The Rebel Author Podcast

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Why diversity in fiction is important  What to do if you’re afraid to approach writing diverse characters Sensitivity readers What you need to research How to include diverse characters when you yourself are not diverse This week’s question is: Tell us a book you’ve enjoyed with diverse characters. Recommendation of the week is: Jay’s Gay Agenda by Jason June  Apple Kobo Amazon UK  Amazon USA  ***This show uses affiliate links Diversity resources: Writing With Color Blog  How to Be an Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi The Antiracist: How to Start the Conversation about Race and Take Action by Kondwani Fidel   We Need Diverse Books Writing Diversely  How to Write Black Characters: An Incomplete Guide by Salt and Sage Books Find out more about Eliana on: Website Instagram   Rebel of the Week is: Laura Rye 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 Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Find out more about ProWritingAid here. DISCOUNT CODE: REBEL25 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Why you need a headshot How a shoot works Considerations for tone and mood of photos How to prepare for a shoot Common mistakes in shoots This week’s question is: Have you got a professional headshot? Recommendation of the week is: Life in a Fishbowl by Len Vlahos Apple  Kobo  Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Events I mentioned are: The York Writers Conference 2021. Three days, nine guest speakers, and plenty of opportunity to network and chat with authors from all over. Sessions include writer's craft and marketing workshops. Join Friday evening for a virtual cocktail party with opening remarks from our honorary patron, Terry Fallis. Then workshops begin Saturday with a lunchtime Keynote with Andrew Pyper and of course, Sacha Black. When: October 22-24, 2021 Where: Zoom - Register here Find out more about Ed at: @LastmanPhotography   Rebel of the Week is: Sarah W. Sparx 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 rights reversion is How you find out if you can revert your rights A walk through of a high level rights reversion How long the process takes What mistakes to avoid in the reversion process This week’s question is: Would you consider selling subsidiary rights and if so, what ones? Recommendation of the week is: Take Back Your Book Rights by Katlyn Duncan Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***This show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: Join me on Patreon for Silent September. Write Away Podcast: Episode 55: How do you write memorable characters? My interview with Katlyn on her YouTube Channel: '8 Steps to Side Characters' by Sacha Black | Author Interview To pitch to be on the show, please complete the form here. Find out more about Katlyn on: Website Newsletter Youtube Instagram Podcast Channel   Rebel of the Week is: Lynn Reed 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 Welcome and thank you to Mel Climo and Angie Green. 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:  Defining short fiction How much story do you need for short fiction? How to do more with your short fiction Mistakes writers make with short fiction Quirky ideas for your short fiction This week’s question is: how do you use short fiction in your writing business? Recommendation of the week is: The Anatomy of Prose: The Senses Course: Discount Code: rebelvacay15 Matty’s The Short Tack Book Links I mentioned are: The Senses Course Find out more about Matty on: Website Facebook Twitter The Indy Author YouTube channel ​LinkedIn Episode I did with Matty on Side Characters Example of Short Fiction Promotion:  Ann Kinnear Suspense Short ALL DEATHS ENDURE   Rebel of the Week is: Shirish Deshpande 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 Huge thank you and welcome to: Kirstin Bussey, Maggie Menane, L.K. Latham, Paisleykaat, and Claire L. Fishback. 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:  Why formatting is important Mistakes to avoid with formatting Why you might consider a formatting company Differences between print and ebook formatting What to look for in a professional formatting company This week’s question is: How do you format your books? Recommendation of the week is: 10 Steps to Hero: How to Craft a Kickass Protagonist by ME! books2read.com/10stepstohero  books2read.com/heroworkbook **Please note this show uses affiliate links Links and shows I mentioned are: 3 Mistakes to Avoid with Your Side Characters on Angela Ackerman’s site Writers Cookbook Book Echoes Find out more about Formatted Books and their services on: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn   Rebel of the Week is: Claire L. Fishback 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 Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid Find out more about ProWritingAid here. DISCOUNT CODE: REBEL25 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram  

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What Kindletrends is and how it can help you The different aspects of book market research How to find readers How to research blurbs, covers, content and more This week’s question is: How do you learn about your genre? Recommendation of the week is: Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***This show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: Grab your copy of 8 Steps to Side Characters today: Universal link textbook Universal link workbook Order direct from me ALLI ratings page To find out more about Nat and Kindletrends: What Kindletrends does How to use Kindletrends to research genre fiction If you use the code REBEL at checkout time, you’ll get USD5 off your monthly Kindletrends subscription, bringing it down to USD10 per month, forever.     Rebel of the Week is: Amber Sauer 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 Aaron Betts. A big thank you to my existing patrons too. 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  

To celebrate the launch of 8 Steps to Side Characters, I thought I’d add a sneaky little bonus episode. I’m going to give you a few tips from the book to help you write better side characters. If you haven’t purchased your copy yet, you can do so here: Order the textbook here. Order the workbook here. Or you can order signed paperback copies or digital copies straight from me using this link. If you missed the series of mini tips videos some of these tips are covered at a high level in those. See those episodes here:   What Are Side Characters?  The “Three Whys” Stop Them Taking Over  How to Kill Your Side Characters  How to Use Humour with Your Side Characters  Three Types of Side Character What You Need to Know About Character Arcs   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 Kindle Storyteller Competition is What the judges are looking for Storyteller success stories How to increase your visibility on Amazon Publishing mistakes to avoid This week’s question is: Do you enter competitions? Recommendation of the week is: The Girls I’ve Been by Tess Sharpe Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***This show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: Unstoppable Authors ep 100 - Sustaining a Writing Career with the Right Mindset Facebook Live: 29th July 8pm BST  Your Side Characters and You LIVES: 8pm (BST) every night from the 30th July on my instagram  Preorder Bonus  Find out more about Kindle Storyteller here.   Rebel of the Week is: Shay Raby 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 Charlotte Platt. A big thank you to my existing patrons too. 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 type of book launch when you’re only publishing once a year The type of marketing needed between launches How to build your audience and find readers The writing and marketing process for one book a year Tips for marketing to YA audiences This week’s question is: how many books would you ideally like to publish a year? Recommendation of the week is: A Lair of Bones by Helen Scheuerer Amazon UK Amazon USA ***This show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: Daniel Wallace Find Your Next Reader summit IngramSpark Interview Facebook Live: 29th July 8pm BST Your Side Characters and You LIVES: 8pm (BST) every night from the 30th July on my Instagram Preorder Bonus Find out more about Helen on: Website Amazon Instagram Facebook   Rebel of the Week is: Laura Hatchell 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 Kirsten Taylor. And thank you to Jen Roundell for upping your pledge.  A big thank you to my existing patrons too. 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 building a magic system How and why you need to limit your magic system Common magic building mistakes Diversity in magic systems  How to make a magic system integral to the plot and characters This week’s question is: what is your favorite magic system? Links and events I mentioned are: Order a signed copy of Side Characters (or any other book) direct from me. Order Side Characters:  Textbook Workbook LIVE Side Characters Launch Q&A. To join in, you’ll need to be a member of my Facebook Group.  When: 29th July Time: 8pm GMT (5am AEST, 12pm PDT, 3pm EDT) Find out more about Angeline on: Website Worldbuilding Facebook Instagram Twitter   Rebel of the Week is: Gordo 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 Melinda Brack. A big thank you to my existing patrons too. 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 Find out more about ProWritingAid here. DISCOUNT CODE: REBEL25 Twitter, Facebook, Instagram