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September 27, 2022
157 How to Write Historical Fiction with Kim Taylor Blakemore
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 157 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Kim Taylor Blakemore all about how to write Historical Fiction.
In this episode we cover:
What makes a historical novelCraft tips for historical novelsResearch tips for historical novelsWriting about real historical peopleThe line between fantasy and historicalThis 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
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Find out more about Kim at:
Instagram: @kimtaylorblakemorebooks
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
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September 20, 2022
156 How Indie Authors Can Collaborate with Asa Maria Bradley
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 156 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Asa Maria Bradley all about how to collaborate as indie authors.
In this episode we cover:
Dozens of ideas for how to collaborateWays to market your collaborative workMistakes to avoid when collaboratingBenefits of collaboratingWhy you should consider collaboratingThis 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:
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
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September 13, 2022
155 How to Pivot Genre with Alessa Thorn
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 155 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Alessa Thorn all about how to pivot genre.
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 pivotingMistakes to avoidHow to build a new audienceThis 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)
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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
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September 6, 2022
154 How to Write Thrillers and Mysteries with Tom Fowler
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 154 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Tom Fowler all about how to write thrillers and mysteries.
In this episode we cover:
What makes a good thrillerHow to market thrillersHow to create pace and tensionThe voice of thrillersHow to build an audience for thrillersThis 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!***this show uses affiliate links
Find out more about Tom on:
Free thriller series prequel novella
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
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August 31, 2022
The Black Herron: Episode 1
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August 30, 2022
153 How to Write a Successful Series with Helen Scheuerer
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 153 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Helen Scheuerer all about how to write a successful series.
In this episode we cover:
How to approach a seriesSetting up a character arcsSeries writing for “pantsers”Making every book land with a punchWrapping up a series earlyThis 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
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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
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August 23, 2022
152 How to Work with Literary Agents With Lucinda Halpern
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 152 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Lucinda Halpern all about how to work with literary agents.
In this episode we cover:
How the literary agency landscape has changedHow indie authors can work with agentsMistakes authors make trying to work with agentsHow to stand out to an agentHow essential brand and platform is for an agentThis 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:
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.
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August 17, 2022
151 Social Media for Authors with Suzie Speaks
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 151 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Suzie Speaks all about managing your social media as an author.
In this episode we cover:
The foundations of managing social mediaHow to track social media progressWhat content should authors produceHow to create a social media strategySocial media mistakes to avoidThis 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
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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
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August 10, 2022
150 TikTok for Authors with AK Mulford
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 150 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to AK Mulford all about TikTok for authors and how it changed their career.
In this episode we cover:
What TikTok is and how it’s different from the other social platformsTypes of content for TikTokHow to drive sales with TikTokTips for content creationThis week’s question is: Are you a TikToker?
Recommendation of the week is: Malice by Heather Walter
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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
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August 3, 2022
The Anatomy of a Best Seller with Sacha Black and Cassie Newell
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 149 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, Cassie Newell is hosting a takeover of the podcast to interview ME! As we dive into what best seller means, how to find out what one is, and how you can do it too.
In this episode we cover:
Definitions of best sellerHow to look at comparisonitis differentlyExamples of deconstructionThe what, why and how of readingWhat to look for when deconstructingThis 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
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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.
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