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. 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

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
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 Anna Trolson. 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

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, Threads, Twitter)

Writing an Identity Not Your Own

AlexTemblador.com

Rebel of the Week is: Morgan
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 Rachel Beaney and Gerry Fitzgerald. 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

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 Immortal

Rebel of the Week is: Jenn Storey
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 Chris. 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

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:

Socials: @zsdiamanti

Get his free stories here

Rebel of the Week is: Kiersten Lillis
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 Anthony Paparello. 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 Fictionary

Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here.

As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.

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 House of Crimson Curses on all platforms

Find out more about David:

davidviergutz.com

Rebel of the Week is: Chris

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

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 @JerseyBookGuy

Instagram @JasonPinter

Read Dating & Dismemberment

Rebel of the Week is: Lena

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 Elle Thorpe. 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

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 platforms

Release date: 5th December 2024

Find out more about Kristina and Lucy:

fictionary.co

Rebel of the Week is: Jo

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

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: Krista

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 rebels this week, welcome and thank you to Bethany Hensel and Jo Narayan. 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