The Rebel Author Podcast

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

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  The difficulties and workarounds of marketing erotic content Common myths about erotica Tips for writing sex scenes Incorporating BDSM themes in an accurate way Writing power dynamics and consent This week’s question is: What will you have done, written, published by the end of the year? Recommendation of the week is: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Events I mentioned: South Coast Sapphic Hangout: 6th May 10am Find out more about Ruby: Author Website Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Rebel of the Week is: Charlotte 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 One new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Paulette Stout. 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 this Rebel Discount link. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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

In this episode we cover: The lessons I’ve learned from 4 years of writing full-time Business growth is personal growth The reader is king Repetition is a Fool’s Game Me and You are important My constant lesson Read full blog here. This week’s question is: what is the biggest lesson you’ve learned since you started writing? Recommendation of the week is: The Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links 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 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Adam Beswick and Tamara Prins. 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:  What the Enneagram is How your type can lead you to a set of themes in your work How your number can empower you as a writer Writing characters that are similar to you Why Sacha is the poster child for an 8  This week’s question is: what have you enjoyed doing this year? Recommendation of the week is: The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Claire: Instagram Reclaim Your Author Career 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 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Kylie Hillman and Chris Holcombe. 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:  Working with a designer Being ‘on genre’ while still being unique Tips for an effective cover reveal Using your book cover as a marketing tool How to rebrand a series This week’s question is: What is giving you life right now? Recommendation of the week is: Ghosts from the Veil by Scott Williamson (patron) On all good stores! ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Kobo Plus pricing for indies here Full article here Find out more about Katia and MiblArt: MiblArt Website Katia's Facebook Instagram Marketing material examples and cover designs from MiblArt: Rebel of the Week is: PT Saad 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 Tae. 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:  How to create organic conflict Creating better banter Creating conflict while maintaining romantic tension Resolving conflict in romance novels Writing realistic family dynamics This week’s question is: how do you structure your to do list? Recommendation of the week is: Signal Moon by Kate Quinn Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: I Heart SapphFic Favorite Scenes from Favorite Authors Anthology List Building Bootcamp FREE webinar  Shane’s new podcast: The Write Better Fiction Podcast Find out more about JJ: Author Website Instagram Facebook TikTok   Rebel of the Week is: AJ 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 this Rebel Discount link. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram