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 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
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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
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Episode Show Notes:
In this episode we cover:
- The overarching steps indies need to take to publish their book
- Most common indie publishing mistakes
- MVP launches versus bells and whistles launches
- The self-publishing cycle
- How to work with a writing coach
This week’s question is: what part of self-publishing do you enjoy the most?
Recommendation of the week is: 8 Steps to Side Characters: How to Craft Supporting Roles with Intention, Purpose, and Power
Submit preorder proof to get goodies here.
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Find out more about Dan on:
Rebel of the Week is: Candy Glynn Wilde
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 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 Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Methods and tactics for selling on Apple
- Mistakes on Apple
- Using preorders on Apple
- What it’s like to have your book turned into a film
- How to write better sexy scenes
This week’s question is: what is your focus for the last half of 2021?
Recommendation of the week is: Writing and Marketing Systems by Elana Johnson
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Links and events I mentioned are:
The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open.
Find out more here.
Find out more about Kristy on:
Rebel of the Week is: CJ Dainton
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 today, welcome and thank you to Herman Steuernagel. 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 Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- How publishing schedules will help you reach your goals
- Common mistakes authors make trying to reach six figures
- Tactics for finding readers
- Measuring marketing campaigns
- Pen names
This week’s question is: what was the last realisation you had?
Recommendation of the week is: The Giver by Lois Lowry
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Links and events I mentioned are:
The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open.
Find out more here.
Find out more about Ines on:
Her Bookbub Article: How I Make Six Figures as a Self-Published Author
Rebel of the Week is: Karen Heenan
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 Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- The minimum viable requirements for an author website
- Common mistakes authors make on websites
- What SEO is and why authors need to be aware of it
- Website content
This week’s question is: have you got an author website and how did you find the process of setting it up?
Recommendation of the week is: My own Senses course
Links I mentioned are:
The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open.
Find out more here.
Find out more about Ginnie on:
Done for you author website: Be sure to mention this podcast episode to get your discount.
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Rebel of the Week is: Eden Collier
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 Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- What memoir is
- What memoir story structure is
- Where the line between your truth, factual truth and story truth sits
- How to use fairytales to help you write your memoir
- How to include moments we’re not proud of authentically
This week’s question is: what would you call your memoir if you ever wrote one?
Recommendation of the week is: Effortless: Make it Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown
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Links and events I mentioned are:
The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open.
Find out more here.
Interview with Kristina: What's the Difference Between Copyediting and Structural Editing?
Find out more about Janelle on:
The Personal Mythmaking Podcast
The Art of Personal Mythmaking Course
Rebel of the Week is: Aime Sund
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 returning patron Cindy. 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 May 26, 2021
Wednesday May 26, 2021
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- The different types of edits and what you can expect from them
- The most common myths about editing and editors
- Editors and author voice
- How to know if an editor is good
- How to deal with, process and work with editorial feedback
This week’s question is: How do you process your editorial notes?
Recommendation of the week is: A Dead Djinn in Cairo by P. Djèlí Clark
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Links and events I mentioned:
The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open.
Find out more here.
Connect with Kristina Stanley:
Her Course: An Insider’s View of Story Editing
Course Description:
Thirteen professional story editors edited the same novel. Each editor worked separately in Fictionary StoryCoach. This course compares their edits and shows you what worked and what didn't. You'll see actual examples of edits. We'll also show you a scene before and after revisions were done based on the edits.
If you want to elevate your skills as a story editor, this course shows you how Fictionary Certified StoryCoach editors work. You'll know what you need to deliver to a client to help them tell a powerful story.
If you're a writer looking to hire a professional story editor, this course shows you what you should receive from a story editor.
Coupon Code: SACHAREBELS
You get the course for $39USD instead of $99 just because you’re a rebel!
If you’re interested in Kristina’s software StoryTeller, she has a coupon SAVE20 for writers who want to try StoryTeller. That gives them 20% off an annual or monthly subscription.
Link to Kristina’s first episode with me
Rebel of the Week is: Jere Anthony
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 Matty Dalrymple, Eden Collier and Lucie Béraud-Sudreau. 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
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 May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- How to create character voices
- Behavioural consistency vs character arcs
- Creating better dialogue
- How to create and use character detail
- How to write about identity authentically
This week’s question is: We’re almost halfway through the year, are you where you want to be?
Recommendation of the week is: The Self-Publishing Blueprint: A complete guide to help you self-publish your book by Daniel Willcocks
13 Storey Treehouse Books by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton
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Links and events I mentioned are:
The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open.
Find out more here.
Boni Podcast on sentence level prose:
Link to the blog (where we link to the podcast :0)
Interview on Jenna’s show all about how to podcast as an author.
Find out more about Joya on:
Rebel of the Week is: Estelle Van de Velde
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 Laura Beeby, thank you as well to Helen O'Neill for upping her pledge and joining the rebel slack group. 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 May 12, 2021
Wednesday May 12, 2021
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Why mindset is so important
- The most common mindset roadblocks
- Tools and techniques for helping you improve your mindset
- How to keep your starting energy going to help you finish your book
- Mindset myths
This week’s question is: What aspect of mindset do you struggle with most?
Recommendation of the week is: The World of LORE: Dreadful
Places by Aaron Mahnke
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Links and events I mentioned are:
The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open.
Find out more here.
Find out more about Kristina on:
How to Write Believable Characters
Rebel of the Week is: Mira Monroe
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 Shane Milar and thank you to Juneta for editing her pledge up. Of course, 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
This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid
Find out more about ProWritingAid here.
DISCOUNT CODE: REBEL25