Authorpreneur Archives - Sacha Black https://sachablack.co.uk/category/authorpreneur/ Books, Business and Bad Words Fri, 24 May 2024 17:12:48 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://sachablack.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-logo-solo-colour-copy-scaled-1-32x32.jpg Authorpreneur Archives - Sacha Black https://sachablack.co.uk/category/authorpreneur/ 32 32 The Black Herron: Episode 22 https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/07/01/the-black-herron-episode-22/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-black-herron-episode-22 https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/07/01/the-black-herron-episode-22/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 05:00:32 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12336 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 […]

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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.
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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.

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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/07/01/the-black-herron-episode-22/feed/ 0 228 Publishing Predictions for 2024 and Beyond with Clayton Noblit https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/02/07/228-publishing-predictions-for-2024-and-beyond-with-clayton-noblit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=228-publishing-predictions-for-2024-and-beyond-with-clayton-noblit https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/02/07/228-publishing-predictions-for-2024-and-beyond-with-clayton-noblit/#respond Wed, 07 Feb 2024 05:00:27 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12208 On episode 228 of The Rebel Author Podcast, Sacha Black talks to Clayton Noblit all about publishing predictions for indie authors in 2024.

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 228 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Clayton Noblit all about publishing predictions for indie authors in 2024.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Highlights from Written Word Media’s 2023 author survey
  • Indie author business structures
  • What is meant by MVP books
  • Community building and author branding
  • AI predictions and how it affects authors
  • Making your business more sustainable

Prose in the Market Webinar Information:

I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below).

“Writing to market” isn’t new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you.

In this session, I’ll explain:

  • How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find
  • An easy three step methodology for deconstruction
  • Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work
  • Why you’re not using copywriting enough
  • How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers
  • The craft of tropes
  • Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session.

You’ll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session.

Session Times and Dates

FAQ

Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale?

The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future.

Find out more about Clayton:

Written Word Media

Rebel of the Week is: Beth

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 Read. 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

Rebel Discount link

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/02/07/228-publishing-predictions-for-2024-and-beyond-with-clayton-noblit/feed/ 0 227 Author Planning 2024 with Audrey Hughey https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/01/31/227-author-planning-2024-with-audrey-hughey/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=227-author-planning-2024-with-audrey-hughey https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/01/31/227-author-planning-2024-with-audrey-hughey/#respond Wed, 31 Jan 2024 05:00:24 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12197 On episode 227 of The Rebel Author Podcast, Sacha Black is talking to Audrey Hughey all about author planning in 2024.

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 227 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Audrey Hughey all about author planning in 2024.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Important elements of author planning
  • Overwhelm (both caused and relieved by planning)
  • Goal setting and organizing
  • Planning tips for parents and carers
  • Creating and printing planners

Prose in the Market Webinar Information:

I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below).

“Writing to market” isn’t new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you.

In this session, I’ll explain:

  • How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find
  • An easy three step methodology for deconstruction
  • Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work
  • Why you’re not using copywriting enough
  • How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers
  • Examples of viral hooks that work on social media (and why)
  • What’s in a hook and how you can create your own
  • The craft of tropes
  • Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session.

You’ll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session.

Session Times and Dates

FAQ

Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale?

The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future.

Find out more about Audrey:

audreyhughey.com

Facebook

Instagram

Rebel of the Week is: Joanne

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 Camilla Vavruch. 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

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Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here, and listen to their podcast here.

 

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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/01/31/227-author-planning-2024-with-audrey-hughey/feed/ 0 223 Beautiful Books and Selling Direct with Angela J. Ford https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/01/03/223-beautiful-books-and-selling-direct-with-angela-j-ford/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=223-beautiful-books-and-selling-direct-with-angela-j-ford https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/01/03/223-beautiful-books-and-selling-direct-with-angela-j-ford/#respond Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:00:46 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12167 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 223 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Angela J. Ford all about selling direct and creating high quality books. In this episode we cover:  Platforms for selling a multitude of products direct Creating your own book boxes Sourcing products and artwork Marketing your direct store Creating high […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 223 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Angela J. Ford all about selling direct and creating high quality books.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Platforms for selling a multitude of products direct
  • Creating your own book boxes
  • Sourcing products and artwork
  • Marketing your direct store
  • Creating high quality books

Prose in the Market Webinar Information:

I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below).

“Writing to market” isn’t new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you.

In this session, I’ll explain:

  • How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find
  • An easy three step methodology for deconstruction
  • Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work
  • Why you’re not using copywriting enough
  • How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers
  • The craft of tropes
  • Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session.

You’ll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session.

Session Times and Dates:

FAQ:

Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale?

The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future.

Find out more about Angela:

Instagram

Author Website and Shop

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

2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Victoria and Jacki James. 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

Rebel Discount link

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/01/03/223-beautiful-books-and-selling-direct-with-angela-j-ford/feed/ 0 221 How to Write Four Books a Year with Ines Johnson https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/12/20/221-how-to-write-four-books-a-year-with-ines-johnson/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=221-how-to-write-four-books-a-year-with-ines-johnson https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/12/20/221-how-to-write-four-books-a-year-with-ines-johnson/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 05:00:11 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12154 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 221 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Ines Johnson all about writing systems and structures to write four books a year. In this episode we cover:  Systems and structures to write faster Planning needed to write four books a year Why accountability works Lessons learned from selling […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 221 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Ines Johnson all about writing systems and structures to write four books a year.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Systems and structures to write faster
  • Planning needed to write four books a year
  • Why accountability works
  • Lessons learned from selling direct
  • Directing readers to your store

Prose in the Market Webinar Information:

I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below).

“Writing to market” isn’t new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But what about the writing and craft of writing to market? If you’re tired of trying to work out how to deliver what readers want, then this is the workshop for you.

In this session, I’ll explain:

  • How to deconstruct bestselling books and implement the tools you find
  • An easy three step methodology for deconstruction
  • Practical examples of deconstruction and implementation in your own work
  • Why you’re not using copywriting enough
  • How to intentionally slip TikTok-able/Marketable scenes into your novels that will hook readers
  • The craft of tropes
  • Live deconstruction using examples from those in the session.

You’ll also receive a workbook containing exercises for you to implement all the things you learn during the session.

Session Times and Dates

FAQ

Will this session be recorded? Will the recording be available for sale?

The session will be recorded. The recording will only be available to ticket-holders. I will not sell the recording. I am only doing these as live sessions. When I teach, I love to see everyone’s reactions and get audience participation. But depending on demand, I may run more of them in the future.

Find out more about Ines:

Four Books A Year Mastermind

Courses

Podcast: Ink and Magic

Rebel of the Week is: Robert Norris

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 Kerrie Oman,Melissa Soulliere, and Marion Hermannsen, and to Angie Green 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

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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/12/20/221-how-to-write-four-books-a-year-with-ines-johnson/feed/ 0 The Black Herron: Episode 13 https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/09/01/the-black-herron-episode-13/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-black-herron-episode-13 https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/09/01/the-black-herron-episode-13/#respond Fri, 01 Sep 2023 05:00:16 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12032 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 […]

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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.

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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/09/01/the-black-herron-episode-13/feed/ 0 205 Creator Economy for Authors with Michael Evans https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/08/30/205-creator-economy-for-authors-with-michael-evans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=205-creator-economy-for-authors-with-michael-evans https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/08/30/205-creator-economy-for-authors-with-michael-evans/#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2023 05:00:03 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12027 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 205 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Michael Evans all about the creator economy and community building. 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 […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 205 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Michael Evans all about the creator economy and community building.

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

Amazon UK

Amazon USA

***this show uses affiliate links

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

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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/08/30/205-creator-economy-for-authors-with-michael-evans/feed/ 0 204 From Book to Film with Fan Investors with Nova McBee https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/08/23/204-fan-funded-book-to-movie-translation-with-nova-mcbee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=204-fan-funded-book-to-movie-translation-with-nova-mcbee https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/08/23/204-fan-funded-book-to-movie-translation-with-nova-mcbee/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 05:00:56 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12017 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 204 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Nova McBee all about fan-backed film development and conducting character research. 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 […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 204 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Nova McBee all about fan-backed film development and conducting character research.

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

Apple

Kobo

Amazon UK

Amazon USA

***this show uses affiliate links

Find out more about Nova:

Author Website

Instagram

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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

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Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here, and listen to their podcast here.

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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/08/23/204-fan-funded-book-to-movie-translation-with-nova-mcbee/feed/ 0 199 Author Marketing Audit with Joe Solari https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/07/19/199-author-marketing-audit-with-joe-solari/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=199-author-marketing-audit-with-joe-solari https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/07/19/199-author-marketing-audit-with-joe-solari/#respond Wed, 19 Jul 2023 05:00:58 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=11993 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 199 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Joe Solari all about author marketing audits and systems. In this episode we cover:  How to self audit your marketing The importance of attention in the AI age Marketing structures for author brand discovery How to retain readers Value extraction […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 199 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Joe Solari all about author marketing audits and systems.

In this episode we cover: 

  • How to self audit your marketing
  • The importance of attention in the AI age
  • Marketing structures for author brand discovery
  • How to retain readers
  • Value extraction strategies

This week’s question is: what’s the last book that blew you away?

Recommendation of the week is: The Diplomat (Netflix)

Find out more about Joe:

Courses

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

1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Mage Prometheus. 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

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Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here, and listen to their podcast here.

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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/07/19/199-author-marketing-audit-with-joe-solari/feed/ 0 The Black Herron: Episode 11 https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/07/01/the-black-herron-episode-11/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-black-herron-episode-11 https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/07/01/the-black-herron-episode-11/#respond Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=11944 Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number eleven between Rachael Herron and I.   This is The Black Herron Episode eleven. 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 […]

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]]> Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number eleven between Rachael Herron and I.

 

This is The Black Herron Episode eleven. 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.

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