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June 18, 2024
247 The Mindset of Balancing Writing and Career with Daphne James Huff
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 247 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Daphne James Huff all about the mindset of balancing writing and career.
In this episode we cover:
Ways an author’s writing career and non-writing career interactBalancing a writing career with other commitments and responsibilitiesPlanning for the kind of life you wantAdopting a flexible mindset in your writing careerCommon misconceptions about writing lifeFind out more about Daphne:
Rebel of the Week is: Kiersten
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 Katherine Beals and Capucine Hoybach. 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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June 11, 2024
246 Book Cover Design for 2024 with Holly Dunn
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 246 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Holly Dunn all about book cover design in 2024.
In this episode we cover:
Key elements of a successful book cover designHow to know when cover trends are changing in your genreThe complete process of creating a book coverHow to make your book cover stand outAdvice for working with a professional book cover designerFind out more about Holly:
Join the Early Bird List for Premade Cover Releases
Rebel of the Week is: Gigi Rivers
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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June 4, 2024
245 Brain Science for Story with Lisa Cron
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 245 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Lisa Cron all about using brain science for storytelling.
In this episode we cover:
How brains are hardwired to respond to storytellingUsing brain science to creative more effective marketingCreating a “story-worthy problem” to engage readersWriting a strong chain of cause and effectUtilizing the concept of a “third rail” scene to increase emotional impactLinks I mentioned:
Find out more about Lisa:
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
1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Holly. 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
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May 31, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 21
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty one between Rachael Herron and I.
This is The Black Herron Episode twenty one. 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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May 28, 2024
244 How to Be a Productive Writer with Kathryn Burnett
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 244 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Kathryn Burnett all about productivity as a writer.
In this episode we cover:
Myths around productivity in the indie communityHow to assess our own productivityExplaining procrastination with neuroscienceOffsetting common distractions that writers faceThe importance of resilience for writers of all levelsFind out more about Kathryn:
The Productive Writer Guidebook
The Productive Writer Guidebook on Amazon
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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May 21, 2024
243 How to Launch a Nonfiction Book with Stephanie Chandler
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 243 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Stephanie Chandler all about launching nonfiction books.
In this episode we cover:
How to outline a nonfiction bookTips for becoming your own publicistContent marketing in the age of AIMarketing your book before and after launchLeveraging your nonfiction book to create multiple streams of incomeLinks I mentioned:
Fantasy romance LBTQIA+ freebies
Find out more about Stephanie:
Nonfiction Authors Association Facebook
Rebel of the Week is: Eden
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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May 14, 2024
242 How to Use Tropes with Cindy Dees
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 242 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Cindy Dees all about using tropes more effectively.
In this episode we cover:
Why tropes hook readersDifferences between internal and external tropesCraft tips to make our tropes resonate with readersHow to market tropes betterIntegrating tropes in a character’s back storyFind out more about Cindy:
Rebel of the Week is: Rosie
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 Gigi Rivers. 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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May 7, 2024
241 How to Write Serial Fiction with Stephanie Bond
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 241 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Stephanie Bond all about writing serial fiction.
In this episode we cover:
What serial fiction is and how it differs from non-serialised fictionCommon mistakes new serial fiction writers makeCraft tips for writing serialsTechniques to create hooksBusiness structure around serialised fictionFind out more about Stephanie:
Rebel of the Week is: Lauren
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 Nina J Fox and Jen. 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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April 30, 2024
The Black Herron: Episode 20
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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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240 How to Write Historical Romance with Bianca Blythe
Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 240 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Bianca Blythe all about writing historical romance.
In this episode we cover:
The fundamentals of historical romanceBalancing historical accuracy with creative storytellingCreating historical authenticity in your workMain tropes in historical fictionHandling sensitive topics within historical contextsFind out more about Bianca:
Rebel of the Week is: Josh Gentry
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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