

The Rebel Author Podcast
The Rebel Author Podcast
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.
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Feb 5, 2020 • 50min
014 How to Write Romance with Kris Kennedy
Episode Show Notes
Find more about Today's guest Kris Kennedy here:
romancewritinglab.com
@KrisKennedy
https://www.kriskennedy.net
To watch the Romance Writers Summit, click here: https://www.romancewriterssummit.com/a/17934/LDcwJMX4
Please note, that is an affiliate link and I will earn a small commission if you choose to purchase the conference
Last week I was talking about diversity and sensitivity readers, Val Neil shared a couple of helpful links for sourcing sensitivity readers which you can find here and here.
Today’s episode question is a slightly selfish one. What do you guys do for a book launch? What do your favorite authors do? I’m starting to turn my thoughts to the launch of The Anatomy of Prose and the types of things I could do, so let me know what you’d like to see me do for the launch.
My book recommendation for you this week is Instructions For Falling In Love Again by Lucy Mitchell which I had the pleasure of reading before it was published.
You can find the book here:
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/36Hk9Bm
Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2Ucelx8
Please note these are affiliate links.
Listener Rebel of the week is M.J. Moores
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 tweet me @rebelauthorpod
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Welcome to new patron Katherine Vickers. Thank you so much for joining me and thank you to all my current patrons, who help to ensure that this podcast continues. Katherine and all patrons have access to a sneak peek of The Anatomy of Prose for January's bonus post. All patrons also have access to the back list of posts, essays, blooper reels and more.
If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can support the show by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack

Jan 29, 2020 • 1h
013 How to Write Diverse Characters with Joan Dempsey
Episode Show Notes
Find out more about Joan Dempsey
On her website
Facebook
Twitter
In her monthly giveaway
This week's question is:
Who is your favorite diverse character or what is your favorite diverse book?
Mine is this week's book recommendation: Dreadnought by April Daniels
Grab the book using the affiliate links below:
Kobo
Amazon UK
Amazon USA
I’m on the AmWritingFantasy Podcast this week talking heroes, villains and conspiracies, if you'd like to listen, catch the podcast here: https://podcast.amwritingfantasy.com/e/the-amwritingfantasy-podcast-episode-57-–-how-to-write-compelling-heroes-and-villains-with-sacha-black/
Listener Rebel of the Week is Simon Farnell
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please send in your story to rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com or tweet me @rebelauthorpod
If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can support the show by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack

Jan 22, 2020 • 1h 11min
012 Pay it Forward Marketing, Business Planning and Crafting Emotions with Angela Ackerman
Hello and welcome to episode 12 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today I am joined by Angela Ackerman and we're talking pay it forward marketing, business planning and crafting emotions.
More About Angela Ackerman
Find her books here: https://writershelpingwriters.net/bookstore/
One Stop for Writers software here: https://onestopforwriters.com/
Read her article on business planning here: https://www.janefriedman.com/business-plans-for-writers/
Find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Episode Question: what business planning methods you find most useful?
The two articles I've written recently:
One on setting up money and finance basics for your writing business is over on writers helping writers:
https://writershelpingwriters.net/2020/01/six-steps-to-setting-yourself-up-financially-as-a-writer-in-2020/
The other on crafting villains appears on the Insecure Writer's Support Group
https://www.insecurewriterssupportgroup.com/2020/01/4-tips-for-creating-villains.html
Don't forget the Alliance of Independent Authors is running a sale on it's twice yearly self-publishing conference which I happen to run. If you'd like to grab over 100 hours of content, you can use my affiliate link below:
https://selfpublishingadviceconference.com/?pa=0A19CBF504
Listener Rebel of the Week is Zack Geoffrey
If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can support the show by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Book Recommendation
The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-hazel-wood-1
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2R8X9GI
Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2TQoFeb

Jan 15, 2020 • 49min
011 Authors and Money: How to Quit Your Day Job and Write Full-Time with Zach Bohannon
Show Notes
Episode questions:
1. Do you read the show transcript?
2. What one thing you’re going to do to better your financial situation after listening to this podcast?
More about our guest, Zach Bohannon:
Website - www.zachbohannon.com
The Career Author: Podcast and Events - www.thecareerauthor.com
Zach's Fiction at Molten Universe Media - www.moltenuniversemedia.com
Episode 44 - Money Tips For the Aspiring Career Author: https://thecareerauthor.com/the-career-author-podcast-episode-44-money-tips-for-the-aspiring-career-author/
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Rebel Author merch is now live. I’m working with Icy to create some new designs so those will come on stream shortly. But you can still get mugs and journals and jumpers and stickers and all sorts, check the show notes for links.
https://www.redbubble.com/people/rebelauthor/shop?asc=u
Listener 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 or tweet me @rebelauthorpod
To use Suzie Speak's Social Media Management Service find out more here: https://suzie81speaks.com/social-media-management-services/
If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can support the show by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Book Recommendations this week:
The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-total-money-makeover-classic-edition
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/36Qc5PC
Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2td8yfC
The Barefoot Investor by Scott Pape
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-barefoot-investor
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2Rbipuu
Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2Tqhzgd
The Millionaire Next Door by William D. Danko and Thomas J Stanley
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-millionaire-next-door-6
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/36KMZBD
Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2Nnjxdk
Playing with Fire by Scott Rieckens
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/playing-with-fire-financial-independence-retire-early
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/380d4N7
Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2sm4w4f
Choose FI by Chris Mamula, Brad Barret and Jonathan Mendonsa
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/choose-fi
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2TkYAmY
Amazon USA https://amzn.to/3a7KHOT
Please note these are affiliate links.

Jan 8, 2020 • 1h 2min
010 How to Be an Author on Youtube with Jenna Moreci
To find out more about Jenna:
website: http://jennamoreci.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jennamoreci
Twitter: http://twitter.com/jennamoreci
Instagram: http://instagram.com/jennamoreci
Get her books:
Kobo https://www.kobo.com/ebook/the-savior-s-champion
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2ZTb4Dz
Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2sRWRdY
Get The Saviours Champion audiobook on audible:
US - https://adbl.co/2VtvXlH
UK - https://adbl.co/2U4vmFy
FR - https://bit.ly/2G8wRPA
DE - https://adbl.co/2G23InK
In the Introduction
To grab a Rebel Author Hoodie, visit: https://www.redbubble.com/people/rebelauthor/shop?asc=u to view more the mugs, t-shirts, sticks and journals use the side bar to change product or click into the hoodie and scroll to the bottom where you can 'view more products'.
To listen to the podcast on YouTube, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCmGEeUxCRW5ZVxwJ_mEunw/
Book recommendation of the week is You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Sincero I read this book last year and absolutely loved it. It’s 50% motivating and 50% ass kick which I’m sure you'll all appreciate.
Grab a copy from https://www.kobo.com/ebook/you-are-a-badass-2
Amazon UK https://amzn.to/2ZS8zS0
Amazon USA https://amzn.to/2FiXWhM
Listener 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 tweet me @rebelauthorpod
No new Patrons today, but a big thank you to all my current patrons, who help to ensure that this podcast continues. If you’d like to support the show, and get access to all the bonus essays, posts and content, you can support the show by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
Please note, I do use affiliate links

Jan 1, 2020 • 22min
009 Sacha Goes Solo and Confesses Her 'Goals'
Welcome to The Rebel Author Podcast episode nine where we interrupt the transmission for something a little different. Today, Sacha goes solo for the first time and confesses her quarterly goals in an attempt to be more productive! There's also a surprise guest and some shout outs from listeners. Oh, and we discover Sacha can't count!
Normal service will resume next week with an interview from the uh-maze-ing YouTube superstar Jenna Moreci.
If you'd like to support the show, you can do that right here and also get access to the backlog of patreon-only essays, sneak peeks, as well as a chance to ask the guests anything.

Dec 18, 2019 • 49min
008 Amazon Ads for Authors with Bryan Cohen
Episode Show Notes
What's your 2019 reading goal? Did you hit it? How many books have you read this year? Let me know in the comments or tweet me @rebelauthorpod
Book recommendation this week is Atomic Habits by James Clear get your copy on Amazon UK or Amazon USA.
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If you'd like to watch the Scrivener metadata tutorial in January, join the 13 Steps to Evil Facebook group.
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Listener Rebel of the week is Claire Good.
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Thank you to the two new patrons this week Meg and Holly.
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If you’d like to get early access to all the Rebel Author episodes, you can support the show by visiting: www.patreon.com/sachablack
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Find out more about Bryan by visiting his Amazon Ads challenge website: https://bryancohen.lpages.co/amazon-ad-profit-challenge-landing-jan-2020/
Visit his Facebook page for his blurb service Best Page Forward
Follow Bryan on Instagram
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Please note, I do use affiliate links.

16 snips
Dec 4, 2019 • 41min
007 Time Management for Writers with Katie Forrest
In this episode, the host reflects on their unemployment experience and announces a live Q&A session. The guest discusses time management for writers, setting priorities, and managing boundaries. They also emphasize the importance of productivity, setting realistic writing paces, and unleashing your inner rebel.

Nov 20, 2019 • 60min
006 How to DIY an Audiobook with Renee Conoulty
Welcome to episode six of the The Rebel Author Podcast where I'm talking to Renee Conoulty all about how indie authors can DIY an audiobook.
The post 006 How to DIY an Audiobook with Renee Conoulty appeared first on SACHA BLACK.

Nov 6, 2019 • 42min
005 – How to World Build for Fiction Author with HB Lyne
Hello and welcome back to The Rebel Author Podcast, I'm thrilled to host the lovely H.B Lyne today as we talk all about how to world build covering both fantasy and non-fantasy settings.
The post 005 – How to World Build for Fiction Authors appeared first on SACHA BLACK.


