Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-three between Rachael Herron and I. 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....
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-two between Rachael Herron and I. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes 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 ...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Income update Asset update Lesson 1: Understanding What I’m Good At Lesson 2: Understanding my Energy Flow Lesson 3: Growth Means Change Lesson 4: No Matter What, This is Always Better Read the full blog with graphics on my website .
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Differences between serials and novels Planning your story when writing serials Knowing when to end each episode Is there money in writing serials? Marketing serialized fiction Find out more about KimBoo: houseofyork.info Rebel of the Week is: Karla 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 tha...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Common roadblocks writers hit in their manuscripts How to get unstuck Navigating craft advice without getting overwhelmed Keeping readers engaged throughout a romance Tips for improving conflict and tension Find out more about Lori: LoriPuma.com Subscribe to the What Fiction Craft Books Leave Out series Scribophile Rebel of the Week is: Carey 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...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The concept of the hungry author mindset and how to develop it Building an author platform beyond social media How to use a book map Patterns of authors who have sustainable, long-term careers Biggest mistakes nonfiction writers make Find out more about Ariel: Instagram @hungryauthors hungryauthors.com Rebel of the Week is: Mark 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 re...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The research process for historical fantasy Balancing historical accuracy and fantasy elements Crafting period-appropriate dialogue Writing series versus standalones Marketing historical fantasy books Find out more about Nicole: nicole-glover.com Instagram @authornicoleglover Bluesky @nicoleglover.bsky.social Substack 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 ...
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-one between Rachael Herron and I. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes 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 w...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What Aristotle can teach us about writing novels Writing vs. story The six components of a story How to make story more believable Using logic to better create a villain Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Douglas: Instagram @douglasvigliotti AristotleforNovelists.com Rebel of the Week is: Zachary Kai If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion. Y...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The logistics of selling on TikTok Shop What products sell the most Creating content to drive people to your TikTok Shop Selling on TikTok Shop vs. direct through your author website How TikTok Shop can affect your algorithm Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Emily: Instagram and TikTok : @authoremilyblackwood TikTok Shop: @blackwoodbooks Rebel of the Week is: Avril If you’d like to be a Rebel of the we...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Digging into identity when crafting characters Recognising our own unconscious biases What intersectionality is – and its importance in writing Considerations when writing dialogue and accents Receiving feedback from sensitivity readers Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Alex: @Alex_Temblador (IG, Threads, Twitter) Writing an Identity Not Your Own AlexTemblador.com Rebel of the Week is: Morgan If you’d ...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Mindset shifts to balance writing with family life How to find your creative identity again The benefits of pursuing your creative goals Finding time to write when busy Tips for reconnecting with your creativity Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Josee: Instagram @joseesmithbookcoach Rebel of the Week is: Karen If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of r...
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty between Rachael Herron and I. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes 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 ...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Working with a co-narrator What makes a book more fun/easy/hard to narrate Tips for narrating spicy scenes Tips to tailor your book more for audio Creating the voice of a character The process of narrators and authors working together Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Charlie: @albersactor on all socials AppleTreeAudio.com Rebel of the Week is: Melissa If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do ...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Exploring themes of identity and belonging The difference between conflict and tension Building sustainable tension across a novel and a series How to create subtle conflict between characters Using cliffhangers vs softer hooks Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about A.Y.: Instagram @ay_chao Shanghai Immortal Rebel of the Week is: Jenn Storey If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your sto...
Episode Show Notes How important is an author website? Recommended platforms and features for author websites Optimising your author website to drive sales The importance of author branding in creating a cohesive website Using your website to build your mailing list Website metrics to pay attention to Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Charlotte: CharlotteDuckworthStudio.com Instagram @charduck Rebel of the Week is: ...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Differences between developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading What type of editing to invest in if you’re on a budget What makes a good first line Common mistakes new authors make in story An editor’s process of reviewing a manuscript Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Rebecca: Instagram @beccafaithheyman rebeccafaitheditorial.com Rebel of the Wee...
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-nine between Rachael Herron and I. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes 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 ...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Using Pinterest to promote your books What content performs best for authors on Pinterest Key elements of setting up a good pin Planning Pinterest content for a book launch Keeping readers engaged in a series between book releases Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter Find out more about Heather: Instagram @heatherfarrisco_ YouTube Rebel of the Week is: Richard If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What resonates with BookTok readers Tips for worldbuilding Creating a brand identity Tropes for cozy romance How social media is changing the landscape for romance authors and readers Dealing with increased attention from readers Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter Find out more about Melissa: Instagram @lauriegilmore_author Instagram @melissamcternan MelissaMct.com Rebel of the Week is: Anthony J If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week ...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What makes tropes so powerful Using tropes to help outline Avoiding cliches when using tropes Tropes that consistently resonate with readers How to use tropes in marketing Find out more about Jennifer: The Trope Thesaurus : An Author Resource Guide Substack YouTube Facebook 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 rebelauthorpodc...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What does having your books “wide” mean Advantages and disadvantages of your books being wide Dealing with losing Kindle Unlimited page reads Different marketing approaches for different platforms Planning your releases when publishing wide Learn More about Erin: Erin's Website Sign up for free replays of courses Wide for the Win Courses Rebel of the Week is: Richard If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any k...
Links I mentioned: Follow the Girl Games Kickstarter 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
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-eight between Rachael Herron and I. 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 wait...
Links I mentioned: Follow the Girl Games Kickstarter 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 Substack is and how it works Utilizing “Notes” on Substack effectively Substack as a new way for authors to monetize their work The importance of branding How to analyze the data from Substack How to increase engagement Find out more about Russell: The Author Stack Writer MBA How to Build a World Class Substack Rebel of the Week is: Karla 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 ca...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Breaking into the US market as an international author In-person and virtual signings Main benefits of attending book signings Logistics of attending international book signing events Balancing travel time with your writing schedule Tips for energy management Links I mentioned: Order House of Crimson Curses direct from me Order House of Crimson Curses on all platforms Find out more about Jacqueline: JacquelineHayleyAuthor.com HaileyJay.com Rebel of th...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Changes in indie publishing in the last 8 years Necessary skill sets for returning to indie publishing Marketing and promotion differences between trad and indie Advice for switching from trad to indie publishing Current trends in trad and indie publishing Links I mentioned: Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms Find out more about Sasha: Preorder Ghostling Sasha's Website Instagram @sashawas...
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-seven between Rachael Herron and I. 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 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 perfe...
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Why reader magnets are important for authors Using TikTok to excel your author career How to promote your reader magnet Keeping readers engaged after the freebies How to come up with prequel/novella ideas Links I mentioned: Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms Find out more about Zac: Socials: @zsdiamanti Get his free stories here Rebel of the Week is: Kiersten Lillis If you’d like to be a R...
