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276 Why Wide? Diversifying Your Book Distribution with Erin Wright

Sacha Black — Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:35 +0000

Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 276 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Erin Wright all about diversifying your book distribution.

In this episode we cover:

What does having your books “wide” mean
Advantages and disadvantages of your books being wide
Dealing with losing Kindle Unlimited page reads
Different marketing approaches for different platforms
Planning your releases when publishing wide

Learn More about Erin:

Erin’s Website

Wide for the Win Courses

Rebel of the Week is: Richard
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 Erin Lynn Austin and Martha Knox. 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.

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271 The Pivot From Trad Pub to Indie with Sasha Wasley

Sacha Black — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:00:07 +0000

Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 271 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Sasha Wasley all about the pivot from traditional to indie publishing.

In this episode we cover:

Changes in indie publishing in the last 8 years
Necessary skill sets for returning to indie publishing
Marketing and promotion differences between trad and indie
Advice for switching from trad to indie publishing
Current trends in trad and indie publishing

Links I mentioned:

Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me

Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms

Find out more about Sasha:

Preorder Ghostling

Sasha’s Website

Instagram @sashawasley_author

TikTok @ash.harrier

Instagram @ashharrierbooks

Rebel of the Week is: Liz
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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256 From Indie to Traditional Publishing with Helen Glynn Jones

Sacha Black — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:00:33 +0000

Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 256 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Helen Glynn Jones all about the journey from indie to traditional publishing.

In this episode we cover:

The journey from indie to trad
Tips for pitching and querying
Biggest differences between trad and indie publishing
Common mistakes when approaching traditional publishing
Craft lessons learned from ghostwriting

Find out more about Helen:

Threads @HelenGlynnJones

Instagram @HelenGlynnJones

TikTok @helenglynnjones

Read The Last Raven

Rebel of the Week is: Lisa

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

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.

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223 Beautiful Books and Selling Direct with Angela J. Ford

Sacha Black — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 05:00:46 +0000

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:

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 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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173 How to Write Cozy Fantasy with Travis Baldree

Sacha Black — Wed, 18 Jan 2023 05:00:05 +0000

Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 173 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Travis Baldree all about writing cozy fantasy.

In this episode we cover:

The differences between indie and trad publishing
Advice for writing cozy fantasy
Creating great descriptions
Narrating your own book
Writing better dialogue

This week’s question is: what is giving you joy at the moment?

Recommendation of the week is: Reclaim Your Author Career by Claire Taylor

***this show uses affiliate links

Links I mentioned:

13 Steps to Evil: How to Craft Superbad Villains and 10 Steps to Hero: How to Craft Kickass Protagonists are just £1.99 each for the rest of January. Grab them now on all stores.

Preorder A Game of Hearts and Heists

Find out more about Travis:

Twitter @travisbaldree
Instagram @travis_baldree
Legends & Lattes

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 Daphne Garrison. 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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109 Book Release Strategies with Craig Martelle

Sacha Black — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:00:47 +0000

Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 109 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Craig Martelle all about release strategies.

In this episode we cover:

Launch considerations
Release strategy mistakes
Shorter vs Longer release strategies
Boxset release strategies
Preorder strategies
Nitty gritty tactics

This week’s question is: what type of launch appeals to you most?

Recommendation of the week is: Magick by C. M. Newell

***this show uses affiliate links

Links and events I mentioned:

Villains Masterclass

Storybundle

Patrons please email Becca on rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com and share the details of your published books with the team.

Find out more about Craig on:

Website

20 Books Vegas

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 or instagram me @sachablackauthor

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.

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100 Book Rights Reversion with Katlyn Duncan

Sacha Black — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:00:47 +0000

Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 100 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Katlyn Duncan all about rights reversion.

In this episode we cover:

What rights reversion is
How you find out if you can revert your rights
A walk through of a high level rights reversion
How long the process takes
What mistakes to avoid in the reversion process

This week’s question is: Would you consider selling subsidiary rights and if so, what ones?

Recommendation of the week is: Take Back Your Book by Katlyn Duncan

***This show uses affiliate links

Links I mentioned are:

Join me on Patreon for Silent September.

Write Away Podcast: Episode 55: How do you write memorable characters?

My interview with Katlyn on her YouTube Channel: ‘8 Steps to Side Characters’ by Sacha Black | Author Interview

To pitch to be on the show, please complete the form here.

Find out more about Katlyn on:

Rebel of the Week is: Lynn Reed

Welcome and thank you to Mel Climo and Angie Green. 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.

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092 The Self-Publishing Blueprint with Daniel Willcocks

Sacha Black — Wed, 30 Jun 2021 08:00:30 +0000

Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 92 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Daniel Willcocks all about how to self-publish.

In this episode we cover:

The overarching steps indies need to take to publish their book
Most common indie publishing mistakes
MVP launches versus bells and whistles launches
The self-publishing cycle
How to work with a writing coach

This week’s question is: what part of self-publishing do you enjoy the most?

Recommendation of the week is: 8 Steps to Side Characters: How to Craft Supporting Roles with Intention, Purpose, and Power

Preorder everywhere

Preorder workbook everywhere

Submit preorder proof to get goodies here.

***This show uses affiliate links

Find out more about Dan on:

Hawk & Cleaver

Devil’s Rock Publishing

Next Level Authors Podcast

The Other Stories Podcast

The Self-Publishing Blueprint

Rebel of the Week is: Candy Glynn Wilde

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.

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083 Publishing from Zero in 2021 with David Gaughran

Sacha Black — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 08:00:22 +0000

Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 83 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to David Gaughran all about how to start publishing from zero.

In this episode we cover:

What are the key elements you need to take into account when starting from zero
Most common indie publishing mistakes new writers make
What business and platform basics do you need in place before you publish
What marketing should a writer do when they only have one book
How do you continue to get sales after launch?

This week’s question is: What worries you about starting from zero?

Recommendation of the week is: This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

**This podcast uses affiliate links

This is a link explaining how the book was written: A Conversation with Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone

Links and events I mentioned:

The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open.

Find out more here.

Connect with David Gaughran:

Website

Youtube

Twitter

Rebel of the Week is: VAL NEIL

1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Jennifer Thompson. And of course, a big thank you to all 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

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

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081 Creative Self-Publishing with Orna Ross

Sacha Black — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 08:00:40 +0000

Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 81 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Orna Ross all about how you can create rich and full writing.

In this episode we cover:

What creative self-publishing means
What are success measures for indie authors
How to harness the thing that’s uniquely you
Mistakes to avoid with publishing contracts

This week’s question is: What is your success measure?

Recommendation of the week is: The Liar’s Daughter by Megan Cooley Peterson

**This podcast uses affiliate links

Links and events I mentioned are:

The Rebel Author Diaries Anthology Submissions are now open.

Find out more here.

Find out more about Orna on:

Twitter offers self-publishing advice for creatives

Instagram Page is for her poetry

Her Facebook Author Page is for her novels and also has a bit of everything else

Join ALLi here

Book Link: Creative Self-Publishing: ALLi’s Guide to Independent Publishing for Authors and Poets

Rebel of the Week is: Bobbie Ann Atwood

1 new patron this week, welcome to Lynne Wham, but of course, a big thank you to all 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 Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid

Find out more about ProWritingAid here.

DISCOUNT CODE: REBEL25

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