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| 260 Crafting Multidimensional Villains with Dana Pittman | 18 Sep 2024 | 00:53:45 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
Links I mentioned: Find out more about Dana: 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.
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| 259 Using the Enneagram to Find the YOU in Your Story With Dani Abernathy | 11 Sep 2024 | 01:05:16 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
Links I mentioned: 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.
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| 252 TikTok for Authors in 2024 with Kate Hall | 24 Jul 2024 | 01:02:45 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
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. | |||
| 178 Book Blurb Writing with Jessie Cunniffe | 22 Feb 2023 | 01:05:56 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
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 ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Jessie: Book Blurb Magic Special Offer **Use code REBEL at checkout FREE spicy secrets romance blurb mini-course
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. | |||
| 177 Ruby Roe on Secrets and Settings with JJ Arias | 15 Feb 2023 | 01:15:04 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
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 ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Order A Game of Hearts and Heists Find out more about JJ: 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
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| BONUS EPISODE: Lessons Learned from Starting a New Pen Name | 12 Feb 2023 | 01:20:58 | |
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 TLDR Take Aways
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| 176 Secrets to Editing Success with Kristina Stanley and Lucy Cooke | 08 Feb 2023 | 01:03:33 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
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 ***this show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned: Blind Date with a Sapphic Book Find out more about Kristina and Lucy:
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 | |||
| 175 Shut Up and Write the Book with Jenna Moreci | 01 Feb 2023 | 01:06:29 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
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 ***this show uses affiliate links 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
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 This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAidhttps://prowritingaid.com/en/Landing/Promotion/6k7BMGet 20% off using this Rebel Discount link. **Isoldesse YA Fantasy by Kimberly Grymes | |||
| The Black Herron: Episode 6 | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:58:16 | |
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. * 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. * Book we're reading: Everything Connects by Faisal Hoque **This show uses affiliate links | |||
| 174 Hybrid Publishing with Katlyn Duncan | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:53:59 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: how do you procrastinate? Recommendation of the week is: The Successful Hybrid Author by Katlyn Duncan ***this show uses affiliate links 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 Find out more about Katlyn:
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. | |||
| BONUS EPISODE Sneak Peek of The Anatomy of a Best Seller Audiobook | 21 Jan 2023 | 00:08:38 | |
| 173 How to Write Cozy Fantasy with Travis Baldree | 18 Jan 2023 | 01:08:21 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: what is giving you joy at the moment? Recommendation of the week is: Reclaim Your Author Career by Claire Taylor ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: 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. Preorder A Game of Hearts and Heists Find out more about Travis: Twitter @travisbaldree Instagram @travis_baldree Legends & Lattes
Rebel of the Week is: Anonymous 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 Daphne Garrison. 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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| 172 Sleep and Creativity with Anne Bartolucci | 11 Jan 2023 | 01:01:42 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: What’s your 2023 reading goal? Recommendation of the week is: Neon Gods by Katee Robert ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: 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. Find out more about Anne: Better Sleep for the Overachiever And as Cecilia: Rebel of the Week is: Sam Ross 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 Lots of new patrons this week. Welcome and thank you to Dharma Kelleher, Laura Annis, Tamara Nikolai and Jennifer Conte. 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 | |||
| 251 Reels, Marketing, and Social Media for Authors with Lara Ferrari | 17 Jul 2024 | 01:06:08 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
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. | |||
| 171 How to Raise the Emotional Stakes in your Novel with Stephanie Dethlefs | 04 Jan 2023 | 00:57:08 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: Are you a lover or hater of New Year? Recommendation of the week is: A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Stephanie:
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 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 ProWritingAidhttps://prowritingaid.com/en/Landing/Promotion/6k7BMGet 20% off using this Rebel Discount link.
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| The Black Herron: Episode 5 | 01 Jan 2023 | 01:02:48 | |
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number five between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode five. 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. * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller, what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today. Book we're reading: Happy Money by Ken Honda Quit by Annie Duke **This show uses affiliate links | |||
| 170 How to Write Feminist Fiction with C.L. Polk | 28 Dec 2022 | 01:04:52 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: What are your goals for 2023? Best Nonfiction of the Year: Happy Money by Ken Honda Quit by Annie Duke Relentless by Tim S Grover Best Fiction of the Year: Queen Takes Rose by Katee Robert King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St Clair Darkest Night by Alessa Thorn Special mention to Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Preorder A Game of Hearts and Heists Find out more about C.L. at:
Rebel of the Week is: Jasmine Arch 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 Thank you to V.E. Griffith for upping their pledge and welcome back to returning patron Jessica Samuels. 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 | |||
| 169 Subscriptions for Authors with Emilia Rose | 21 Dec 2022 | 01:15:29 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: Tell me something you love about yourself Recommendation of the week is: A Game of Hearts and Heists by Ruby Roe ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: The “I Quit My Job” Post: Read the post I wrote announcing the fact I'd quit my day job Find out more about Emilia: Professional Links to Subscription-Related Projects:
Rebel of the Week is: Sam Ross 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 Olivia Bedford. 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. | |||
| 168 Line Editing for Authors with Hayley Milliman | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:47:48 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: Thinking towards next year and things you might need to put in place to help you achieve your goals, what motivates you? Recommendation of the week is: Blood and Steel by Helen Scheuerer ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Hayley and ProWritingAid with:
Rebel of the Week is: Judith Mortimore 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 | |||
| 167 How to Write Fantasy Romance with Scarlett St. Clair | 07 Dec 2022 | 01:21:57 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: Tell me something positive. Recommendation of the week is: Wednesday (Netflix) Links I mentioned: Find out more about Scarlett: Instagram @authorscarlettstclair Buy Queen of Myth and Monsters 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 No new patrons, but thank you to Sparky Hazard for upping their pledge. 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 ProWritingAidhttps://prowritingaid.com/en/Landing/Promotion/6k7BMGet 20% off using this Rebel Discount link.
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| The Black Herron: Episode 4 | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:59:45 | |
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number four between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode four. 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. * If you like dark humor, learning through examples and want to create perfect prose, then you’ll love my guide to crafting sensational sentences. Read The Anatomy of Prose today and start creating kick-ass stories. * Book we're reading: Happy Money by Ken Honda **This show uses affiliate links | |||
| 166 The Anatomy of Genres with John Truby | 30 Nov 2022 | 01:09:50 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: What self-limiting beliefs do you have? Recommendation of the week is: Story Genius by Lisa Cron ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Sacha’s Black Friday Discounts, use code BLACKFRIDAY30 Find out more about John: 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 3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Tara D, V.E. Griffith and Liz Lazo. 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 | |||
| 165 Planning for Authors with Sarra Cannon | 23 Nov 2022 | 01:17:48 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: what have you learned about yourself this year? Recommendation of the week is: High School Rocket Science: For Extraterrestrial Use Only by Patron Stanley B Trice ***this show uses affiliate links Links/events I mentioned: Sacha’s Black Friday Discounts, use code BLACKFRIDAY30 Find out more about Sarra: Rebel of the Week is: Bair Klos 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 all of 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. | |||
| 164 Writing Fuel for Indie Authors with Cassie Newell | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:59:09 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: What should you be doing, that you aren't? Recommendation of the week is: Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk ***this show uses affiliate links Links/Events I mentioned: It's Black Friday this month, so I'm throwing the biggest bargain party I've ever done. 30% off EVERYTHING (if you buy direct). That means 30% off my courses, 30% off my digital books and 30% off my audiobook. I have NEVER discounted everything before, but I'm doing it this once and for a limited time. Sale runs 14th Nov to 4th December. To take advantage of the sale, use code: BLACKFRIDAY30 Find out more about Cassie on:
Rebel of the Week is: Marc Lewis 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 Deb Schwabe. Thank you to Erica Lott for upping their pledge and 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 | |||
| 250 Finding your Ideal Reader with Sue Campbell | 10 Jul 2024 | 01:02:22 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
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 This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAidhttps://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1010592&u=1810409&m=72053&urllink=&afftrack= | |||
| 163 How to Be a Fearless Writer with Beth Kempton | 09 Nov 2022 | 01:10:26 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: What country is top of your bucket list? Recommendation of the week is: Quit by Annie Duke ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Beth on: The Way of the Fearless Writer Rebel of the Week is: Jackson Hollingsworth 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 | |||
| 162 Writing as a Parent or Carer with Megan Clancy | 02 Nov 2022 | 01:00:36 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: Do you struggle to make time for all the things in life? Recommendation of the week is: How to Fail by Elizabeth Day ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Megan at:
Rebel of the Week is: Eden 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 4 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Tove Sama, Ronnie Ledesma, Robi Francis and Farica Woods. 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 ProWritingAidhttps://prowritingaid.com/en/Landing/Promotion/6k7BMGet 20% off using this Rebel Discount link. | |||
| The Black Herron: Episode 3 | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:51:25 | |
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number three between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode 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. * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller, what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today. Books we mentioned: How to Fail: Everything I’ve Ever Learned From Things Going Wrong by Elizabeth Day **This show uses affiliate links | |||
| 161 How to Write Urban Fantasy with Sarah Painter | 26 Oct 2022 | 00:58:54 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: how do you approach editing? Recommendation of the week is: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas ***this show uses affiliate links Links and events I mentioned are: Learn more about Sarah on: StoryBundle - The Writer's Career Toolkit Bundle
Rebel of the Week is: Sharon 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, welcome and thank you to Danielle Brigante. 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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| 160 NaNoWriMo for Indie Authors with Grant Faulkner | 19 Oct 2022 | 01:02:34 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: Have you ever done NaNo? or will you do NaNo this year? Recommendation of the week is: Darkest Night by Alessa Thorn ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: FREE summit Escape the Plot Forest Find out more about Grant at: Rebel of the Week is: April Jones's husband's friend 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 Paul Worthington. 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. | |||
| 159 How to Write a Cozy Mystery with Sara Rosett | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:56:37 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: What would you like for Christmas? Recommendation of the week is: A Lair of Bones by Helen Scheuerer ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Sara at:
Rebel of the Week is: Jennie Krypton (TikTok @jennie_krypton) 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 Cianne McKinnon. 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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| 158 How to Write Fast and Plot a Novel with Shane Millar | 05 Oct 2022 | 01:04:25 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: What and when was the last bit of self care you did? Recommendation of the week is: A Glasgow Kiss by Sophie Gravia ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Shane on: Rebel of the Week is: Eden’s Nan 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 Barbra Campbell and Tara Brinkley. 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 ProWritingAidhttps://prowritingaid.com/en/Landing/Promotion/6k7BMGet 20% off using this Rebel Discount link. Kimberly Grymes is a Young Adult Speculative Fiction author. You can find her on Instagram at @KGrymes.Writes
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| The Black Herron: Episode 2 | 01 Oct 2022 | 00:58:24 | |
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number two between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode two. 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. * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller, what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today. Books we mentioned: Stop Making Others Rich: How Authors Can Make Bank By Selling Direct by Morgana S. Best **This show uses affiliate links | |||
| 157 How to Write Historical Fiction with Kim Taylor Blakemore | 28 Sep 2022 | 00:57:02 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: what’s the best TV show or movie you’ve seen this year? Recommendation of the week is: Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S Grover ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Kim at: Instagram: @kimtaylorblakemorebooks Rebel of the Week is: Sorcha Brennan 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 | |||
| 156 How Indie Authors Can Collaborate with Asa Maria Bradley | 21 Sep 2022 | 01:17:00 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: would you ever collaborate and if so, in what way? Recommendation of the week is: Send me YOUR recommendations for inspirational, business or mindset nonfiction books and DM me on Instagram @sachablackauthor Find out more about Asa Maria at: Rebel of the Week is: Laura Styles 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 3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Simone Kelly, Barbara Becc and Heather Button. 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. | |||
| 249 - 7 Lessons Learned from Five Years of Writing Full-Time | 03 Jul 2024 | 01:23:01 | |
In this episode we cover:
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| 155 How to Pivot Genre with Alessa Thorn | 14 Sep 2022 | 01:25:40 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: what month or season are you most productive in? Recommendation of the week is: It Happened on Fifth Street by Robyn R Pearce (patron) ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Alessa on:
Rebel of the Week is: Jasmine C. Caldwell 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 E.L. Creswell and Lucia Jacobs. 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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| 154 How to Write Thrillers and Mysteries with Tom Fowler | 07 Sep 2022 | 01:06:15 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: What’s the best thriller you’ve ever read? Recommendation of the week is: The Anatomy of a Best Seller by ME! Reasons to Read The Anatomy of a Best Seller:
***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Tom on: Free thriller series prequel novella Rebel of the Week is: Holly Lyne 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 Thank you to Kimberly G for upping her pledge and welcome to new patron Vikki Turbine. 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 ProWritingAidhttps://prowritingaid.com/en/Landing/Promotion/6k7BMGet 20% off using this Rebel Discount link.
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| The Black Herron: Episode 1 | 01 Sep 2022 | 00:50:48 | |
Hello Rebels,
And welcome to a special episode. Going forward, Rachael Herron and I will be doing a bonus episode each month. Think of it as a fireside chat between two good friends and you get to eavesdrop on the gossip.
We’re calling these special episodes “The Black Herron”. Patrons will receive the episodes one month early. 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 haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller, what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today.
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| 153 How to Write a Successful Series with Helen Scheuerer | 31 Aug 2022 | 01:16:29 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: what’s your favorite series? (either you’ve written or read) Recommendation of the week is: King of Battle and Blood by Scarlett St. Clair ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Find out more about Helen:
Rebel of the Week is: Lottie Saahko 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 One new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Christina Kilada. 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 | |||
| 152 How to Work with Literary Agents With Lucinda Halpern | 24 Aug 2022 | 01:01:49 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: where was the last holiday you took or fun place you’ve been? A few highlights from holiday: Find out more about Lucinda on: All of Lucinda's available online courses
Rebel of the Week is: Felix Qualls 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 Thank you to Angie Green for upping their pledge and welcome to new patron Erica Lott. 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.
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| 151 Social Media for Authors with Suzie Speaks | 17 Aug 2022 | 00:59:25 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: What has surprised you recently? Recommendation of the week is: How To Write A Successful Series: Writing Strategies For Authors Helen B. Scheuerer ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Find our more about Suzie on:
Rebel of the Week is: Samira Lloyd 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 | |||
| 150 TikTok for Authors with AK Mulford | 10 Aug 2022 | 01:08:31 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: Are you a TikToker? Recommendation of the week is: Malice by Heather Walter ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about AK on: Rebel of the Week is: Eden Collier’s Nan 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 River Hemans and Laura Styles. 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 | |||
| The Anatomy of a Best Seller with Sacha Black and Cassie Newell | 03 Aug 2022 | 01:06:06 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: What best seller will you deconstruct after listening to this episode? Recommendation of the week is: The Anatomy of a Best Seller Universal Link Buy Direct Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA***this show uses affiliate links
Rebel of the Week is: Kate Rice 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 4 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Katrina Marie, Mackenzie Alexander, Shirley Day and Sparky Hazard. 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 ProWritingAidhttps://prowritingaid.com/en/Landing/Promotion/6k7BMGet 20% off using Sacha’s link.
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| 148 How to Write Epic Fantasy with Ryan Cahill | 27 Jul 2022 | 01:22:48 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: Do you struggle to understand your genre or what the reader wants? Recommendation of the week is: The Anatomy of a Best Seller! Find out more about Ryan at:
Rebel of the Week is: Sarah Flandorfer 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 Josee Smith. And thank you to Yanni Jade for upping your pledge. 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 | |||
| 147 Author Plans, Brands and Success with Zoe York | 20 Jul 2022 | 01:22:43 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: What’s your poison of choice? Recommendation of the week is: A Serpent’s Tooth by Matty Dalrymple ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Zoe at: @zoeyorkwrites on all platforms Rebel of the Week is: Lynn Morrison 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 Lots of new patrons this week. Welcome and thank you to Cassi Emerson, John Sheets, Holger Nils Pohl, Jennifer Sommersby Young, Irene Tierney, and Cheese&Quackers. 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.
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| The Black Herron: Episode 22 | 01 Jul 2024 | 00:53:29 | |
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-two between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode twenty-two. 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. * 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. | |||
| 146 Go Wide Grow Wide: How to Sell More Books with Monica Leonelle | 13 Jul 2022 | 01:07:36 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: what kind of research do you do for your books? Recommendation of the week is: My courses If you want to improve your sensory writing or create better villains, then I have a course for you. Get a whopping 30% discount using the code REBELSUMMER only valid until the end of July Learn more about Monica at: 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 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Meg Cowley and Stella Bixby. 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 | |||
| 145 How to Skeleton Draft with Steff Green | 06 Jul 2022 | 01:11:22 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: Tell me something fun you have planned for the summer. Recommendation of the week is: The 12 Week Year by Brian P Moran ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Steff at: Writing Your Skeleton Draft Course: Use code REBEL for $10 off
Rebel of the Week is: Katie Forrest 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 Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAidhttps://prowritingaid.com/en/Landing/Promotion/6k7BM Get 20% off using Sacha’s link.
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| 144 Writing in Multiple Genres with Meg Jolly | 29 Jun 2022 | 01:14:44 | |
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:
This week’s question is: Across your career, what genres would you like to write in? Recommendation of the week is: Lucky Bitch: A Guide for Exceptional Women to Create Outrageous Success by Denise Duffield Thomas ***this show uses affiliate links Links and updates I mentioned: For an advanced reader copy of The Anatomy of a Bestseller please email: becca@sachablack.co.uk with ARC in the subject line. Please confirm the following:
If you ONLY want to be on the street team please email Becca on the address above with STREET TEAM in the title. Find out more about Meg at: Meg Cowley Author Website - Epic Fantasy Meg Jolly Author Website- British Crime
Rebel of the Week is: A.K. Mulford 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
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