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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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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number fifteen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode fifteen. 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.
Book we're reading: Write a Must-Read: Craft a Book That Changes Lives―Including Your Own by AJ Harper
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Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Writing a children’s book from concept to completion
Working with illustrators and translators
Creating a high quality product
The business side of back matter
Creating clarity in your work
Find out more about Holger:
Author Website
The Wrong Planet
Rebel of the Week is: Anonymous
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
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Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Personal development books
Choosing what to read next
Starting a new reading habit
Reading effectively and taking notes
11-step method for success
Find out more about Nick:
Rise of the Reader
Nick's Website
BookThinkers
DM Nick at instagram.com/bookthinkers for personalized book recommendation
Rebel of the Week is: Lottie
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 altairstar. 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:
Writing about gender equality and women’s issues
Choosing which messages to refine in your book
Managing the emotional toll of writing sensitive topics
Character development in feminist storytelling
Using accessible language
This week’s question is: what are you asking Santa for christmas?
Recommendation of the week is: Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa
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Find out more about Laura:
Laura's Website
Rebel of the Week is: Anonymous
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
A big thank you to my all of 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:
Planning as an indie author
Maker, manager and marketeer
How to plan for 2024
What being a good publisher means
Knowing what to measure
This week’s question is: who or what is inspiring or motivating you at the moment?
Recommendation of the week is: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
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Find out more about Orna:
Go Creative! Planning Program for Authors & Poets Kickstarter
Rebel of the Week is: Helen
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
Lots of new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to I Heart SapphFic, Kiz Moncrieff, Lyn, Leela Hughes and Brooke T Carr, and thanks to The Blumenkranz Twins 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:
What does “editing for clarity” mean
How to write with more clarity
Developing self-editing skills
When to use sensory details
How PWA can help with clarity and sensory detail
This week’s question is: What's the most valuable lesson you've learned from a creative failure or mistake?
Recommendation of the week is: The Tropoholic's Guide to Internal Romance Tropes by Cindy Dees
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Find out more about Krystal and ProWritingAid:
ProWritingAid.com
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Krystal's Author Website
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
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
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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number fourteen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode fourteen. 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:
How to leverage folklore in your narrative
Using folklore as the basis of a fictional story
Translating folklore into modern story
Incorporating folklore without appropriating cultures
Famous works that draw from folklore and mythology
This week’s question is: what do you do for fun that isn’t reading, writing or work?
Recommendation of the week is: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
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Find out more about Icy:
Author Website
David Mogo Godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa
Rebel of the Week is: Emma
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 Cara Clare. 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:
Writing about taboo and controversial topics
Educating readers through your work
Working with sensitivity readers
Setting and managing sales expectations
Navigating genre expectations
This week’s question is: what one book do you want to read before the year is out?
Recommendation of the week is: Story Hypothesis: The Missing Piece of Your Fiction Puzzle by patron JP Rindfleisch IX
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Find out more about Paulette:
Website
Twitter
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Facebook
TikTok
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Paulette's Cover Saga:
Rebel of the Week is: Jessica (aka Beatrice Bradshaw)
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 the shadow is and its importance for writers
Identifying shadow elements
How to know if you’re tapping into the shadows
Capitalizing on your shadow in the age of AI
Shadow in a character’s back story and relationships
This week’s question is: what are you going to complete in the final quarter of the year?
Recommendation of the week is: Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
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Find out more about Joanna:
Website
Buy Books Direct
Kickstarter for Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness Into Words
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Facebook
Instagram
Rebel of the Week is: Moose
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 Mandy Oman. 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:
Business differences with middle grade fiction
Marketing middle grade fiction
How to engage with your audience
Advice for in-person events
Creating dialogue that resonates with younger readers
This week’s question is: Tell me about a skill/party trick you have that would surprise people
Recommendation of the week is: Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
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Find out more about Melisa:
Facebook
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Author Website
Perfect Balance Gymnastics Series
Rebel of the Week is: Amy Nielsen
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 C. 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 this Rebel Discount link.
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Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
The four different types of series
How to plan when writing a series
Series arcs and what plot points they need
Keeping later books engaging
What to put in a series bible
This week’s question is: What part of story do you find hardest to write and why?
Recommendation of the week is: Diary of a CEO by Steven Bartlett
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Find out more about Lewis:
The Novel Smithy
Amazon Author Page
Rebel of the Week is: Sera M
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
Welcome to new patron Kim Barton and returning patron Juneta Key. 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:
TikTok basics
Ratio of engaging posts vs. promotional posts
Content creation ideas
Capitalising on hype mode and content foraging
Using lives to help your launches
This week’s question is: Do you believe in the idea of a "muse" or do you think writing is purely a discipline?
Recommendation of the week is: Kaleidoscope
Find out more about A.K. and Anne:
Teachable
Patreon
Podcast
Sustainable Socials Website
Rebel of the Week is: Anonymous
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:
The importance of setting in romance
Romance subplot pacing
Using a romance subplot to enhance the main plot
Improving your writing using the senses
Romance subplot for character development
This week’s question is: where do you write?
Recommendation of the week is: Rebel Folklore: Empowering Tales of Spirits, Witches and Other Misfits from Anansi to Baba Yaga by Icy Sedgwick
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Find out more about Emma:
Loving Story Edit
Rebel of the Week is: Kiersten LillisIf
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 Shannon Harris. 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:
The importance of having a system
Balancing creative work and parenting
Techniques for the writing/publishing process
Streamlining your process with digital tools
Community building as an author parent
This week’s question is: What fictional world would you like to visit most and why?
Recommendation of the week is: First Strike: Keepers of the Universe Book 1 by Angela Haas
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Links I mentioned:
Episode 174 Hybrid Publishing with Katlyn Duncan
Episode 100 Book Rights Reversion with Katlyn Duncan
Find out more about Katlyn:
Author Website
From Chaos to Control
Rebel of the Week is: Liz Lincoln
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 Wendy Karas, Maryn Corkran, Mackenzie Alexander, Tamara Nikolai, and Liz for upping their pledges, and a big thank you to all of 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 this Rebel Discount link.
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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirteen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode thirteen. 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:
What the creator economy is
Community building vs. writing books
How to authentically monetize our community
Expanding revenue streams with author-owned brands
Recovering from burnout
This week’s question is: What are you struggling with in your author business right now?
Recommendation of the week is: A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows by Holly Renee
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Find out more about Michael:
Ream
Subscriptions for Authors
Books Michael mentioned:
The Story Paradox by Johnathan Gottschall
Fans First by Jesse Cole
The Business of Belonging by David Spinks
The Long Game by Dorie Clark
Belonging to the Brand by Mark Schaefer
Subscriptions for Authors by Michael Evans
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
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:
How fan-backed film development works
Developing an indie series into a movie
Creating contacts for character research
Writing characters who are different from us
Creating rich settings
This week’s question is: what’s the best writing conference or event you’ve been to?
Recommendation of the week is: Smart Brevity by Jim Vandehei
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Find out more about Nova:
Author Website
Instagram
Rebel of the Week is: Beth Biss
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 is the Amazon Kindle Storyteller Award
Marketing tips to sell more books on Amazon
Advice for first-time authors publishing through Amazon KDP
The algorithm and how to make it work for you
Upcoming trends to pay attention to
This week’s question is: What’s the best TED talk you’ve watched?
Recommendation of the week is: How Writers Fail: Analysis and Solutions by Kristine Kathryn Rusch
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Find out more about Michaella and Amazon:
The Kindle Storyteller Award
Kindle Direct Publishing
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
Welcome and thank you to new members Don Elliott and Liz, and welcome back to returning members Daphne Garrison and Claire Donnelly. 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:
Overview of planning a novel
Filling our creative wells
Tips for brainstorming
How to approach world building
Things to consider before starting a series
This week’s question is: Tell me the last thing you did for pure joy
Recommendation of the week is: You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
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Find out more about Megan and Greta:
Free downloads and extra content from The Author Wheel
Rebel of the Week is: Rosanne Bowman
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 Shelly Jarvis, Lauren Woods, and oursingingbones. 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
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 😁