The Rebel Author Podcast

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What is voice? How to create distinctive voice How does a character’s background influence voice Mistakes to avoid with voice Tools for differentiating dialogue This week’s question is: How do you, or what books have gotten you out of a reading slump? Recommendation of the week is: My Audiobook 13 Steps to Evil is on sale for the whole of February.  Get a 50% discount if you buy from me direct, use code: FABFIFTY Find out more about September at: Facebook Tumblr Instagram Twitter   Rebel of the Week is: Kathryn Fletcher  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, a big welcome and thank you to Maryn Corkran. 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 kickstarter is A run through a basic kickstarter How to market them The best types of products to use in conjunction with kickstarter Mistakes to avoid The types of goals to set This week’s question is: Have you ever run, or backed a kickstarter? Recommendation of the week is: Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall Apple  Kobo  Amazon UK  Amazon USA  ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Paddy and Kickstarter at: Facebook Kickstarter Launch Formula by Salvador Briggman Amazon UK  Amazon US   Rebel of the Week is: Rick Waugh 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 Sacha’s link. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  The fundamentals of romance How to build tension and attraction How to write humour Tropes, HEAs and grabbing the reader Grand gestures Business models This week’s question is: how are you advocating for your creative self? Recommendation of the week is: Get Rich, Lucky Bitch: Release Your Money Blocks and Live a First-Class Life by Denise Duffield-Thomas Apple  Kobo  Amazon UK  Amazon USA  ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Recommended listen: Rachel Herron’s money episode Find out more about Jami on: Website Instagram Facebook Amazon TikTok   Rebel of the Week is: April Jones 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   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:  How to find your genius Can you monetize your genius How to incorporate your genius into your branding How to overcome doubt How your shadow self is your greatest weakness and greatest power This week’s question is: What is your genius? Recommendation of the week is: Fresh by Margot Wood Apple  Kobo  Amazon UK  Amazon USA  ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Kelly at: Website Instagram P.S. You’re A Genius   Rebel of the Week is: Matthew Goodall 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 content marketing and repurposing Common mistakes to avoid with content marketing How to repurpose if you can’t afford to outsource? Fiction approaches How to build an audience with content repurposing This week’s question is: Other than reading and writing, what do you hope to do more of this year? Recommendation of the week is: The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey Apple  Kobo  Amazon UK  Amazon USA  ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Amy on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook   Rebel of the Week is: Tim Seabrook 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 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Katie Forrest and Lovis Geier. 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:  Marketing mindset principles The top 3 things everyone should to do market their books Budget marketing Launch mistakes Overview of advertising This week’s question is: what’s your word for 2022? Recommendation of the week is: A Spindle Splintered by Alix E Harrow Apple  Kobo  Amazon UK  Amazon USA  ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Ricardo at: How to Market a Book   Rebel of the Week is: Rowan James 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 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Jessica Smith and Jessica A McMinn. 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 In this episode we cover:  What makes a good crime book Mistakes to avoid writing crime How to create mystery and tension How to create realistic crime when you’re not a police officer How to balance character development across an episodic series Find out more about Rachel on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website   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 magic system is The mistakes to avoid when building one How to test your magic system An overarching system to help you create your magic system How to get the balance of your magic system just right This week’s question is: What’s your reading goal for 2022? Recommendation of the week is: Whispers of Deception: (The Highland Legacy Series Book 1) by Renee Gallant Amazon UK  Amazon USA  ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about C.R. at: Website Youtube The Magic System Blueprint Workbook Magic System Blueprint Downloadable Files   Rebel of the Week is: Robert Byers 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 Audrey Audere. 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 a good description looks like The structure of a good description Common blurb mistakes A rather brutal critique of my blurb! This week’s question is: What are your plans for the festive season? Recommendation of the week is: Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth  Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Brian at: Brian's Description Course Instagram BitClout LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Pinterest TikTok Mailchimp Youtube   Rebel of the Week is: Robin Phillips 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 A big thank you to Matty Dalrymple for upping her pledge and 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:  Time management mistakes How to set and work with boundaries How to deal with interruptions, emails and notifications Life management hacks This week’s question is: What is your favorite book of 2021? Recommendation of the week is: Kay’s Anatomy and Kay’s Marvellous Medicine by Adam Kay Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: 20Booksto50kVegas Playlist: View full playlist Find out more about Robyn at: Website with all of her books Website for fiction Heaps of time management info plus free report ‘How To Master Time In Only 90 Seconds’   Rebel of the Week is: Aaron 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