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2 days ago
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- What Substack is and how it works
- Utilizing “Notes” on Substack effectively
- Substack as a new way for authors to monetize their work
- The importance of branding
- How to analyze the data from Substack
- How to increase engagement
Find out more about Russell:
How to Build a World Class Substack
Rebel of the Week is: Karla
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 Kat Vroman. 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 Fictionary
Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here.
As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Breaking into the US market as an international author
- In-person and virtual signings
- Main benefits of attending book signings
- Logistics of attending international book signing events
- Balancing travel time with your writing schedule
- Tips for energy management
Links I mentioned:
Order House of Crimson Curses direct from me
Order House of Crimson Curses on all platforms
Find out more about Jacqueline:
JacquelineHayleyAuthor.com
HaileyJay.com
Rebel of the Week is: Rachel
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 Gina. 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
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Wednesday Dec 04, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Changes in indie publishing in the last 8 years
- Necessary skill sets for returning to indie publishing
- Marketing and promotion differences between trad and indie
- Advice for switching from trad to indie publishing
- Current trends in trad and indie publishing
Links I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me
Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms
Find out more about Sasha:
Rebel of the Week is: Liz
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
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Sunday Dec 01, 2024
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-seven between Rachael Herron and I.
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 here.
To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website.
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Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Wednesday Nov 27, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Why reader magnets are important for authors
- Using TikTok to excel your author career
- How to promote your reader magnet
- Keeping readers engaged after the freebies
- How to come up with prequel/novella ideas
Links I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me
Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms
Find out more about Zac:
Rebel of the Week is: Kiersten Lillis
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 Anthony Paparello. 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 Fictionary
Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here.
As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Overview of the TikTok accountability challenge
- The biggest challenges in algorithm and audience shifts
- What content are they making on TikTok
- Keeping up with TikTok trends
- Building a sustainable business that doesn’t rely on TikTok
Links I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me
Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms
Find out more about Adam and Cara:
Rebel of the Week is: Karla
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, 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
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Wednesday Nov 13, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- What brand keywords are and why authors should have them
- How keywords can guide an author’s marketing
- Maintaining consistency in your branding across platforms
- Using other types of writing like “Scaremail” to increase revenue
- Building and maintaining and engaged email list
Links I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me
Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms
Find out more about David:
Rebel of the Week is: Chris
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
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Wednesday Nov 06, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Using the consumer journey to build your author business
- How to start building an author brand
- Balancing a brand promise with experimentation and growth
- Considerations for creating repeat readers
- Social media’s effect on the author-reader relationship
Links I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me
Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms
Find out more about Celeste:
Instagram @celestebarclayauthor
Instagram @sabinebarclayauthor
Rebel of the Week is: Ciara
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
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-six between Rachael Herron and I. 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.
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Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Wednesday Oct 30, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Different writing approaches for different genres
- Creating realistic monsters
- Advice for switching between genres
- Balancing different elements when crafting a story
- Keys for reaching a wide audience
Links I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me
Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms
Find out more about Jason:
Rebel of the Week is: Lena
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 Elle Thorpe. 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