The Rebel Author Podcast

Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number eleven between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode eleven. 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. * 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.

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Cardio for the mind Discipline and self-imposed deadlines How to be a fan of yourself Combatting fear Mental toughness and building resilience  This week’s question is: what are you doing that’s exciting this summer? Recommendation of the week is: Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Dre: Instagram YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Work On Your Game Work On Your Game University Free Book - The Third Day (just cover shipping)   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 

Episode Show Notes: In this episode we cover: How to start selling direct Tools and software for selling direct Common mistakes when selling directly from your website Strategies for driving traffic to your site Pricing for direct sales This week’s question is: are you on track with goals this year? Recommendation of the week is: A Game of Romance and Ruin by Ruby Roe Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: A Game of Hearts and Heists A Game of Romance and Ruin A Game of Deceit and Desire Find out more about Morgana: Authors Selling Direct Facebook Rebel of the Week is: Karen Heenan 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 Danita Rambo and Angelica Andersson. 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.  

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Lessons learned during the writing journey Rebranding a series Audience building and marketing focus Moving into adjacent genres Using TikTok to help sell books This week’s question is: What do you want readers to feel when they read your books? Recommendation of the week is: The Cruel Prince series by Holly Black Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about James: Self Publishing Formula Author Website Honorary Rebel of the Week is:  Eden'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 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Catherine Bellinger. 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 

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What is copywriting and why is it important Reframing your sales mindset Key marketing and copy activities for a digital launch Creating a sales funnel that converts How to improve your email marketing This week’s question is: what are you reading right now? Recommendation of the week is: The Ultimatum (Netflix show) Links I mentioned: Pre-order your copy of A Game of Romance and Ruin and submit your pre-order proof to rubypreorder@gmail.com to be entered into a giveaway to win a signed hardback, Morrigan’s grimoire notebook, naughty bookish stickers and a beautiful bookmark. You'll also get immediate access to the first three chapters of A Game of Romance and Ruin, the playlist I wrote the book to, bonus deleted scene, and the Girl Games pinterest board. Katlyn's From Chaos to Control for Author Mums Jenna Moreci’s Breast Cancer Research Foundation Fundraiser My Interview about creating characters on The Storytellers Faceoff Podcast Find out more about Megan: Website Instagram Rebel of the Week is: Sinley 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 Angel Ackerman. 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 this Rebel Discount link. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number ten between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode ten. 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. * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller, what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today.

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Challenges and considerations when writing true crime Legal implications of the true crime genre Researching and fact-checking Story structure of true crime Building suspense and tension This week’s question is: what’s your favorite social media platform and why? Recommendation of the week is: How To Write Short Romance: The quick and easy guide to writing Instalove by Nell Alexander Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Preorder A Game of Romance and Ruin ALLi Blog Manager Role Find out more about Pepper Anne: Author Website The Notorious Texas Swindler Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Rebel of the Week is: Holger 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   

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What is eco-fiction Balancing storytelling with conveying important messages Researching for eco-fiction stories The role of the writing community in environmental advocacy Writing books that inspire action This week’s question is: what topic is your craft catnip? Recommendation of the week is: A Game of Romance and Ruin Find out more about Denise: Denise's Website Habitat Man: Available everywhere or order direct from Habitat Press Twitter @DABadenauthor  LinkedIn The Green Stories writing competitions welcomes indie authors, and are free to enter. Next up is the novel prize with a deadline 26th June and prizes of £1500. See website for details. Find details of the project with Bafta here or search for relevant hashtags #ClimateCharacters and #HotOrNot Rebel of the Week is: Jackson 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.  

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  ACT: Audience, Content, Trigger Finding and understanding your audience Choosing keywords for Amazon ads Email and book marketing strategy Social media for book promotion Common mistakes with book marketing This week’s question is: tell me something fun you’ve done recently Recommendation of the week is: Leaving Meridiana by J A Mortimore (patron) Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Nick: Book Career in a Year: Marketing for Authors Author Website Rebel of the Week is: Anonymous 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 Liz Lincoln and The Blumenkranz Twins. 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  

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Character creation and personification Writing elements to represent theme Bringing stories full circle Advice for writing dialogue Incorporating mythology into stories This week’s question is: What have you binged this year? Recommendation of the week is: Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about TJ: In The Lives of Puppets Ravensong (Green Creek book 2) Instagram 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 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Noreen Stone. 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