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 Sep 01, 2021
Wednesday Sep 01, 2021
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Why you need a headshot
- How a shoot works
- Considerations for tone and mood of photos
- How to prepare for a shoot
- Common mistakes in shoots
This week’s question is: Have you got a professional headshot?
Recommendation of the week is: Life in a Fishbowl by Len Vlahos
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Events I mentioned are:
The York Writers Conference 2021. Three days, nine guest speakers, and plenty of opportunity to network and chat with authors from all over. Sessions include writer's craft and marketing workshops. Join Friday evening for a virtual cocktail party with opening remarks from our honorary patron, Terry Fallis. Then workshops begin Saturday with a lunchtime Keynote with Andrew Pyper and of course, Sacha Black.
When: October 22-24, 2021
Where: Zoom - Register here
Find out more about Ed at:
Rebel of the Week is: Sarah W. Sparx
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 Aug 25, 2021
Wednesday Aug 25, 2021
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- What rights reversion is
- How you find out if you can revert your rights
- A walk through of a high level rights reversion
- How long the process takes
- What mistakes to avoid in the reversion process
This week’s question is: Would you consider selling subsidiary rights and if so, what ones?
Recommendation of the week is: Take Back Your Book Rights by Katlyn Duncan
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Links I mentioned are:
Join me on Patreon for Silent September.
Write Away Podcast: Episode 55: How do you write memorable characters?
My interview with Katlyn on her YouTube Channel: '8 Steps to Side Characters' by Sacha Black | Author Interview
To pitch to be on the show, please complete the form here.
Find out more about Katlyn on:
Rebel of the Week is: Lynn Reed
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
Welcome and thank you to Mel Climo and Angie Green. 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 Aug 18, 2021
Wednesday Aug 18, 2021
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Defining short fiction
- How much story do you need for short fiction?
- How to do more with your short fiction
- Mistakes writers make with short fiction
- Quirky ideas for your short fiction
This week’s question is: how do you use short fiction in your writing business?
Recommendation of the week is:
The Anatomy of Prose: The Senses Course: Discount Code: rebelvacay15
Matty’s The Short Tack Book
Links I mentioned are:
Find out more about Matty on:
The Indy Author YouTube channel
Episode I did with Matty on Side Characters
Example of Short Fiction Promotion: Ann Kinnear Suspense Short ALL DEATHS ENDURE
Rebel of the Week is: Shirish Deshpande
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
Huge thank you and welcome to: Kirstin Bussey, Maggie Menane, L.K. Latham, Paisleykaat, and Claire L. Fishback. 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 Aug 11, 2021
Wednesday Aug 11, 2021
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Why formatting is important
- Mistakes to avoid with formatting
- Why you might consider a formatting company
- Differences between print and ebook formatting
- What to look for in a professional formatting company
This week’s question is: How do you format your books?
Recommendation of the week is: 10 Steps to Hero: How to Craft a Kickass Protagonist by ME!
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Links and shows I mentioned are:
3 Mistakes to Avoid with Your Side Characters on Angela Ackerman’s site
Find out more about Formatted Books and their services on:
Rebel of the Week is: Claire L. Fishback
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
This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid
Find out more about ProWritingAid here.
DISCOUNT CODE: REBEL25
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- What Kindletrends is and how it can help you
- The different aspects of book market research
- How to find readers
- How to research blurbs, covers, content and more
This week’s question is: How do you learn about your genre?
Recommendation of the week is: Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating by Adiba Jaigirdar
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Links I mentioned are:
Grab your copy of 8 Steps to Side Characters today:
To find out more about Nat and Kindletrends:
How to use Kindletrends to research genre fiction
If you use the code REBEL at checkout time, you’ll get USD5 off your monthly Kindletrends subscription, bringing it down to USD10 per month, forever.
Rebel of the Week is: Amber Sauer
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 Aaron Betts. A big thank you to my existing patrons too. 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 Jul 30, 2021
Friday Jul 30, 2021
To celebrate the launch of 8 Steps to Side Characters, I thought I’d add a sneaky little bonus episode. I’m going to give you a few tips from the book to help you write better side characters.
If you haven’t purchased your copy yet, you can do so here:
Order the textbook here.
Order the workbook here.
Or you can order signed paperback copies or digital copies straight from me using this link.
If you missed the series of mini tips videos some of these tips are covered at a high level in those. See those episodes here:
How to Kill Your Side Characters
How to Use Humour with Your Side Characters
What You Need to Know About Character Arcs
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 Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- What the Kindle Storyteller Competition is
- What the judges are looking for
- Storyteller success stories
- How to increase your visibility on Amazon
- Publishing mistakes to avoid
This week’s question is: Do you enter competitions?
Recommendation of the week is: The Girls I’ve Been by Tess Sharpe
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Links and events I mentioned are:
Unstoppable Authors ep 100 - Sustaining a Writing Career with the Right Mindset
Facebook Live: 29th July 8pm BST
Your Side Characters and You LIVES: 8pm (BST) every night from the 30th July on my instagram
Find out more about Kindle Storyteller here.
Rebel of the Week is: Shay Raby
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 Charlotte Platt. A big thank you to my existing patrons too. 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 Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- The type of book launch when you’re only publishing once a year
- The type of marketing needed between launches
- How to build your audience and find readers
- The writing and marketing process for one book a year
- Tips for marketing to YA audiences
This week’s question is: how many books would you ideally like to publish a year?
Recommendation of the week is: A Lair of Bones by Helen Scheuerer
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Links and events I mentioned are:
Daniel Wallace Find Your Next Reader summit
Facebook Live: 29th July 8pm BST
Your Side Characters and You LIVES: 8pm (BST) every night from the 30th July on my Instagram
Find out more about Helen on:
Rebel of the Week is: Laura Hatchell
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 Kirsten Taylor. And thank you to Jen Roundell for upping your pledge. A big thank you to my existing patrons too. 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 Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- How to start building a magic system
- How and why you need to limit your magic system
- Common magic building mistakes
- Diversity in magic systems
- How to make a magic system integral to the plot and characters
This week’s question is: what is your favorite magic system?
Links and events I mentioned are:
Order a signed copy of Side Characters (or any other book) direct from me.
Order Side Characters:
LIVE Side Characters Launch Q&A. To join in, you’ll need to be a member of my Facebook Group.
When: 29th July
Time: 8pm GMT (5am AEST, 12pm PDT, 3pm EDT)
Find out more about Angeline on:
Rebel of the Week is: Gordo
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 Melinda Brack. A big thank you to my existing patrons too. 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
Find out more about ProWritingAid here.
DISCOUNT CODE: REBEL25
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Mistakes to avoid when running an author event
- What small details set an event apart from others
- How to make author events into a revenue stream
- How to pitch speakers
- What considerations do you need to make
- What kind of person do you need to be to run author events
This week’s question is: What are the best author events you’ve been to (digital or in-person)?
Recommendation of the week is: The Science of Storytelling by Will Storr
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Find out more about Daniel on:
But the best way for people to make contact Daniel is his free, do at your own pace, writing course.
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 or instagram me @sachablackauthor
5 new patrons today, welcome and thank you to Cassi Emerson, Kelllye Burroughs, Lynn Reed, John Rindfleisch IX and Elizabeth Prais. A big thank you to my existing patrons too. 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