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December 3, 2024
271 The Pivot From Trad Pub to Indie with Sasha Wasley
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 271 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Sasha Wasley all about the pivot from traditional to indie publishing.
In this episode we cover:
Changes in indie publishing in the last 8 yearsNecessary skill sets for returning to indie publishingMarketing and promotion differences between trad and indieAdvice for switching from trad to indie publishingCurrent trends in trad and indie publishingLinks I mentioned:
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Find out more about Sasha:
Rebel of the Week is: Liz
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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November 30, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 27
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-seven between Rachael Herron and I.
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 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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November 26, 2024
270 Mastering Reader Magnets with Z.S Diamanti
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 270 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Z.S Diamanti all about mastering reader magnets.
In this episode we cover:
Why reader magnets are important for authorsUsing TikTok to excel your author careerHow to promote your reader magnetKeeping readers engaged after the freebiesHow to come up with prequel/novella ideasLinks I mentioned:
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Find out more about Zac:
Rebel of the Week is: Kiersten Lillis
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 Anthony Paparello. 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 Fictionary
Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here.
As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
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November 19, 2024
269 TikTok 1 Year On with AP Beswick & Cara Clare
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 269 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to AP Beswick and Cara Clare about the TikTok accountability challenge one year on.
In this episode we cover:
Overview of the TikTok accountability challengeThe biggest challenges in algorithm and audience shiftsWhat content are they making on TikTokKeeping up with TikTok trendsBuilding a sustainable business that doesn’t rely on TikTokLinks I mentioned:
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Find out more about Adam and Cara:
Rebel of the Week is: Karla
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, 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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November 12, 2024
268 Creating Cohesive Branding & Innovative Revenue Streams with David Viergutz
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 268 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to David Viergutz all about creating cohesive branding and innovative revenue streams.
In this episode we cover:
What brand keywords are and why authors should have themHow keywords can guide an author’s marketingMaintaining consistency in your branding across platformsUsing other types of writing like “Scaremail” to increase revenueBuilding and maintaining and engaged email listLinks I mentioned:
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Find out more about David:
Rebel of the Week is: Chris
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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November 5, 2024
267 Understanding the Consumer Journey with Celeste Barclay
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 267 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Celeste Barclay all about understanding the consumer journey.
In this episode we cover:
Using the consumer journey to build your author businessHow to start building an author brandBalancing a brand promise with experimentation and growthConsiderations for creating repeat readersSocial media’s effect on the author-reader relationshipLinks I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me
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Find out more about Celeste:
Instagram @celestebarclayauthor
Instagram @sabinebarclayauthor
Rebel of the Week is: Ciara
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
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October 31, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 26
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-six between Rachael Herron and I.
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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October 29, 2024
266 Monster Romance with Jason Pinter
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 266 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Jason Pinter all about writing monster romances.
In this episode we cover:
Different writing approaches for different genresCreating realistic monstersAdvice for switching between genresBalancing different elements when crafting a storyKeys for reaching a wide audienceLinks I mentioned:
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Find out more about Jason:
Rebel of the Week is: Lena
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 Elle Thorpe. 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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October 22, 2024
265 Secrets of Writing a Series with Kristina Stanley and Lucy Cooke
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 265 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Kristina Stanley and Lucy Cooke all about writing a series.
In this episode we cover:
Artistic decisions when setting up a seriesThe different types of seriesImportance of series unityWhat a “skeleton blurb” is and how they help in planning a seriesThe role of subplots throughout a seriesStory arcs for open and closed seriesLinks I mentioned:
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Release date: 5th December 2024
Find out more about Kristina and Lucy:
Rebel of the Week is: Jo
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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October 15, 2024
264 Growing & Sustaining a Happier Writing Career with Tiffany Yates Martin
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 264 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Tiffany Yates Martin all about sustainability, being happy, and growing your writing career.
In this episode we cover:
Maintaining a passion for writing while building a thriving businessDealing with rejection and criticism as a writerFinding your authentic writer’s voiceOvercoming writer’s block and the need for perfectionismImposter syndrome and quieting unhelpful internal voicesFind out more about Tiffany:
Rebel of the Week is: Trish
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 Denise Yoko Berndt, Cheyanna Lynn, and Drayga. 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 Fictionary
Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here.
As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
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