The Rebel Author Podcast

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How to assess your time  Mistakes to avoid when trying to structure writing systems How to streamline your business Tiered launches How to assess your series success This week’s question is: What do you want to learn more about? Recommendation of the week is: I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses af...

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 structure of a joke Different types of humour Agents of chaos This week’s question is: How do you self-sabotage? Recommendation of the week is: Tinseltown Toils by Jay Renee Lawrence (Patron) Apple Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses aff...

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 write a good sex scene Common mistakes to avoid This week’s question is: Tell me about something you’re proud of. Recommendation of the week is: Dear Writer, Are You Intuitive? by Becca Syme Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate lin...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How to approach and research trauma and mental health Trigger words and content words How to write about trauma realistically Sensitivity reading  So much science and psychology This week’s question is: how are you looking after yourself? Recommendation of the week is: The Bestseller Code by Matthew Jockers and Jodie Archer Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Top tips and tricks to get through your draft Mistakes to avoid Mindset barriers for first drafts What to do when you get stuck This week’s question is: who would you like to see on the show or what topics would you like covered? Recommendation of the week is: Gallant by V.E. Schwab Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Find...

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 connection Your uniqueness This week’s question is: What's the biggest lesson you’ve learned from your journey so far? Recommendation of the week is: Keepers by me! Available at all good stores! ***this show uses affiliate links Links I ment...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How they felt as first time authors in 2022 How and why they chose their launch and marketing model What went well What mistakes they made and would do differently next time The hardest part about launching your first book This week’s question is: How is your year going? Is it as productive as you wanted? Find out more about SW Millar at: Instagram Twi...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How to write a retelling Mistakes to avoid with retellings How closely you need to stick to the original tale How to develop voice Description tips This week’s question is: How do you plan? By tax year, calendar year, by quarter or something else? Recommendation of the week is: The Mechanic: A John Tyler Thriller by Tom Fowler (patron) Apple Kobo Amazo...

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 difference between writing to market and to trend How to build a platform in advance This week’s question is: What are your fave in-person events? Recommendation of the week is: The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses af...

Episode Show Notes Order your copy of The Rebel Diaries at all good stores: https://books2read.com/rebeldiaries Kobo Apple Amazon UK Amazon US   Find out more about the authors at: Scott Williamson Author website Instagram Kimberly Grymes Author website Instagram Sacha Black Author website Instagram Helen Glynn Jones Author website Instagram A.E. Kincaid Author website Instagram L.F. Wham Author w...

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 run an anthology This week’s question is: Have you ever applied to or participated in an anthology? OR do you read them? Recommendation of the week is: The Rebel Diaries Anthology Edited by Sacha Black Available at all good stores!...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How to include complex topics sensitively How to write difficult female relationships How get into the mindset of different generations How to write mother-daughter relationships This week’s question is: Recommend me a craft book! Recommendation of the week is: Black Dog & Other Gothic Tales by Icy Sedgwick  Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA And her othe...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What Save the Cat is What the main beats are Mistakes to avoid with Save the Cat How to use save the cat beats with dual POV This week’s question is: What are your favorite tropes? Recommendation of the week is: A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are:  35% Birthday d...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Finding the balance between realistic detail and info dumping Making mental health representation realistic Taking care of yourself when writing about difficult topics How to research mental health effectively Literary tricks to give depth to representation This week’s question is: How comfortable are you writing about difference? Recommendation of the...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What are sex positive stories and where is the line between sex positive and smut? How to sensitively cover topics like sexual assault How to create a crew/found family vibe Tips and tricks for creating a voicey narrator voice! This week’s question is: how comfortable are you writing sex and relationships into your books? Recommendation of the week is:...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Where to start with a mailing list How to build a mailing list Types of reader magnets  What to write in your newsletters Common mailing list mistakes This week’s question is: Are you romantic? Recommendation of the week is: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne Apple Kobo Amazon UK Amazon USA ***this show uses affiliate links Links I mentioned are: 50% off...

Episode Show Notes: In this episode we cover:  What a professional network is and why you need one Tactics for building a network How to nurture your network in pandemic times How introverts can grow their network Mistakes to avoid This week’s question is: What’s the hardest thing you’ve done in your writing journey? Recommendation of the week is: Newsletter Ninja 2: If You Give a Reader a Cookie:...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What is voice? How to create distinctive voice How does a character’s background influence voice Mistakes to avoid with voice Tools for differentiating dialogue This week’s question is: How do you, or what books have gotten you out of a reading slump? Recommendation of the week is: My Audiobook 13 Steps to Evil is on sale for the whole of February.  Ge...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What kickstarter is A run through a basic kickstarter How to market them The best types of products to use in conjunction with kickstarter Mistakes to avoid The types of goals to set This week’s question is: Have you ever run, or backed a kickstarter? Recommendation of the week is: Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall Apple   Kobo   Amazon UK   Amazon USA...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  The fundamentals of romance How to build tension and attraction How to write humour Tropes, HEAs and grabbing the reader Grand gestures Business models This week’s question is: how are you advocating for your creative self? Recommendation of the week is: Get Rich, Lucky Bitch: Release Your Money Blocks and Live a First-Class Life by Denise Duffield-Tho...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How to find your genius Can you monetize your genius How to incorporate your genius into your branding How to overcome doubt How your shadow self is your greatest weakness and greatest power This week’s question is: What is your genius? Recommendation of the week is: Fresh by Margot Wood Apple   Kobo   Amazon UK   Amazon USA   ***this show uses affilia...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What is content marketing and repurposing Common mistakes to avoid with content marketing How to repurpose if you can’t afford to outsource? Fiction approaches How to build an audience with content repurposing This week’s question is: Other than reading and writing, what do you hope to do more of this year? Recommendation of the week is: The Echo Wife...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Marketing mindset principles The top 3 things everyone should to do market their books Budget marketing Launch mistakes Overview of advertising This week’s question is: what’s your word for 2022? Recommendation of the week is: A Spindle Splintered by Alix E Harrow Apple   Kobo   Amazon UK   Amazon USA   ***this show uses affiliate links Find out more a...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What makes a good crime book Mistakes to avoid writing crime How to create mystery and tension How to create realistic crime when you’re not a police officer How to balance character development across an episodic series Find out more about Rachel on: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website   THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE Visit Kobo Writing...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What a magic system is The mistakes to avoid when building one How to test your magic system An overarching system to help you create your magic system How to get the balance of your magic system just right This week’s question is: What’s your reading goal for 2022? Recommendation of the week is: Whispers of Deception: (The Highland Legacy Series Book...