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A motivational show for all the creatives out there with an inner rebel. Listen for interviews, industry news, tips, tricks and tools to help you take your creative business to the next level.
Episodes
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 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?
Find out more about SW Millar at:
Find out more about CM Newell at:
**Anyone who buys an ebook through CM's website store for rebel listeners, they can use the code Villains40 and receive a 40% discount through end of the year.
Find out more about Scott Williamson at:
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
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.
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 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:
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
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 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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Links I mentioned are:
The Rebel Diaries Anthology Edited by Sacha Black
Find out more about Nora at:
For readers: join FB group Nora's Nook
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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Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Episode Show Notes
Order your copy of The Rebel Diaries at all good stores: https://books2read.com/rebeldiaries
Find out more about the authors at:
Scott Williamson
Kimberly Grymes
Sacha Black
Helen Glynn Jones
A.E. Kincaid
L.F. Wham
Val Neil
Jay Renee Lawrence
Mark Leslie
J. Ember Hintz
Matt Hollon
Meghan J. Dahl
J A Mortimore
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 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:
Find out more about Helen at:
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
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Wednesday Mar 23, 2022
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- How to include complex topics sensitively
- How to write difficult female relationships
- How get into the mindset of different generations
- How to write mother-daughter relationships
This week’s question is: Recommend me a craft book!
Recommendation of the week is: Black Dog & Other Gothic Tales by Icy Sedgwick
And her other book The Necromancer’s Apprentice
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Find out more about Maggie on:
Rebel of the Week is: Genevieve Scholl
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 thanks to Jenni Lynn for upping her pledge. And 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
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- What Save the Cat is
- What the main beats are
- Mistakes to avoid with Save the Cat
- How to use save the cat beats with dual POV
This week’s question is: What are your favorite tropes?
Recommendation of the week is: A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee
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Links I mentioned are:
35% Birthday discount until 18th March. Use code: BIRTHDAY35
Preorder the Rebel Anthology
Find out more about Jessica at:
Rebel of the Week is: River
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 Verona Rae. 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 Mar 09, 2022
Wednesday Mar 09, 2022
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Finding the balance between realistic detail and info dumping
- Making mental health representation realistic
- Taking care of yourself when writing about difficult topics
- How to research mental health effectively
- Literary tricks to give depth to representation
This week’s question is: How comfortable are you writing about difference?
Recommendation of the week is: Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag
***this show uses affiliate links
Links I mentioned are:
Birthday discount use code: BIRTHDAY35 valid until 13th March
VALID ON: ebooks, courses and audiobooks
Find out more about Mazey at:
Rebel of the Week is: Jeff
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 Lisa Fioresi. 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 02, 2022
Wednesday Mar 02, 2022
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- What are sex positive stories and where is the line between sex positive and smut?
- How to sensitively cover topics like sexual assault
- How to create a crew/found family vibe
- Tips and tricks for creating a voicey narrator voice!
This week’s question is: how comfortable are you writing sex and relationships into your books?
Recommendation of the week is: Midnight Victories by L.K. Latham
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Find out more about Margot on:
Cover Illustration © 2021 Noah Camp
Cover Design by Hana Anouk Nakamura
Cover © 2021 Amulet Books
and Author Photo © 2021 Margot Wood
Rebel of the Week is: Julie
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, a big welcome and thank you to Jess Nicole. 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 Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid
Get 20% off using Sacha’s link.
Recommended by Cassie, The Sassy Writing Coach
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Where to start with a mailing list
- How to build a mailing list
- Types of reader magnets
- What to write in your newsletters
- Common mailing list mistakes
This week’s question is: Are you romantic?
Recommendation of the week is: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
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Links I mentioned are:
50% off my audiobook 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains if you buy direct using code: FABFIFTY
Find out more about Tammi on:
Rebel of the Week is: Jessa Forest
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 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.