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The Rebel Author Podcast

The Rebel Author Podcast

A motivational show 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.

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54:54

215 Planning Your 2024 Self Publishing with Orna Ross

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/11/08

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

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01:01:47

The Black Herron: Episode 14

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/11/01

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,

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57:48

214 Editing for Clarity and Sensory Detail with...

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/11/01

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

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01:04:28

213 How to Write Folklore Inspired Fiction with Icy...

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/10/25

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

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212 Writing Controversy with Paulette Stout

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/10/18

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

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01:00:15

211 Writing the Shadow Self with Joanna Penn

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/10/11

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

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56:48

210 Writing and Selling Middle Grade Fiction with...

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/10/04

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

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01:07:50

209 Beyond Your First Book with Lewis Jorstad

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/09/27

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

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01:16:37

208 TikTok for Authors in 2023 with A.K. Mulford and...

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/09/20

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

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01:02:12

207 Using Settings in Romance with Emma Roze

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/09/13

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

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206 Systems for Authors with Katlyn Duncan

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/09/06

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

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59:46

The Black Herron: Episode 13

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/09/01

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,

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01:14:29

205 Creator Economy for Authors with Michael Evans

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/08/30

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

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01:09:12

204 From Book to Film with Fan Investors with Nova McBee

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/08/23

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

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203 Selling on Amazon with Michaella Parkes

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/08/16

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

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59:50

202 Planning a Novel with Megan Haskell and Greta Boris

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/08/09

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

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01:22:39

201 How to Master Your Dialogue with Jeff Elkins

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/08/02

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

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57:08

The Black Herron: Episode 12

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/08/01

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

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01:20:54

Celebrating 200 Episodes of The Rebel Author Podcast...

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/07/26

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

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01:05:38

199 Author Marketing Audit with Joe Solari

The Rebel Author Podcast ·

2023/07/19

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

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