The Rebel Author Podcast

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How to write a retelling Mistakes to avoid with retellings How closely you need to stick to the original tale How to develop voice Description tips This week’s question is: How do you plan? By tax year, calendar year, by quarter or something else? Recommendation of the week is: The Mechanic: A John Tyler Thriller by Tom Fowler (patron) Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: Jericho Writers Self-Publishing Month Find out more about Alix on: Twitter Author website   Rebel of the Week is: Lena Johnson 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 or instagram me @sachablackauthor 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 a niche? How to assess a niche How to find and assess comp authors The difference between writing to market and to trend How to build a platform in advance This week’s question is: What are your fave in-person events? Recommendation of the week is: The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: The Rebel Diaries Anthology Edited by Sacha Black Available at all good stores! Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon US Find out more about Nora at: noraphoenix.com For readers: join FB group Nora's Nook  For authors: join FB group #IWroteThis   Rebel of the Week is: Scott Williamson 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 Isabel Cañas. 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 Sacha’s link. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram  

Episode Show Notes Order your copy of The Rebel Diaries at all good stores: https://books2read.com/rebeldiaries Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon US   Find out more about the authors at: Scott Williamson Author website Instagram Kimberly Grymes Author website Instagram Sacha Black Author website Instagram Helen Glynn Jones Author website Instagram A.E. Kincaid Author website Instagram L.F. Wham Author website Instagram Val Neil Author website Instagram Jay Renee Lawrence Author website Instagram Mark Leslie Author website Instagram J. Ember Hintz Author website Instagram Matt Hollon Instagram Meghan J. Dahl Author website Instagram J A Mortimore Author website Instagram

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Lessons learned from writing short stories Mistakes to avoid Submission tips Anthology marketing tips How to organise and run an anthology This week’s question is: Have you ever applied to or participated in an anthology? OR do you read them? Recommendation of the week is: The Rebel Diaries Anthology Edited by Sacha Black Available at all good stores! Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon US ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Mark at: Author Website Twitter Instagram YouTube Find out more about Helen at: Author Website Blog Twitter Instagram   Rebel of the Week is: Leighann Rust 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 or instagram me @sachablackauthor 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 include complex topics sensitively How to write difficult female relationships How get into the mindset of different generations How to write mother-daughter relationships This week’s question is: Recommend me a craft book! Recommendation of the week is: Black Dog & Other Gothic Tales by Icy Sedgwick  Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA And her other book The Necromancer’s Apprentice Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Maggie on: Instagram Website Goodreads   Rebel of the Week is: Genevieve Scholl 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 thanks to Jenni Lynn for upping her pledge. And a big thank you to all 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:  What Save the Cat is What the main beats are Mistakes to avoid with Save the Cat How to use save the cat beats with dual POV This week’s question is: What are your favorite tropes? Recommendation of the week is: A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are:  35% Birthday discount until 18th March. Use code: BIRTHDAY35 Sacha Black's Shop The Senses Course Preorder the Rebel Anthology Find out more about Jessica at: JessicaBrody.com Twitter Instagram   Rebel of the Week is: River 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 Verona Rae. 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:  Finding the balance between realistic detail and info dumping Making mental health representation realistic Taking care of yourself when writing about difficult topics How to research mental health effectively Literary tricks to give depth to representation This week’s question is: How comfortable are you writing about difference? Recommendation of the week is: Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: Birthday discount use code: BIRTHDAY35 valid until 13th March VALID ON: ebooks, courses and audiobooks Link for webshop Link for my courses Rebel Diaries preorder link Rebel Author FB group Find out more about Mazey at: Website A Brush With Love   Rebel of the Week is: Jeff 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 or instagram me @sachablackauthor 1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Lisa Fioresi. 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 are sex positive stories and where is the line between sex positive and smut? How to sensitively cover topics like sexual assault How to create a crew/found family vibe Tips and tricks for creating a voicey narrator voice! This week’s question is: how comfortable are you writing sex and relationships into your books? Recommendation of the week is: Midnight Victories by L.K. Latham  Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Margot on: Instagram Twitter   Cover Illustration © 2021 Noah Camp Cover Design by Hana Anouk Nakamura Cover © 2021 Amulet Books and Author Photo © 2021 Margot Wood   Rebel of the Week is: Julie 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 or instagram me @sachablackauthor 1 new patron this week, a big welcome and thank you to Jess Nicole. 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 Sacha’s link. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Recommended by Cassie, The Sassy Writing Coach  

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Where to start with a mailing list How to build a mailing list Types of reader magnets  What to write in your newsletters Common mailing list mistakes This week’s question is: Are you romantic? Recommendation of the week is: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: 50% off my audiobook 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains if you buy direct using code: FABFIFTY Find out more about Tammi on: Newsletter Ninja 2 Website   Rebel of the Week is: Jessa Forest 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:  What a professional network is and why you need one Tactics for building a network How to nurture your network in pandemic times How introverts can grow their network Mistakes to avoid This week’s question is: What’s the hardest thing you’ve done in your writing journey? Recommendation of the week is: Newsletter Ninja 2: If You Give a Reader a Cookie: Supercharge Your Author Mailing List With the Perfect Reader Magnet by Tammi L. Labrecque Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: 50% discount on Sacha's audiobook 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft a Superbad Villain Use code: FABFIFTY  Find out more about Emma on: Wild Words Festival: 10% discount for listeners if you use the code REBEL while booking Swearing Is Good For You Emma’s Original Interview: Episode 73   Rebel of the Week is: Anneli  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, a big thank you and welcome to Jennifer Kayne and Pia Gasberg. 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