In this episode we cover: 

• 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

Find out more about Charlotte:

CharlotteDuckworthStudio.com

Instagram @charduck

Rebel of the Week is: Eden the Pigeon Wrangler
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, 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: 

• 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’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 Kat Vroman. 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: 

• 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: 

• 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 on all platforms

Find out more about Celeste:

Celeste Barclay Facebook

Instagram @celestebarclayauthor

Sabine Barclay Facebook

Instagram @sabinebarclayauthor

Rebel of the Week is: Ciara

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: 

• 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 is: Sasha Wasley

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 Jacqueline Hayley and Sasha Wasley. 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: 

• 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

vanessavaleauthor.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: 

• 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

• Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator 
• Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator 
• Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator

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

In this episode we cover: 

• Creating an author-based marketing plan
• Boosting engagement on socials
• Finding your author voice, style, and brand
• Making yourself more human in the age of AI
• Mindset shift for self-promotion

Links I mentioned:

A Game of Hearts and Heists Audiobook

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

• Friday 9th Feb 2024 at 7pm BST (11am PST, 2pm EST, and 8am Sat 9th Auckland (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770172856747?aff=oddtdtcreator 
• Saturday 10th Feb 4pm BST (8am PST, 11am EST, 5am Sunday11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770175976077?aff=oddtdtcreator 
• Saturday 10th Feb 8pm BST (12pm PST, 3pm EST, 9am Sunday 11th (DST NZDT) https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/770177631027?aff=oddtdtcreator

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 Anna:

@AnnaCaig on Instagram and X

Website

Rebel of the Week is: Balou

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 Nicole Hutton. A big thank you to my existing patrons, especially Heather Button for upping their pledge. 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: 

• 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

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