The Rebel Author Podcast

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Finding the balance between realistic detail and info dumping Making mental health representation realistic Taking care of yourself when writing about difficult topics How to research mental health effectively Literary tricks to give depth to representation This week’s question is: How comfortable are you writing about difference? Recommendation of the week is: Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: Birthday discount use code: BIRTHDAY35 valid until 13th March VALID ON: ebooks, courses and audiobooks Link for webshop Link for my courses Rebel Diaries preorder link Rebel Author FB group Find out more about Mazey at: Website A Brush With Love   Rebel of the Week is: Jeff 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 Lisa Fioresi. 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  

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What are sex positive stories and where is the line between sex positive and smut? How to sensitively cover topics like sexual assault How to create a crew/found family vibe Tips and tricks for creating a voicey narrator voice! This week’s question is: how comfortable are you writing sex and relationships into your books? Recommendation of the week is: Midnight Victories by L.K. Latham  Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Margot on: Instagram Twitter   Cover Illustration © 2021 Noah Camp Cover Design by Hana Anouk Nakamura Cover © 2021 Amulet Books and Author Photo © 2021 Margot Wood   Rebel of the Week is: Julie 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, a big welcome and thank you to Jess Nicole. 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 ProWritingAid Get 20% off using Sacha’s link. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram Recommended by Cassie, The Sassy Writing Coach  

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Where to start with a mailing list How to build a mailing list Types of reader magnets  What to write in your newsletters Common mailing list mistakes This week’s question is: Are you romantic? Recommendation of the week is: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: 50% off my audiobook 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains if you buy direct using code: FABFIFTY Find out more about Tammi on: Newsletter Ninja 2 Website   Rebel of the Week is: Jessa Forest 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:  What a professional network is and why you need one Tactics for building a network How to nurture your network in pandemic times How introverts can grow their network Mistakes to avoid This week’s question is: What’s the hardest thing you’ve done in your writing journey? Recommendation of the week is: Newsletter Ninja 2: If You Give a Reader a Cookie: Supercharge Your Author Mailing List With the Perfect Reader Magnet by Tammi L. Labrecque Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: 50% discount on Sacha's audiobook 13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft a Superbad Villain Use code: FABFIFTY  Find out more about Emma on: Wild Words Festival: 10% discount for listeners if you use the code REBEL while booking Swearing Is Good For You Emma’s Original Interview: Episode 73   Rebel of the Week is: Anneli  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, a big thank you and welcome to Jennifer Kayne and Pia Gasberg. 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:  What is voice? How to create distinctive voice How does a character’s background influence voice Mistakes to avoid with voice Tools for differentiating dialogue This week’s question is: How do you, or what books have gotten you out of a reading slump? Recommendation of the week is: My Audiobook 13 Steps to Evil is on sale for the whole of February.  Get a 50% discount if you buy from me direct, use code: FABFIFTY Find out more about September at: Facebook Tumblr Instagram Twitter   Rebel of the Week is: Kathryn Fletcher  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, a big welcome and thank you to Maryn Corkran. 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:  What kickstarter is A run through a basic kickstarter How to market them The best types of products to use in conjunction with kickstarter Mistakes to avoid The types of goals to set This week’s question is: Have you ever run, or backed a kickstarter? Recommendation of the week is: Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall Apple  Kobo  Amazon UK  Amazon USA  ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Paddy and Kickstarter at: Facebook Kickstarter Launch Formula by Salvador Briggman Amazon UK  Amazon US   Rebel of the Week is: Rick Waugh 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 ProWritingAid Get 20% off using Sacha’s link. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  The fundamentals of romance How to build tension and attraction How to write humour Tropes, HEAs and grabbing the reader Grand gestures Business models This week’s question is: how are you advocating for your creative self? Recommendation of the week is: Get Rich, Lucky Bitch: Release Your Money Blocks and Live a First-Class Life by Denise Duffield-Thomas Apple  Kobo  Amazon UK  Amazon USA  ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned: Recommended listen: Rachel Herron’s money episode Find out more about Jami on: Website Instagram Facebook Amazon TikTok   Rebel of the Week is: April Jones 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.

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How to find your genius Can you monetize your genius How to incorporate your genius into your branding How to overcome doubt How your shadow self is your greatest weakness and greatest power This week’s question is: What is your genius? Recommendation of the week is: Fresh by Margot Wood Apple  Kobo  Amazon UK  Amazon USA  ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Kelly at: Website Instagram P.S. You’re A Genius   Rebel of the Week is: Matthew Goodall 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 

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What is content marketing and repurposing Common mistakes to avoid with content marketing How to repurpose if you can’t afford to outsource? Fiction approaches How to build an audience with content repurposing This week’s question is: Other than reading and writing, what do you hope to do more of this year? Recommendation of the week is: The Echo Wife by Sarah Gailey Apple  Kobo  Amazon UK  Amazon USA  ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Amy on: Website Twitter Instagram Facebook   Rebel of the Week is: Tim Seabrook 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 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Katie Forrest and Lovis Geier. 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:  Marketing mindset principles The top 3 things everyone should to do market their books Budget marketing Launch mistakes Overview of advertising This week’s question is: what’s your word for 2022? Recommendation of the week is: A Spindle Splintered by Alix E Harrow Apple  Kobo  Amazon UK  Amazon USA  ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more about Ricardo at: How to Market a Book   Rebel of the Week is: Rowan James 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 2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Jessica Smith and Jessica A McMinn. 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 ProWritingAid Get 20% off using Sacha’s link. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram