Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What makes a historical novel Craft tips for historical novels Research tips for historical novels  Writing about... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Dozens of ideas for how to collaborate Ways to market your collaborative work Mistakes to avoid... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Can you pivot in 2022 and be successful? What are good reasons to pivot? What you... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What makes a good thriller How to market thrillers How to create pace and tension The voice... more

Hello Rebels,   And welcome to a special episode. Going forward, Rachael Herron and I will be doing a bonus episode each... more

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How the literary agency landscape has changed How indie authors can work with agents Mistakes authors... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  The foundations of managing social media How to track social media progress What content should authors... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What TikTok is and how it’s different from the other social platforms Types of content... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Definitions of best seller How to look at comparisonitis differently Examples of deconstruction  The what, why and... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Mistakes to avoid writing epic fantasy Marketing epic fantasy Trends in epic fantasy  How to keep readers... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Understanding the readerscape Mistakes authors make with their first series How writers can weave marketing into... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What genres are better suited to being wide vs in KU Best methods for managing... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Does skeleton drafting work for everyone? Skeleton draft mistakes to avoid An overview of the skeleton... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How to approach a new genre How to market multiple genres How to research a new... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  The most common mistakes authors make with beginnings What you need to establish in the... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  The five types of intuition How to stop crushing your intuition Putting plotting vs pantsing to... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  The difference between active and non active settings How to make your settings more active How... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How to assess your time  Mistakes to avoid when trying to structure writing systems How to... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How to collaborate effectively  Mistakes to avoid in collaborations How to approach writing humour The format and... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Overview of the genre and subgenres What makes a good erotica novel Terminology and language How to... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How to approach and research trauma and mental health Trigger words and content words How to... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Top tips and tricks to get through your draft Mistakes to avoid Mindset barriers for first... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  The income update Realising I’m not superhuman Refining and focusing on the money Being a better publisher Human... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How they felt as first time authors in 2022 How and why they chose their... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How to write a retelling Mistakes to avoid with retellings How closely you need to stick... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What is a niche? How to assess a niche How to find and assess comp authors The... more

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Lessons learned from writing short stories Mistakes to avoid Submission tips Anthology marketing tips How to organise and... more

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How to include complex topics sensitively How to write difficult female relationships How get into the... more