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April 11, 2023
185 Using Book Covers as Marketing Tools with Katia from MiblArt
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 185 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Katia from MiblArt all about creating book covers and using them as marketing tools.
In this episode we cover:
Working with a designerBeing ‘on genre’ while still being uniqueTips for an effective cover revealUsing your book cover as a marketing toolHow to rebrand a seriesThis week’s question is: What is giving you life right now?
Recommendation of the week is: Ghosts from the Veil by Scott Williamson (patron)
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Links I mentioned:
Kobo Plus pricing for indies here
Find out more about Katia and MiblArt:
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
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April 4, 2023
184 Creating Conflict in Romance with JJ Arias
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 184 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to JJ Arias all about creating conflict in romance novels.
In this episode we cover:
How to create organic conflictCreating better banterCreating conflict while maintaining romantic tensionResolving conflict in romance novelsWriting realistic family dynamicsThis week’s question is: how do you structure your to do list?
Recommendation of the week is: Signal Moon by Kate Quinn
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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:
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
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March 31, 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.
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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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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
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March 28, 2023
183 Using TikTok to Sell Books in a Niche with Rebecca Thorne
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 183 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Rebecca Thorne about the ins and outs of using TikTok to sell books.
In this episode we cover:
Who TikTok works forMain types of content for authors to postMistakes to avoid on TikTokFostering a TikTok communityAdvice for creating contentThe technical side of TikTokThis 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
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Find out more about Rebecca:
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.
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March 21, 2023
182 Marketing in a Niche and Author Collaborations with TB Markinson and Miranda MacLeod
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 182 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to TB Markinson and Miranda MacLeod all about tips and tricks to marketing to a niche audience and the importance of collaborating to niche authors.
In this episode we cover:
Collaborating on marketing as niche authorsBuilding relationships with other authorsWhat channels work to reach niche readersAdvice for new sapphic authorsHow to co-write successfullyThis 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
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Links I mentioned:
Preorder A Game of Romance and Ruin
Find out more about TB and Miranda:
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
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March 14, 2023
181 Business, Processes and Efficiency with Ines Johnson
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 181 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Ines Johnson all about the business side of being an author.
In this episode we cover:
Staying organized when promoting multiple seriesDeciding what to put in your business planInvesting in marketingWhat new authors should focus on in their businessAutomating parts of your author businessThis 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
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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:
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
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February 28, 2023
179 Publishing Trends for the Future with Clayton Noblit
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 179 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Clayton Noblit about publishing trends and how to prepare for them.
In this episode we cover:
Resources to create publishing trend predictionsNew channels coming on stream for authorsHow to get into direct salesChanges that AI will bringSteps to prepare for upcoming publishing trendsThis 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
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Links I mentioned:
Find out more about Clayton:
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.
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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.
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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: Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love by Tori Dunlap
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February 21, 2023
178 Book Blurb Writing with Jessie Cunniffe
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 178 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Jessie Cunniffe all about strategies and structures for writing book blurbs.
In this episode we cover:
Common mistakes when writing blurbsHow to structure your blurbStrategies for writing blurbsCreating hooky taglinesTriggers and warnings in your blurbThis week’s question is: what book has gotten you out of a reading slump?
Recommendation of the week is: Book Lovers by Emily Henry
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Find out more about Jessie:
Book Blurb Magic Special Offer
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FREE spicy secrets romance blurb mini-course
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.
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February 14, 2023
177 Ruby Roe on Secrets and Settings with JJ Arias
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 177 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to JJ Arias about secrets and settings with the launch of Ruby Roe’s newest book.
In this episode we cover:
First linesUsing secrets in fictionMaking settings a characterHow Ruby wrote A Game of Hearts and HeistsThis 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
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Links I mentioned:
Order A Game of Hearts and Heists
Find out more about JJ:
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
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