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 Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- The importance of SEO in an author’s online presence
- Understanding the intent behind a user’s search
- Creating SEO-friendly social media captions
- What keywords are and how to use them
- Optimising an Amazon book listing for better search visibility
Find out more about Estelle:
Rebel of the Week is: Ida
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 Holly Dunn for upping their pledge and to all 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 Fictionary
Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here.
As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- The journey from indie to trad
- Tips for pitching and querying
- Biggest differences between trad and indie publishing
- Common mistakes when approaching traditional publishing
- Craft lessons learned from ghostwriting
Find out more about Helen:
Rebel of the Week is: Lisa
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.
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- A "brick-by-brick" strategy for building a 7-figure author career
- The role consistent output can play in your success
- Ideas for repurposing intellectual content
- Developing an author brand that can withstand the whims of the publishing industry
- Building and maintaining a loyal readership
Find out more about Vanessa:
Instagram @vanessa_vale_author
Rebel of the Week is: Chris
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 Aug 07, 2024
Wednesday Aug 07, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Differences between self-publishing, independent publishing, and traditional publishing
- Publishing across different genres
- Working with an agent as a self-published author
- Managing your time and creative energy
- Advice for diversifying your publishing approaches
Find out more about Emily:
You Can Write More Words Course - 50% off with code REBEL
Rebel of the Week is: Ruth
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 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
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-three between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode twenty-three. 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 Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Tips for writing toxic characters and dialogue
- Approaching sensitive topics in a way that is respectful to survivors
- Checks and considerations when writing about toxic queer relationships
- Blending supernatural elements into a natural story
- Finding your target audience as a YA author
Find out more about Kara:
Rebel of the Week is: Merren
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
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 24, 2024
Wednesday Jul 24, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- What makes TikTok unique
- Adapting your content to suit TikTok’s short-form video format
- Finding your target audience on TikTok
- The importance of consistency for building a following
- What metrics to track to refine your TikTok strategy
Links I mentioned:
Order House of Crimson Kisses at books2read.com/crimsonkiss or direct from me at rubyroe.co.uk
Find out more about Kate:
@katehallbiz on all social platforms
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
No new patrons, 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 Fictionary
Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here.
As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Wednesday Jul 17, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- Utilizing Instagram reels as an author
- Strategies to engage your audience on Instagram
- What an ‘audio bank’ is and how to build one
- Using the ‘remix’ feature to expand your reach
- The importance of consistent posting
- How to craft a book hook
Links I mentioned:
Order House of Crimson Kisses at books2read.com/crimsonkiss or direct from me at rubyroe.co.uk
Find out more about Lara:
Get 50% off Lara's Reels templates for writers by using the code ‘REBEL50’ at www.lemonfriday.com/reels
Rebel of the Week is: L.M. Dodds
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.
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Wednesday Jul 10, 2024
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
- The elements of a well-crafted reader persona
- Using a reader persona to connect with your ideal readers
- Social media for connecting with ideal readers
- Incorporating your reader persona into your book marketing strategy
- Using data to improve book marketing strategies
Links I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Kisses direct from me or at books2read.com/crimsonkiss
Find out more about Sue:
Rebel of the Week is: Cassie
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 Jul 03, 2024
Wednesday Jul 03, 2024
In this episode we cover:
- Income update and breakdown
- Lesson 1: All in Works for Me
- Lesson 2: Capitalise if You Can
- Lesson 3: Visibility is Queen
- Lesson 4: Boundaries Are Important
- Lesson 5: Growth is Brilliant and Painful
- Lesson 6: The Psychology of Money, Success and Winning
- Lesson 7: No Matter What, This is Always Better
Read the full lessons learned blog here.