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Episodes
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Wednesday May 03, 2023
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- The difficulties and workarounds of marketing erotic content
- Common myths about erotica
- Tips for writing sex scenes
- Incorporating BDSM themes in an accurate way
- Writing power dynamics and consent
This week’s question is: What will you have done, written, published by the end of the year?
Recommendation of the week is: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
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Events I mentioned:
South Coast Sapphic Hangout: 6th May 10am
Find out more about Ruby:
Rebel of the Week is: Charlotte
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
One new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Paulette Stout. 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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Monday May 01, 2023
Monday May 01, 2023
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number nine between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode nine. 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 Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
In this episode we cover:
- The lessons I’ve learned from 4 years of writing full-time
- Business growth is personal growth
- The reader is king
- Repetition is a Fool’s Game
- Me and You are important
- My constant lesson
This week’s question is: what is the biggest lesson you’ve learned since you started writing?
Recommendation of the week is: The Worst Wedding Date by Pippa Grant
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Rebel of the Week is: Holly
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 Adam Beswick and Tamara Prins. 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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Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- What the Enneagram is
- How your type can lead you to a set of themes in your work
- How your number can empower you as a writer
- Writing characters that are similar to you
- Why Sacha is the poster child for an 8
This week’s question is: what have you enjoyed doing this year?
Recommendation of the week is: The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
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Find out more about Claire:
Rebel of the Week is: Eden
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 Kylie Hillman and Chris Holcombe. 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 Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Working with a designer
- Being ‘on genre’ while still being unique
- Tips for an effective cover reveal
- Using your book cover as a marketing tool
- How to rebrand a series
This week’s question is: What is giving you life right now?
Recommendation of the week is: Ghosts from the Veil by Scott Williamson (patron)
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Links I mentioned:
Kobo Plus pricing for indies here
Find out more about Katia and MiblArt:
Marketing material examples and cover designs from MiblArt:
Rebel of the Week is: PT Saad
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 Tae. 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 Apr 05, 2023
Wednesday Apr 05, 2023
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- How to create organic conflict
- Creating better banter
- Creating conflict while maintaining romantic tension
- Resolving conflict in romance novels
- Writing realistic family dynamics
This week’s question is: how do you structure your to do list?
Recommendation of the week is: Signal Moon by Kate Quinn
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Links I mentioned:
I Heart SapphFic Favorite Scenes from Favorite Authors Anthology
List Building Bootcamp FREE webinar
Shane’s new podcast: The Write Better Fiction Podcast
Find out more about JJ:
Rebel of the Week is: AJ
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
This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid
Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link.
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Saturday Apr 01, 2023
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number eight between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode eight. 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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If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.
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Book we're reading: Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love by Tori Dunlap
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Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Wednesday Mar 29, 2023
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Who TikTok works for
- Main types of content for authors to post
- Mistakes to avoid on TikTok
- Fostering a TikTok community
- Advice for creating content
- The technical side of TikTok
This week’s question is: what aspect of book marketing do you find hardest to grasp?
Recommendation of the week is: Only One Coffin by AJ Truman
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Find out more about Rebecca:
Rebel of the Week is: Heather
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 Mar 22, 2023
Wednesday Mar 22, 2023
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Collaborating on marketing as niche authors
- Building relationships with other authors
- What channels work to reach niche readers
- Advice for new sapphic authors
- How to co-write successfully
This week’s question is: what’s the best book you’ve read this year?
Recommendation of the week is: Filthy Rich Vampires by Geneva Lee
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Links I mentioned:
Preorder A Game of Romance and Ruin
Find out more about TB and Miranda:
Rebel of the Week is: Maggie
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 Mar 15, 2023
Wednesday Mar 15, 2023
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Staying organized when promoting multiple series
- Deciding what to put in your business plan
- Investing in marketing
- What new authors should focus on in their business
- Automating parts of your author business
This week’s question is: what’s the best april fools you’ve ever done, witnessed or heard about?
Recommendation of the week is: Write to Riches: 7 Practical Steps to Manifesting Abundance from your Books by Renee Rose
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Links I mentioned:
Unstoppable Authors Episode 178: Launching a New Pen Name with Sacha Black
Big Gay Fiction Podcast Episode 416: Enemies to Lovers Fantasy Romance with Ruby Roe
Find out more about Ines:
Rebel of the Week is: Holly
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
Welcome and thank you to new patron Bianca Wardle and returning patron Cindy. 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