May 25, 2022
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- How to collaborate effectively
- Mistakes to avoid in collaborations
- How to approach writing humour
- The format and structure of a joke
- Different types of humour
- Agents of chaos
This week’s question is: How do you self-sabotage?
Recommendation of the week is: Tinseltown Toils by Jay Renee Lawrence (Patron)
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Rebel of the Week is: Dharma Kelleher
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1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Karen Heenan. 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
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May 18, 2022
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Overview of the genre and subgenres
- What makes a good erotica novel
- Terminology and language
- How to write a good sex scene
- Common mistakes to avoid
This week’s question is: Tell me about something you’re proud of.
Recommendation of the week is: Dear Writer, Are You Intuitive? by Becca Syme
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Find out more about Golden Angel at:
Author Website
Rebel of the Week is: Bair
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 Karla Hailer and Vanessa Wells. 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
May 11, 2022
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- How to approach and research trauma and mental health
- Trigger words and content words
- How to write about trauma realistically
- Sensitivity reading
- So much science and psychology
This week’s question is: how are you looking after yourself?
Recommendation of the week is: The Bestseller Code by Matthew Jockers and Jodie Archer
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Find out more about Iona at:
Author Website/Sensitivity Reading
Ashes
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Twitter
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Rebel of the Week is: Lena Johnson
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 Valerie Ihsan and CJ Dainton. 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
May 4, 2022
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Top tips and tricks to get through your draft
- Mistakes to avoid
- Mindset barriers for first drafts
- What to do when you get stuck
This week’s question is: who would you like to see on the show or what topics would you like covered?
Recommendation of the week is: Gallant by V.E. Schwab
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Rebel of the Week is: Jackson Hollingsworth
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
3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Darren Blake, Rebecca Adams and Kimberly Grymes. 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
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April 27, 2022
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- The income update
- Realising I’m not superhuman
- Refining and focusing on the money
- Being a better publisher
- Human connection
- Your uniqueness
This week’s question is: What's the biggest lesson you’ve learned from your journey so far?
Recommendation of the week is: Keepers by me!
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5 Lessons from Two Years of Writing Full-Time
10 Lessons from One Year of Writing Full-Time
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
A big thank you to returning patron Bair Klos and to current patron, H. B. Lyne, for upping her pledge. 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
April 20, 2022
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- How they felt as first time authors in 2022
- How and why they chose their launch and marketing model
- What went well
- What mistakes they made and would do differently next time
- The hardest part about launching your first book
This week’s question is: How is your year going? Is it as productive as you wanted?
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Find out more about Scott Williamson at:
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Rebel of the Week is: Helen Rygh Pederson
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 Dharma Kelleher. 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
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April 13, 2022
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- How to write a retelling
- Mistakes to avoid with retellings
- How closely you need to stick to the original tale
- How to develop voice
- Description tips
This week’s question is: How do you plan? By tax year, calendar year, by quarter or something else?
Recommendation of the week is: The Mechanic: A John Tyler Thriller by Tom Fowler (patron)
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Links and events I mentioned are:
Jericho Writers Self-Publishing Month
Find out more about Alix on:
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Rebel of the Week is: Lena Johnson
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
April 6, 2022
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- What is a niche?
- How to assess a niche
- How to find and assess comp authors
- The difference between writing to market and to trend
- How to build a platform in advance
This week’s question is: What are your fave in-person events?
Recommendation of the week is: The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
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The Rebel Diaries Anthology Edited by Sacha Black
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Find out more about Nora at:
noraphoenix.com
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For authors: join FB group #IWroteThis
Rebel of the Week is: Scott Williamson
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 Isabel Cañas. 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
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March 30, 2022
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Lessons learned from writing short stories
- Mistakes to avoid
- Submission tips
- Anthology marketing tips
- How to organise and run an anthology
This week’s question is: Have you ever applied to or participated in an anthology? OR do you read them?
Recommendation of the week is: The Rebel Diaries Anthology Edited by Sacha Black
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Find out more about Mark at:
Author Website
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Find out more about Helen at:
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Rebel of the Week is: Leighann Rust
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