The Rebel Author Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Episode Show Notes

In this episode we cover: 

• Elements of a multidimensional villain
• Villain’s relationship with the protagonist
• Common mistakes when creating villains
• Developing back stories that add depth
• Building anticipation in your story

Links I mentioned: 

Support my Kickstarter

Find out more about Dana:

Danja Tales

Rebel of the Week is: Matthew

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 Kylie Haddix. 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 StoryCoach Certification here.

As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.

Episode Show Notes

In this episode we cover: 

• How to use the enneagram in your work
• Infusing your personal experiences into your worldbuilding
• Fully embracing the “you” in your stories
• Steps for worldbuilding and story development
• Balancing an immersive universe with multidimensional characters
• Why stories have the power to change the world

Links I mentioned: 

Follow my Kickstarter

Find out more about Dani:

Instagram @daniabernathyauthor

Untapped Writing Superpower Quiz

Rebel of the Week is: Poornima

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 Julia Gandrud. 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.

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

Follow my Kickstarter

Find out more about Kate:

@katehallbiz on all social platforms

Kate's courses

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.

Episode Show Notes

In this episode we cover:

• Common mistakes when writing blurbs
• How to structure your blurb
• Strategies for writing blurbs
• Creating hooky taglines
• Triggers and warnings in your blurb

This week’s question is: what book has gotten you out of a reading slump?

Recommendation of the week is: Book Lovers by Emily Henry

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Amazon UK

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Find out more about Jessie:

Website

Book Blurb Magic Special Offer

**Use code REBEL at checkout

FREE blurb cheatsheet

FREE spicy secrets romance blurb mini-course

Instagram @bookblurbmagic

Facebook

Rebel of the Week is: Patricia

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.

Episode Show Notes

In this episode we cover: 

• First lines
• Using secrets in fiction
• Making settings a character
• How Ruby wrote A Game of Hearts and Heists 

This week’s question is: Tell me about a moment in your life you’ll never forget. Babies and marriages aside.

Recommendation of the week is: Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz

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Links I mentioned:

Order A Game of Hearts and Heists

Find out more about JJ:

Author Website

Socials @thejjarias 

Rebel of the Week is: Dorian Tsukioka

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 Ryan and Katrina Marie. 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 

Well, this is the motherlode of write ups! I launched A Game of Hearts and Heists a spicy sapphic fantasy romance on the 10th of February 2023 and I promised to share everything that I’d done to create this new pen name.

Goal: create a financially sustainable fiction pen name that gives me the opportunity to have fun writing and create books that are ‘cannot put down, hangover inducing’

Subgoals: surpass 33 preorders, give out over 100 ARCs, keep production costs as low as possible

• Hate to say it, but mindset IS everything
• Infrastructure is key
• You need more time than you think
• TikTok works
• You have to talk about your excitement

Read full blog post here.

Episode Show Notes

In this episode we cover: 

• Revising vs editing
• Biggest editing mistakes authors make
• How to test your story goal
• The five story arc scenes
• Developing effective conflict in your story

This week’s question is: If you could have dinner with someone inspirational (dead or alive) who would it be?

Recommendation of the week is: Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 

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Links and events I mentioned:

Blind Date with a Sapphic Book

Find out more about Kristina and Lucy:

The Fictionary Community

Kristina's Author Website

Secrets to Editing Success

Rebel of the Week is: Lovis

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 Ana. 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 

Episode Show Notes

In this episode we cover: 

• Getting to the end of your first draft
• Blocks, barriers and mistakes for beginner writers
• Finding the right genre for your book
• Tips for self editing

This week’s question is: What trait or skill do you value in yourself?

Recommendation of the week is: House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson

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Links I mentioned:

A Game of Hearts and Heists Preorder

***email your preorder proof to rubypreorder@gmail.com to enter the giveaway and get exclusive bonus content

Find out more about Jenna:

Order Shut Up and Write the Book

Subscribe to Jenna's Channel

Check out The Savior's Series

Rebel of the Week is: Luisa

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 

Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link.

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**Isoldesse YA Fantasy by Kimberly Grymes

Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number six between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode six. 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: Everything Connects by Faisal Hoque

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Episode Show Notes

In this episode we cover: 

• What is a hybrid author
• Deciding which publishing path to take
• Lessons learned in the author business
• Pros and cons of being hybrid
• How to initiate your hybrid career

This week’s question is: how do you procrastinate?  

Recommendation of the week is: The Successful Hybrid Author by Katlyn Duncan

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Amazon UK

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Links and events I mentioned:

Fictionary Writers Conference 2023: February 12 - 14

13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains and 10 Steps to Hero: How to Craft Kickass Protagonists are just £1.99 each for the rest of January. Grab them now on all stores.

I Heart SapphFic Reading Challenge

Jae’s Sapphic Book Bingo

Find out more about Katlyn:

The Successful Hybrid Author

Direct Shop

Website

Youtube

Instagram

Rebel of the Week is: Karla Hailer

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 Claire. 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.