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March 30, 2022
131 How to Write and Market an Anthology with Mark Leslie Lefebvre and Helen Glynn Jones
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 131 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Mark Leslie Lefebvre and Helen Glynn Jones all about writing and marketing anthologies.
In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: Have you ever applied to or participated in an anthology? OR do you read them?
Recommendation of the week is: The Rebel Diaries Anthology Edited by Sacha Black
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Find out more about Mark at:
Find out more about Helen at:
Rebel of the Week is: Leighann Rust
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 or instagram me @sachablackauthor
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 23, 2022
130 Writing Complex Female Relationships with Maggie Smith
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 130 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Maggie Smith all about how to write complex female relationships.
In this episode we cover:
How to include complex topics sensitivelyHow to write difficult female relationshipsHow get into the mindset of different generationsHow to write mother-daughter relationshipsThis week’s question is: Recommend me a craft book!
Recommendation of the week is: Black Dog & Other Gothic Tales by Icy Sedgwick
And her other book The Necromancer’s Apprentice
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Rebel of the Week is: Genevieve Scholl
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
A big thanks to Jenni Lynn for upping her pledge. And a big thank you to all 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 16, 2022
129 Save the Cat Writes a Novel with Jessica Brody
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 129 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Jessica Brody all about how to use the save the cat method for writing your novel.
In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: What are your favorite tropes?
Recommendation of the week is: A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee
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Links I mentioned are:
35% Birthday discount until 18th March. Use code: BIRTHDAY35
Preorder the Rebel Anthology
Find out more about Jessica at:
Rebel of the Week is: River
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 Verona Rae. 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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March 9, 2022
128 Neurodiversity in Fiction with Mazey Eddings
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 128 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Mazey Eddings all about neurodiversity in fiction.
In this episode we cover:
Finding the balance between realistic detail and info dumpingMaking mental health representation realisticTaking care of yourself when writing about difficult topicsHow to research mental health effectivelyLiterary tricks to give depth to representationThis week’s question is: How comfortable are you writing about difference?
Recommendation of the week is: Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag
***this show uses affiliate links
Links I mentioned are:
Birthday discount use code: BIRTHDAY35 valid until 13th March
VALID ON: ebooks, courses and audiobooks
Find out more about Mazey at:
Rebel of the Week is: Jeff
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 or instagram me @sachablackauthor
1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Lisa Fioresi. 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 2, 2022
127 How to Write Humour and Sex Positive Stories for Teens with Margot Wood
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 127 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Margot Wood all about how to write sex positive stories.
In this episode we cover:
What are sex positive stories and where is the line between sex positive and smut?How to sensitively cover topics like sexual assaultHow to create a crew/found family vibeTips and tricks for creating a voicey narrator voice!This week’s question is: how comfortable are you writing sex and relationships into your books?
Recommendation of the week is: Midnight Victories by L.K. Latham
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Find out more about Margot on:
Cover Illustration © 2021 Noah Camp
Cover Design by Hana Anouk Nakamura
Cover © 2021 Amulet Books
and Author Photo © 2021 Margot Wood
Rebel of the Week is: Julie
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 or instagram me @sachablackauthor
1 new patron this week, a big welcome and thank you to Jess Nicole. 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.
Recommended by Cassie, The Sassy Writing Coach
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February 23, 2022
126 Mailing Lists for Indie Authors with Tammi Labrecque
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 126 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Tammi Labrecque all about mailing lists.
In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: Are you romantic?
Recommendation of the week is: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
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Links I mentioned are:
50% off my audiobook 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains if you buy direct using code: FABFIFTY
Find out more about Tammi on:
Rebel of the Week is: Jessa Forest
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 16, 2022
125 How to Build a Professional Author Network with Emma Byrne
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 125 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Emma Byrne all about building a professional author network.
In this episode we cover:
What a professional network is and why you need oneTactics for building a networkHow to nurture your network in pandemic timesHow introverts can grow their networkMistakes to avoidThis week’s question is: What’s the hardest thing you’ve done in your writing journey?
Recommendation of the week is: Newsletter Ninja 2: If You Give a Reader a Cookie: Supercharge Your Author Mailing List With the Perfect Reader Magnet by Tammi L. Labrecque
***this show uses affiliate links
Links I mentioned are:
50% discount on Sacha’s audiobook 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft a Superbad Villain
Use code: FABFIFTY
Find out more about Emma on:
Wild Words Festival: 10% discount for listeners if you use the code REBEL while booking
Emma’s Original Interview: Episode 73
Rebel of the Week is: Anneli
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, a big thank you and welcome to Jennifer Kayne and Pia Gasberg. 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 9, 2022
124 How to Craft Your Writing Voice with September C Fawkes
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 124 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to September C Fawkes all about how to craft your writing voice.
In this episode we cover:
What is voice?How to create distinctive voiceHow does a character’s background influence voiceMistakes to avoid with voiceTools for differentiating dialogueThis week’s question is: How do you, or what books have gotten you out of a reading slump?
Recommendation of the week is:
My Audiobook 13 Steps to Evil is on sale for the whole of February.
Get a 50% discount if you buy from me direct, use code: FABFIFTY
Find out more about September at:
Rebel of the Week is: Kathryn Fletcher
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, a big welcome and thank you to Maryn Corkran. 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 2, 2022
123 Kickstarter for Indie Authors with Paddy Finn
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 123 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Paddy Finn all about kickstarter, what it is, how to use it and how indie authors can work with it.
In this episode we cover:
What kickstarter isA run through a basic kickstarterHow to market themThe best types of products to use in conjunction with kickstarterMistakes to avoidThe types of goals to setThis week’s question is: Have you ever run, or backed a kickstarter?
Recommendation of the week is: Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
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Find out more about Paddy and Kickstarter at:
Kickstarter Launch Formula by Salvador Briggman
Rebel of the Week is: Rick Waugh
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 Sacha’s link.
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January 26, 2022
122 How to Write Romance with Jami Albright
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 122 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Jami Albright all about how to write romance.
In this episode we cover:
The fundamentals of romanceHow to build tension and attractionHow to write humourTropes, HEAs and grabbing the readerGrand gesturesBusiness modelsThis week’s question is: how are you advocating for your creative self?
Recommendation of the week is: Get Rich, Lucky Bitch: Release Your Money Blocks and Live a First-Class Life by Denise Duffield-Thomas
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Links I mentioned:
Recommended listen: Rachel Herron’s money episode
Find out more about Jami on:
Rebel of the Week is: April Jones
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 or instagram me @sachablackauthor
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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