The Rebel Author Podcast

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What the 80/20 principle means for your marketing The ultimate book marketing formula  How to balance writing what you want versus giving the market what it wants Common marketing mistakes  What to cut out of your marketing in 2021 This week’s question is:  What marketing tactic would you like to be better at? Recommendation of the week is: Alix E Harr...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What is a scene? Mistakes to avoid when creating scenes How to end a scene and leave readers wanting more How to layer action, emotion and theme into each scene How to use side characters to create the most impact in your scenes This week’s question is:  Recommend a craft, business or marketing book Recommendation of the week is: Writing Your Story's T...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What the fuck copywriting is and why we need to worry about it Top tips for copywriting How to keep your branding consistent with your voice Common copywriting mistakes This week’s question is:  Describe your author voice in 3 words Recommendation of the week is: Untamed by Glennon Doyle Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA **This podcast uses affiliate lin...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  The main types of series and what to watch out for with each Mistakes writers make with series How to use your ending to sell the next book How to extend or cut short a series and the considerations you have to make How to create a second series in your world This week’s question is:  What series would you buy for someone else as a gift? Links I mentio...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  The 3 most important elements in making a good character The most common mistakes do writers make when trying to create characters Character reaction and how it helps to define character What mystery is in terms of character and the best methods for creating it How to connect your characters to your book theme This week’s question is:  Who is your favo...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Why and how I’ll be filling my creative well in 2021 Why I’m reverting to processes that used to work How and why I’m narrowing my focus in 2021 How and why I’m staying super income focused this year And the differences in the way I’m going to learn this year This week’s question is:  What non-writing related activities will you be doing in 2021 to hel...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Why your reaction is everything  Redefining the meaning of work Why creativity is a dish best in silence Why business basics matter more than anything Self-care isn’t needed, it’s a fucking priority Friends, and YOU are everything A last note to end on It’s the end of 2020, a momentous occasion. I’d like to say something profound, something deep and me...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Why distraction is bad and the science behind it The most important skills to have as an entrepreneur  Biggest mistake made in business and what he learned How to go from idea to physical product Tips and tricks for distraction free writing This week’s question is:  What are your goals for 2021? Recommendation of the week is: Here is the Beehive by Sar...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What conlanging is  Where to start constructing a language  The overarching steps to create a conlang How to deal with grammar in a conlang How far you need to go in a fictional world with a conlang This week’s question is:  How do you spend the holiday period? Recommendation of the week is: Monsters by Emerald Fennell Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA **This...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  The one piece of advice first time authors should follow Most common self-publishing mistakes   The three most common self-publishing questions and their answers  Tricks and strategies to improve your business foundations How to build a mailing list when you find them tricky How to get advanced readers This week’s question is: What self-publishing ques...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How to make your prose more professional  Common presentation mistakes  Common punctuation errors Tricks and strategies to improve presentation This week’s question is: what do you care about most in a book? Story, characters, presentation, something else? Recommendation of the week is: Dear Writer, Are You In Writer's Block? By Becca Syme Kobo   Apple...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How to use 15 minute time blocks to write Common mistakes when trying to use timeblocks  Mindset and how it’s your biggest blocker What levelling up has looked like for Honorée How to find your most authentic self This week’s question is: what do you do to help you get into the right mindset? Recommendation of the week is: The Book Thief by Markus Zusa...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Why you need a synopsis even if you’re not pursuing traditional publishing Common mistakes when writing a synopsis How to get the right balance of information in your synopsis Tips for retaining your voice The structure of a good synopsis This week’s question is: What one thing do you want to achieve by the end of the year? Recommendation of the week i...

Episode Show Notes  In this episode we cover: The mindset you need to write fast Mistakes in trying to write fast How to prepare for writing fast Tips for outlining How to get over stumbling blocks when you write fast This week’s question is: Is writing fast important or not in the current publishing climate? Recommendation of the week is: Dear Writer Are you in Burnout by Becca Syme Kobo Apple Am...

Episode Show Notes  In this episode we cover: The most important elements when creating dialogue Mistakes to avoid when writing dialogue How to use psychology to help improve your dialogue How to differentiate character’s dialogue How to manage a big cast of characters and all their different ways of speaking What monomouth is and how to get rid of it This week’s question is: What character/book o...

Episode Show Notes  In this episode we cover: How to use content marketing to help you sell more books and products. The four main types of content and how to use them to structure your content marketing Mistakes authors make with content marketing How to repurpose your content to do more with what you have The differences between content marketing for fiction and nonfiction This week’s question i...

Episode Show Notes  In this episode we cover: How to set effective writing goals Mistakes to avoid when goal setting The best methods for goal setting Making big goals more manageable How to track your goals A discussion on if there’s a right or wrong time to set goals This week's question: how do you set, manage, track and record your writing goals? Book recommendation of the week is the NaNoWriM...

Episode Show Notes In this show we cover: The impact podcasts have on author careers and sales The best and worst things about podcasting Advice on the technical aspects of podcasting The amount of time it takes to run a podcast How to structure a podcast Podcasting strategy Considerations for cohosting Please note I use affiliate links throughout this post. This means I earn a small commission sh...

Episode Show Notes Mentioned links: Mark's Rebel Reflections episode 155 listen here . The Anatomy of Prose FREE webinar on 8th October at 7pm UK time. Join the Prose Webinar here: The Anatomy of Prose: How to Breathe Life into Your Story, Characters and Sentences WEBINAR The NaNo Writing Bundle:  https://storybundle.com/nano FIND OUR MORE ABOUT JENNA MORECI Read The Savior's Sister:  https://book...

Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 53 of The Rebel Author Podcast. It’s all me this week. A solo show celebrating one year of rebel authoring. This week’s questions is: Where do you want to be this time next year in your writing, business or career? Book recommendation of the week is: 10 Steps to Hero: How to Craft a Kickass Protagonist by Sacha Black Read the book here *** I will be doing a live Po...

This week’s questions is: What is your favorite episode of the last year?   Book recommendation of the week is: Not Even Bones by Rebecca Schaeffer Apple: https://apple.co/3hIMSLJ   Amazon UK:  https://amzn.to/2RAKsnC   Amazon USA: https://amzn.to/2ZPHgJl   Note that these are affiliate links and I earn a small commission if you purchase the book at no additional cost to you. Find out more about o...

Hello Rebels, surprise! Here's a bonus minisode with me and J Thorn where we talk about personal finance for writers. We talk about a new book we've cowritten that focuses on the good stuff: money. I go deep and get personal in this book with my experiences of debt and money and the lessons I've learned that took me from aspiring writer to full-time business woman.  Read the Book: 9 Things Career...

This week’s questions is: What part of the writing publishing marketing journey do you like best? Book recommendation of the week is: 9 Things Career Authors Don’t Do: Personal Finance by Me  and J Thorn. Read the book here:  http://getbook.at/9thingspersonalfinance   Find out more about Tiffany Yates Martin Read Intuitive Editing here:  http://foxprinteditorial.com/intuitive-editing/ www.foxprint...

Episode Show Notes This week’s questions is: If you could do anything as a side hustle, what would it be? *** Find out more about our guest Jennie Nash: If you want to be a book coach, you can find out more about Jennie’s courses and free information here: bookcoaches.com/abc If you’re a writer and would like to be matched with a coach, then visit here: authoraccelerator.com *** Book recommendatio...

This week’s questions is: How do you use data in your writing business? Find out more about K-Lytics here: https://k-lytics.com Book recommendation of the week is: Intuitive Editing by Tiffany Yates Martin Kobo Amazon UK   Amazon USA Sign up for the T he Anatomy of Prose: How to Breathe Life into Your Story, Characters and Sentences Webinar Listener Rebel of the Week is Jay Renee Lawrence If you’d...