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October 8, 2024
263 Understanding Humour & Writing Funny Fiction with Dave Cohen
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 263 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Dave Cohen all about tips and tricks for writing funny fiction.
In this episode we cover:
The importance of humour in fictionDifferent types of humourThe principles of writing funny fictionMaking humour work on pageFunny vs. offensive – where is the line?Embracing the rebel mindsetFind out more about Dave:
Bluesky @daveiswriting.bsky.social
Funny Up Your Fiction: How to Add Light, Shade and Laughs to Your Novel
Rebel of the Week is: Krista
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 rebels this week, welcome and thank you to Bethany Hensel and Jo Narayan. 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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October 1, 2024
262 Level Up Your Email Marketing Game with Liz Wilcox
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 262 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Liz Wilcox all about email marketing for authors.
In this episode we cover:
The importance of personality in email marketingHow often to send newsletters to your audienceTips for self-promotionHow new authors can grow their email listsMeasuring the success of your email marketingLinks I mentioned:
Find out more about Liz:
The Email Sound Booth Facebook Group
Rebel of the Week is: Jacqui
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 Pavlov and GA Rea. 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 30, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 25
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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September 24, 2024
261 Project Managing Kickstarters with Petra Tayler
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 261 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Petra Tayler all about how to manage a successful Kickstarter.
In this episode we cover:
What Kickstarter is and why authors should use itHow to project manage betterAligning your Kickstarter with your brandDifferent wants between Kickstarter backers and normal readersHow long does a Kickstarter take – including post productionLinks I mentioned:
Find out more about Petra:
Rebel of the Week is: Sasha Wasley
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 Jacqueline Hayley and Sasha Wasley. 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 17, 2024
260 Crafting Multidimensional Villains with Dana Pittman
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 260 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Dana Pittman all about crafting multidimensional villains.
In this episode we cover:
Elements of a multidimensional villainVillain’s relationship with the protagonistCommon mistakes when creating villainsDeveloping back stories that add depthBuilding anticipation in your storyLinks I mentioned:
Find out more about Dana:
Rebel of the Week is: Matthew
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 Kylie Haddix. 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 Fictionary
Find out more about Fictionary StoryCoach Certification here.
As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
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September 10, 2024
259 Using the Enneagram to Find the YOU in Your Story With Dani Abernathy
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 259 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Dani Abernathy all about using the enneagram to help infuse “you” into your story.
In this episode we cover:
How to use the enneagram in your workInfusing your personal experiences into your worldbuildingFully embracing the “you” in your storiesSteps for worldbuilding and story developmentBalancing an immersive universe with multidimensional charactersWhy stories have the power to change the worldLinks I mentioned:
Find out more about Dani:
Instagram @daniabernathyauthor
Untapped Writing Superpower Quiz
Rebel of the Week is: Poornima
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 Julia Gandrud. 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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September 3, 2024
258 Horror, Voice and Co-Writing with an Estate with Daniel Kraus
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 258 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Daniel Kraus all about horror, voice and co-writing with an estate.
In this episode we cover:
Writing process of co-writing with an estateWhat the horror genre can uniquely expressCommon mistakes when writing horrorHow to deepen theme in your workGeorge A. Romero – the man vs. the directorLinks I mentioned:
Kimberly Grymes 4 Week Story Prep
Find out more about Daniel:
Rebel of the Week is: MJ
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 Samantha Reynolds, May-Brit, and Trish Gillham. 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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August 31, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 24
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-four between Rachael Herron and I.
This is The Black Herron Episode twenty-four. 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 27, 2024
257 SEO for Authors with Estelle Van de Velde
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 257 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Estelle Van de Velde all about SEO for authors.
In this episode we cover:
The importance of SEO in an author’s online presenceUnderstanding the intent behind a user’s searchCreating SEO-friendly social media captionsWhat keywords are and how to use themOptimising an Amazon book listing for better search visibilityFind out more about Estelle:
Rebel of the Week is: Ida
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 thank you to Holly Dunn for upping their pledge and to all 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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August 20, 2024
256 From Indie to Traditional Publishing with Helen Glynn Jones
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 256 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Helen Glynn Jones all about the journey from indie to traditional publishing.
In this episode we cover:
The journey from indie to tradTips for pitching and queryingBiggest differences between trad and indie publishingCommon mistakes when approaching traditional publishingCraft lessons learned from ghostwritingFind out more about Helen:
Rebel of the Week is: Lisa
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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