book research Archives - Sacha Black https://sachablack.co.uk/tag/book-research/ Books, Business and Bad Words Fri, 20 Oct 2023 17:40:08 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.3 https://sachablack.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-logo-solo-colour-copy-scaled-1-32x32.jpg book research Archives - Sacha Black https://sachablack.co.uk/tag/book-research/ 32 32 213 How to Write Folklore Inspired Fiction with Icy Sedgwick https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/10/25/213-how-to-write-folklore-inspired-fiction-with-icy-sedgwick/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=213-how-to-write-folklore-inspired-fiction-with-icy-sedgwick https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/10/25/213-how-to-write-folklore-inspired-fiction-with-icy-sedgwick/#comments Wed, 25 Oct 2023 05:00:46 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12082 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 213 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Icy Sedgwick all about writing folklore inspired fiction. In this episode we cover:  How to leverage folklore in your narrative Using folklore as the basis of a fictional story Translating folklore into modern story Incorporating folklore without appropriating cultures Famous […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 213 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Icy Sedgwick all about writing folklore inspired fiction.

In this episode we cover: 

  • How to leverage folklore in your narrative
  • Using folklore as the basis of a fictional story
  • Translating folklore into modern story
  • Incorporating folklore without appropriating cultures
  • Famous works that draw from folklore and mythology

This week’s question is: what do you do for fun that isn’t reading, writing or work?

Recommendation of the week is: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

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Find out more about Icy:

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David Mogo Godhunter by Suyi Davies Okungbowa

Rebel of the Week is: Emma

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 Cara Clare. 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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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/10/25/213-how-to-write-folklore-inspired-fiction-with-icy-sedgwick/feed/ 1 204 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

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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/ 0 192 The Dangers of Writing True Crime with Pepper Anne https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/05/31/192-the-dangers-of-writing-true-crime-with-pepper-anne/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=192-the-dangers-of-writing-true-crime-with-pepper-anne https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/05/31/192-the-dangers-of-writing-true-crime-with-pepper-anne/#respond Wed, 31 May 2023 05:00:00 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=11928 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 192 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Pepper Anne all about the true crime genre. In this episode we cover:  This week’s question is: what’s your favorite social media platform and why? Recommendation of the week is: How To Write Short Romance: The quick and easy guide to writing […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 192 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Pepper Anne all about the true crime genre.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Challenges and considerations when writing true crime
  • Legal implications of the true crime genre
  • Researching and fact-checking
  • Story structure of true crime
  • Building suspense and tension

This week’s question is: what’s your favorite social media platform and why?

Recommendation of the week is: How To Write Short Romance: The quick and easy guide to writing Instalove by Nell Alexander

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Find out more about Pepper Anne:

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The Notorious Texas Swindler

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Rebel of the Week is: Holger

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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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 157 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Kim Taylor Blakemore all about how to write Historical Fiction.

In this episode we cover: 

  • What makes a historical novel
  • Craft tips for historical novels
  • Research tips for historical novels
  • Writing about real historical people
  • The line between fantasy and historical

This week’s question is: what’s the best TV show or movie you’ve seen this year?

Recommendation of the week is: Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S Grover

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Instagram: @kimtaylorblakemorebooks

The Deception

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Rebel of the Week is: Sorcha Brennan

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/2022/09/28/157-how-to-write-historical-fiction-with-kim-taylor-blakemore/feed/ 1 144 Writing in Multiple Genres with Meg Jolly https://sachablack.co.uk/2022/06/29/144-writing-in-multiple-genres-with-meg-jolly/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=144-writing-in-multiple-genres-with-meg-jolly https://sachablack.co.uk/2022/06/29/144-writing-in-multiple-genres-with-meg-jolly/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2022 07:00:34 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=11438 On episode 144 of The Rebel Author Podcast, Sacha talks to Meg Jolly all about how to write in and manage multiple genres.

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 144 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Meg Jolly all about how to write in and manage multiple genres.

In this episode we cover: 

  • How to approach a new genre
  • How to market multiple genres
  • How to research a new genre
  • Voice across different genres
  • Readers in different genres

This week’s question is: Across your career, what genres would you like to write in?

Recommendation of the week is: Lucky Bitch: A Guide for Exceptional Women to Create Outrageous Success by Denise Duffield Thomas

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For an advanced reader copy of The Anatomy of a Bestseller please email: becca@sachablack.co.uk with ARC in the subject line. Please confirm the following:

  1. You can read the book during the month of July
  2. You’ve left me a review before (please send a link in the email)
  3. You’re willing to leave your review in more than one place. My priority in order: Amazon, Goodreads, Apple/Kobo and then anywhere else
  4. If you’re also willing to help out with cover reveals and generally sharing the launch please let me know in the email

If you ONLY want to be on the street team please email Becca on the address above with STREET TEAM in the title.

Find out more about Meg at:

Meg Cowley Author Website – Epic Fantasy

Meg Jolly Author Website- British Crime

 

Rebel of the Week is: A.K. Mulford

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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