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January 16, 2024
225 How to Write Reverse Harem Romance with Cara Clare
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 225 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Cara Clare all about writing why-choose romance.
In this episode we cover:
What is the “why choose” genreKeeping characters unique in a large castWriting interconnected romantic relationshipsCrafting hooks and marketing for reverse haremTools and tricks for writing quicklyProse 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 findAn easy three step methodology for deconstructionPractical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own workWhy you’re not using copywriting enoughHow to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readersThe craft of tropesLive 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=oddtdtcreatorFAQ
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 rebel story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Amber Mathias and TeeniJ. 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
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January 9, 2024
224 Author Branding for 2024 with Anna Caig
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 224 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Anna Caig all about author branding and marketing.
In this episode we cover:
Creating an author-based marketing planBoosting engagement on socialsFinding your author voice, style, and brandMaking yourself more human in the age of AIMindset shift for self-promotionLinks 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 findAn easy three step methodology for deconstructionPractical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own workWhy you’re not using copywriting enoughHow to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readersThe craft of tropesLive 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=oddtdtcreatorFAQ:
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 Anna:
Rebel of the Week is: Balou
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 Nicole Hutton. A big thank you to my existing patrons, especially Heather Button for upping their pledge. 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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January 2, 2024
223 Beautiful Books and Selling Direct with Angela J. Ford
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 223 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Angela J. Ford all about selling direct and creating high quality books.
In this episode we cover:
Platforms for selling a multitude of products directCreating your own book boxesSourcing products and artworkMarketing your direct storeCreating high quality booksProse 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 findAn easy three step methodology for deconstructionPractical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own workWhy you’re not using copywriting enoughHow to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readersThe craft of tropesLive 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=oddtdtcreatorFAQ:
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:
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 Victoria and Jacki James. 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
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December 31, 2023
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.
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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.
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December 26, 2023
222 Story Hypothesis with JP Rindfleisch IX
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 222 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to JP Rindfleisch IX all about story hypothesis and theme.
In this episode we cover:
Story hypothesis and how it connects to themeMax-Neef’s nine needsDeveloping the journey of a character through themeRaising stakes and conflictKey scenes to embed theme in your storyProse 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 findAn easy three step methodology for deconstructionPractical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own workWhy you’re not using copywriting enoughHow to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readersThe craft of tropesLive 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=oddtdtcreatorFAQ
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:
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
1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Dana Russo, and thank you to Renee and Claire Donnelly for upping their pledges. A big thank you to all of 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.
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December 19, 2023
221 How to Write Four Books a Year with Ines Johnson
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 221 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Ines Johnson all about writing systems and structures to write four books a year.
In this episode we cover:
Systems and structures to write fasterPlanning needed to write four books a yearWhy accountability worksLessons learned from selling directDirecting readers to your storeProse 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 findAn easy three step methodology for deconstructionPractical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own workWhy you’re not using copywriting enoughHow to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readersThe craft of tropesLive 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=oddtdtcreatorFAQ
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:
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 rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com
3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Kerrie Oman,Melissa Soulliere, and Marion Hermannsen, and to Angie Green 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
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December 12, 2023
220 How To Launch a Successful Series with Helen Scheuerer
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 220 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Helen Scheuerer all about launching a successful series.
In this episode we cover:
Craft and business lessons from launching a seriesCreating and utilizing street teams successfullyUsing outreach to boost your launchesMaintaining momentum between launchesStreamlining the production of a seriesProse 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 findAn easy three step methodology for deconstructionPractical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own workWhy you’re not using copywriting enoughHow to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readersThe craft of tropesLive 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=oddtdtcreatorFAQ:
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
Rebel of the Week is: Carey H
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 Audrea Martin. 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
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December 5, 2023
219 Selling Direct, TikTok Shop, and Taking Ownership of Your Sales with Adam Beswick
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 219 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Adam Beswick all about selling direct and social media promotion.
In this episode we cover:
Tools and software for selling directDriving traffic to your Shopify storeLessons learned from selling directAdmin involved in having your own storeUsing social media to promote your storeFind out more about Adam:
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
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November 30, 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.
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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
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November 28, 2023
218 Writing High Quality Children’s Books as an Indie Author with Holger Nils Pohl
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 218 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Holger Nils Pohl all about writing high quality children’s books.
In this episode we cover:
Writing a children’s book from concept to completionWorking with illustrators and translatorsCreating a high quality productThe business side of back matterCreating clarity in your workFind out more about Holger:
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.
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