The Rebel Author Podcast

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

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Mistakes to avoid when running an author event What small details set an event apart from others How to make author events into a revenue stream How to pitch speakers What considerations do you need to make What kind of person do you need to be to run author events This week’s question is: What are the best author events you’ve been to (digital or in-person)? Recommendation of the week is: The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA  ***This show uses affiliate links Find out more about Daniel on: Website Twitter Instagram But the best way for people to make contact Daniel is his free, do at your own pace, writing course.   Rebel of the Week is: Ian Worrall 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 5 new patrons today, welcome and thank you to Cassi Emerson, Kelllye Burroughs, Lynn Reed, John Rindfleisch IX and Elizabeth Prais. 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 overarching steps indies need to take to publish their book Most common indie publishing mistakes MVP launches versus bells and whistles launches The self-publishing cycle How to work with a writing coach This week’s question is: what part of self-publishing do you enjoy the most? Recommendation of the week is: 8 Steps to Side Characters: How to Craft Supporting Roles with Intention, Purpose, and Power Preorder everywhere Preorder workbook everywhere Submit preorder proof to get goodies here.  ***This show uses affiliate links Find out more about Dan on: Hawk & Cleaver Devil's Rock Publishing Next Level Authors Podcast The Other Stories Podcast The Self-Publishing Blueprint   Rebel of the Week is: Candy Glynn Wilde 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:  Methods and tactics for selling on Apple Mistakes on Apple Using preorders on Apple What it’s like to have your book turned into a film How to write better sexy scenes This week’s question is: what is your focus for the last half of 2021? Recommendation of the week is: Writing and Marketing Systems by Elana Johnson Apple Kobo Amazon UK  Amazon USA **This show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here. Find out more about Kristy on: Facebook  Instagram   Amazon Website   Rebel of the Week is: CJ Dainton 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 today, welcome and thank you to Herman Steuernagel. 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 publishing schedules will help you reach your goals Common mistakes authors make trying to reach six figures Tactics for finding readers Measuring marketing campaigns Pen names This week’s question is: what was the last realisation you had? Recommendation of the week is: The Giver by Lois Lowry  Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***This podcast uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are:  The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here. Find out more about Ines on: Her Bookbub Article: How I Make Six Figures as a Self-Published Author Website   Rebel of the Week is: Karen Heenan 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:  The minimum viable requirements for an author website Common mistakes authors make on websites  What SEO is and why authors need to be aware of it Website content This week’s question is: have you got an author website and how did you find the process of setting it up? Recommendation of the week is: My own Senses course   Links I mentioned are: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here. Find out more about Ginnie on: Done for you author website: Be sure to mention this podcast episode to get your discount. ***Please note this show uses affiliate links   Rebel of the Week is: Eden Collier 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 memoir is What memoir story structure is Where the line between your truth, factual truth and story truth sits How to use fairytales to help you write your memoir How to include moments we’re not proud of authentically This week’s question is: what would you call your memoir if you ever wrote one? Recommendation of the week is: Effortless: Make it Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***This podcast uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open. Find out more here. Interview with Kristina: What's the Difference Between Copyediting and Structural Editing? Find out more about Janelle on: Instagram Facebook Janelle's Website The Personal Mythmaking Podcast The Art of Personal Mythmaking Course   Rebel of the Week is: Aime Sund 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 returning patron Cindy. 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