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains and 10 Steps to Hero: How to Craft Kickass Protagonists are just £1.99 each for the rest of January. Grab them now on all stores. Find out more about Anne: Psych Up Academy Better Sleep for the Overachiever Instagram And as Cecilia: Author Website Instagram Rebel of the Week is: Sam Ross If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com Lots of new patrons this week. Welcome and thank you to Dharma Kelleher, Laura Annis, Tamara Nikolai and Jennifer Conte. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, January 04, 2023
171 How to Raise the Emotional Stakes in your Novel with Stephanie Dethlefs
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The importance of the emotional journey Making your prose more emotional Tips for writing emotional stories How to avoid writing cliched emotions This week’s question is: Are you a lover or hater of New Year? Recommendation of the week is: A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Stephanie: Hello Writers! Rebel of the Week is: Eden Collier If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Sun, January 01, 2023
The Black Herron: Episode 5
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number five between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode five. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller , what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today. Book we're reading: Happy Money by Ken Honda Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon US Quit by Annie Duke Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA **This show uses affiliate links
Wed, December 28, 2022
170 How to Write Feminist Fiction with C.L. Polk
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Writing about gender inequality in an engaging way Creating powerful female characters Advice for writing feminist fiction Attracting a specific audience Balancing a bittersweet ending This week’s question is: What are your goals for 2023? Best Nonfiction of the Year: Happy Money by Ken Honda Kobo Amazon Quit by Annie Duke Kobo Amazon Relentless by Tim S Grover Kobo Amazon Best Fiction of the Year: Queen Takes Rose by Katee Robert Kobo Amazon King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St Clair Kobo Amazon Darkest Night by Alessa Thorn Amazon Special mention to Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree Kobo Amazon ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Preorder A Game of Hearts and Heists Find out more about C.L. at: Author Website Dreamwidth Instagram @clpolk Twitter @clpolk Rebel of the Week is: Jasmine Arch If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com Thank you to V.E. Griffith for upping their pledge and welcome back to returning patron Jessica Samuels. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, December 21, 2022
169 Subscriptions for Authors with Emilia Rose
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to use Patreon as an author Producing content quickly and consistently Growing your subscription platform Engaging and fostering your community Tips for creating cliffhangers This week’s question is: Tell me something you love about yourself Recommendation of the week is: A Game of Hearts and Heists by Ruby Roe Amazon UK Amazon USA *** this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: The “I Quit My Job” Post : Read the post I wrote announcing the fact I'd quit my day job Find out more about Emilia: Author Website Professional Links to Subscription-Related Projects: Subscriptions for Authors Ream Rebel of the Week is: Sam Ross If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Olivia Bedford. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, December 14, 2022
168 Line Editing for Authors with Hayley Milliman
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The different types of editing The editing process Line editing for different levels Using tools like ProWritingAid This week’s question is: Thinking towards next year and things you might need to put in place to help you achieve your goals, what motivates you? Recommendation of the week is: Blood and Steel by Helen Scheuerer Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Hayley and ProWritingAid with: 20% off ProWritingAid Premium Rebel of the Week is: Judith Mortimore If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, December 07, 2022
167 How to Write Fantasy Romance with Scarlett St. Clair
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What fantasy romance is Writing romantic tension Tips to writing sex scenes Audience building Creating boundaries with your fan base This week’s question is: Tell me something positive. Recommendation of the week is: Wednesday (Netflix) Links I mentioned: Tom Trotter Mailing List sign up Find out more about Scarlett: Instagram @authorscarlettstclair TikTok @authorscarlettstclair Author Website Buy Queen of Myth and Monsters Rebel of the Week is: Lena Johnson If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons, but thank you to Sparky Hazard for upping their pledge. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Thu, December 01, 2022
The Black Herron: Episode 4
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number four between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode four. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you like dark humor, learning through examples and want to create perfect prose, then you’ll love my guide to crafting sensational sentences. Read The Anatomy of Prose today and start creating kick-ass stories. * Book we're reading: Happy Money by Ken Honda Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon US **This show uses affiliate links
Wed, November 30, 2022
166 The Anatomy of Genres with John Truby
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Defining genre How to mix genres Tropes with a twist Genre-specific mistakes to avoid This week’s question is: What self-limiting beliefs do you have? Recommendation of the week is: Story Genius by Lisa Cron Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Sacha’s Black Friday Discounts, use code BLACKFRIDAY30 Books Courses Black Friday Deals Post Find out more about John: The Anatomy of Genres Rebel of the Week is: Karla Hailer If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Tara D, V.E. Griffith and Liz Lazo. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, November 23, 2022
165 Planning for Authors with Sarra Cannon
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Planning systems How to plan effectively Planning for the unknown Balancing family and career Mindset shifts This week’s question is: what have you learned about yourself this year? Recommendation of the week is: High School Rocket Science: For Extraterrestrial Use Only by Patron Stanley B Trice Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links/events I mentioned: Sacha’s Black Friday Discounts, use code BLACKFRIDAY30 Books Link Courses Link Black Friday Deals Post Find out more about Sarra: YouTube Instagram @heartbreathings Author Website Rebel of the Week is: Bair Klos If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to all of my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, November 16, 2022
164 Writing Fuel for Indie Authors with Cassie Newell
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Giving yourself permission Changing your mindset around writing How to start writing How to keep writing fun Quitting vs Sticking vs Pivoting This week’s question is: What should you be doing, that you aren't? Recommendation of the week is: Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links/Events I mentioned: It's Black Friday this month, so I'm throwing the biggest bargain party I've ever done. 30% off EVERYTHING (if you buy direct). That means 30% off my courses, 30% off my digital books and 30% off my audiobook. I have NEVER discounted everything before, but I'm doing it this once and for a limited time. Sale runs 14th Nov to 4th December. To take advantage of the sale, use code: BLACKFRIDAY30 For courses For books and audio Find out more about Cassie on: Website Writer Fuel Community Storytellers Faceoff Podcast TikTok Instagram Writer Fuel Rebel of the Week is: Marc Lewis If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Deb Schwabe. Thank you to Erica Lott for upping their pledge and a big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, November 09, 2022
163 How to Be a Fearless Writer with Beth Kempton
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Japan The most common writer fears How to become fearless Approaches to perfectionism Approaches to failure This week’s question is: What country is top of your bucket list? Recommendation of the week is: Quit by Annie Duke Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Beth on: Instagram Author Website Do What You Love The Way of the Fearless Writer Rebel of the Week is: Jackson Hollingsworth If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, November 02, 2022
162 Writing as a Parent or Carer with Megan Clancy
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Advice for working full-time and trying to write Balancing caring duties and writing Boundaries, how to have them and hold them Mindset shifts This week’s question is: Do you struggle to make time for all the things in life? Recommendation of the week is: How to Fail by Elizabeth Day Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Megan at: Author Website Twitter Instagram TikTok Rebel of the Week is: Eden If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 4 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Tove Sama, Ronnie Ledesma, Robi Francis and Farica Woods. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Tue, November 01, 2022
The Black Herron: Episode 3
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number three between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode three. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller , what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today. Books we mentioned: How to Fail: Everything I’ve Ever Learned From Things Going Wrong by Elizabeth Day Kobo Amazon UK Amazon US **This show uses affiliate links
Wed, October 26, 2022
161 How to Write Urban Fantasy with Sarah Painter
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What elements make urban fantasy Crafting the urban fantasy voice Marketing urban fantasy Urban fantasy tropes This week’s question is: how do you approach editing? Recommendation of the week is: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA *** this show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: Escape the Plot Forest Learn more about Sarah on: Facebook Author Website StoryBundle - The Writer's Career Toolkit Bundle Rebel of the Week is: Sharon If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron, welcome and thank you to Danielle Brigante. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, October 19, 2022
160 NaNoWriMo for Indie Authors with Grant Faulkner
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What NaNo is and how to participate The community of NaNo Tips and tricks for setting yourself up for NaNo Methods for keeping going NaNo Mindset This week’s question is: Have you ever done NaNo? or will you do NaNo this year? Recommendation of the week is: Darkest Night by Alessa Thorn Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: FREE summit Escape the Plot Forest Find out more about Grant at: Author Website Pep Talks for Writers Rebel of the Week is: April Jones's husband's friend If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Paul Worthington. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, October 12, 2022
159 How to Write a Cozy Mystery with Sara Rosett
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The psychology of cozy mysteries Cozy tropes Mistakes to avoid Craft advice for writing cozy mysteries Marketing for introverts This week’s question is: What would you like for Christmas? Recommendation of the week is: A Lair of Bones by Helen Scheuerer Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Sara at: Author Website How to Outline a Cozy Mystery Rebel of the Week is: Jennie Krypton (TikTok @ jennie_krypton ) If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Cianne McKinnon. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, October 05, 2022
158 How to Write Fast and Plot a Novel with Shane Millar
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Mistakes to avoid when outlining or trying to write fast The 9 critical story beats What to do when you veer off your outline The pillars of writing fast This week’s question is: What and when was the last bit of self care you did? Recommendation of the week is: A Glasgow Kiss by Sophie Gravia Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Shane on: Instagram TikTok How to Plot Your Novel Rebel of the Week is: Eden’s Nan If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Barbra Campbell and Tara Brinkley. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram Kimberly Grymes is a Young Adult Speculative Fiction author. You can find her on Instagram at @KGrymes.Writes
Sat, October 01, 2022
The Black Herron: Episode 2
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number two between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode two. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller , what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today. Books we mentioned: Stop Making Others Rich: How Authors Can Make Bank By Selling Direct by Morgana S. Best Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon US **This show uses affiliate links
Wed, September 28, 2022
157 How to Write Historical Fiction with Kim Taylor Blakemore
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What makes a historical novel Craft tips for historical novels Research tips for historical novels Writing about real historical people The line between fantasy and historical This week’s question is: what’s the best TV show or movie you’ve seen this year? Recommendation of the week is: Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S Grover Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Kim at: Author Website Instagram: @kimtaylorblakemorebooks The Deception Rebel of the Week is: Sorcha Brennan If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, September 21, 2022
156 How Indie Authors Can Collaborate with Asa Maria Bradley
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Dozens of ideas for how to collaborate Ways to market your collaborative work Mistakes to avoid when collaborating Benefits of collaborating Why you should consider collaborating This week’s question is: would you ever collaborate and if so, in what way? Recommendation of the week is: Send me YOUR recommendations for inspirational, business or mindset nonfiction books and DM me on Instagram @sachablackauthor Find out more about Asa Maria at: Instagram Facebook TikTok Author Website Rebel of the Week is: Laura Styles If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Simone Kelly, Barbara Becc and Heather Button. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, September 14, 2022
155 How to Pivot Genre with Alessa Thorn
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Can you pivot in 2022 and be successful? What are good reasons to pivot? What you need to research before pivoting Mistakes to avoid How to build a new audience This week’s question is: what month or season are you most productive in? Recommendation of the week is: It Happened on Fifth Street by Robyn R Pearce (patron) Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Alessa on: Author Website Instagram Rebel of the Week is: Jasmine C. Caldwell If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to E.L. Creswell and Lucia Jacobs. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, September 07, 2022
154 How to Write Thrillers and Mysteries with Tom Fowler
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What makes a good thriller How to market thrillers How to create pace and tension The voice of thrillers How to build an audience for thrillers This week’s question is: What’s the best thriller you’ve ever read? Recommendation of the week is: The Anatomy of a Best Seller by ME! Reasons to Read The Anatomy of a Best Seller: If you want to understand what makes your favorite books so good, this book is for you. If you’d love to learn the tools that the best selling authors use in your genre, this is for you. If you want to understand how to “know your market” how to break down the tropes, tone, craft and marketing you need in order to succeed, this book is for you! Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Tom on: Facebook Instagram Bookbub Books2Read Free thriller series prequel novella Free thriller audiobook short Rebel of the Week is: Holly Lyne If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com Thank you to Kimberly G for upping her pledge and welcome to new patron Vikki Turbine. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Thu, September 01, 2022
The Black Herron: Episode 1
Hello Rebels, And welcome to a special episode. Going forward, Rachael Herron and I will be doing a bonus episode each month. Think of it as a fireside chat between two good friends and you get to eavesdrop on the gossip. We’re calling these special episodes “The Black Herron”. Patrons will receive the episodes one month early. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here . To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “ How Do You Write ” or visit her website . *** If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller , what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today.
Wed, August 31, 2022
153 How to Write a Successful Series with Helen Scheuerer
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to approach a series Setting up a character arcs Series writing for “pantsers” Making every book land with a punch Wrapping up a series early This week’s question is: what’s your favorite series? (either you’ve written or read) Recommendation of the week is: King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Helen’s Original Episode: 95 Find out more about Helen: Fiction books Nonfiction books Website Instagram Facebook Rebel of the Week is: Lottie Saahko If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com One new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Christina Kilada. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, August 24, 2022
152 How to Work with Literary Agents With Lucinda Halpern
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How the literary agency landscape has changed How indie authors can work with agents Mistakes authors make trying to work with agents How to stand out to an agent How essential brand and platform is for an agent This week’s question is: where was the last holiday you took or fun place you’ve been? A few highlights from holiday: Find out more about Lucinda on: Twitter: @LucindaLitNYC IG: @lucindaliterary FB: @LucindaLiterary LinkedIn YT Newsletter Lucinda's Get Signed course All of Lucinda's available online courses Rebel of the Week is: Felix Qualls If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com Thank you to Angie Green for upping their pledge and welcome to new patron Erica Lott. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, August 17, 2022
151 Social Media for Authors with Suzie Speaks
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The foundations of managing social media How to track social media progress What content should authors produce How to create a social media strategy Social media mistakes to avoid This week’s question is: What has surprised you recently? Recommendation of the week is: How To Write A Successful Series: Writing Strategies For Authors Helen B. Scheuerer Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Joanna Penn’s Podcast episode Find our more about Suzie on: Suzie Speaks Blog Rebel of the Week is: Samira Lloyd If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, August 10, 2022
150 TikTok for Authors with AK Mulford
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What TikTok is and how it’s different from the other social platforms Types of content for TikTok How to drive sales with TikTok Tips for content creation This week’s question is: Are you a TikToker? Recommendation of the week is: Malice by Heather Walter Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about AK on: TikTok Instagram Facebook The High Mountain Court Rebel of the Week is: Eden Collier’s Nan If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com . 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to River Hemans and Laura Styles. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, August 03, 2022
The Anatomy of a Best Seller with Sacha Black and Cassie Newell
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Definitions of best seller How to look at comparisonitis differently Examples of deconstruction The what, why and how of reading What to look for when deconstructing This week’s question is: What best seller will you deconstruct after listening to this episode? Recommendation of the week is: The Anatomy of a Best Seller Universal Link Buy Direct Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Rebel of the Week is: Kate Rice If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 4 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Katrina Marie, Mackenzie Alexander, Shirley Day and Sparky Hazard. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using Sacha’s link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, July 27, 2022
148 How to Write Epic Fantasy with Ryan Cahill
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Mistakes to avoid writing epic fantasy Marketing epic fantasy Trends in epic fantasy How to keep readers engaged when you write really long books Epic fantasy tropes This week’s question is: Do you struggle to understand your genre or what the reader wants? Recommendation of the week is: The Anatomy of a Best Seller! Find out more about Ryan at: Author Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Rebel of the Week is: Sarah Flandorfer If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Josee Smith. And thank you to Yanni Jade for upping your pledge. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, July 20, 2022
147 Author Plans, Brands and Success with Zoe York
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Understanding the readerscape Mistakes authors make with their first series How writers can weave marketing into their series How to cultivate fanbases Series 2.0 what it is and how to do it This week’s question is: What’s your poison of choice? Recommendation of the week is: A Serpent’s Tooth by Matty Dalrymple Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Zoe at: www.romanceyourbrand.com @zoeyorkwrites on all platforms Rebel of the Week is: Lynn Morrison If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com Lots of new patrons this week. Welcome and thank you to Cassi Emerson, John Sheets, Holger Nils Pohl, Jennifer Sommersby Young, Irene Tierney, and Cheese&Quackers. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, July 13, 2022
146 Go Wide Grow Wide: How to Sell More Books with Monica Leonelle
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What genres are better suited to being wide vs in KU Best methods for managing all the distributors How to grow your audience wide Different approaches for different platforms This week’s question is: what kind of research do you do for your books? Recommendation of the week is: My courses If you want to improve your sensory writing or create better villains, then I have a course for you. Get a whopping 30% discount using the code REBELSUMMER only valid until the end of July Learn more about Monica at: Go Wide, Grow Wide Rebel of the Week is: Karla Hailer If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Meg Cowley and Stella Bixby. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, July 06, 2022
145 How to Skeleton Draft with Steff Green
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Does skeleton drafting work for everyone? Skeleton draft mistakes to avoid An overview of the skeleton draft process What details go into a draft This week’s question is: Tell me something fun you have planned for the summer. Recommendation of the week is: The 12 Week Year by Brian P Moran Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Steff at: Writing Your Skeleton Draft Course : Use code REBEL for $10 off Rebel of the Week is: Katie Forrest If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using Sacha’s link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, June 29, 2022
144 Writing in Multiple Genres with Meg Jolly
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to approach a new genre How to market multiple genres How to research a new genre Voice across different genres Readers in different genres This week’s question is: Across your career, what genres would you like to write in? Recommendation of the week is: Lucky Bitch: A Guide for Exceptional Women to Create Outrageous Success by Denise Duffield Thomas Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links and updates I mentioned: Sprint writing room For an advanced reader copy of The Anatomy of a Bestseller please email: becca@sachablack.co.uk with ARC in the subject line. Please confirm the following: You can read the book during the month of July You've left me a review before (please send a link in the email) You're willing to leave your review in more than one place. My priority in order: Amazon, Goodreads, Apple/Kobo and then anywhere else If you're also willing to help out with cover reveals and generally sharing the launch please let me know in the email If you ONLY want to be on the street team please email Becca on the address above with STREET TEAM in the title. Find out more about Meg at: Meg Cowley Author Website - Epic Fantasy Meg Jolly Author Website- British Crime Rebel of the Week is: A.K. Mulford If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, June 22, 2022
143 How to Write Great Beginnings with Sandra Gerth
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The most common mistakes authors make with beginnings What you need to establish in the first act and first chapter How to handle prologues and flashbacks Hooks How to know when you have the right beginning This week’s question is: It’s mid year. What one thing will you complete by the end of the year? Recommendation of the week is: The Fantastical Transmogrifier: A Camp Enigma Novel by Patron Jennifer Roundell Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: Sacha’s Sapphic Mailing List : Get 250+ sapphic YA book recommendations Find out more about Sandra at: Write Great Beginnings Free cheat sheet with 20 dos and don'ts of writing great beginnings Newsletter for authors Rebel of the Week is: Beth Cox If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Marian Sargent and Shannon Grogan. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, June 15, 2022
142 The Intuitive Writer with Becca Syme
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The five types of intuition How to stop crushing your intuition Putting plotting vs pantsing to bed Shutting out input/influence sources Mistakes to avoid This week’s question is: are you intuitive? Recommendation of the week is: Happy Sexy Millionaire by Steven Bartlett Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Becca on: Becca’s first interview episode 17 Visit the Better Faster Academy Becca’s YT channel Rebel of the Week is: Jackson Hollingsworth If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 4 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Megdalena, Herman Steuernagel, Claire Donnelly and Annie Lawrence. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, June 08, 2022
141 How to Write Active Settings with Mary Buckham
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The difference between active and non active settings How to make your settings more active How characters should engage with settings Mistakes to avoid with active settings How to hook your readers Find out more about Mary: Visit her website Subscribe to her newsletter Friend her on Facebook Tweet her @MaryBuckham
Wed, June 01, 2022
140 Writing and Marketing Systems with Elana Johnson
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to assess your time Mistakes to avoid when trying to structure writing systems How to streamline your business Tiered launches How to assess your series success This week’s question is: What do you want to learn more about? Recommendation of the week is: I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Elana: Join her Facebook group Read her books for writers: Writing and Releasing Rapidly and Writing Killer Cover Copy See all of Elana's books (including some she wrote under her pen name of Liz Isaacson) Elana's Blog Link to Las Vegas Talk Rebel of the Week is: Allison Carroll If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using Sacha’s link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, May 25, 2022
139 How to Write Funny with Heide Goody and Iain Grant
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to collaborate effectively Mistakes to avoid in collaborations How to approach writing humour The format and structure of a joke Different types of humour Agents of chaos This week’s question is: How do you self-sabotage? Recommendation of the week is: Tinseltown Toils by Jay Renee Lawrence (Patron) Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Heide and Iain at: Facebook Pigeon Park Press Rebel of the Week is: Dharma Kelleher If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Karen Heenan. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, May 18, 2022
138 How to Write Erotica and Dark Romance with Golden Angel
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Overview of the genre and subgenres What makes a good erotica novel Terminology and language How to write a good sex scene Common mistakes to avoid This week’s question is: Tell me about something you’re proud of. Recommendation of the week is: Dear Writer, Are You Intuitive? by Becca Syme Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: Competition Quitcast Superbad Villains on The Writer's Mindset The Merry Writer Podcast Find out more about Golden Angel at: Author Website Rebel of the Week is: Bair If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Karla Hailer and Vanessa Wells. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, May 11, 2022
137 How to Write About Mental Health and Trauma with Iona Wayland
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to approach and research trauma and mental health Trigger words and content words How to write about trauma realistically Sensitivity reading So much science and psychology This week’s question is: how are you looking after yourself? Recommendation of the week is: The Bestseller Code by Matthew Jockers and Jodie Archer Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Iona at: Author Website/Sensitivity Reading Ashes Instagram Twitter BookBub GoodReads Rebel of the Week is: Lena Johnson If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com . 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Valerie Ihsan and CJ Dainton. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, May 04, 2022
136 How to Write a Scrappy First Draft with Donna Barker
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Top tips and tricks to get through your draft Mistakes to avoid Mindset barriers for first drafts What to do when you get stuck This week’s question is: who would you like to see on the show or what topics would you like covered? Recommendation of the week is: Gallant by V.E. Schwab Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Donna at: The Creative Academy Romance Author Website Rebel of the Week is: Jackson Hollingsworth If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Darren Blake, Rebecca Adams and Kimberly Grymes. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using Sacha’s link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram Check out The Witch's Revenge by ProWritingAid user S.W. Millar
Wed, April 27, 2022
135 6 Lessons from Three Years of Full-Time Writing
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The income update Realising I’m not superhuman Refining and focusing on the money Being a better publisher Human connection Your uniqueness This week’s question is: What's the biggest lesson you’ve learned from your journey so far? Recommendation of the week is: Keepers by me! Available at all good stores! ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: 5 Lessons from Two Years of Writing Full-Time 10 Lessons from One Year of Writing Full-Time Rebel of the Week is: Ian Worrall If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com A big thank you to returning patron Bair Klos and to current patron, H. B. Lyne, for upping her pledge. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, April 20, 2022
134 How to Launch Your First Book with CM Newell, SW Millar and Scott Williamson
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How they felt as first time authors in 2022 How and why they chose their launch and marketing model What went well What mistakes they made and would do differently next time The hardest part about launching your first book This week’s question is: How is your year going? Is it as productive as you wanted? Find out more about SW Millar at: Instagram Twitter Website Find out more about CM Newell at: Instagram Facebook Goodreads Author Website Tik Tok **Anyone who buys an ebook through CM's website store for rebel listeners, they can use the code Villains40 and receive a 40% discount through end of the year. Find out more about Scott Williamson at: Instagram Website Rebel of the Week is: Helen Rygh Pederson If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Dharma Kelleher. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog <a href='htt
Wed, April 13, 2022
133 How to Write a Retelling with Alix E Harrow
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to write a retelling Mistakes to avoid with retellings How closely you need to stick to the original tale How to develop voice Description tips This week’s question is: How do you plan? By tax year, calendar year, by quarter or something else? Recommendation of the week is: The Mechanic: A John Tyler Thriller by Tom Fowler (patron) Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: Jericho Writers Self-Publishing Month Find out more about Alix on: Twitter Author website Rebel of the Week is: Lena Johnson If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, April 06, 2022
132 How to Succeed in a Niche Book Genre with Nora Phoenix
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is a niche? How to assess a niche How to find and assess comp authors The difference between writing to market and to trend How to build a platform in advance This week’s question is: What are your fave in-person events? Recommendation of the week is: The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: The Rebel Diaries Anthology Edited by Sacha Black Available at all good stores! Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon US Find out more about Nora at: noraphoenix.com For readers: join FB group Nora's Nook For authors: join FB group #IWroteThis Rebel of the Week is: Scott Williamson If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Isabel Cañas. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using Sacha’s link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, March 30, 2022
BONUS EPISODE Sneak Peek at The Rebel Diaries
Episode Show Notes Order your copy of The Rebel Diaries at all good stores: https://books2read.com/rebeldiaries Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon US Find out more about the authors at: Scott Williamson Author website Instagram Kimberly Grymes Author website Instagram Sacha Black Author website Instagram Helen Glynn Jones Author website Instagram A.E. Kincaid Author website Instagram L.F. Wham Author website Instagram Val Neil Author website Instagram Jay Renee Lawrence Author website Instagram Mark Leslie Author website Instagram J. Ember Hintz Author website Instagram Matt Hollon Instagram Meghan J. Dahl Author website Instagram J A Mortimore Author website Instagram
Wed, March 30, 2022
131 How to Write and Market an Anthology with Mark Leslie Lefebvre and Helen Glynn Jones
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Lessons learned from writing short stories Mistakes to avoid Submission tips Anthology marketing tips How to organise and run an anthology This week’s question is: Have you ever applied to or participated in an anthology? OR do you read them? Recommendation of the week is: The Rebel Diaries Anthology Edited by Sacha Black Available at all good stores! Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon US ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Mark at: Author Website Twitter Instagram YouTube Find out more about Helen at: Author Website Blog Twitter Instagram Rebel of the Week is: Leighann Rust If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, March 23, 2022
130 Writing Complex Female Relationships with Maggie Smith
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to include complex topics sensitively How to write difficult female relationships How get into the mindset of different generations How to write mother-daughter relationships This week’s question is: Recommend me a craft book! Recommendation of the week is: Black Dog & Other Gothic Tales by Icy Sedgwick Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA And her other book The Necromancer’s Apprentice Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Maggie on: Instagram Website Goodreads Rebel of the Week is: Genevieve Scholl If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com A big thanks to Jenni Lynn for upping her pledge. And a big thank you to all my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, March 16, 2022
129 Save the Cat Writes a Novel with Jessica Brody
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What Save the Cat is What the main beats are Mistakes to avoid with Save the Cat How to use save the cat beats with dual POV This week’s question is: What are your favorite tropes? Recommendation of the week is: A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: 35% Birthday discount until 18th March. Use code: BIRTHDAY35 Sacha Black's Shop The Senses Course Preorder the Rebel Anthology Find out more about Jessica at: JessicaBrody.com Twitter Instagram Rebel of the Week is: River If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Verona Rae. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, March 09, 2022
128 Neurodiversity in Fiction with Mazey Eddings
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Finding the balance between realistic detail and info dumping Making mental health representation realistic Taking care of yourself when writing about difficult topics How to research mental health effectively Literary tricks to give depth to representation This week’s question is: How comfortable are you writing about difference? Recommendation of the week is: Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: Birthday discount use code: BIRTHDAY35 valid until 13th March VALID ON: ebooks, courses and audiobooks Link for webshop Link for my courses Rebel Diaries preorder link Rebel Author FB group Find out more about Mazey at: Website A Brush With Love Rebel of the Week is: Jeff If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Lisa Fioresi. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, March 02, 2022
127 How to Write Humour and Sex Positive Stories for Teens with Margot Wood
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What are sex positive stories and where is the line between sex positive and smut? How to sensitively cover topics like sexual assault How to create a crew/found family vibe Tips and tricks for creating a voicey narrator voice! This week’s question is: how comfortable are you writing sex and relationships into your books? Recommendation of the week is: Midnight Victories by L.K. Latham Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Margot on: Instagram Twitter Cover Illustration © 2021 Noah Camp Cover Design by Hana Anouk Nakamura Cover © 2021 Amulet Books and Author Photo © 2021 Margot Wood Rebel of the Week is: Julie If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 1 new patron this week, a big welcome and thank you to Jess Nicole. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using Sacha’s link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram Recommended by Cassie, The Sassy Writing Coach
Wed, February 23, 2022
126 Mailing Lists for Indie Authors with Tammi Labrecque
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Where to start with a mailing list How to build a mailing list Types of reader magnets What to write in your newsletters Common mailing list mistakes This week’s question is: Are you romantic? Recommendation of the week is: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: 50% off my audiobook 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains if you buy direct using code: FABFIFTY Find out more about Tammi on: Newsletter Ninja 2 Website Rebel of the Week is: Jessa Forest If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com . No new patrons this week but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, February 16, 2022
125 How to Build a Professional Author Network with Emma Byrne
Episode Show Notes: In this episode we cover: What a professional network is and why you need one Tactics for building a network How to nurture your network in pandemic times How introverts can grow their network Mistakes to avoid This week’s question is: What’s the hardest thing you’ve done in your writing journey? Recommendation of the week is: Newsletter Ninja 2: If You Give a Reader a Cookie: Supercharge Your Author Mailing List With the Perfect Reader Magnet by Tammi L. Labrecque Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: 50% discount on Sacha's audiobook 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft a Superbad Villain Use code: FABFIFTY Find out more about Emma on: Wild Words Festival : 10% discount for listeners if you use the code REBEL while booking Swearing Is Good For You Emma’s Original Interview: Episode 73 Rebel of the Week is: Anneli If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 2 new patrons this week, a big thank you and welcome to Jennifer Kayne and Pia Gasberg. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, February 09, 2022
124 How to Craft Your Writing Voice with September C Fawkes
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is voice? How to create distinctive voice How does a character’s background influence voice Mistakes to avoid with voice Tools for differentiating dialogue This week’s question is: How do you, or what books have gotten you out of a reading slump? Recommendation of the week is: My Audiobook 13 Steps to Evil is on sale for the whole of February. Get a 50% discount if you buy from me direct, use code: FABFIFTY Find out more about September at: Facebook Tumblr Instagram Twitter Rebel of the Week is: Kathryn Fletcher If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com 1 new patron this week, a big welcome and thank you to Maryn Corkran. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, February 02, 2022
123 Kickstarter for Indie Authors with Paddy Finn
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What kickstarter is A run through a basic kickstarter How to market them The best types of products to use in conjunction with kickstarter Mistakes to avoid The types of goals to set This week’s question is: Have you ever run, or backed a kickstarter? Recommendation of the week is: Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Paddy and Kickstarter at: Facebook Kickstarter Launch Formula by Salvador Briggman Amazon UK Amazon US Rebel of the Week is: Rick Waugh If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using Sacha’s link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, January 26, 2022
122 How to Write Romance with Jami Albright
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The fundamentals of romance How to build tension and attraction How to write humour Tropes, HEAs and grabbing the reader Grand gestures Business models This week’s question is: how are you advocating for your creative self? Recommendation of the week is: Get Rich, Lucky Bitch: Release Your Money Blocks and Live a First-Class Life by Denise Duffield-Thomas Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Recommended listen: Rachel Herron’s money episode Find out more about Jami on: Website Instagram Facebook Amazon TikTok Rebel of the Week is: April Jones If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, January 19, 2022
121 How to Find Your Inner Genius with Kelly Trach
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to find your genius Can you monetize your genius How to incorporate your genius into your branding How to overcome doubt How your shadow self is your greatest weakness and greatest power This week’s question is: What is your genius? Recommendation of the week is: Fresh by Margot Wood Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Kelly at: Website Instagram P.S. You’re A Genius Rebel of the Week is: Matthew Goodall If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor No new patrons this week but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, January 12, 2022
120 Content Marketing and Repurposing for Authors with Amy Woods
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is content marketing and repurposing Common mistakes to avoid with content marketing How to repurpose if you can’t afford to outsource? Fiction approaches How to build an audience with content repurposing This week’s question is: Other than reading and writing, what do you hope to do more of this year? Recommendation of the week is: The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Amy on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Rebel of the Week is: Tim Seabrook If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Katie Forrest and Lovis Geier. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, January 05, 2022
119 How to Market a Book in 2022 with Ricardo Fayet
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Marketing mindset principles The top 3 things everyone should to do market their books Budget marketing Launch mistakes Overview of advertising This week’s question is: what’s your word for 2022? Recommendation of the week is: A Spindle Splintered by Alix E Harrow Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Ricardo at: How to Market a Book Rebel of the Week is: Rowan James If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Jessica Smith and Jessica A McMinn. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using Sacha’s link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, December 29, 2021
118 How to Write Award Winning Crime with Rachel McLean
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What makes a good crime book Mistakes to avoid writing crime How to create mystery and tension How to create realistic crime when you’re not a police officer How to balance character development across an episodic series Find out more about Rachel on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, December 22, 2021
117 How to Create a Magic System with C.R. Rowenson
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What a magic system is The mistakes to avoid when building one How to test your magic system An overarching system to help you create your magic system How to get the balance of your magic system just right This week’s question is: What’s your reading goal for 2022? Recommendation of the week is: Whispers of Deception: (The Highland Legacy Series Book 1) by Renee Gallant Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about C.R. at: Website Youtube The Magic System Blueprint Workbook Magic System Blueprint Downloadable Files Rebel of the Week is: Robert Byers If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Audrey Audere. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, December 15, 2021
116 How to Write Killer Book Descriptions with Brian Meeks
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What a good description looks like The structure of a good description Common blurb mistakes A rather brutal critique of my blurb! This week’s question is: What are your plans for the festive season? Recommendation of the week is: Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Brian at: Brian's Description Course Instagram BitClout LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Pinterest TikTok Mailchimp Youtube Rebel of the Week is: Robin Phillips If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor A big thank you to Matty Dalrymple for upping her pledge and a big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, December 08, 2021
115 Time Management for Indie Authors in 2022 with Robyn Pearce
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Time management mistakes How to set and work with boundaries How to deal with interruptions, emails and notifications Life management hacks This week’s question is: What is your favorite book of 2021? Recommendation of the week is: Kay’s Anatomy and Kay’s Marvellous Medicine by Adam Kay Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: 20Booksto50kVegas Playlist: View full playlist Find out more about Robyn at: Website with all of her books Website for fiction Heaps of time management info plus free report ‘ How To Master Time In Only 90 Seconds’ Rebel of the Week is: Aaron If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, December 01, 2021
114 Understanding Money as an Indie Author with MJ Fievre
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to decide what income streams are worth it How to balance income streams and workload Mistakes to avoid with income streams What are the most important factors for creating a sustainable long term career This week’s question is: How do you work with deadlines? Recommendation of the week is: Lies The Guardians Tell by Herman Steuernagel Amazon UK Amazon USA Herman's Website ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about MJ on: Website Instagram LinkedIn Badass Black Girl book Empowered Black Girl book Raising Confident Black Kids book Pre-order Resilient Black Girl Rebel of the Week is: Lena Johnson If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Sharon Muha. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using Sacha’s link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, November 24, 2021
113 Cover Design for Indie Authors with Julia Rozdobudko
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: When should you update your covers? How to know if a cover is good Cover mistakes to avoid How to create covers when you’re writing cross-genre This week’s question is: How do you plan for a new year? Recommendation of the week is: One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA Links and events I mentioned: 30% off my courses using code: BLACKFRIDAY30 Valid 25th Nov - 2nd Dec Black Friday Deals StoryBundle ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about MiblArt on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Find out more about Julia on: Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Rebel of the Week is: Chris Williams If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, November 17, 2021
112 How to Fix Settings and Descriptions with Janice Hardy
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Mistakes to avoid in your description What good description is and looks like How to avoid information dumping How maximise settings How to let a character’s personality impact description This week’s question is: Since you started writing, what’s the best money you’ve spent? Recommendation of the week is: Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned: Black Friday deal *coming soon* StoryBundle Find out more about Janice on: Website Twitter Amazon Rebel of the Week is: Anonymous If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 1 new patron this week, thank you and welcome to Hunter Keris and thank you to JP Rindfleisch IX for upping their pledge. A whopping big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, November 10, 2021
111 How to Create a Sustainable Hybrid Author Career with Tiffany Yates Martin
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to write books when you’re an editor Why you may or may not want to be hybrid Benefits of being hybrid What’s changed in 30 years of publishing Why you may or may not want a pen name secret How to transition between writing fiction and nonfiction This week’s question is: do you have a pen name? or if you don’t what would your pen name be? Recommendation of the week is: Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned: Villains Masterclass Storybundle Find out more about Tiffany on: FoxPrint Editorial Twitter Instagram Facebook Intuitive Editing Phoebe Fox Author Website Phoebe Fox Author Instagram Phoebe Fox Author Facebook The Way We Weren't Rebel of the Week is: Khalina C.S.A If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Christiane Erwin and Allison Carroll and thank you to Jay Rene Lawrence for upping her pledge. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, November 03, 2021
110 How to Create Character Voice with Sebastien de Castell
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Where to start creating voices How to reflect personality at the sentence level Literary tricks and tools for creating richer character personality Worldbuilding philosophy Character accents, dialogue, rhythm and melody This week’s question is: what characters have you read with really strong voices? Recommendation of the week is: Way of the Argosi by Sebastien de Castell Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: Sacha’s Courses Find out more about Sebastien at: Website Twitter Rebel of the Week is: Lena Johnson If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor Welcome and thank you to new patron Genevieve Schol. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Get 20% off using Sacha’s link . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, October 27, 2021
109 Book Release Strategies with Craig Martelle
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Launch considerations Release strategy mistakes Shorter vs Longer release strategies Boxset release strategies Preorder strategies Nitty gritty tactics This week’s question is: what type of launch appeals to you most? Recommendation of the week is: Magick by C. M. Newell Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA Buy Direct from C.M. ***this show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned: Villains Masterclass Storybundle Patrons please email Becca on rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com and share the details of your published books with the team. Find out more about Craig on: Website 20 Books Vegas Rebel of the Week is: Anonymous If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, October 20, 2021
108 Travel Writing with Award Winning Anna McNuff
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Travel writing narrative arcs Travel writing processes Mistakes to avoid Adventure planning Truth and lies in narrative nonfiction This week’s question is: What adventure have you been on? Recommendation of the week is: Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: Villains Masterclass Rebel Readers Storybundle 13 Steps to Evil Audiobook Find out more about Anna on: Instagram Facebook Twitter Amazon Author Page Rebel of the Week is: Janelle Hardacre If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor Welcome and thank you to Robyn Pearce. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Fri, October 15, 2021
BONUS EPISODE Sneak Peek of 13 Steps to Evil Audiobook
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Wed, October 13, 2021
107 How to Craft Conflict in Your Novel with Becca Puglisi
Show Notes In this episode we cover: What conflict is and why it’s so important for your novel How to layer conflict Mistakes writers make with conflict How to show conflict How to use “choice” and complicating choice to further tension and plot This week’s question is: what is the best book you’ve read in your genre? Recommendation of the week is: 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft a Superbad Villain audiobook written and narrated by ME! Audible US Audible UK Direct Link ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Becca at: The Conflict Thesaurus One Stop for Writers Rebel of the Week is: Andy Park If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor Huge thank you to existing patron Jeff Elkins for upping his pledge and welcome and thank you to new patron Luke Kondor. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Mon, October 11, 2021
BONUS EPISODE 8 Lessons from Narrating and Producing My First Audiobook
Show Notes Howdie folks, I finally pushed my first audiobook over the finishing line. Now, I’m by no means an expert at any of this stuff, but boy did I learn a lot from the process. I love learning from other people’s mistakes, so I thought I would share 8 lessons I learned from narrating and producing my first audiobook. Read full blog here . Listen to audiobook: Audible US Audible UK Buy Direct Links I mentioned: A sound shield ( AmazonUS , AmazonUK ) Pop filter / wind shield ( AmazonUS , AmazonUK ) Mic stand ( AmazonUS , AmazonUK ) A Blue Yeti mic and USB wire connecting ( AmazonUS , AmazonUK ) Amadeus Pro (Audacity is free and suitable for mac or PC) Karl Hughes Audio Mastering Services WeTransfer for file sending FURTHER RESOURCES FOR YOU AUDIOBOOKS Narrated by the Author: How to Produce an Audiobook on a Budget by Rene Conoulty Kobo Apple Amazon US Amazon UK Audio for Authors by Joanna Penn Kobo Apple Amazon US Amazon UK Storyteller: How to be an Audiobook Narrator by Lorelei King <a href='https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/audiobook/storyteller
Wed, October 06, 2021
106 How to Edit a Second Draft with Alex Kourvo
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Analogies to help you better understand editing vs drafting How to approach editing The pitfalls and mistakes writers fall into How to show the change a hero goes through The five big scenes you need to get right The stakes paradox This week’s question is: tell me something you’ve achieved this year. Recommendation of the week is: I Love You To My Heart by Matthew Dion Goodall Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: The 2021 NaNoWriMo Writing Tools Bundle Activated Authors NaNoWriMo Preparation Kindle Storyteller Find out more about Alex on: Twitter Instagram The Big-Picture Revision Checklist Rebel of the Week is: Jasmine Arch If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Find out more about ProWritingAid here . 20% Discount for Rebels here . Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, September 29, 2021
105 How to Market a Children’s Book with Karen Inglis
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why you need to establish a local brand Indie marketing methods that don’t work for children’s author How to connect with schools How to work with curriculums Children’s marketing mistakes to avoid This week’s question is: What unusual marketing methods have you tried that have worked? Recommendation of the week is: Keepers Universal Link The 99c Fiction Sale (ends 29 Sept) ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: The 99c Fiction Sale (ends 29 Sept) Find out more about Karen on: Self Publishing Adventures Website Twitter Facebook Instagram How To Self-Publish and Market a Children’s Book Rebel of the Week is: Paulette Stout If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor Welcome to new patron Judith Mortimore. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack Thank you to all of the patrons who have upped their pledge and joined the rebel readers group: Helen O’Neill and Lynne Wham THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, September 22, 2021
104 How to Work with an Audiobook Narrator with Jillian Yetter
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to work with audiobook narrators How to find narrators What information you need to give narrators Mistakes authors make working with narrators How to create good working relationships with narrators This week’s question is: what’s your relationship with audiobooks? Recommendation of the week is: Some Girls Do by Jennifer Dugan Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: The 99c Fiction Sale Find out more about Jillian on: Instagram Facebook Website Her books on Audible Rebel of the Week is: Mel If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack Thank you to all of the patrons who have upped their pledge and joined the rebel readers group: Scott Kavanagh, Jen Roundell, Herman Steuernagel and Matt Goodall.
Wed, September 15, 2021
103 Three Word Rebellion with Dr Michelle Mazur
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What a three word rebellion is How to create one How to then use your three word rebellion Why writers and creatives feel like they’re bad at marketing How to use the inoculation theory This week’s question is: do you have a three word rebellion or tagline for your business? Recommendation of the week is: Fixing Your Setting & Description Problems by Janice Hardy Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: Rebel Readers Find out more about Dr Michelle Mazur on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Rebel of the Week is: Amy Heath If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 2 new rebels this week, thank you Laura Lentz and Helen Scheuerer. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack Thank you to all of the patrons who have upped their pledge and joined the rebel readers group: Lynn Reed Kendall, Sarah Louise, Nicole Cayer, Sassy Cassie, Eden Collier, Emma Geoffray, Juneta Kay, Maggie M, and Shane Millar.
Wed, September 08, 2021
102 How to Write Diverse Characters with Eliana West
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why diversity in fiction is important What to do if you’re afraid to approach writing diverse characters Sensitivity readers What you need to research How to include diverse characters when you yourself are not diverse This week’s question is: Tell us a book you’ve enjoyed with diverse characters. Recommendation of the week is: Jay’s Gay Agenda by Jason June Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***This show uses affiliate links Diversity resources: Writing With Color Blog How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi The Antiracist: How to Start the Conversation about Race and Take Action by Kondwani Fidel We Need Diverse Books Writing Diversely How to Write Black Characters: An Incomplete Guide by Salt and Sage Books Find out more about Eliana on: Website Instagram Rebel of the Week is: Laura Rye If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Find out more about ProWritingAid here . DISCOUNT CODE: REBEL25 <a href='https://twitter.com/ProWr
Wed, September 01, 2021
101 Author Headshots Making the Most of your Photographer with Ed Crowther
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why you need a headshot How a shoot works Considerations for tone and mood of photos How to prepare for a shoot Common mistakes in shoots This week’s question is: Have you got a professional headshot? Recommendation of the week is: Life in a Fishbowl by Len Vlahos Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Events I mentioned are: The York Writers Conference 2021. Three days, nine guest speakers, and plenty of opportunity to network and chat with authors from all over. Sessions include writer's craft and marketing workshops. Join Friday evening for a virtual cocktail party with opening remarks from our honorary patron, Terry Fallis. Then workshops begin Saturday with a lunchtime Keynote with Andrew Pyper and of course, Sacha Black. When: October 22-24, 2021 Where: Zoom - Register here Find out more about Ed at: @LastmanPhotography Rebel of the Week is: Sarah W. Sparx If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, August 25, 2021
100 Book Rights Reversion with Katlyn Duncan
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What rights reversion is How you find out if you can revert your rights A walk through of a high level rights reversion How long the process takes What mistakes to avoid in the reversion process This week’s question is: Would you consider selling subsidiary rights and if so, what ones? Recommendation of the week is: Take Back Your Book Rights by Katlyn Duncan Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***This show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: Join me on Patreon for Silent September. Write Away Podcast: Episode 55: How do you write memorable characters? My interview with Katlyn on her YouTube Channel: '8 Steps to Side Characters' by Sacha Black | Author Interview To pitch to be on the show, please complete the form here . Find out more about Katlyn on: Website Newsletter Youtube Instagram Podcast Channel Rebel of the Week is: Lynn Reed If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor Welcome and thank you to Mel Climo and Angie Green. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast <a href='https://www.kob
Wed, August 18, 2021
099 How to Write and Sell Short Fiction with Matty Dalrymple
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Defining short fiction How much story do you need for short fiction? How to do more with your short fiction Mistakes writers make with short fiction Quirky ideas for your short fiction This week’s question is: how do you use short fiction in your writing business? Recommendation of the week is: The Anatomy of Prose: The Senses Course : Discount Code: rebelvacay15 Matty’s The Short Tack Book Links I mentioned are: The Senses Course Find out more about Matty on: Website Facebook Twitter The Indy Author YouTube channel LinkedIn Episode I did with Matty on Side Characters Example of Short Fiction Promotion: Ann Kinnear Suspense Short ALL DEATHS ENDURE Rebel of the Week is: Shirish Deshpande If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor Huge thank you and welcome to: Kirstin Bussey, Maggie Menane, L.K. Latham, Paisleykaat, and Claire L. Fishback. A big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, August 11, 2021
098 Everything You Need to Know About Formatting Your Book with Formatted Books
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why formatting is important Mistakes to avoid with formatting Why you might consider a formatting company Differences between print and ebook formatting What to look for in a professional formatting company This week’s question is: How do you format your books? Recommendation of the week is: 10 Steps to Hero: How to Craft a Kickass Protagonist by ME! books2read.com/10stepstohero books2read.com/heroworkbook **Please note this show uses affiliate links Links and shows I mentioned are: 3 Mistakes to Avoid with Your Side Characters on Angela Ackerman’s site Writers Cookbook Book Echoes Find out more about Formatted Books and their services on: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Rebel of the Week is: Claire L. Fishback If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Find out more about ProWritingAid here . DISCOUNT CODE: REBEL25 Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, August 04, 2021
097 Know Your Book Market with Nat and Kindletrends
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What Kindletrends is and how it can help you The different aspects of book market research How to find readers How to research blurbs, covers, content and more This week’s question is: How do you learn about your genre? Recommendation of the week is: Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***This show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: Grab your copy of 8 Steps to Side Characters today: Universal link textbook Universal link workbook Order direct from me ALLI ratings page To find out more about Nat and Kindletrends: What Kindletrends does How to use Kindletrends to research genre fiction If you use the code REBEL at checkout time, you’ll get USD5 off your monthly Kindletrends subscription, bringing it down to USD10 per month, forever. Rebel of the Week is: Amber Sauer If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 1 new patron this week. Welcome and thank you to Aaron Betts. A big thank you to my existing patrons too. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Fri, July 30, 2021
Bonus Episode: 4 Tips to Write Better Side Characters
To celebrate the launch of 8 Steps to Side Characters, I thought I’d add a sneaky little bonus episode. I’m going to give you a few tips from the book to help you write better side characters. If you haven’t purchased your copy yet, you can do so here: Order the textbook here . Order the workbook here . Or you can order signed paperback copies or digital copies straight from me using this link . If you missed the series of mini tips videos some of these tips are covered at a high level in those. See those episodes here: What Are Side Characters? The “Three Whys” Stop Them Taking Over How to Kill Your Side Characters How to Use Humour with Your Side Characters Three Types of Side Character What You Need to Know About Character Arcs THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, July 28, 2021
096 How to Win Amazon Kindle Storyteller Competition with Darren Hardy
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What the Kindle Storyteller Competition is What the judges are looking for Storyteller success stories How to increase your visibility on Amazon Publishing mistakes to avoid This week’s question is: Do you enter competitions? Recommendation of the week is: The Girls I’ve Been by Tess Sharpe Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***This show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: Unstoppable Authors ep 100 - Sustaining a Writing Career with the Right Mindset Facebook Live: 29th July 8pm BST Your Side Characters and You LIVES : 8pm (BST) every night from the 30th July on my instagram Preorder Bonus Find out more about Kindle Storyteller here . Rebel of the Week is: Shay Raby If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Charlotte Platt. A big thank you to my existing patrons too. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, July 21, 2021
095 Six Figure Author on One Book a Year with Helen Scheuerer
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The type of book launch when you’re only publishing once a year The type of marketing needed between launches How to build your audience and find readers The writing and marketing process for one book a year Tips for marketing to YA audiences This week’s question is: how many books would you ideally like to publish a year? Recommendation of the week is: A Lair of Bones by Helen Scheuerer Amazon UK Amazon USA ***This show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: Daniel Wallace Find Your Next Reader summit IngramSpark Interview Facebook Live : 29th July 8pm BST Your Side Characters and You LIVES: 8pm (BST) every night from the 30th July on my Instagram Preorder Bonus Find out more about Helen on: Website Amazon Instagram Facebook Rebel of the Week is: Laura Hatchell If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Kirsten Taylor. And thank you to Jen Roundell for upping your pledge. A big thank you to my existing patrons too. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, July 14, 2021
094 How to Create a Magic System with Angeline Trevena
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to start building a magic system How and why you need to limit your magic system Common magic building mistakes Diversity in magic systems How to make a magic system integral to the plot and characters This week’s question is: what is your favorite magic system? Links and events I mentioned are: Order a signed copy of Side Characters (or any other book) direct from me. Order Side Characters: Textbook Workbook LIVE Side Characters Launch Q&A. To join in, you’ll need to be a member of my Facebook Group . When: 29th July Time: 8pm GMT (5am AEST, 12pm PDT, 3pm EDT) Find out more about Angeline on: Website Worldbuilding Facebook Instagram Twitter Rebel of the Week is: Gordo If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Melinda Brack. A big thank you to my existing patrons too. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Find out more about ProWritingAid here . DISCOUNT CODE: REBEL25 Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, July 07, 2021
093 How to Run an Author Event with Daniel Wallace
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Mistakes to avoid when running an author event What small details set an event apart from others How to make author events into a revenue stream How to pitch speakers What considerations do you need to make What kind of person do you need to be to run author events This week’s question is: What are the best author events you’ve been to (digital or in-person)? Recommendation of the week is: The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***This show uses affiliate links Find out more about Daniel on: Website Twitter Instagram But the best way for people to make contact Daniel is his free, do at your own pace, writing course . Rebel of the Week is: Ian Worrall If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 5 new patrons today, welcome and thank you to Cassi Emerson, Kelllye Burroughs, Lynn Reed, John Rindfleisch IX and Elizabeth Prais. A big thank you to my existing patrons too. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, June 30, 2021
092 The Self-Publishing Blueprint with Daniel Willcocks
Episode Show Notes: In this episode we cover: The overarching steps indies need to take to publish their book Most common indie publishing mistakes MVP launches versus bells and whistles launches The self-publishing cycle How to work with a writing coach This week’s question is: what part of self-publishing do you enjoy the most? Recommendation of the week is: 8 Steps to Side Characters: How to Craft Supporting Roles with Intention, Purpose, and Power Preorder everywhere Preorder workbook everywhere Submit preorder proof to get goodies here . ***This show uses affiliate links Find out more about Dan on: Hawk & Cleaver Devil's Rock Publishing Next Level Authors Podcast The Other Stories Podcast The Self-Publishing Blueprint Rebel of the Week is: Candy Glynn Wilde If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor No new patrons this week, but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, June 23, 2021
091 How to Sell More Books on Apple with Kristy Bromberg
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Methods and tactics for selling on Apple Mistakes on Apple Using preorders on Apple What it’s like to have your book turned into a film How to write better sexy scenes This week’s question is: what is your focus for the last half of 2021? Recommendation of the week is: Writing and Marketing Systems by Elana Johnson Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA **This show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here . Find out more about Kristy on: Facebook Instagram Amazon Website Rebel of the Week is: CJ Dainton If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 1 new patron today, welcome and thank you to Herman Steuernagel. A big thank you to my existing patrons too. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, June 16, 2021
090 How to Create A Six Figure Author Business with Ines Johnson
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How publishing schedules will help you reach your goals Common mistakes authors make trying to reach six figures Tactics for finding readers Measuring marketing campaigns Pen names This week’s question is: what was the last realisation you had? Recommendation of the week is: The Giver by Lois Lowry Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***This podcast uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here . Find out more about Ines on: Her Bookbub Article: How I Make Six Figures as a Self-Published Author Website Rebel of the Week is: Karen Heenan If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor No new patrons this week but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, June 09, 2021
089 How to Create an Author Website with Ginnie Carmichael
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The minimum viable requirements for an author website Common mistakes authors make on websites What SEO is and why authors need to be aware of it Website content This week’s question is: have you got an author website and how did you find the process of setting it up? Recommendation of the week is: My own Senses course Links I mentioned are: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here . Find out more about Ginnie on: Done for you author website : Be sure to mention this podcast episode to get your discount. *** Please note this show uses affiliate links Rebel of the Week is: Eden Collier If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor No new patrons this week but a big thank you to my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Find out more about ProWritingAid here . DISCOUNT CODE: REBEL25 Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, June 02, 2021
088 How to Write Memoir with Janelle Hardy
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What memoir is What memoir story structure is Where the line between your truth, factual truth and story truth sits How to use fairytales to help you write your memoir How to include moments we’re not proud of authentically This week’s question is: what would you call your memoir if you ever wrote one? Recommendation of the week is: Effortless: Make it Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***This podcast uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here . Interview with Kristina: What's the Difference Between Copyediting and Structural Editing? Find out more about Janelle on: Instagram Facebook Janelle's Website The Personal Mythmaking Podcast The Art of Personal Mythmaking Course Rebel of the Week is: Aime Sund If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor No new patrons this week but a big thank you to returning patron Cindy. A big thank you to all my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, May 26, 2021
087 How Editors Edit with Kristina Stanley
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The different types of edits and what you can expect from them The most common myths about editing and editors Editors and author voice How to know if an editor is good How to deal with, process and work with editorial feedback This week’s question is: How do you process your editorial notes? Recommendation of the week is: A Dead Djinn in Cairo by P. Djèlí Clark Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here . Connect with Kristina Stanley: Her Course: An Insider’s View of Story Editing Course Description: Thirteen professional story editors edited the same novel. Each editor worked separately in Fictionary StoryCoach. This course compares their edits and shows you what worked and what didn't. You'll see actual examples of edits. We'll also show you a scene before and after revisions were done based on the edits. If you want to elevate your skills as a story editor, this course shows you how Fictionary Certified StoryCoach editors work. You'll know what you need to deliver to a client to help them tell a powerful story. If you're a writer looking to hire a professional story editor, this course shows you what you should receive from a story editor. Coupon Code: SACHAREBELS You get the course for $39USD instead of $99 just because you’re a rebel! If you’re interested in Kristina’s software StoryTeller , she has a coupon SAVE20 for writers who want to try StoryTeller . That gives them 20% off an annual or monthly subscription. Link to Kristina’s first episode with me Rebel of the Week is: Jere Anthony If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@g
Wed, May 19, 2021
086 How to Write About Identity and Voice with Joya Goffney
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to create character voices Behavioural consistency vs character arcs Creating better dialogue How to create and use character detail How to write about identity authentically This week’s question is: We’re almost halfway through the year, are you where you want to be? Recommendation of the week is: The Self-Publishing Blueprint: A complete guide to help you self-publish your book by Daniel Willcocks Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA 13 Storey Treehouse Books by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***This podcast uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here . Boni Podcast on sentence level prose: Link to the podcast Link to the blog (where we link to the podcast :0) Interview on Jenna’s show all about how to podcast as an author. Street Team Find out more about Joya on: Instagram: @joya.goffney Website Buy the book Rebel of the Week is: Estelle Van de Velde If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Laura Beeby, thank you as we
Wed, May 12, 2021
085 How Mindset Can Improve Your Craft with Kristina Adams
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why mindset is so important The most common mindset roadblocks Tools and techniques for helping you improve your mindset How to keep your starting energy going to help you finish your book Mindset myths This week’s question is: What aspect of mindset do you struggle with most? Recommendation of the week is: The World of LORE: Dreadful Places by Aaron Mahnke Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***This podcast uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here . Find out more about Kristina on: Twitter Facebook Productivity for Writers How to Write Believable Characters Rebel of the Week is: Mira Monroe If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Shane Milar and thank you to Juneta for editing her pledge up. Of course, a big thank you to all my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Find out more about ProWritingAid here . DISCOUNT CODE: REBEL25 Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, May 05, 2021
084 How to Self-Publish a Graphic Novel with Marcus E Ako
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The differences between writing a novel and a graphic novel How to actually write a graphic novel How to choreograph a fight scene with an illustrator How story arcs work across a single graphic novel and a series How to find and work with an illustrator Mistakes to avoid This week’s question is: Do you read graphic novels? If so, what are your recommendations? Recommendation of the week is: How to Get Your Book Into Schools and Double Your Income With Volume Sales by David H Hendrickson Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here . Sacha’s Proofer / Workbook Editor: Tim Seabrook — Fifth Ring Press Connect with Marcus: Twitter - @Marcus_Ako ; @IonWritersBlock Instagram - @IonWritersBlock Book - Call 1-800-KillAGuy: Book 1 Rebel of the Week is: Yanni Jade If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Shelly Sara and Stephanie Johnson. And of course, a big thank you to all my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Fri, April 30, 2021
5 Lessons from Two Years of Writing Full-Time
It feels like a blink since the original post “ lessons from one year of writing full-time ”. But it is with ENORMOUS pride, a slight maniacal cackle and a deep sigh of caffeine-fuelled relief that I get to say this is 5 lessons from two years of writing full-time. 5 Lessons from Two Years of Writing Full-Time Lesson 1: The Income Update In my first year, my only goal was to survive. I was desperate not to go back to the corporate hellmare that was my old day job. I did that, yay me. But I also ended year one feeling like I was rudderless and hadn’t pushed myself sufficiently on the income front—which, funnily enough, I hadn’t because I was so consumed by just surviving. Year two was a financial shifting year. While I wanted to beat my old day job income, it was more important to me to reduce the freelance in order to focus on my business and create the financial and life freedom I really wanted. But I'm also a competitive bitch, and STILL wanted to increase my overall income, a tall order given I was starting from a lower baseline after giving up a lot of the freelance gigs. Thanks to a frankly terrifying amount of caffeine, a little hysteria and a few gins, I managed it. Turnover was up 22% and net profit up 67%. But the really exciting development is the change in breakdown of income. In year one, 75% of my income came from freelance work, 17% from book sales and 8% from everything else like affiliate income, speaking fees etc. But in year two, what changed dramatically. I’m genuinely surprised, shocked and delighted to see the shift. It shows how much of a lie time is, the last year has felt endless and so, so fast all at the same time. But the summary is that I halved the income from freelance which sat at just 37% of turnover and increased sales income to the point where it’s now my biggest income stream at 44% of turnover. This makes me crazy happy and hungry to continue decreasing the freelance income and continue boosting my other streams. Interestingly, my “everything else” bucket more than doubled in year two and that’s thanks in part to the podcast, sponsorships, and patreon but also to course sales and a variety of other income streams. A takeaway here for me is that while I doubled the array of “everything else” income streams, it still only accounted for 19% AND in order to generate that, it took as much effort if not more than everything else. Realistically, it’s the books that shifted the income percentages and so this coming year, I must focus my energies on getting more books written. In my second year, my main income streams included: book sales, freelance work, patreon, merchandise, affiliate income, sponsorship, course sales, consulting and speaking. Year two assets include: 8 nonfiction books and 3 nonfiction box set
Wed, April 28, 2021
083 Publishing from Zero in 2021 with David Gaughran
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What are the key elements you need to take into account when starting from zero Most common indie publishing mistakes new writers make What business and platform basics do you need in place before you publish What marketing should a writer do when they only have one book How do you continue to get sales after launch? This week’s question is: What worries you about starting from zero? Recommendation of the week is: This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links This is a link explaining how the book was written: A Conversation with Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone Links and events I mentioned: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here . Connect with David Gaughran: Website Youtube Twitter Rebel of the Week is: VAL NEIL If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Jennifer Thompson. And of course, a big thank you to all my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, April 21, 2021
082 From Busyness to Business: The Art of Creative Time Management with Steven Watson
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why we still struggle with time management despite there being so many tools out there Mistakes people make with time management Time management mindset shifts How to deal with your inbox The Pyramid of Time Mastery This week’s question is: What are your personal time management tips? Recommendation of the week is: Taking the Short Tack by Matty Dalrymple and Mark Lefebvre Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here . Connect with Steven: LinkedIn Website His book Rebel of the Week is: Alexa If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Tauna Sonn-lemarbe. And of course, a big thank you to all my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, April 14, 2021
081 Creative Self-Publishing with Orna Ross
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What creative self-publishing means What are success measures for indie authors How to harness the thing that’s uniquely you Mistakes to avoid with publishing contracts This week’s question is: What is your success measure? Recommendation of the week is: The Liar’s Daughter by Megan Cooley Peterson Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here . Find out more about Orna on: Twitter offers self-publishing advice for creatives Instagram Page is for her poetry Her Facebook Author Page is for her novels and also has a bit of everything else Join ALLi here Book Link: Creative Self-Publishing: ALLi’s Guide to Independent Publishing for Authors and Poets Rebel of the Week is: Bobbie Ann Atwood If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 1 new patron this week, welcome to Lynne Wham, but of course, a big thank you to all my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Find out more about ProWritingAid here . DISCOUNT CODE: REBEL25 Twitter , <a href='https://www.facebook.com/ProWr
Wed, April 07, 2021
080 How to Create Rich Writing with Krystal Sutherland
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to create rich and memorable characters How to develop chilling atmospheres How to use the senses in your writing How to introduce your characters in the most impactful way possible How to create deeper emotions in your stories This week’s question is: What’s the last book you absolutely couldn’t put down? Recommendation of the week is: House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here . Find out more about Krystal on: Instagram House of Hollow is out now Rebel of the Week is: Helen Sheuerer If you’d like to be a Rebel of the Week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 2 new patrons this week, a huge welcome and thank you to Sarah Louise and Kate Swed. And of course, a big thank you to all my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, March 31, 2021
079 How Storybrand Sells Books with Amy Mertz
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is storybrand? How writers can incorporate storybrand into their marketing Mistakes people make with storybrand The key elements of storybrand including a worked example How to incorporate storybrand into your side hustles This week’s question is: Are you wide or in KU and why? Recommendation of the week is: Wide for the Win by Mark Lefebvre Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open Find out more here . Find out more about Amy on: Instagram: @ amymertz / @ ifcstudios ifcstudios.com/rebel Rebel of the Week is: Dharma Kelleher If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or instagram me @ sachablackauthor 3 new patrons this week. A huge welcome and thank you to Nathan Scammell, Heather Adame Saenz and Moninder Gainda. And of course, a big thank you to all my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, March 24, 2021
078 How to Sell Ebooks and Audiobooks on Kobo with Tara Cremin
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Kobo’s new audiobook platform How to publish audio with Kobo How to price your audiobook What’s hot and what’s not in audio right now Marketing tactics that work for Kobo right now This week’s question is: What are your Q2 goals? Recommendation of the week is: How to Make a Living with Your Writing by Joanna Penn Kobo **This podcast uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open: Find out more here. Mark’s Wide for the Win Q&A Replay Find out more about Kobo: You can sometimes hear Tara as a guest host on the Kobo Writing Life Podcast . If you’re interested in publishing with KWL, create your account today at www.kobo.com/writinglife . Website Facebook Twitter Instagram Links to the books Tara mentioned: Birds Art Life by Kyo Maclear A Ghost in the Throat by Doireann Ní Ghríofa For audio, here’s some links that may be of interest: KWL Audiobook Press Release How to Publish your Audiobook Podcast interview with Kobo Audiobook Merchandiser Listener Rebel of the Week is: Lynne Wham If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod Thank you to Heather who recently upped her pledge and has joined us in the Rebel Slack group. 1 new patrons this week, a huge welcome and thank you to Noelle Davidson. And of course, a big to all my existing pa
Fri, March 19, 2021
BONUS EPISODE - Wide for the Win: How to Sell More Books Wide with Mark Lefebvre
Get your copy of Mark's book Wide for the Win which is PACKED full of tips and tricks for marketing your books wide here: https://books2read.com/b/wideforthewin Find out more about Mark on his website: http://markleslie.ca/ Join the Rebel Author Facebook community here for more live events and writing support: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelauthors/
Wed, March 17, 2021
077 Plot Whispering with Martha Alderson
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why whopping bits of paper are awesome for plotting The biggest mistakes writers make with plot How to use details to enhance your plot Tips and tricks for the middle of your book How to keep your motivation going when you’re in the trenches of writing This week’s question is: Do you plot or pants or plants? Recommendation of the week is: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open: Find out more here . Live Q&A with Mark Lefebvre on wide marketing: 17th March 8:00pm GMT, 1pm PST, 4pm EST, 7am AEST Find out more about Martha on: Twitter Facebook Instagram Boundless Creativity Workbook Martha's Books Listener Rebel of the Week is: Dominik August If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod 1 new patron this week. A huge welcome and thank you to Jen Roundell. And of course, a big to all my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, March 10, 2021
076 The Business of Being a Writer with Jane Friedman
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Whether it’s still possible to make a career in 2021 Core business principles a writer needs The mindset shifts a writer needs to make in order to turn their writing into a business Other ways a writer can make money with their words? Tips for running an author business This week’s question is: What do you find most difficult about the business side of writing? Recommendation of the week is: Nobody Wants to Read Your Sh*t: Why That is and What You Can Do About It by Steven Pressfield Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here. Live Q&A with Mark Lefebvre on wide marketing : 17th March 8:00pm GMT, 1pm PST, 4pm EST, 7am AEST Kobo Writing Life talking about Prose Find out more about Jane on: Twitter Instagram The Business of Being a Writer Listener Rebel of the Week is: Val Neil If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod 2 new patrons this week, a huge welcome and thank you to Jasmine Amaro and Giannin Viecili. And of course, a big to all my existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Find out more about ProWritingAid <a href='https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1516072&u=1810409&m=72053&urllink=&af
Wed, March 03, 2021
075 The Heroine’s Journey with Gail Carriger
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What the heroine’s journey is Common mistakes with the heroine’s journey The key beats of the heroine’s journey The role of side characters in the heroine’s journey Genre and reader expectations for heroine/hero’s journey. This week’s question is: Do you write the heroine or hero’s journey? Recommendation of the week is: Your Press Release is Breaking my Heart by Janet Murray Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Links or events I mentioned are: Live Q&A with Mark Lefebvre on wide marketing 17th March 8:00pm GMT, 1pm PST, 4pm EST, 7am AEST Find out more about Gail on: Twitter Facebook Website https://gailcarriger.com The Heroine's Journey Listener Rebel of the Week is: Victoria LK Williams If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod 3 new patrons this week. Welcome and thank you to Harry Brooks, Holly Flynn and Scott Kavanagh. A huge thank you as well to all existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Sun, February 28, 2021
Announcing The Rebel Diaries Anthology
Surprise... I’m super excited to announce the launch of The Rebel Diaries Anthology. The call for stories is officially open. For all the submission criteria and information please visit sachablack.co.uk/rebelsubmissions What happens when the villain wins? Sick of dashing debonairs? Fed up of being blinded by shining armor? Sometimes, all a girl wants is a villain for a hero. The Rebel Diaries is looking for stories starring characters with a dubious shade of morals. We want characters who aren’t afraid of getting what they want, causing a bit of chaos, dabbling in mischief, and mayhem and slathering on the sarcasm. We want stories that slip into the grey areas, and are bulging with villains, deviants and rebels. We’re after sassy tales littered with questionable morals and happy endings—for the villains anyway. We are not looking for horror or gratuitous violence but dark stories that are fun, light hearted explorations of the characters usually hidden in obscurity. We actively encourage submissions from own voices, characters or authors with disabilities or from underrepresented backgrounds, LGBTQ+ etc. Submission deadline: June 30th, 2021 Word count: 2,500–7,500 words. Payment: royalty split
Wed, February 24, 2021
074 How to Write Your Author Business Plan with Joanna Penn
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why you need to write a business plan The main components of an author business plan What to include and what not to include in your plan Mistakes to avoid with your business plan How to improve your money mindset This week’s question is: Do you have an author business plan? Recommendation of the week is: Your Author Business Plan by Joanna Penn Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Joanna's Links https://www.thecreativepenn.com/resources/ https://twitter.com/thecreativepenn https://www.thecreativepenn.com/author-business-plan/ Links and Events I mentioned are: Live Q&A with Mark Lefebvre on wide marketing 17th March 8:00pm GMT, 1pm PST, 4pm EST, 7am AEST DO YOU LOVE WRITING FANTASY? CALLING ALL FANTASY WRITERS ProWritingAid are running a fantasy writing week in February and holy crap am I personally excited for this. Just look at the line up! With live sessions from bestselling fantasy writers TJ Klune, Angela J. Ford, David Farland and Stephanie BwaBwa, a world-building workshop, and a complete World Anvil software walkthrough, you don't want to miss this event ! Please note, I am an affiliate of ProWritingAid, but that's because I personally use their software. Listener Rebel of the Week is: Mark Lefebvre If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod 1 new patron this week. Welcome and thank you to Stanley B Trice. A huge thank you as well to all existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.pat
Wed, February 17, 2021
073 Why Swearing is Good for You with Emma Byrne
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why swearing is good for you The gender difference between men and women and swearing Regional swearing and what this means for characterisation Why swearing helps you manage pain How swearing works in different areas of the brain This week’s question is: what is your favorite swear word? Recommendation of the week is: The Heroine’s Journey by Gail Carriger Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Links and Events I mentioned are: Live Q&A with Mark Lefebvre on wide marketing 17th March 8:00pm GMT, 1pm PST, 4pm EST, 7am AEST DO YOU LOVE WRITING FANTASY? CALLING ALL FANTASY WRITERS ProWritingAid are running a fantasy writing week in February and holy crap am I personally excited for this. Just look at the line up! With live sessions from bestselling fantasy writers TJ Klune, Angela J. Ford, David Farland and Stephanie BwaBwa, a world-building workshop, and a complete World Anvil software walkthrough, you don't want to miss this event ! Please note, I am an affiliate of ProWritingAid, but that's because I personally use their software. Find out more about Emma on: Bookshop Twitter Instagram Listener Rebel of the Week is: Stacy L Frazer If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Jackson Hollingsworth. A huge thank you to all existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: <a href='http://www.patreon.com/sachabla
Wed, February 10, 2021
072 How to Market a Book in 2021 with Nicholas Erik
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What the 80/20 principle means for your marketing The ultimate book marketing formula How to balance writing what you want versus giving the market what it wants Common marketing mistakes What to cut out of your marketing in 2021 This week’s question is: What marketing tactic would you like to be better at? Recommendation of the week is: Alix E Harrow’s A Witch’s Guide to Escape: A Practical Compendium of Portal Fantasies HUGO award winning short story Links and events I mentioned are: Live Q&A with Mark Lefebvre on wide marketing 17th March 8:00pm GMT, 1pm PST, 4pm EST, 7am AEST Patron only Poison and Prose is 10th Feb. The Dialogue Doctor Episode with me ! On voice, narrator voice, character voice, sharpening dialogue and more. DO YOU LOVE WRITING FANTASY? CALLING ALL FANTASY WRITERS ProWritingAid are running a fantasy writing week in February and holy crap am I personally excited for this. Just look at the line up! With live sessions from bestselling fantasy writers TJ Klune, Angela J. Ford, David Farland and Stephanie BwaBwa, a world-building workshop, and a complete World Anvil software walkthrough, you don't want to miss this event ! Please note, I am an affiliate of ProWritingAid, but that's because I personally use their software. Find out more about Nicholas on: Website Amazon Page Listener Rebel of the Week is: Rebecca Pursell If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Ryan Simmons. A huge thank you to all existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid<a href='https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1516072&u=1810
Wed, February 03, 2021
071 How to Make a Scene with Jordan Rosenfeld
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What is a scene? Mistakes to avoid when creating scenes How to end a scene and leave readers wanting more How to layer action, emotion and theme into each scene How to use side characters to create the most impact in your scenes This week’s question is: Recommend a craft, business or marketing book Recommendation of the week is: Writing Your Story's Theme: The Writer's Guide to Plotting Stories That Matter by K.M. Weiland Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: Live Q&A with Mark Lefebvre on wide marketing 17th March 8:00pm GMT, 1pm PST, 4pm EST, 7am AEST Patron only Poison and Prose is 10th Feb. Find out more about Jordan on: Twitter Website Listener Rebel of the Week is: Helen Scheuerer If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod 1 new patron this week, thank you Martina JG. A huge thank you to all existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, January 27, 2021
070 How to Write Authentic Sales Copy with Jo Watson
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What the fuck copywriting is and why we need to worry about it Top tips for copywriting How to keep your branding consistent with your voice Common copywriting mistakes This week’s question is: Describe your author voice in 3 words Recommendation of the week is: Untamed by Glennon Doyle Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Find out more about Jo Watson on: LinkedIn Website Listener Rebel of the Week is: Lauren Mullis If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod No new patrons this week. A huge thank you to all existing patrons. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, January 20, 2021
069 How to Write a Series with Sara Rosett
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The main types of series and what to watch out for with each Mistakes writers make with series How to use your ending to sell the next book How to extend or cut short a series and the considerations you have to make How to create a second series in your world This week’s question is: What series would you buy for someone else as a gift? Links I mentioned are: Wish I’d Known Then Episode with me: Financial Freedom and the Power of Authenticity Parents Facebook Group Find out more about Sara Rosett on: Website Instagram Twitter Pinterest Podcast for Writers: Wish I'd Known Then Listener Rebel of the Week is: Robert Byers If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod Two new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Nicole Cayer and Helen O’Neill. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, January 13, 2021
068 How to Craft Captivating Characters with Roz Morris
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The 3 most important elements in making a good character The most common mistakes do writers make when trying to create characters Character reaction and how it helps to define character What mystery is in terms of character and the best methods for creating it How to connect your characters to your book theme This week’s question is: Who is your favorite character of all time? Recommendation of the week is: The Ultimate Guide to Book Marketing by Nicholas Erik Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Listener Rebel of the Week is: Sara M If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod Two new patrons this week. Welcome and thank you to Cassie M. Newel and Naomi Kennedy. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Find out more about ProWritingAid here . DISCOUNT CODE: REBEL25 Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, January 06, 2021
067 5 Non-Writing Activities I'm Using to Help Grow My Writing Business in 2021
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why and how I’ll be filling my creative well in 2021 Why I’m reverting to processes that used to work How and why I’m narrowing my focus in 2021 How and why I’m staying super income focused this year And the differences in the way I’m going to learn this year This week’s question is: What non-writing related activities will you be doing in 2021 to help grow your business? Links I mentioned are: The Better-Faster Academy Clever Fox planner Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, December 30, 2020
066 6 Indie Author Lessons from 2020
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why your reaction is everything Redefining the meaning of work Why creativity is a dish best in silence Why business basics matter more than anything Self-care isn’t needed, it’s a fucking priority Friends, and YOU are everything A last note to end on It’s the end of 2020, a momentous occasion. I’d like to say something profound, something deep and meaningful when in reality, all I can muster is “What the fuckity fuck was this year?” I’m a writer, you’re a freaking writer and I bet in a thousand fucking turns of the sun none of us could have written the absolute cluster fuck that was this year. But as much as I’ve a twisted sense of humour and a dark heart, I’m an eternal optimist and I’d like to end the year with a bit of fucking cheer and tangible actions to work towards next year. Here are 6 lessons I’ve learned from 2020. Reaction is Everything My dear friend Katie has a tattoo from Jack Canfield that says E + R = O. Event plus reaction equals outcome. Never has that been truer than in 2020. It might not be what you want to hear, but it’s the hard, uncut truth. This year has been a sink or swim kind of year, either it’s crushed you or you succeeded in spite of it. But what I can tell you with absolute certainty, is that whatever your reaction to this year, it will have created your outcomes. When the pandemic hit, I panicked. I thought my business was screwed. The schools shut, how in the bollocking shitsticks was I going to get anything done with my 6 year old begging for rice cakes and “peppermanis” every 4 seconds going to allow me to work? It wasn’t. And yet, I wrote more books this year than any other year. Ever. I’m still not entirely sure how that happened. What I do know is that it had everything to do with my reaction. I’m the kind of “fuck you, you try and squash me and I’ll succeed anyway” girl. Not everyone is and that’s okay. The world needs every kind of person. I probably could have been more supportive to friends and family emotionally during the pandemic, but I’m just not that sort of person, work and creativity are my solace and I’m just lucky that that also happens to be my job now. When I look at this year, I’m still shocked I managed to do as much as I have. My son spent 8 months off school and I did 95% of the homeschooling and childcare because I had that flexibility. What am I trying to say? I guess what I’m trying to say is that we all have different reactions to events and adversity and that’s okay. The greatest factor in influencing our outcomes is within our control, it’s ourselves. What you have to do is workout how
Wed, December 23, 2020
065 How to Write Distraction Free with Adam Leeb
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why distraction is bad and the science behind it The most important skills to have as an entrepreneur Biggest mistake made in business and what he learned How to go from idea to physical product Tips and tricks for distraction free writing This week’s question is: What are your goals for 2021? Recommendation of the week is: Here is the Beehive by Sarah Crossan Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: Sacha’s Shop The Senses Course Rebel Author Facebook Group Find out more about Adam Leeb on: https://getfreewrite.com/traveler Listener Rebel of the Week is: Justina Oland If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, December 16, 2020
064 How to Create a Fictional Language with David J Peterson
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What conlanging is Where to start constructing a language The overarching steps to create a conlang How to deal with grammar in a conlang How far you need to go in a fictional world with a conlang This week’s question is: How do you spend the holiday period? Recommendation of the week is: Monsters by Emerald Fennell Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: Sacha’s Shop The Senses Course Rebel Author Facebook Group Find out more about David J Peterson on: Twitter , Website , YouTube And: http://jobs.conlang.org http://fiatlingua.org/2016/11 http://fiatlingua.org/2019/03 Listener Rebel of the Week is: Ian Worrall If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, December 09, 2020
063 Self-Publishing Basics with Michael LaRonn
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The one piece of advice first time authors should follow Most common self-publishing mistakes The three most common self-publishing questions and their answers Tricks and strategies to improve your business foundations How to build a mailing list when you find them tricky How to get advanced readers This week’s question is: What self-publishing question haven’t you had answered? Recommendation of the week is: It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: Sacha’s Shop The Senses Course Rebel Author Facebook Group Find out more about Michael LaRonn on: You can find his fiction at www.michaellaronn.com and his videos and books for writers at www.authorlevelup.com . To find out more about the book 150 self-publishing questions answered, click here Listener Rebel of the Week is: Nyx M Cavalier If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Find out more about ProWritingAid here . DISCOUNT CODE: REBEL25 Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, December 02, 2020
062 How to Create a Well Presented Manuscript with Mike Reeves-McMillan
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to make your prose more professional Common presentation mistakes Common punctuation errors Tricks and strategies to improve presentation This week’s question is: what do you care about most in a book? Story, characters, presentation, something else? Recommendation of the week is: Dear Writer, Are You In Writer's Block? By Becca Syme Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: Sacha’s Shop Discount Code: Rebel15 The Senses Course Discount Code: Rebel15 Becca Syme Courses Story Bundle Find out more about Mike Reeves-McMillan on: C-Side Media Website Listener Rebel of the Week is: Cari Buziak If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, November 25, 2020
061 How to Write a Book in 15 Minutes
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to use 15 minute time blocks to write Common mistakes when trying to use timeblocks Mindset and how it’s your biggest blocker What levelling up has looked like for Honorée How to find your most authentic self This week’s question is: what do you do to help you get into the right mindset? Recommendation of the week is: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: The Senses Course Launch Story Bundle Find out more about Honorée Corder on: Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , Website Listener Rebel of the Week is: Emma Geoffray If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, November 18, 2020
060 How to Write a Synopsis with Michelle Somers
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why you need a synopsis even if you’re not pursuing traditional publishing Common mistakes when writing a synopsis How to get the right balance of information in your synopsis Tips for retaining your voice The structure of a good synopsis This week’s question is: What one thing do you want to achieve by the end of the year? Recommendation of the week is: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA Links I mentioned are: The Senses Course Launch Story Bundle Find out more about Michelle on: Website , Facebook , Twitter , Pinterest , Instagram Read Simply Synopsis Get her FREE cheat sheet here. CHARACTERISATION THROUGH NARRATION 2 hour online workshop through the Queensland Writer’s Centre Inhouse 4-week intensive workshops – practical based with feedback – bookings for 2021 Listener Rebel of the Week is: Victoria LK Williams If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, November 11, 2020
059 How to Write a Book in 5 Days with Scott King
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The mindset you need to write fast Mistakes in trying to write fast How to prepare for writing fast Tips for outlining How to get over stumbling blocks when you write fast This week’s question is: Is writing fast important or not in the current publishing climate? Recommendation of the week is: Dear Writer Are you in Burnout by Becca Syme Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA Links I mentioned are: The Senses Course Launch Story Bundle Find out more about Scott on: Twitter - @ScottKing Instagram - @KingScottKing Website Amazon Author Page Listener Rebel of the Week is: M.J. Moores If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Find out more about ProWritingAid here . DISCOUNT CODE: REBEL25 Twitter , Facebook , Instagram
Wed, November 04, 2020
058 How to Write Dialogue with Jeff Elkins
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The most important elements when creating dialogue Mistakes to avoid when writing dialogue How to use psychology to help improve your dialogue How to differentiate character’s dialogue How to manage a big cast of characters and all their different ways of speaking What monomouth is and how to get rid of it This week’s question is: What character/book or movie’s dialogue do you like best? Recommendation of the week is: Nail Your Novel: Writing Characters Who’ll Keep Readers Captivated by Roz Morris Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA Links I mentioned are: The Senses Course Launch Story Bundle Dialogue Doctor Discount Jeff is also giving listeners a discount on his services. His 1-hour chapter session is typically $99. If you include the name of my podcast when you register, he’ll give you 25% off. Register here Search for "Writer’s Well" in your podcasters and look for Episode 138 where Rachael and J discuss Jeff and the help he gave J with his dialogue Find out more about Jeff on: Website Twitter Facebook Jeff had some recommendations for books and movies with great dialogue: Books with dialogue he loves: The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway Beloved by Toni Morrison The Great Divorc e by CS Lewis The Goldfinch by Donna Tart A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace TV Shows and Movies with Amazing Dialogue: The Magicians Gilmore Girls When Harry Met Sally The Princess Bride Mission Impossible (1996 movie - best dialogue in an action film) Listener Rebel of the Week is: Bobbie Ann Atwood If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: <a hr
Wed, October 28, 2020
057 Content Planning for Authors with Janet Murray
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to use content marketing to help you sell more books and products. The four main types of content and how to use them to structure your content marketing Mistakes authors make with content marketing How to repurpose your content to do more with what you have The differences between content marketing for fiction and nonfiction This week’s question is: do you want to content market? Why or why not? Recommendation of the week is: The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA Links I mentioned are: The Senses Course Launch Story Bundle Janet Murray conference Find out more about Janet on: Website , Her social media planner , Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , Linkedin , Podcast Janet mentioned using KapWing for content marketing Listener Rebel of the Week is: Thomas Dukeman If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod 1 new patron this week, welcome to Juneta Kay. A big thank you to all new and old patrons alike. You guys help not only to keep the podcast running, but give me a warm squishy feeling in my belly. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, October 21, 2020
056 How to Set and Achieve your Writing Goals with H.B Lyne
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: How to set effective writing goals Mistakes to avoid when goal setting The best methods for goal setting Making big goals more manageable How to track your goals A discussion on if there’s a right or wrong time to set goals This week's question: how do you set, manage, track and record your writing goals? Book recommendation of the week is the NaNoWriMo StoryBundle which you can find here: The NaNo StoryBundle Mentioned Links The Senses Course sachablack.thinkific.com/courses/senses Janet Murray conference https://www.janetmurray.co.uk/ref/55/ Find out more about our guest: Instagram , Facebook , websites: www.hblyne.com and www.greatwesternwoods.com . Read her book on goals here: www.books2read.com/goals Listener Rebel of the Week is: Yanni Jade If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod Welcome and a big thank you to new patron Harley Christensen. A huge thank you to all my current patrons who help to keep the podcast running and give me a warm squishy feeling in my belly! If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, October 14, 2020
055 How to Run an Author Podcast with Jeff Adams and Will Knauss
Episode Show Notes In this show we cover: The impact podcasts have on author careers and sales The best and worst things about podcasting Advice on the technical aspects of podcasting The amount of time it takes to run a podcast How to structure a podcast Podcasting strategy Considerations for cohosting Please note I use affiliate links throughout this post. This means I earn a small commission should you purchase something using one of my links. There is no cost to you for using my links. Question of the Week Do you prefer audio or video, podcasts or YouTube? Book Recommendation of the week The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Grab a copy on: Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA Links Mentioned My brand new course The Anatomy of Prose: The Senses . Find out more here . Grab your NaNoWriMo Story Bundle here . Janet Murray's conference Janet Murray Content Planner for 2021 Find Out More About Our Guests Jeff and Will Visit their website: jeffandwill.com @ biggayfiction @biggayauthor @ WriterJeffAdams @ WillKnauss Their Book Recommendation on Podcasting: Big Podcast by David Hopper. Get a copy on Amazon UK or Amazon USA *** A HUGE thank you all all the new patrons this week. Thank you and welcome to: Heather Renee Gallant Stacy L Frazer Mary Whitten <li class="public-DraftStyleDefault-unorderedListItem public-DraftStyleDefault-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefa
Wed, October 07, 2020
054 How to Write Dark Fantasy with Jenna Moreci
Episode Show Notes Mentioned links: Mark's Rebel Reflections episode 155 listen here . The Anatomy of Prose FREE webinar on 8th October at 7pm UK time. Join the Prose Webinar here: The Anatomy of Prose: How to Breathe Life into Your Story, Characters and Sentences WEBINAR The NaNo Writing Bundle: https://storybundle.com/nano FIND OUR MORE ABOUT JENNA MORECI Read The Savior's Sister: https://books2read.com/tss/ Follow Jenna Moreci: YouTube: http://youtube.com/jennamoreci Website: http://jennamoreci.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/jennamoreci Instagram: http://instagram.com/jennamoreci *** If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod
Wed, September 30, 2020
053 Celebrating One Year of Rebel Authoring!
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 53 of The Rebel Author Podcast. It’s all me this week. A solo show celebrating one year of rebel authoring. This week’s questions is: Where do you want to be this time next year in your writing, business or career? Book recommendation of the week is: 10 Steps to Hero: How to Craft a Kickass Protagonist by Sacha Black Read the book here *** I will be doing a live Poison and Prose session tomorrow 30th September to celebrate hitting 1 year of the show. Join me here : https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelauthors/ *** Join the Prose Webinar here: The Anatomy of Prose: How to Breathe Life into Your Story, Characters and Sentences WEBINAR *** Mentioned Links: 9 Things Career Authors Don't Do: Personal Finance Calendly Podbean Listener Rebel of the Week is Kahlan Weir If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod *** 2 new patrons this week, Welcome and a huge thank you to Laura Kendrick and Padgett Farmer. A huge thank you to all my current patrons, you help not only to keep the podcast running but give me warm squishy feelings! If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack Please note I do use affiliate links in my posts. THIS WEEK’S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, September 23, 2020
052 How to Run Seasonal Marketing with Penny Sansevieri
This week’s questions is: What is your favorite episode of the last year? Book recommendation of the week is: Not Even Bones by Rebecca Schaeffer Apple: https://apple.co/3hIMSLJ Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2RAKsnC Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/2ZPHgJl Note that these are affiliate links and I earn a small commission if you purchase the book at no additional cost to you. Find out more about our guest Penny Sansevieri here: Twitter: @bookgal www.amarketingexpert.com Instagram: @therealbookgal Rebel of the week is Renee Gallant I'll be live on the iWriterly Chanel with Meg LaTorre, Jenna Moreci and Daniel Willcocks on the 23rd September at 9pm UK time http://bit.ly/iwriterlylive Join me for the Rebel Author Anniversary Poison and Prose on the 30th September 8pm UK time https://www.facebook.com/groups/rebelauthors/ The Anatomy of Prose: How to Breathe Life into Your Story, Characters and Sentences WEBINAR 1 new patron this week, welcome and a huge thank you to William. A giant thank you to all my current patrons too. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Fri, September 18, 2020
051 - Personal Finance for Writers with J Thorn and Sacha Black
Hello Rebels, surprise! Here's a bonus minisode with me and J Thorn where we talk about personal finance for writers. We talk about a new book we've cowritten that focuses on the good stuff: money. I go deep and get personal in this book with my experiences of debt and money and the lessons I've learned that took me from aspiring writer to full-time business woman. Read the Book: 9 Things Career Authors Don't Do: Personal Finance Read the rest of the series: http://getbook.at/9thingsseries
Wed, September 16, 2020
050 How to Edit Intuitively with Tiffany Yates Martin
This week’s questions is: What part of the writing publishing marketing journey do you like best? Book recommendation of the week is: 9 Things Career Authors Don’t Do: Personal Finance by Me and J Thorn. Read the book here: http://getbook.at/9thingspersonalfinance Find out more about Tiffany Yates Martin Read Intuitive Editing here: http://foxprinteditorial.com/intuitive-editing/ www.foxprinteditorial.com www.facebook.com/FoxPrintEditorial Twitter: @foxprinted Insta: @ tiffanyyatesmartin The Anatomy of Prose: How to Breathe Life into Your Story, Characters and Sentences WEBINAR https://prowritingaid.com/en/Webinar/Register/1000047?utm_campaign=Webinars/Events&utm_medium=post&utm_source=PWAblog&utm_content=SachaWebinar Listener Rebel of the Week is Beth Ball If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, September 09, 2020
049 How to Create an Author Side Hustle with Jennie Nash
Episode Show Notes This week’s questions is: If you could do anything as a side hustle, what would it be? *** Find out more about our guest Jennie Nash: If you want to be a book coach, you can find out more about Jennie’s courses and free information here: bookcoaches.com/abc If you’re a writer and would like to be matched with a coach, then visit here: authoraccelerator.com *** Book recommendation of the week is: How to Write a Series by Sara Rosett Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA Don’t forget The Anatomy of Prose is now live, you can get it in ebook, paperback or hardback now. Click the link here . Order the Workbook here . Listener Rebel of the Week is Jasmine Arch If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod *** Two new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Denise Berndt and Rae Tauranga. A huge thank you also to all my current patrons for the ongoing support. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack Sponsor of the show this week is ProWritingAid Find out more about ProWritingAid software using my link here . Use my discount code: REBEL25 Connect with ProWritingAid on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Please note I do use affiliate links, I earn a small commission when you purchase something using these links at no additional cost to you.
Tue, September 01, 2020
048 How to Use Data to Sell More Books with Alex Newton
This week’s questions is: How do you use data in your writing business? Find out more about K-Lytics here: https://k-lytics.com Book recommendation of the week is: Intuitive Editing by Tiffany Yates Martin Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA Sign up for the T he Anatomy of Prose: How to Breathe Life into Your Story, Characters and Sentences Webinar Listener Rebel of the Week is Jay Renee Lawrence If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod *** No new patrons this week, a huge thank you to all my current patrons, you help not only to keep the podcast running, you make me feel like what I do is worthwhile. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, August 26, 2020
047 How to Embrace Self-Care with Kay Hutchison
Episode Show Notes This week’s questions is: What self care do you do? Book recommendation of the week is: Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA Please note these are affiliate links. *** Find out more about our guest Kay Hutchison on her website: www.kayhutchison.com (also www.bellemedia.co.uk ) LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube *** Join me for the The Anatomy of Prose: How to Breathe Life into Your Story, Characters and Sentences Webinar Rebel of the Week is ANONYMOUS! If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod *** No new patrons this week, a huge thank you to all my current patrons, you help not only to keep the podcast running. You make me feel like my potty mouth antics are worthwhile. If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack That’s sacha with a C not an S THIS WEEK’S EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Thu, August 20, 2020
046 How to Create a Rebel Author Mindset with J Thorn and Sacha Black
Surprise! Here's a bonus minisode with me and J Thorn. We talk about a new book we've cowritten that focuses on why you should have a rebel mindset as an indie author and the 9 things you shouldn't do. Read the Book: 9 Things Career Authors Don't Do: Rebel Mindset Read the rest of the series: http://getbook.at/9thingsseries
Wed, August 19, 2020
045 How to Edit Your Manuscript with Lisa Lepki and ProWritingAid
This week’s questions is: What writing or editing software do you use? Find out more about our guest Lisa Lepki and ProWritingAid software: https://twitter.com/ProWritingAid https://www.facebook.com/ProWritingAid https://www.instagram.com/prowritingaid.insta/ Try ProWritingAid for free using my affiliate link: https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1516072&u=1810409&m=72053&urllink=&afftrack= GET A 25% discount using the code REBEL25 Don’t forget The Anatomy of Prose is now live, you can get it in ebook, paperback or hardback now. Click the link here . Order the Workbook here . *** Book recommendation of the week is: 9 Things Career Authors Don’t Do: Rebel Mindset by Sacha Black and J Thorn SERIES LINK: http://getbook.at/9thingsseries Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3asVhRs Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/3kLN7YP Listener Rebel of the Week is ROSAIRE BUSHEY If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod No new patrons this week but a huge thank you to all my current patrons for the ongoing support. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, August 12, 2020
044 How to Pursue Traditional Publishing with Meg LaTorre
Hello Rebels, welcome to The Rebel Author Podcast episode 44. Today, I’m talking to Meg LaTorre all about the traditional publishing industry. It’s a fascinating insight into the other side of publishing regardless of whether your trad, hybrid or pure indie you'll learn how to pursue traditional publishing. Preorder my new book coauthored with J Thorn: 9 Things Career Authors Don't Do: Rebel Mindset here . This week’s questions is: What method of publishing are you following or would you like to follow? Find out more about this week's guest, Meg LaTorre: Website YouTube Twitter Instagram Read The Cyborg Tinkerer Book recommendation of the week is: Be a Writing Machine by Michael La Ronn KOBO Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA These are affiliate links Listener Rebel of the Week is Victoria LK Williams If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod 1 new patron this week, a big welcome and thank you to Jay Renee Weaver and a huge thank you to all my current patrons, you help not only to keep the podcast running. You make me feel like my potty mouth antics are worthwhile. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, August 05, 2020
043 Character Occupations and Details with Becca Puglisi
Episode Show Notes This week’s questions is: What job does your character have? Find out more about our guest Becca Puglisi: The Occupation Thesaurus: https://writershelpingwriters.net/bookstore/ One Stop for Writers: https://onestopforwriters.com Writers Helping Writers blog: https://writershelpingwriters.net Don’t forget The Anatomy of Prose is now live, you can get it in ebook, paperback or hardback now. Click the link here . Order the Workbook here . Book recommendation: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor KOBO https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/daughter-of-smoke-and-bone-daughter-of-smoke-and-bone-trilogy-1 Apple: https://apple.co/2BOIAU4 Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2XdUZYZ Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/317Czu3 These are affiliate links. Listener Rebel of the Week is Steve Moore If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod No new patrons this week but a huge thank you to all my current patrons for the ongoing support. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, July 29, 2020
042 Character Psychology with Dr Alex Bryant
Episode Show Notes This week’s questions is: What part of character creation do you find the hardest? Book recommendation of the week is: The Occupation Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi My blog review and lessons learned How to use character occupations to deepen your characterization Grab The Occupation Thesaurus here . I was delighted to be interviewed by AG Billig on her Self-Publishing Mastery talks channel. We had an amazing chat about adulting, parenting, creativity, routine and more. Watch here . Find out more about today's guest: Website: www.alexbryantauthor.com Read his books: https://books2read.com/theidentitythief Instagram: @alexbryantauthor Facebook: @alexbryantauthor *** Rebel of the week this week is HB Lyne If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod *** Thank you to new patron Cari Buziak. Also a huge thank you to all my current patrons, you help not only to keep the podcast running. You make me feel like my potty mouth antics are worthwhile. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack That’s sacha with a C not an S THIS EPISODE WAS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, July 22, 2020
041 What You're Getting Wrong with Your Author Website with Steve Brown
Episode Show Notes This week’s questions is: What three words describe your author branding? Find out more about our guest Steve Brown on: His website Linkedin Read his book here . Don’t forget The Anatomy of Prose is now live, you can get it in ebook, paperback or hardback now. Click the link here . Order the Workbook here . Book recommendation: Goal Setting for Writers: A Step-By-Step Roadmap to Success by Holly Lyne Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/30fHt82 Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/2WpLWUw Listener Rebel of the Week is Cari Buziak If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod Thank you to new patrons Jessica Samuels, and Jackie Reuter. Thank you to all my current patrons for the ongoing support. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, July 15, 2020
040 How to Deliver Value to Your Readers with Joseph Alexander
Episode Show Notes This week’s questions is: What language would you most like your book translated into? Find out more about our guest Joseph Alexander on: Website: www.translatebooks.com Music website www.fundamental-changes.com for over 350 free HD video lessons or to get signed as an author. The link Joseph mentioned for the book to read 12 Ways to Market Your Book in German is here . Don’t forget The Anatomy of Prose is now live, you can get it in ebook, paperback or hardback now. Click the link here . Order the Workbook here . Book recommendation: Wild Seed by Octavia Butler Amazon UK Amazon USA Listener Rebel of the Week is Matt Goodall If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod Thank you to new patron Bair Klos Thank you to all my current patrons for the ongoing support. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, July 08, 2020
039 How to Make Money with Short Fiction with Esther Chilton
Episode Show Notes This week’s questions is: Do you write short stories or flash fiction? *** Find out more about our guest Esther Chilton on: Website: Blog: https://esthernewtonblog.wordpress.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/esthernewton201 Her book A Walk in the Woods *** Don’t forget The Anatomy of Prose is now live, you can get it in ebook, paperback or hardback now. Click the link here . Order the Workbook here . *** Book recommendation: Publication guaranteed by Esther Chilton Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3gtIVdj Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/2AyEkr3 *** Listener Rebel of the Week is Katrina Hood If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod *** Thank you to all patrons for the support. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, July 01, 2020
038 How to Build a 7-Figure Company with Steven de Koenigswarter
Episode Show Notes This week’s question is: If you couldn’t be a writer, what would you be? Find out more about our guest Steven de Koenigswarter on: His website: Thehealthfactory.com His informational website: Nano-mineralwater.com Facebook THF: https://www.facebook.com/thfnederland/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steven.dekoenigswarter/ Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehealthfactory_/ Don’t forget The Anatomy of Prose is now live, you can get it in ebook, paperback or hardback now. Click the link here . Order the Workbook here . Book recommendation: Miso Paper for Archer and Olive journals www.misopaper.com My office geometric paint job! Listener Rebel of the Week is S. M. Mitchell If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod Thank you to all patrons for the support. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, June 24, 2020
037 How to Build Universes and Write Transgender Characters with Malorie Cooper
Episode Show Notes This week’s questions is: Do you write series or standalone and why? Book recommendation this week is The Necromancer’s Apprentice by Icy Sedgwick. https://www.kobo.com/gb/en/ebook/the-necromancer-s-apprentice-6 Find out more about our guest Mal Cooper on her website aeon14.com . Find her at facebook.com/soyarma where she posts nearly daily cosplay/fashion pics. Link to the YouTube video where she talks about what makes boys and girls. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bhURgrUoHg Link to National Geographic article mentioned on gender https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/01/how-science-helps-us-understand-gender-identity/?fbclid=IwAR1SA8_X8pwDFtA1LE_GqgrYoXyJpPvT_Wn6AiEldHv7H35Z-YG8SiqQclg Don’t forget The Anatomy of Prose is now live, you can get it in ebook, paperback or hardback now. Click the link here . Order the Workbook here . Listener Rebel of the Week is Aime Sund If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod Thank you to all patrons for the support. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This episode was sponsored by Kobo Writing Life Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Wed, June 17, 2020
036 How to Outline Your Novel with Libbie Hawker
Episode Show Notes This week's question is: How do you outline? Find out more about Libbie on her website . Don’t forget The Anatomy of Prose is available now, you can get it in ebook, paperback or hardback now. Click the link here . Order the Workbook here . Thank you to all the show's Patrons, your support is always appreciated. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, June 10, 2020
035 How to Write Romance, Sex Scenes and Lesbian Characters with Clare Lydon
Episode Show Notes This week’s questions is: What’s the best sex scene you ever read? Or watched? Links to find out more about Clare Clare's website Clare's book recommendations Visit her on Twitter Links to 2 sex podcasts she mentioned: Let's talk about lesbian sex scenes: https://lesbianswhowrite.com/lww-15-lets-talk-about-lesbian-sex-scenes/ Sex locations in our books: https://lesbianswhowrite.com/lww-50-sex-locations-in-our-books/ Steampunk novel Demon in the Machine - Lise Mactague: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07FGW7W4G/ Clare's book recommendations And Playing The Role Of Herself - KE Lane: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Playing-Role-Herself-K-Lane-ebook/dp/B003U8AE0U/ In At The Deep End - Kate Davies: https://www.amazon.co.uk/at-Deep-End-Kate-Davies-ebook/dp/B07GLP2FB2/ Book recommendation this week is Collaboration for Authors by Daniel Willcocks https://books2read.com/u/bQK9R0 Don’t forget The Anatomy of Prose is on preorder, you can get it in ebook, paperback or hardback now. Click the link here . Order the Workbook here . Listener Rebel of the Week is Burninstories If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, June 03, 2020
034 How to Build an Engaged Reader Fanbase with Dakota Krout
Hello Rebels, welcome back to The Rebel Author Podcast episode 34. I’m talking to Dakota Krout today all about how to build an engaged reader fanbase. Episode Show Notes First up, before we get into the show notes, let me say a huge thank you once again for all the support during the launch of The Anatomy of Prose, I'm deeply grateful and I can't thank you all enough. This week's question: What tactic or method have you seen an author use to successfully build a fan base? Rebel of the week this week is Kelly Malacko If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to www.patreon.com/sachablack This episode was sponsored by Kobo Writing Life Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here , and listen to their podcast here .
Fri, May 29, 2020
033 10 Tips to Improve Your Prose with Sacha Black
This week’s questions is: What is your favorite literary device? Book recommendation this week The Anatomy of Prose: 12 Steps to Sensational Sentences Grab your copy here . Preorder the Workbook here . Join the Launch Party tonight, 29th May 9pm BST, 1pm PST, 4pm EST, 6am Sydney Rebel Authors Facebook Group Next Level Authors Watch on YouTube Listen on your Podcatcher Listener Rebel of the Week is Russell Phillips If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod Thank you to new patrons this week Katlyn Duncan, Samurai Girl and Daniel Willcocks. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, May 27, 2020
032 How to Improve Your Prose a Rebel Takeover with Daniel Willcocks and Sacha Black
Episode Show Notes We apologize for the interruption to the schedule. Today's episode is a Rebel Author takeover. Daniel Willcocks from the Great Writers Share podcast hosts today's show so that yours truly can be interviewed. Learn how we improve our craft and business. We also dish out a bunch of book, course and resource recommendations too. Preorder your copy of The Anatomy of Prose now: https://books2read.com/anatomyofprose Great Writers Share podcast: https://pod.link/1473869415 If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, May 20, 2020
031 How to Create a Reader Funnel with Derek Murphy
Episode Show Notes Today’s podcast is with Derek Murphy. We’re talking about how to create a reader funnel, what one is, how to create it and why it's key to developing a fan base. This week’s questions is: What kind of content do you put in your reader funnel? Book recommendation this week is my book 10 Steps to Hero: How to Craft a Kickass Protagonist. Grab a copy on Kobo here : Find out more about our guest on his website: creativindie.com Win a signed ARC of The Anatomy of Prose Competition 1, on Instagram here . Competition 2 is through Rafflecopter, you can enter here : Don’t forget The Anatomy of Prose is on preorder now, you can get it in ebook paperback and hardback here . LAUNCH PARTY I’ll be hosting a LIVE Q&A to celebrate the launch of The Anatomy of Prose: 12 Steps to Sensational Sentences. The Live will be on the 29th May at 9pm BST, 1pm PST, 4pm EST, 6am AEST. If you’d like to ask me anything about writing, marketing, publishing or… unicorns then drop your questions in the blog, the Rebel Author Facebook group , or tweet me @ rebelauthorpod This week's rebel is Adrian Farr. If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod Thank you to new patron, Paul A. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE
Wed, May 13, 2020
030 How to Combat Self-Doubt for Writers with Sarah Painter
Episode Show Notes This week’s questions is: How do you battle imposter syndrome and self-doubt? Book recommendation this week Marketing Rebellion by Mark Schaefer Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3fz72rB Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/2WgTLMB Don’t forget The Anatomy of Prose is on preorder, you can get it in ebook, paperback or hardback now. Click the link here . Preorder the Workbook here . Find out more about today's guest Sarah Painter on her: worriedwriter.com sarah-painter.com Twitter @ SarahRPainter https://www.facebook.com/sarahpainterbooks/ https://www.instagram.com/sarahpainterbooks/ Listener Rebel of the Week is Alex Kourvo If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod Thank you to new patrons this week Yanni Jade and Angela Guido. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack How to Build an Audio Booth article https://sachablack.co.uk/2019/10/28/how-to-build-a-diy-audio-booth/
Wed, May 06, 2020
029 How to Sell More Books on Kobo with Joni Di Placido
Episode Show Notes This week’s questions is: What wide marketing tricks do you use? The book recommendation this week is The Anatomy of Prose by ME! The textbook and workbook are available all bookstores now. Click the link here . Preorder the Workbook here . Find out more about our guest on Kobo’s website: www.kobo.com/writinglife https://twitter.com/KoboWritingLife https://www.instagram.com/kobo.writing.life/ Listener Rebel of the Week is Renee Gallant Junior If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Sat, May 02, 2020
028 10 Lessons from One Year of Writing Full-Time
No show notes this week, if you want to see the blog post with the photos mentioned, you can catch that here: https://wp.me/p885Ux-2oN
Wed, April 29, 2020
027 How to Write Suspense with Christina Kaye
Show Notes: Rebel Author Podcast episode 27. Today’s podcast is with Christina Kaye we’re talking about thrillers and how to write suspense in your novels. We talk about: The pillars of creating suspense and tension in your story Sentence level tricks for creating suspense Mistakes to avoid when creating suspense Tips and tricks for the beginnings and endings of your chapters Resources and recommendations for more This week’s questions is: What’s keeping you sane during lockdown? Book recommendation this week is comes from Katie Forrest who recommended Untamed by Glennon Doyle . Grab your copy on Kobo And don't forget you can preorder your copy of The Anatomy of Prose in ebook, paperback and hardback here . Listen or Watch NEXT LEVEL AUTHORS Watch on YouTube Listen on your Podcatcher Join the Next Level Author Facebook Group Listener Rebel of the Week is Meg Cowley If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack This week’s episode is sponsored by Kobo . Find out more about my guest Christina Kaye on her Website Facebook
Wed, April 22, 2020
026 How to Bootstrap Your Marketing with Barry Hutchison
Episode Show Notes This week’s questions is: What is your best free or cheap marketing tip? You can preorder The Anatomy of Prose ebook and paperback on all bookstores now. Click the link here . *** LISTEN TO NEXT LEVEL AUTHORS PODCAST Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXnvkIvvQvHBbrO_RtUnlVA Listen on your Podcatcher https://nextlevelauthors.podbean.com Join the Next Level Author Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelauthors/ *** Book recommendation this week is Swearing is Good for You by Emma Byrne. KOBO https://www.kobo.com/ebook/swearing-is-good-for-you-the-amazing-science-of-bad-language Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/3eAiumk Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/2XOehoY Find out more about our guest Barry Hutchison on his website: https://barryjhutchison.com Get his books here: http://mybook.to/spaceteam http://mybook.to/lob Listener Rebel of the Week is Tim Seabrook If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, April 15, 2020
025 How to Network for Introverts and Authors with Daniel Parsons
Episode Show Notes This week’s questions is: How do you network? You can preorder The Anatomy of Prose digitally on all bookstores now. Click the link here . Book recommendation this week is Networking for Authors by Daniel Parsons Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA Find out more about our guest on his website: DanielParsonsBooks.com To Join the Rebel Author poison and prose write in on 15th April 9pm UK join the Rebel Author Facebook group here . Listener Rebel of the Week is Michael Nassberg If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, April 08, 2020
024 How to Get an Amazing Book Cover with Andrew and Bec Brown
Episode Show Notes This week’s questions is: Should you judge a book by its cover? You can preorder The Anatomy of Prose digitally on all bookstores now. Click the link here . Find out more about Design for Writers: Website: www.designforwriters.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/designforwriters Twitter: www.twitter.com/design4writers LAST CHANCE to read a review copy or be part of the street team for the launch of The Anatomy of Prose. I have a short form which can be found here: https://bit.ly/AoPTeam Book recommendation this week is Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Caitlin Doughty KOBO https://www.kobo.com/ebook/smoke-gets-in-your-eyes-1 Amazon UK https://amzn.to/3bS0Xnd Amazon USA https://amzn.to/3dPlMSc Listener Rebel of the Week is Aime Sund If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, April 01, 2020
023 How to Write for Audio with Jules Horne
Episode Show Notes This week’s question is: What is the best book you’ve read this year? Book recommendation this week is our lovely guest Jules Horne’s Writing for Audiobooks: Audio-First for Flow and Impact Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA Find out more about Jules on her: Fiction website: https://www.juleshorne.com/ Nonfiction website: https://www.method-writing.com/ If you’d like to help with the launch and be on the street team or read a review copy, you can. I have a short form which can be found here : https://bit.ly/AoPTeam I was on the Alliance of Independent Author’s Inspiration indie authors podcast on Sunday. Listen here Listener Rebel of the Week is: Kathleen March If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod One new Patron today, welcome Julia Fortune. Thank you so much for joining me and thank you to all my patrons, who help to ensure that this podcast continues. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Fri, March 27, 2020
022 Five Takeaways from Mark Dawson's SPS Live Conference
Episode Show Notes 10 Business models article: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/ten-business-models-for-indie-authors/ Rebel Author Podcast episode 11 on finance, money and debt with Zach Bohannon https://sachablack.co.uk/2020/01/15/011-authors-and-money-how-to-quit-your-job-and-write-full-time-with-zach-bohannon/ Mark's SPS LIVE digital ticket https://selfpublishingformula.com/digital Book Recommendations: The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-total-money-makeover-classic-edition Amazon UK https://amzn.to/36Qc5PC Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2td8yfC The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-barefoot-investor Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2Rbipuu Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2Tqhzgd The Millionaire Next Door by William D. Danko and Thomas J Stanley Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-millionaire-next-door-6 Amazon UK https://amzn.to/36KMZBD Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2Nnjxdk Playing with Fire by Scott Rieckens Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/playing-with-fire-financial-independence-retire-early Amazon UK https://amzn.to/380d4N7 Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2sm4w4f Choose FI by Chris Mamula, Brad Barret and Jonathan Mendonsa Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/choose-fi Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2TkYAmY Amazon USA https://amzn.to/3a7KHOT
Tue, March 24, 2020
021 How to Get Your Book into Libraries with Mark Lefebvre
Episode Show Notes This Episode is Sponsored by Kobo Writing Life This Week’s Question is: Where do you get your books? Do you buy them online, which store? Do you go to physical indie stores? Big chain stores, libraries? Somewhere else? The book recommendation this week is An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores by Mark Lefebvre. Get the book on Kobo Enter Mark's giveaway here . Join The Anatomy of Prose Street Team If you’d like to help with the launch of The Anatomy of Prose you can join the street team or read a review copy by completing this short form Listener Rebel of the Week is HB Lyne If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod *** One new Patron today, welcome Beth Ball. Thank you so much for joining me and thank you to all my patrons, who help to ensure that this podcast continues. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack Find out more about Mark on: His website www.markleslie.ca Twitter Instagram His Podcast Grab your copy of An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries and Bookstores
Wed, March 18, 2020
020 How to Craft the Perfect Character with Damon Suede
Episode Show Notes This Week’s Question looks at the personal branding side of the interview today. So I’m interested in your personal verb. What is your verb? The book recommendation of the week is VERBALIZE by Damon Suede Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA The Rebel of the week is Edwin Downward If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod No new Patrons today. Thank you so much to all my current patrons, who help to ensure that this podcast continues. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack Find out more about Damon on his: Website: DamonSuede.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/damon.suede.author Twitter: https://twitter.com/DamonSuede
Wed, March 11, 2020
019 How to Write and Publish Illustrated Children's Books with Karen Ferreira
Episode Show Notes Pre-order The Anatomy of Prose (currently only live on Amazon, other stores are coming soon) Amazon UK Amazon USA Find out more about Karen Ferreira on her: Website www.getyourbookillustrations.com Instagram The download for the things to consider before going with an illustrator can be found here . To watch the Children's Book Mastery Conference you can find out more using my affiliate link here . *** This week's question is: What was your favorite children's book? *** Book recommendation this week is Joanna Penn’s new book Audio for Authors. Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA *** Rebel of the Week is Jasmine Arch If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod *** A big thank you to all my current patrons who help to ensure that this podcast continues. If you’d like to support the show from as little at $2 a month, you can and get access to all the bonus essays, posts, sneak peeks, bloopers and more by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack *** ATTEND THE SELF-PUBLISHING ADVICE CONFERENCE Click the image below or use this link to attend the FREE conference for authors. Podcast recommendations from last week include: Writing Excuses Six Figure Authors The Self-Publishing Show The Creative Penn Great Writers Share The Strategy Hour Armchair Expert Breaking the Glass Slipper Ask ALLi StoryGrid Editors Roundtable Author Like a Boss The Creative Writer's Toolbelt SPA Girls Writer on the Road Write Now Novel Tea Show The History of Witchcraft Wicked Game American History Podcast History That Doesn't Suck
Wed, March 04, 2020
018 How to Structure a Novel with J Thorn
Episode Show Notes This week's question is: What’s your favorite podcast? Hit me with your faves, drop links, give them some love. Don't forget I'm joining Jenna Moreci and Meg LaTorre on the iWriterly YouTube channel TONIGHT (March 4th2020 at 3:00 pm EST) (8pm GMT) for a live stream all about how to plan a book launch. Mark your calendars you don’t want to miss this. DIY MFA 101 COURSE IS CLOSING IN TWO DAYS To find out more about the course, use my affiliate link here . *** Find out more about J Thorn on his website theauthorlife.com Listen to: The Career Author Podcast The Writers Well Podcast Writers Ink Podcast Author Life Podcast *** Book recommendation this week is J’s new book Three Story Method Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ebook/three-story-method Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2Ttm87w Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/2VA2sBM *** Listener Rebel of the Week is Katie Forrest If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod No new Patrons today. Thank you so much for joining me and thank you to all my current patrons, who help to ensure that this podcast continues. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can support the show by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack *** THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft a Superbad Villain Click to find out more.
Wed, February 26, 2020
017 What Should Writers Quit? with Becca Syme
Episode Show Notes This episode is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life. Find out more about the Kobo Writing Life platform for authors here . Read the Kobo Writing Life blog here . Listen to the Kobo Writing Life podcast for authors here . THIS WEEK’S QUESTION IS: What do you need to quit? *** Find out more about Becca Syme on her Website , Becca's Facebook Page , QuitCast YouTube Channel *** This week's book recommendations are: Dear Writer Are You In Burn Out? Get the book on Kobo Dear Writer, You Need to Quit Get the book on Kobo Listener Rebel of the Week is Tom Fowler If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can support the show by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, February 19, 2020
016 How to Improve Your Writing with Gabriela Pereira
Episode Show Notes Gabriela's LIVE webinar called How to Survive and Succeed as a Writer (without Breaking Your Heart or Losing Your Mind). This webinar will be on Tuesday, February 25th @ 1pm Eastern Time. Here's the blurb for the webinar: https://members.diymfa.com/~access/a38c4372f/ If you can't make the webinar, there will be a recording, but it will expire at 11:59pm on February 28th. If you want to attend, click the link below. Please note, I am a course student of Gabriela's which is why I'm super enthusiastic as I know the quality of Gabriela's courses. It's also why I'm an affiliate for her courses. Find Gabriela on her: Website Instagram Twitter Facebook THIS WEEK’S QUESTION IS How do you intentionally learn or improve your craft and the business of writing? Book recommendation this week is Carry On by Rainbow Rowell Purchase on Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/carry-on-12 Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2wgZ18x Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2SrbrTS Listener Rebel of the Week is Sam… Er I’ll be keeping his surname private because he has quite the rebellion! If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can from as little as $2 a month all you have to do is visit: www.patreon.com/sachablack Please note there are affiliate links in this post.
Wed, February 12, 2020
015 Multiple Streams of Income for Authors With Rachael Herron
Episode Show Notes Find out more about Rachael Herron on her: Website Patreon Instagram The Writer's Well Podcast How do You Write Podcast This week's question is: What do you do for self care? The book of the week this week is mentioned in the podcast. It’s Chillpreneur by Denise Duffield Thomas. You can grab a copy using my affiliate link below. Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/chillpreneur Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2ODpAei Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2Sz9eEP Rebel of the week this week is Ireland Gill. If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can support the show by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, February 05, 2020
014 How to Write Romance with Kris Kennedy
Episode Show Notes Find more about Today's guest Kris Kennedy here: romancewritinglab.com @KrisKennedy https://www.kriskennedy.net To watch the Romance Writers Summit, click here: https://www.romancewriterssummit.com/a/17934/LDcwJMX4 Please note, that is an affiliate link and I will earn a small commission if you choose to purchase the conference Last week I was talking about diversity and sensitivity readers, Val Neil shared a couple of helpful links for sourcing sensitivity readers which you can find here and here . Today’s episode question is a slightly selfish one. What do you guys do for a book launch? What do your favorite authors do? I’m starting to turn my thoughts to the launch of The Anatomy of Prose and the types of things I could do, so let me know what you’d like to see me do for the launch. My book recommendation for you this week is Instructions For Falling In Love Again by Lucy Mitchell which I had the pleasure of reading before it was published. You can find the book here: Amazon UK https://amzn.to/36Hk9Bm Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2Ucelx8 Please note these are affiliate links. Listener Rebel of the week is M.J. Moores If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod *** Welcome to new patron Katherine Vickers. Thank you so much for joining me and thank you to all my current patrons, who help to ensure that this podcast continues. Katherine and all patrons have access to a sneak peek of The Anatomy of Prose for January's bonus post. All patrons also have access to the back list of posts, essays, blooper reels and more. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can support the show by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, January 29, 2020
013 How to Write Diverse Characters with Joan Dempsey
Episode Show Notes Find out more about Joan Dempsey On her website Facebook Twitter In her monthly giveaway This week's question is: Who is your favorite diverse character or what is your favorite diverse book? Mine is this week's book recommendation: Dreadnought by April Daniels Grab the book using the affiliate links below: Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA I’m on the AmWritingFantasy Podcast this week talking heroes, villains and conspiracies, if you'd like to listen, catch the podcast here : https://podcast.amwritingfantasy.com/e/the-amwritingfantasy-podcast-episode-57-–-how-to-write-compelling-heroes-and-villains-with-sacha-black/ Listener Rebel of the Week is Simon Farnell If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please send in your story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can support the show by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Wed, January 22, 2020
012 Pay it Forward Marketing, Business Planning and Crafting Emotions with Angela Ackerman
Hello and welcome to episode 12 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today I am joined by Angela Ackerman and we're talking pay it forward marketing, business planning and crafting emotions. More About Angela Ackerman Find her books here: https://writershelpingwriters.net/bookstore/ One Stop for Writers software here: https://onestopforwriters.com/ Read her article on business planning here: https://www.janefriedman.com/business-plans-for-writers/ Find her on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram . Episode Question: what business planning methods you find most useful? The two articles I've written recently: One on setting up money and finance basics for your writing business is over on writers helping writers: https://writershelpingwriters.net/2020/01/six-steps-to-setting-yourself-up-financially-as-a-writer-in-2020/ The other on crafting villains appears on the Insecure Writer's Support Group https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2020/01/4-tips-for-creating-villains.html Don't forget the Alliance of Independent Authors is running a sale on it's twice yearly self-publishing conference which I happen to run. If you'd like to grab over 100 hours of content, you can use my affiliate link below: https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?pa=0A19CBF504 Listener Rebel of the Week is Zack Geoffrey If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can support the show by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack Book Recommendation The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-hazel-wood-1 Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2R8X9GI Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2TQoFeb
Wed, January 15, 2020
011 Authors and Money: How to Quit Your Day Job and Write Full-Time with Zach Bohannon
Show Notes Episode questions: 1. Do you read the show transcript? 2. What one thing you’re going to do to better your financial situation after listening to this podcast? More about our guest, Zach Bohannon: Website - www.zachbohannon.com The Career Author: Podcast and Events - www.thecareerauthor.com Zach's Fiction at Molten Universe Media - www.moltenuniversemedia.com Episode 44 - Money Tips For the Aspiring Career Author: https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-44-money-tips-for-the-aspiring-career-author/ *** Rebel Author merch is now live. I’m working with Icy to create some new designs so those will come on stream shortly. But you can still get mugs and journals and jumpers and stickers and all sorts, check the show notes for links. https://www.redbubble.com/people/rebelauthor/shop?asc=u Listener rebel of the week is Sam Ross If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod To use Suzie Speak's Social Media Management Service find out more here: https://suzie81speaks.com/social-media-management-services/ If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can support the show by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack Book Recommendations this week: The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-total-money-makeover-classic-edition Amazon UK https://amzn.to/36Qc5PC Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2td8yfC The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-barefoot-investor Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2Rbipuu Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2Tqhzgd The Millionaire Next Door by William D. Danko and Thomas J Stanley Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-millionaire-next-door-6 Amazon UK https://amzn.to/36KMZBD Amazon
Wed, January 08, 2020
010 How to Be an Author on Youtube with Jenna Moreci
To find out more about Jenna: website: http://jennamoreci.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jennamoreci Twitter: http://twitter.com/jennamoreci Instagram: http://instagram.com/jennamoreci Get her books: Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-savior-s-champion Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2ZTb4Dz Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2sRWRdY Get The Saviours Champion audiobook on audible: US - https://adbl.co/2VtvXlH UK - https://adbl.co/2U4vmFy FR - https://bit.ly/2G8wRPA DE - https://adbl.co/2G23InK In the Introduction To grab a Rebel Author Hoodie, visit: https://www.redbubble.com/people/rebelauthor/shop?asc=u to view more the mugs, t-shirts, sticks and journals use the side bar to change product or click into the hoodie and scroll to the bottom where you can 'view more products'. To listen to the podcast on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCmGEeUxCRW5ZVxwJ_mEunw/ Book recommendation of the week is You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero I read this book last year and absolutely loved it. It’s 50% motivating and 50% ass kick which I’m sure you'll all appreciate. Grab a copy from https://www.kobo.com/ebook/you-are-a-badass-2 Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2ZS8zS0 Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2FiXWhM Listener rebel of the week is Aime Sund If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. You can email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod No new Patrons today, but a big thank you to all my current patrons, who help to ensure that this podcast continues. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can support the show by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack Please note, I do use affiliate links
Wed, January 01, 2020
009 Sacha Goes Solo and Confesses Her 'Goals'
Welcome to The Rebel Author Podcast episode nine where we interrupt the transmission for something a little different. Today, Sacha goes solo for the first time and confesses her quarterly goals in an attempt to be more productive! There's also a surprise guest and some shout outs from listeners. Oh, and we discover Sacha can't count! Normal service will resume next week with an interview from the uh-maze-ing YouTube superstar Jenna Moreci. If you'd like to support the show, you can do that right here and also get access to the backlog of patreon-only essays, sneak peeks, as well as a chance to ask the guests anything.
Wed, December 18, 2019
008 Amazon Ads for Authors with Bryan Cohen
Episode Show Notes What's your 2019 reading goal? Did you hit it? How many books have you read this year? Let me know in the comments or tweet me @rebelauthorpod Book recommendation this week is Atomic Habits by James Clear get your copy on Amazon UK or Amazon USA . *** If you'd like to watch the Scrivener metadata tutorial in January, join the 13 Steps to Evil Facebook group. *** Listener Rebel of the week is Claire Good. *** Thank you to the two new patrons this week Meg and Holly. *** If you’d like to get early access to all the Rebel Author episodes, you can support the show by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack *** Find out more about Bryan by visiting his Amazon Ads challenge website: https://bryancohen.lpages.co/amazon-ad-profit-challenge-landing-jan-2020/ Visit his Facebook page for his blurb service Best Page Forward Follow Bryan on Instagram *** Please note, I do use affiliate links.
Wed, December 04, 2019
007 Time Management for Writers with Katie Forrest
Show Notes Read my lessons learned from 6 months full-time writing here . Watch my interview with Jenna Moreci on how to go full-time as a writer here . I’ve just posted November's exclusive Patreon post all about perfectionism, it’s destructive nature and what you can do about it. I also get a whole lot more personal and share how it’s impacted my life too. Don’t forget you get access to the backlog of posts when you join up, you get to determine the topics and themes I talk about in the patreon-only posts and much more. Support the show here . Katie will be running a live Q&A in my facebook group all about time management on the 11th December at 1pm. If you want to watch, you can join my Facebook Group here . If you’d like to be a listener rebel, then email your rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod About Katie Forrest Katie Forrest is an indie author, time management geek, director of a boutique law firm and mom to a daughter with complex additional needs. She loves reading, listening to the rain and is quite obsessed with cacti. To join her Facebook group, click here . To get her free time log and time hacks visit her website here . Follow her on instagram here .
Wed, November 20, 2019
006 How to DIY an Audiobook with Renee Conoulty
Welcome to episode six of the The Rebel Author Podcast where I'm talking to Renee Conoulty all about how indie authors can DIY an audiobook. The post 006 How to DIY an Audiobook with Renee Conoulty appeared first on SACHA BLACK .
S1 E3 · Wed, November 06, 2019
005 – How to World Build for Fiction Author with HB Lyne
Hello and welcome back to The Rebel Author Podcast, I'm thrilled to host the lovely H.B Lyne today as we talk all about how to world build covering both fantasy and non-fantasy settings. The post 005 – How to World Build for Fiction Authors appeared first on SACHA BLACK .
Wed, October 23, 2019
004 – How To Self-Edit With Kristina Stanley
Hello and welcome back to episode four of The Rebel Author Podcast. I am so excited for this interview. When I was transcribing the interview, I found myself taking loads of notes. Kristina is an absolute editing whizz and shows you how to self-edit better. The post 004 – How To Self-Edit With Kristina Stanley appeared first on SACHA BLACK .
Wed, October 09, 2019
003 – How to Market Nonfiction Books With Boni Wagner-Stafford
Welcome back to the third Rebel Author Podcast episode. Today, I talk to Boni Wagner-Stafford about nonfiction and specifically how to market nonfiction books. Though if you're a fiction author, I think you'll still gain a huge amount of insight and ideas on strategic marketing. The post 003 – How to Market Nonfiction Books With Boni Wagner-Stafford appeared first on SACHA BLACK .
Wed, September 25, 2019
002 – Co-writing for Indie Authors with Dan Willcocks
In episode two of the Rebel Author Podcast I talk to Dan Willcocks all about co-writing for indie authors and how it can revolutionize your business. The post 002 – Co-writing for Indie Authors with Dan Willcocks appeared first on SACHA BLACK .
Wed, September 25, 2019
001 – The Indie Author Mindset with Adam Croft
Welcome to the first official episode of the Rebel Author Podcast where I talk to Adam Croft about all things indie author mindset, wide marketing and a sprinkling of banter. The post 001 – The Indie Author Mindset with Adam Croft appeared first on SACHA BLACK .
Thu, September 05, 2019
000 – The Rebel Author Podcast
Hey guys, I'm absolutely delighted to announce the launch of The Rebel Author Podcast. This is episode 0, an introduction if you like to the podcast and what you can expect from the show. I'll be launching regular episodes at the end of the month. For now, welcome. The post 000 – The Rebel Author Podcast appeared first on SACHA BLACK .
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