The Rebel Author Podcast
A motivational podcast for creatives with an inner rebel, featuring interviews, industry news, tips, tricks, and tools to help take your creative business to the next level.
Episodes
The Black Herron: Episode 44
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number forty-four 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.
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If you like dark humor, learning through examples and want to create perfect prose, then you’ll love my guide to crafting sensational sentences. Read The Anatomy of Prose today and start creating kick-ass st
The Black Herron: Episode 43
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number forty-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.
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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 crea
The Black Herron: Episode 42
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number forty-two 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.
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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.
The Black Herron: Episode 41
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number forty-one 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.
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If you like dark humor, learning through examples and want to create perfect prose, then you’ll love my guide to crafting sensational sentences. Read The Anatomy of Prose today and start creating kick-ass sto
The Black Herron: Episode 40
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number forty 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.
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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 cre
The Black Herron: Episode 39
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-nine 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.
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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.
The Black Herron: Episode 38
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-eight 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.
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If you like dark humor, learning through examples and want to create perfect prose, then you’ll love my guide to crafting sensational sentences. Read The Anatomy of Prose today and start creating kick-ass
Lessons Learned from Ten Months of Direct Sales Book Distribution
The History
I started my shopify store around the 10th December 2023 after a viral video on TikTok on December 8th. So I integrated with Bookvault and stayed with POD shipping until February 2025. Since February 2025, I’ve been distributing and fulfilling all orders from my website in my own warehouse. These are the lessons I’ve learned from the last ten months of running my own website sales and
The Black Herron: Episode 37
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-seven 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.
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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 cre
The Black Herron: Episode 36
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-six 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.
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If you like dark humor, learning through examples and want to create perfect prose, then you’ll love my guide to crafting sensational sentences. Read The Anatomy of Prose today and start creating kick-ass st
The Black Herron: Episode 35
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-five 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.
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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
The Black Herron: Episode 34
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-four 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.
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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.
The Black Herron: Episode 33
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.
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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.
The Black Herron: Episode 32
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 “Ho
292: Lessons Learned from Six Years of Writing Full-Time
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.
291 Turning Serialisation into Serious Business with KimBoo York
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.
290 Why Good Writers Get Stuck (And How to Break Through) with Lori Puma
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’
289 The Hungry Author Mindset with Ariel Curry
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
288 Writing Historical Fantasy with Nicole Glover
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
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The Black Herron: Episode 31
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 “Ho
287 Aristotle for Novelists - Principles on the Art of Story with Douglas Vigliotti
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
286 Manifesting and Selling on TikTok Shop with Emily Blackwood
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: @authoremilybl
285 Writing an Identity Not Your Own with Alex Temblador
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, Thr
284 Why Your Writing Dreams Matter with Josee Smith
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
The Black Herron: Episode 30
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
283 The Art of Audiobook Narration with Charlie Albers
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 soci
282 Crafting Conflict & Tension with A.Y. Chao
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 Immort
281 What Makes an Amazing Author Website with Charlotte Duckworth
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
280 Editorial Alchemy: Turning Good Writing into Literary Gold with Rebecca Faith Heyman
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 Kickstar
The Black Herron: Episode 29
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 sho
279 Using Pinterest in Your Author Business with Heather Farris
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
278 Taking BookTok by Storm with Cozy Small Town Romance with Melissa McTernan
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 @
277 Tapping into Tropes in Fantasy & Sci-Fi with Jennifer Hilt
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
276 Why Wide? Diversifying Your Book Distribution with Erin Wright
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 Cou
275 Starting the Year with Gratitude and Community
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
The Black Herron: Episode 28
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 D
274 Lessons Learned From a Kick-Ass Kickstarter with Sacha and Petra
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
273 How to Create a World-Class Substack with Russell Nohelty
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
272 The Ins and Outs of International Signings with Jacqueline Hayley
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 Cur
271 The Pivot From Trad Pub to Indie with Sasha Wasley
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 Cu
The Black Herron: Episode 27
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
270 Mastering Reader Magnets with Z.S Diamanti
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:
Socia
269 TikTok 1 Year On with AP Beswick & Cara Clare
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Overview of the TikTok accountability challenge
The biggest challenges in algorithm and audience shifts
What content are they making on TikTok
Keeping up with TikTok trends
Building a sustainable business that doesn’t rely on TikTok
Links I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me
Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms
Fin
268 Creating Cohesive Branding & Innovative Revenue Streams with David Viergutz
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
What brand keywords are and why authors should have them
How keywords can guide an author’s marketing
Maintaining consistency in your branding across platforms
Using other types of writing like “Scaremail” to increase revenue
Building and maintaining and engaged email list
Links I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me
Preorder Ho
267 Understanding the Consumer Journey with Celeste Barclay
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Using the consumer journey to build your author business
How to start building an author brand
Balancing a brand promise with experimentation and growth
Considerations for creating repeat readers
Social media’s effect on the author-reader relationship
Links I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me
Preorder House of Crimson Curses
The Black Herron: Episode 26
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-six 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 Y
266 Monster Romance with Jason Pinter
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Different writing approaches for different genres
Creating realistic monsters
Advice for switching between genres
Balancing different elements when crafting a story
Keys for reaching a wide audience
Links I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me
Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms
Find out more about Jason:
Tiktok @J
265 Secrets of Writing a Series with Kristina Stanley and Lucy Cooke
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Artistic decisions when setting up a series
The different types of series
Importance of series unity
What a “skeleton blurb” is and how they help in planning a series
The role of subplots throughout a series
Story arcs for open and closed series
Links I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me
Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all
264 Growing & Sustaining a Happier Writing Career with Tiffany Yates Martin
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Maintaining a passion for writing while building a thriving business
Dealing with rejection and criticism as a writer
Finding your authentic writer’s voice
Overcoming writer’s block and the need for perfectionism
Imposter syndrome and quieting unhelpful internal voices
Find out more about Tiffany:
FoxPrint Editorial
Tiffany's Books
Instagram
Facebook
263 Understanding Humour & Writing Funny Fiction with Dave Cohen
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
The importance of humour in fiction
Different types of humour
The principles of writing funny fiction
Making humour work on page
Funny vs. offensive – where is the line?
Embracing the rebel mindset
Find out more about Dave:
Bluesky @daveiswriting.bsky.social
Funny Up Your Fiction: How to Add Light, Shade and Laughs to Your Novel
Rebel of the Week is:
262 Level Up Your Email Marketing Game with Liz Wilcox
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
The importance of personality in email marketing
How often to send newsletters to your audience
Tips for self-promotion
How new authors can grow their email lists
Measuring the success of your email marketing
Links I mentioned:
Support my Kickstarter
Find out more about Liz:
The Email Sound Booth Facebook Group
Instagram @thelizwilcox
Rebel of the We
The Black Herron: Episode 25
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-five between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode twenty-five. 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 ab
261 Project Managing Kickstarters with Petra Tayler
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
What Kickstarter is and why authors should use it
How to project manage better
Aligning your Kickstarter with your brand
Different wants between Kickstarter backers and normal readers
How long does a Kickstarter take – including post production
Links I mentioned:
Support my Kickstarter
Find out more about Petra:
Petra's Contact Page
Rebel of the Week
260 Crafting Multidimensional Villains with Dana Pittman
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Elements of a multidimensional villain
Villain’s relationship with the protagonist
Common mistakes when creating villains
Developing back stories that add depth
Building anticipation in your story
Links I mentioned:
Support my Kickstarter
Find out more about Dana:
Danja Tales
Rebel of the Week is: Matthew
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week pleas
259 Using the Enneagram to Find the YOU in Your Story With Dani Abernathy
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
How to use the enneagram in your work
Infusing your personal experiences into your worldbuilding
Fully embracing the “you” in your stories
Steps for worldbuilding and story development
Balancing an immersive universe with multidimensional characters
Why stories have the power to change the world
Links I mentioned:
Follow my Kickstarter
Find out more
258 Horror, Voice and Co-Writing with an Estate with Daniel Kraus
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Writing process of co-writing with an estate
What the horror genre can uniquely express
Common mistakes when writing horror
How to deepen theme in your work
George A. Romero – the man vs. the director
Links I mentioned:
Kimberly Grymes 4 Week Story Prep
Find out more about Daniel:
Pay the Piper
danielkraus.com
Rebel of the Week is: MJ
If you’d like to
The Black Herron: Episode 24
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-four between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode twenty-four. 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 abou
257 SEO for Authors with Estelle Van de Velde
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
The importance of SEO in an author’s online presence
Understanding the intent behind a user’s search
Creating SEO-friendly social media captions
What keywords are and how to use them
Optimising an Amazon book listing for better search visibility
Find out more about Estelle:
Read SEO for Authors
YouTube Channel
Rebel of the Week is: Ida
If you’d like
256 From Indie to Traditional Publishing with Helen Glynn Jones
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
The journey from indie to trad
Tips for pitching and querying
Biggest differences between trad and indie publishing
Common mistakes when approaching traditional publishing
Craft lessons learned from ghostwriting
Find out more about Helen:
Threads @HelenGlynnJones
Instagram @HelenGlynnJones
TikTok @helenglynnjones
Read The Last Raven
Rebel of the Week
255 Thrifty Tips for a 7-Figure Author Business with Vanessa Vale
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
A "brick-by-brick" strategy for building a 7-figure author career
The role consistent output can play in your success
Ideas for repurposing intellectual content
Developing an author brand that can withstand the whims of the publishing industry
Building and maintaining a loyal readership
Find out more about Vanessa:
Instagram @vanessa_vale_author
vanes
254 Multiple Pathways to Publishing with Emily E K Murdoch
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Differences between self-publishing, independent publishing, and traditional publishing
Publishing across different genres
Working with an agent as a self-published author
Managing your time and creative energy
Advice for diversifying your publishing approaches
Find out more about Emily:
emilyekmurdoch.com
You Can Write More Words Course - 50% off wit
The Black Herron: Episode 23
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-three between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode twenty-three. 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 abo
253 Thrillers for Young Adults with Kara A Kennedy
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Tips for writing toxic characters and dialogue
Approaching sensitive topics in a way that is respectful to survivors
Checks and considerations when writing about toxic queer relationships
Blending supernatural elements into a natural story
Finding your target audience as a YA author
Find out more about Kara:
I Will Never Leave You
Instagram @karaaisli
252 TikTok for Authors in 2024 with Kate Hall
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
What makes TikTok unique
Adapting your content to suit TikTok’s short-form video format
Finding your target audience on TikTok
The importance of consistency for building a following
What metrics to track to refine your TikTok strategy
Links I mentioned:
Order House of Crimson Kisses at books2read.com/crimsonkiss or direct from me at rubyroe.co.uk
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251 Reels, Marketing, and Social Media for Authors with Lara Ferrari
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Utilizing Instagram reels as an author
Strategies to engage your audience on Instagram
What an ‘audio bank’ is and how to build one
Using the ‘remix’ feature to expand your reach
The importance of consistent posting
How to craft a book hook
Links I mentioned:
Order House of Crimson Kisses at books2read.com/crimsonkiss or direct from me at rubyroe.co.
250 Finding your Ideal Reader with Sue Campbell
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
The elements of a well-crafted reader persona
Using a reader persona to connect with your ideal readers
Social media for connecting with ideal readers
Incorporating your reader persona into your book marketing strategy
Using data to improve book marketing strategies
Links I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Kisses direct from me or at books2read.co
249 - 7 Lessons Learned from Five Years of Writing Full-Time
In this episode we cover:
Income update and breakdown
Lesson 1: All in Works for Me
Lesson 2: Capitalise if You Can
Lesson 3: Visibility is Queen
Lesson 4: Boundaries Are Important
Lesson 5: Growth is Brilliant and Painful
Lesson 6: The Psychology of Money, Success and Winning
Lesson 7: No Matter What, This is Always Better
Read the full lessons learned blog here.
The Black Herron: Episode 22
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-two between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode twenty-two. 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
248 Planning and Writing Series with Inessa Sage
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
How planning series differs across genres
Approaching the overall story arc in a cozy series
Tools and techniques to ensure continuity
Character development across multiple books
Elements for crafting a satisfying series conclusion
Marketing to cozy readers
Links I mentioned:
Preorder House of Crimson Kisses at books2read.com/crimsonkiss or direct fr
247 The Mindset of Balancing Writing and Career with Daphne James Huff
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Ways an author’s writing career and non-writing career interact
Balancing a writing career with other commitments and responsibilities
Planning for the kind of life you want
Adopting a flexible mindset in your writing career
Common misconceptions about writing life
Find out more about Daphne:
Instagram
Houseplants and Hardcovers
Rebel of the Week is:
246 Book Cover Design for 2024 with Holly Dunn
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Key elements of a successful book cover design
How to know when cover trends are changing in your genre
The complete process of creating a book cover
How to make your book cover stand out
Advice for working with a professional book cover designer
Find out more about Holly:
hollydunndesign.com
Instagram
YouTube
Free Guide to Comp Covers
Join the Early
245 Brain Science for Story with Lisa Cron
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
How brains are hardwired to respond to storytelling
Using brain science to creative more effective marketing
Creating a “story-worthy problem” to engage readers
Writing a strong chain of cause and effect
Utilizing the concept of a “third rail” scene to increase emotional impact
Links I mentioned:
Award Scam
Find out more about Lisa:
WiredForStory.com
The Black Herron: Episode 21
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty one between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode twenty one. 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 Rac
244 How to Be a Productive Writer with Kathryn Burnett
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Myths around productivity in the indie community
How to assess our own productivity
Explaining procrastination with neuroscience
Offsetting common distractions that writers face
The importance of resilience for writers of all levels
Find out more about Kathryn:
The Productive Writer Guidebook
The Productive Writer Guidebook on Amazon
Kathryn's Website
243 How to Launch a Nonfiction Book with Stephanie Chandler
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
How to outline a nonfiction book
Tips for becoming your own publicist
Content marketing in the age of AI
Marketing your book before and after launch
Leveraging your nonfiction book to create multiple streams of income
Links I mentioned:
Fantasy romance LBTQIA+ freebies
Find out more about Stephanie:
LinkedIn
Nonfiction Authors Association Facebook
Reb
242 How to Use Tropes with Cindy Dees
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Why tropes hook readers
Differences between internal and external tropes
Craft tips to make our tropes resonate with readers
How to market tropes better
Integrating tropes in a character’s back story
Find out more about Cindy:
CindyDees.com
CynthiaDees.com
Rebel of the Week is: Rosie
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story
241 How to Write Serial Fiction with Stephanie Bond
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
What serial fiction is and how it differs from non-serialised fiction
Common mistakes new serial fiction writers make
Craft tips for writing serials
Techniques to create hooks
Business structure around serialised fiction
Find out more about Stephanie:
StephanieBond.com
Rebel of the Week is: Lauren
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do se
240 How to Write Historical Romance with Bianca Blythe
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
The fundamentals of historical romance
Balancing historical accuracy with creative storytelling
Creating historical authenticity in your work
Main tropes in historical fiction
Handling sensitive topics within historical contexts
Find out more about Bianca:
Author Website
Rebel of the Week is: Josh Gentry
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please
The Black Herron: Episode 20
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode twenty. 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
239 Burnout for Writers with Liz Lincoln
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
What is burnout
Differentiating burnout from everyday stress
Recovering from burnout
How to establish better boundaries
The importance of self care to prevent burnout
Find out more about Liz:
Owl Moon Coaching
Instagram
Rebel of the Week is: Angela
If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in your story, it can be any kind of rebellion.
