In this episode we cover: 

• The logistics of selling on TikTok Shop
• What products sell the most
• Creating content to drive people to your TikTok Shop
• Selling on TikTok Shop vs. direct through your author website
• How TikTok Shop can affect your algorithm

Links I mentioned:

Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter

Find out more about Emily:

Instagram and TikTok: @authoremilyblackwood

TikTok Shop: @blackwoodbooks

Rebel of the Week is: Avril
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 Pinterest to promote your books
• What content performs best for authors on Pinterest
• Key elements of setting up a good pin
• Planning Pinterest content for a book launch
• Keeping readers engaged in a series between book releases

Links I mentioned:

Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter

Find out more about Heather:

Instagram @heatherfarrisco_

YouTube

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

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 resonates with BookTok readers
• Tips for worldbuilding
• Creating a brand identity
• Tropes for cozy romance
• How social media is changing the landscape for romance authors and readers
• Dealing with increased attention from readers

Links I mentioned:

Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter

Find out more about Melissa:

Instagram @lauriegilmore_author

Instagram @melissamcternan

MelissaMct.com

Rebel of the Week is: Anthony J
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 Senja Laakso, Amber, and Kelsey labas. 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 makes tropes so powerful
• Using tropes to help outline
• Avoiding cliches when using tropes
• Tropes that consistently resonate with readers
• How to use tropes in marketing

Find out more about Jennifer:

The Trope Thesaurus : An Author Resource Guide

Substack

YouTube

Facebook

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

3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Melanie Reber, Bethany Tucker, Heather Flyte. 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: 

• Breaking into the US market as an international author
• In-person and virtual signings
• Main benefits of attending book signings
• Logistics of attending international book signing events
• Balancing travel time with your writing schedule
• Tips for energy management

Links I mentioned: 

Order House of Crimson Curses direct from me

Order House of Crimson Curses on all platforms

Find out more about Jacqueline:

JacquelineHayleyAuthor.com

HaileyJay.com

Rebel of the Week is: Rachel
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 Gina. 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: 

• 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

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: 

• Overview of the TikTok accountability challenge
• The biggest challenges in algorithm and audience shifts
• What content are they making on TikTok
• Keeping up with TikTok trends
• Building a sustainable business that doesn’t rely on TikTok

Links I mentioned:

Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me

Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms

Find out more about Adam and Cara:

Adam’s Author Website

Cara’s Author Website

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, 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