mindset Archives - Sacha Black https://sachablack.co.uk/tag/mindset/ Books, Business and Bad Words Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:35:51 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 https://sachablack.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-logo-solo-colour-copy-scaled-1-32x32.jpg mindset Archives - Sacha Black https://sachablack.co.uk/tag/mindset/ 32 32 290 Why Good Writers Get Stuck (And How to Break Through) with Lori Puma https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/04/16/290-why-good-writers-get-stuck-with-lori-puma/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=290-why-good-writers-get-stuck-with-lori-puma https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/04/16/290-why-good-writers-get-stuck-with-lori-puma/#respond Wed, 16 Apr 2025 05:00:05 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12681 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 290 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Lori Puma all about why writers good stuck and how to break through. In this episode we cover:  Common roadblocks writers hit in their manuscripts How to get unstuck Navigating craft advice without getting overwhelmed Keeping readers engaged throughout a […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 290 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Lori Puma all about why writers good stuck and how to break through.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Common roadblocks writers hit in their manuscripts
  • How to get unstuck
  • Navigating craft advice without getting overwhelmed
  • Keeping readers engaged throughout a romance
  • Tips for improving conflict and tension

Find out more about Lori:

LoriPuma.com

Subscribe to the What Fiction Craft Books Leave Out series

Scribophile

Rebel of the Week is: Carey
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 Lo Dodds. 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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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/04/16/290-why-good-writers-get-stuck-with-lori-puma/feed/ 0 289 The Hungry Author Mindset with Ariel Curry https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/04/09/289-the-hungry-author-mindset-with-ariel-curry/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=289-the-hungry-author-mindset-with-ariel-curry https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/04/09/289-the-hungry-author-mindset-with-ariel-curry/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:00:51 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12677 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 289 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Ariel Curry all about the hungry author mindset. In this episode we cover:  The concept of the hungry author mindset and how to develop it Building an author platform beyond social media How to use a book map Patterns of […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 289 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Ariel Curry all about the hungry author mindset.

In this episode we cover: 

  • The concept of the hungry author mindset and how to develop it
  • Building an author platform beyond social media
  • How to use a book map
  • Patterns of authors who have sustainable, long-term careers
  • Biggest mistakes nonfiction writers make

Find out more about Ariel:

Instagram @hungryauthors

hungryauthors.com

Rebel of the Week is: Mark
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 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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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/04/09/289-the-hungry-author-mindset-with-ariel-curry/feed/ 0 The Black Herron: Episode 31 https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/04/01/the-black-herron-episode-31/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-black-herron-episode-31 https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/04/01/the-black-herron-episode-31/#respond Tue, 01 Apr 2025 05:00:44 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12631 Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-one between Rachael Herron and I. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from […]

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]]> Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-one between Rachael Herron and I.

Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes an entire month early and then we air them on the podcast feeds the following month. If you’d like to hear them early you can join me on Patreon from as little as $2 right here.

To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website.

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If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.

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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/04/01/the-black-herron-episode-31/feed/ 0 284 Why Your Writing Dreams Matter with Josee Smith https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/03/05/284-why-your-writing-dreams-matter-with-josee-smith/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=284-why-your-writing-dreams-matter-with-josee-smith https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/03/05/284-why-your-writing-dreams-matter-with-josee-smith/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:00:37 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12625 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 284 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Josee Smith about the importance of writing and creativity. In this episode we cover:  Mindset shifts to balance writing with family life How to find your creative identity again The benefits of pursuing your creative goals Finding time to write […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 284 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Josee Smith about the importance of writing and creativity.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Mindset shifts to balance writing with family life
  • How to find your creative identity again
  • The benefits of pursuing your creative goals
  • Finding time to write when busy
  • Tips for reconnecting with your creativity

Links I mentioned:

Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter

Find out more about Josee:

Instagram @joseesmithbookcoach

Rebel of the Week is: Karen
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/2025/03/05/284-why-your-writing-dreams-matter-with-josee-smith/feed/ 0 275 Starting the Year with Gratitude and Community https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/01/01/275-starting-the-year-with-gratitude-and-community/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=275-starting-the-year-with-gratitude-and-community https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/01/01/275-starting-the-year-with-gratitude-and-community/#respond Wed, 01 Jan 2025 05:00:54 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12523 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 275 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to my lovely patrons as we start the year with gratitude and community. Links I mentioned: Follow the Girl Games Kickstarter If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well as bonus content […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 275 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to my lovely patrons as we start the year with gratitude and community.

Links I mentioned:

Follow the Girl Games Kickstarter

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/2025/01/01/275-starting-the-year-with-gratitude-and-community/feed/ 0 274 Lessons Learned From a Kick-Ass Kickstarter with Sacha and Petra https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/12/25/274-lessons-learned-from-a-kick-ass-kickstarter-with-sacha-and-petra/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=274-lessons-learned-from-a-kick-ass-kickstarter-with-sacha-and-petra https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/12/25/274-lessons-learned-from-a-kick-ass-kickstarter-with-sacha-and-petra/#respond Wed, 25 Dec 2024 05:00:40 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12519 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 274 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking with Petra Tayler all about the marketing, mindset and logistics of a kick-ass Kickstarter campaign. Links I mentioned: Follow the Girl Games Kickstarter   If you’d like to support the show, and get early access to all the episodes as well […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 274 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking with Petra Tayler all about the marketing, mindset and logistics of a kick-ass Kickstarter campaign.

Links I mentioned:

Follow the Girl Games Kickstarter

 

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/2024/12/25/274-lessons-learned-from-a-kick-ass-kickstarter-with-sacha-and-petra/feed/ 0 272 The Ins and Outs of International Signings with Jacqueline Hayley https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/12/11/272-the-ins-and-outs-of-international-signings-with-jacqueline-hayley/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=272-the-ins-and-outs-of-international-signings-with-jacqueline-hayley https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/12/11/272-the-ins-and-outs-of-international-signings-with-jacqueline-hayley/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:37 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12510 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 272 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Jacqueline Hayley all about making the most of book signing events. 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 […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 272 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Jacqueline Hayley all about making the most of book signing events.

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

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/2024/12/11/272-the-ins-and-outs-of-international-signings-with-jacqueline-hayley/feed/ 0 264 Growing & Sustaining a Happier Writing Career with Tiffany Yates Martin https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/10/16/264-growing-sustaining-a-happier-writing-career-with-tiffany-yates-martin/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=264-growing-sustaining-a-happier-writing-career-with-tiffany-yates-martin https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/10/16/264-growing-sustaining-a-happier-writing-career-with-tiffany-yates-martin/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2024 05:00:40 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12464 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 264 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Tiffany Yates Martin all about sustainability, being happy, and growing your writing career. In this episode we cover:  Maintaining a passion for writing while building a thriving business Dealing with rejection and criticism as a writer Finding your authentic writer’s […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 264 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Tiffany Yates Martin all about sustainability, being happy, and growing your writing career.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Maintaining a passion for writing while building a thriving business
  • Dealing with rejection and criticism as a writer
  • Finding your authentic writer’s voice
  • Overcoming writer’s block and the need for perfectionism
  • Imposter syndrome and quieting unhelpful internal voices

Find out more about Tiffany:

FoxPrint Editorial

Tiffany’s Books

Instagram

Facebook

YouTube

Rebel of the Week is: Trish

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

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3 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Denise Yoko Berndt, Cheyanna Lynn, and Drayga. 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

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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.

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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/10/16/264-growing-sustaining-a-happier-writing-career-with-tiffany-yates-martin/feed/ 0 263 Understanding Humour & Writing Funny Fiction with Dave Cohen https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/10/09/263-understanding-humour-writing-funny-fiction-with-dave-cohen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=263-understanding-humour-writing-funny-fiction-with-dave-cohen https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/10/09/263-understanding-humour-writing-funny-fiction-with-dave-cohen/#respond Wed, 09 Oct 2024 05:00:28 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12460 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 263 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Dave Cohen all about tips and tricks for writing funny fiction. 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 […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 263 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Dave Cohen all about tips and tricks for writing funny fiction.

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

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/2024/10/09/263-understanding-humour-writing-funny-fiction-with-dave-cohen/feed/ 0 259 Using the Enneagram to Find the YOU in Your Story With Dani Abernathy https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/09/11/259-using-the-enneagram-to-find-the-you-in-your-story-with-dani-abernathy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=259-using-the-enneagram-to-find-the-you-in-your-story-with-dani-abernathy https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/09/11/259-using-the-enneagram-to-find-the-you-in-your-story-with-dani-abernathy/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:00:39 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12435 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 259 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Dani Abernathy all about using the enneagram to help infuse “you” into your story. In this episode we cover:  How to use the enneagram in your work Infusing your personal experiences into your worldbuilding Fully embracing the “you” in your […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 259 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Dani Abernathy all about using the enneagram to help infuse “you” into your story.

In this episode we cover: 

  • How to use the enneagram in your work
  • Infusing your personal experiences into your worldbuilding
  • Fully embracing the “you” in your stories
  • Steps for worldbuilding and story development
  • Balancing an immersive universe with multidimensional characters
  • Why stories have the power to change the world

Links I mentioned: 

Follow my Kickstarter

Find out more about Dani:

Instagram @daniabernathyauthor

Untapped Writing Superpower Quiz

Rebel of the Week is: Poornima

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

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