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A motivational podcast 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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In this episode we cover:
How to pivot successfully
Fiction vs. nonfiction author business structure
Creating multiple streams of income
The neuroscience behind memorable messages
Lessons learned from TV writing and producing
Find out more about Aurora:
Kickstarter for Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse
Linktree
Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse
Rebel of the Week is: Ruth
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
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
What is LitRPG and how it differs from fantasy
Major craft pillars of LitRPG
Elements of worldbuilding to focus on
Creating game mechanics, rules, and in-game quests
Common business models for LitRPG authors
Links I mentioned:
Storygarden Summit March 19 - 22
Find out more about Michael:
Order The Four Horsemen from Michael's store
Order The Four Horsemen from Amazon
Ream
Rebel of the Week is: Madeline
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 Melissa. 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 is the enneagram and how to use it as writers
Motivation and why it doesn’t always look right
How to pursue what you want
What rest and resilience look like for different enneagram types
Manifesting as a way of getting control
Links I mentioned:
Storygarden Summit March 19 - 22
Find out more about Claire:
Kickstarter: Sustain Your Author Career
FFS Media
Rebel of the Week is: Milissa
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 and welcome to new patron Marie Hodgkinson, and thank you to current patron Melissa Soulliere 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
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Why audio is important
Trends for audiobook publishing in 2024
How Podium works with indie authors
Tips for marketing audiobooks
Choosing a narrator
Links I mentioned:
House of Crimson Hearts is out now!
Find out more about Kate:
Podium Audio
Rebel of the Week is: Donn (link to potty-mouthed parrots story)
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 Milissa L Story and Ruth Noble. 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 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.
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number eighteen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode eighteen. 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 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.
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
What is Kickstarter?
Incorporating Kickstarter into your business model
Common mistakes with Kickstarter
Driving traffic to your Kickstarter page
Rewards, add ons, and stretch goals
The timeline - set up, marketing, fulfillment
Links I mentioned:
Kickstarter: Special Edition NSFW Lesbian Vampire Romance Hardcover – House of Crimson Hearts
Order House of Crimson Hearts
Order House of Crimson Hearts direct from me
Find out more about Anthea:
Kickstarter for Authors (special price with this link)
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 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
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
What is queer joy
Elements of the opposites attract trope
Worldbuilding for contemporary romance
Writing relatable characters
The importance of author community
Links I mentioned:
Kickstarter: Special Edition NSFW Lesbian Vampire Romance Hardcover – House of Crimson Hearts
Preorder House of Crimson Hearts
Preorder House of Crimson Hearts direct from me
Find out more about Dana:
Instagram @d.hawkinsauthor
Author Website
Not in the Plan
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
2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to J and Kristina Adams, and thank you to Cassi Emerson 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 ProWritingAid
Rebel Discount link
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
How running a business is like being a parent
Why write a nonfiction book?
Staying resilient while running a business
Tips for writing humorously
Improving your copywriting
Links I mentioned:
Kickstarter: Special Edition NSFW Lesbian Vampire Romance Hardcover - House of Crimson Hearts
Preorder House of Crimson Hearts
Preorder House of Crimson Hearts direct from me
PWA Romance Writers Week
Find out more about Jo:
TOT ANALYSIS: Why Running Your Business is Child’s Play
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
Thank you to new patron Drew Constance and returning patron Sarah Louise. 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:
Highlights from Written Word Media’s 2023 author survey
Indie author business structures
What is meant by MVP books
Community building and author branding
AI predictions and how it affects authors
Making your business more sustainable
Prose in the Market Webinar Information:
I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below).
"Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you.
In this session, I'll explain:
How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find
An easy three step methodology for deconstruction
Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work
Why you’re not using copywriting enough
How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers
The craft of tropes
Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session.
You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session.
Session Times and Dates
Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator
FAQ
Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale?
The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future.
Find out more about Clayton:
Written Word Media
Rebel of the Week is: Beth
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 Jesse Read. 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
Rebel Discount link
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number seventeen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode seventeen. 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 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.
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Important elements of author planning
Overwhelm (both caused and relieved by planning)
Goal setting and organizing
Planning tips for parents and carers
Creating and printing planners
Prose in the Market Webinar Information:
I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below).
"Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you.
In this session, I'll explain:
How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find
An easy three step methodology for deconstruction
Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work
Why you’re not using copywriting enough
How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers
Examples of viral hooks that work on social media (and why)
What’s in a hook and how you can create your own
The craft of tropes
Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session.
You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session.
Session Times and Dates
Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator
FAQ
Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale?
The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future.
Find out more about Audrey:
audreyhughey.com
Facebook
Instagram
Rebel of the Week is: Joanne
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 Camilla Vavruch. 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:
Common tropes of the horror genre
Lessons learned from acting in and directing horror films
The major pillars of horror writing
Craft tips for eliciting a fear emotion response
Marketing advice for horror writers
Prose in the Market Webinar Information:
I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below).
"Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you.
In this session, I'll explain:
How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find
An easy three step methodology for deconstruction
Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work
Why you’re not using copywriting enough
How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers
The craft of tropes
Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session.
You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session.
Session Times and Dates
Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator
FAQ
Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale?
The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future.
Find out more about Jesse:
Jesse's Website
buyhorrorbooks.com
Twitter - @blackbirdsdance
Facebook - @jdauthorartist
Insta - @dangelojesse
Rebel of the Week is: Laura
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 Tammy Tyree and Jenn. 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 the “why choose” genre
Keeping characters unique in a large cast
Writing interconnected romantic relationships
Crafting hooks and marketing for reverse harem
Tools and tricks for writing quickly
Prose in the Market Webinar Information:
I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below).
"Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you.
In this session, I'll explain:
How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find
An easy three step methodology for deconstruction
Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work
Why you’re not using copywriting enough
How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers
The craft of tropes
Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session.
You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session.
Session Times and Dates
Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator
FAQ
Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale?
The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future.
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
2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Amber Mathias and TeeniJ. 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:
Creating an author-based marketing plan
Boosting engagement on socials
Finding your author voice, style, and brand
Making yourself more human in the age of AI
Mindset shift for self-promotion
Links I mentioned:
A Game of Hearts and Heists Audiobook
Prose in the Market Webinar Information:
I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below).
"Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you.
In this session, I'll explain:
How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find
An easy three step methodology for deconstruction
Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work
Why you’re not using copywriting enough
How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers
The craft of tropes
Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session.
You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session.
Session Times and Dates
Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator
FAQ:
Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale?
The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future.
Find out more about Anna:
@AnnaCaig on Instagram and X
Website
Rebel of the Week is: Balou
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 Nicole Hutton. A big thank you to my existing patrons, especially Heather Button for upping their pledge. 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:
Platforms for selling a multitude of products direct
Creating your own book boxes
Sourcing products and artwork
Marketing your direct store
Creating high quality books
Prose in the Market Webinar Information:
I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below).
"Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you.
In this session, I'll explain:
How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find
An easy three step methodology for deconstruction
Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work
Why you’re not using copywriting enough
How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers
The craft of tropes
Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session.
You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session.
Session Times and Dates:
Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator
FAQ:
Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale?
The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future.
Find out more about Angela:
Instagram
Author Website and Shop
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
2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Victoria and Jacki James. 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
Rebel Discount link
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number sixteen between Rachael Herron and I.
This is The Black Herron episode sixteen. 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.
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Story hypothesis and how it connects to theme
Max-Neef’s nine needs
Developing the journey of a character through theme
Raising stakes and conflict
Key scenes to embed theme in your story
Prose in the Market Webinar Information:
I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below).
"Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you.
In this session, I'll explain:
How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find
An easy three step methodology for deconstruction
Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work
Why you’re not using copywriting enough
How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers
The craft of tropes
Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session.
You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session.
Session Times and Dates
Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator
FAQ
Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale?
The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future.
Find out more about JP:
Story Hypothesis
Linktree
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
1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Dana Russo, and thank you to Renee and Claire Donnelly for upping their pledges. A big thank you to all of 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:
Systems and structures to write faster
Planning needed to write four books a year
Why accountability works
Lessons learned from selling direct
Directing readers to your store
Prose in the Market Webinar Information:
I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below).
"Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you.
In this session, I'll explain:
How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find
An easy three step methodology for deconstruction
Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work
Why you’re not using copywriting enough
How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers
The craft of tropes
Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session.
You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session.
Session Times and Dates
Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator
FAQ
Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale?
The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future.
Find out more about Ines:
Four Books A Year Mastermind
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Podcast: Ink and Magic
Rebel of the Week is: Robert Norris
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 Kerrie Oman,Melissa Soulliere, and Marion Hermannsen, and to Angie Green 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
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Craft and business lessons from launching a series
Creating and utilizing street teams successfully
Using outreach to boost your launches
Maintaining momentum between launches
Streamlining the production of a series
Prose in the Market Webinar Information:
I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below).
"Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you.
In this session, I'll explain:
How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find
An easy three step methodology for deconstruction
Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work
Why you’re not using copywriting enough
How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers
The craft of tropes
Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session.
You'll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session.
Session Times and Dates
Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator
Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator
FAQ
Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale?
The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future.
Find out more about Helen:
Free Successful Series Bonus Bundle
Website
Rebel of the Week is: Carey H
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 Audrea Martin. 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:
Tools and software for selling direct
Driving traffic to your Shopify store
Lessons learned from selling direct
Admin involved in having your own store
Using social media to promote your store
Find out more about Adam:
Instagram @Northern_writer
TikTok @a.p_beswick_author
Author Store
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
2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Clare Sager and Annette. 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
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Thank you Sacha. It was very informative (as always)💜 I didn't quite understand what you meant about the character arc in the hunger games,tho.
I'm now neck deep in a Fictionary trial 😁