The Rebel Author Podcast

Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number two between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode two. 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. Books we mentioned: Stop Making Others Rich: How Authors Can Make Bank By Selling Direct by Morgana S. Best Kobo  Apple  Amazon UK  Amazon US  **This show uses affiliate links

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What makes a historical novel Craft tips for historical novels Research tips for historical novels  Writing about real historical people The line between fantasy and historical This week’s question is: what’s the best TV show or movie you’ve seen this year? Recommendation of the week is: Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S Grover Apple  Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Kim at: Author Website Instagram: @kimtaylorblakemorebooks The Deception Rebel of the Week is: Sorcha Brennan 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:  Dozens of ideas for how to collaborate Ways to market your collaborative work Mistakes to avoid when collaborating Benefits of collaborating Why you should consider collaborating This week’s question is: would you ever collaborate and if so, in what way? Recommendation of the week is:  Send me YOUR recommendations for inspirational, business or mindset nonfiction books and DM me on Instagram @sachablackauthor Find out more about Asa Maria at: Instagram Facebook TikTok Author Website Rebel of the Week is: Laura Styles  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 Simone Kelly, Barbara Becc and Heather Button. 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:  Can you pivot in 2022 and be successful? What are good reasons to pivot? What you need to research before pivoting Mistakes to avoid  How to build a new audience This week’s question is: what month or season are you most productive in? Recommendation of the week is: It Happened on Fifth Street by Robyn R Pearce (patron) Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Alessa on: Author Website Instagram   Rebel of the Week is: Jasmine C. Caldwell 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 E.L. Creswell and Lucia Jacobs. 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:  What makes a good thriller How to market thrillers How to create pace and tension The voice of thrillers How to build an audience for thrillers This week’s question is: What’s the best thriller you’ve ever read? Recommendation of the week is: The Anatomy of a Best Seller by ME! Reasons to Read The Anatomy of a Best Seller: If you want to understand what makes your favorite books so good, this book is for you. If you’d love to learn the tools that the best selling authors use in your genre, this is for you. If you want to understand how to “know your market” how to break down the tropes, tone, craft and marketing you need in order to succeed, this book is for you! Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Tom on: Facebook Instagram Bookbub Books2Read Free thriller series prequel novella Free thriller audiobook short Rebel of the Week is: Holly Lyne 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 Thank you to Kimberly G for upping her pledge and welcome to new patron Vikki Turbine. 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 a special episode. Going forward, Rachael Herron and I will be doing a bonus episode each month. Think of it as a fireside chat between two good friends and you get to eavesdrop on the gossip.   We’re calling these special episodes “The Black Herron”. Patrons will receive the episodes one month early. 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:  How to approach a series Setting up a character arcs Series writing for “pantsers” Making every book land with a punch Wrapping up a series early This week’s question is: what’s your favorite series? (either you’ve written or read) Recommendation of the week is: King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Helen’s Original Episode: 95 Find out more about Helen: Fiction books Nonfiction books Website Instagram Facebook    Rebel of the Week is: Lottie Saahko 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 Christina Kilada. 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 the literary agency landscape has changed How indie authors can work with agents Mistakes authors make trying to work with agents How to stand out to an agent How essential brand and platform is for an agent This week’s question is: where was the last holiday you took or fun place you’ve been? A few highlights from holiday: Find out more about Lucinda on: Twitter: @LucindaLitNYC IG: @lucindaliterary FB: @LucindaLiterary LinkedIn YT Newsletter Lucinda's Get Signed course All of Lucinda's available online courses   Rebel of the Week is: Felix Qualls 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 Thank you to Angie Green for upping their pledge and welcome to new patron Erica Lott. 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:  The foundations of managing social media How to track social media progress What content should authors produce  How to create a social media strategy Social media mistakes to avoid This week’s question is: What has surprised you recently? Recommendation of the week is: How To Write A Successful Series: Writing Strategies For Authors Helen B. Scheuerer Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Joanna Penn’s Podcast episode Find our more about Suzie on: Suzie Speaks Blog   Rebel of the Week is: Samira Lloyd 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 TikTok is and how it’s different from the other social platforms Types of content for TikTok How to drive sales with TikTok Tips for content creation This week’s question is: Are you a TikToker? Recommendation of the week is: Malice by Heather Walter Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about AK on: TikTok Instagram Facebook The High Mountain Court  Rebel of the Week is: Eden Collier’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. 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to River Hemans and Laura Styles. 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