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55 minutes ago
55 minutes ago
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:
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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
6 days ago
6 days ago
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
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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
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Wednesday Oct 23, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Artistic decisions when setting up a series
- The different types of series
- Importance of series unity
- What a “skeleton blurb” is and how they help in planning a series
- The role of subplots throughout a series
- Story arcs for open and closed series
Links I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me
Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms
Release date: 5th December 2024
Find out more about Kristina and Lucy:
Rebel of the Week is: Jo
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 Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Maintaining a passion for writing while building a thriving business
- Dealing with rejection and criticism as a writer
- Finding your authentic writer’s voice
- Overcoming writer’s block and the need for perfectionism
- Imposter syndrome and quieting unhelpful internal voices
Find out more about Tiffany:
Rebel of the Week is: Trish
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
3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Denise Yoko Berndt, Cheyanna Lynn, and Drayga. 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
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Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- The importance of humour in fiction
- Different types of humour
- The principles of writing funny fiction
- Making humour work on page
- Funny vs. offensive – where is the line?
- Embracing the rebel mindset
Find out more about Dave:
Bluesky @daveiswriting.bsky.social
Funny Up Your Fiction: How to Add Light, Shade and Laughs to Your Novel
Rebel of the Week is: Krista
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 rebels this week, welcome and thank you to Bethany Hensel and Jo Narayan. 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 Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- The importance of personality in email marketing
- How often to send newsletters to your audience
- Tips for self-promotion
- How new authors can grow their email lists
- Measuring the success of your email marketing
Links I mentioned:
Find out more about Liz:
The Email Sound Booth Facebook Group
Rebel of the Week is: Jacqui
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, welcome and thank you to Pavlov and GA Rea. 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
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Tuesday Oct 01, 2024
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-five between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode twenty-five. 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 Sep 25, 2024
Wednesday Sep 25, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- What Kickstarter is and why authors should use it
- How to project manage better
- Aligning your Kickstarter with your brand
- Different wants between Kickstarter backers and normal readers
- How long does a Kickstarter take – including post production
Links I mentioned:
Find out more about Petra:
Rebel of the Week is: Sasha Wasley
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, welcome and thank you to Jacqueline Hayley and Sasha Wasley. 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 Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Elements of a multidimensional villain
- Villain’s relationship with the protagonist
- Common mistakes when creating villains
- Developing back stories that add depth
- Building anticipation in your story
Links I mentioned:
Find out more about Dana:
Rebel of the Week is: Matthew
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 Kylie Haddix. 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 Fictionary