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September 26, 2023
209 Beyond Your First Book with Lewis Jorstad
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 209 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Lewis Jorstad all about writing a series.
In this episode we cover:
The four different types of seriesHow to plan when writing a seriesSeries arcs and what plot points they needKeeping later books engagingWhat to put in a series bibleThis 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
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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
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September 19, 2023
208 TikTok for Authors in 2023 with A.K. Mulford and Anne Kemp
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 208 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to A.K. Mulford and Anne Kemp all about TikTok tips and tricks for authors.
In this episode we cover:
TikTok basicsRatio of engaging posts vs. promotional postsContent creation ideasCapitalising on hype mode and content foragingUsing lives to help your launchesThis 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:
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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September 12, 2023
207 Using Settings in Romance with Emma Roze
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 207 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Emma Roze all about using settings in your romance plots and subplots.
In this episode we cover:
The importance of setting in romanceRomance subplot pacingUsing a romance subplot to enhance the main plotImproving your writing using the sensesRomance subplot for character developmentThis 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
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Find out more about Emma:
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
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September 5, 2023
206 Systems for Authors with Katlyn Duncan
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 206 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Katlyn Duncan all about building systems and creating balance as an author parent.
In this episode we cover:
The importance of having a systemBalancing creative work and parentingTechniques for the writing/publishing processStreamlining your process with digital toolsCommunity building as an author parentThis 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
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Links I mentioned:
Episode 174 Hybrid Publishing with Katlyn Duncan
Episode 100 Book Rights Reversion with Katlyn Duncan
Find out more about Katlyn:
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
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August 31, 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.
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August 29, 2023
205 Creator Economy for Authors with Michael Evans
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 205 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Michael Evans all about the creator economy and community building.
In this episode we cover:
What the creator economy isCommunity building vs. writing booksHow to authentically monetize our communityExpanding revenue streams with author-owned brandsRecovering from burnoutThis 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
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Find out more about Michael:
Books Michael mentioned:
The Story Paradox by Johnathan Gottschall
The Business of Belonging by David Spinks
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
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August 22, 2023
204 From Book to Film with Fan Investors with Nova McBee
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 204 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Nova McBee all about fan-backed film development and conducting character research.
In this episode we cover:
How fan-backed film development worksDeveloping an indie series into a movieCreating contacts for character researchWriting characters who are different from usCreating rich settingsThis 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
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Find out more about Nova:
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.
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August 15, 2023
203 Selling on Amazon with Michaella Parkes
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 203 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Michaella Parkes all about how to sell more books on Amazon.
In this episode we cover:
What is the Amazon Kindle Storyteller AwardMarketing tips to sell more books on AmazonAdvice for first-time authors publishing through Amazon KDPThe algorithm and how to make it work for youUpcoming trends to pay attention toThis 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
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Find out more about Michaella and Amazon:
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
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August 8, 2023
202 Planning a Novel with Megan Haskell and Greta Boris
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 202 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Megan Haskell and Greta Boris from the Author Wheel all about novel planning.
In this episode we cover:
Overview of planning a novelFilling our creative wellsTips for brainstormingHow to approach world buildingThings to consider before starting a seriesThis 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
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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
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August 1, 2023
201 How to Master Your Dialogue with Jeff Elkins
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 201 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Jeff Elkins all about mastering your dialogue.
In this episode we cover:
The difference between dialogue and expositionMaking dialogue shine in the four parts of a sceneDeveloping character voiceLetting emotion influence dialogueThe four types of charactersThis week’s question is: recommend me a podcast
Recommendation of the week is: Existential Kink by Carolyn Elliot
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Links I mentioned:
Katlyn’s Course: From Chaos to Control
Find out more about Jeff:
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.
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