publishing Archives - Sacha Black https://sachablack.co.uk/tag/publishing/ Books, Business and Bad Words Sun, 05 Jan 2025 15:04:13 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://sachablack.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-logo-solo-colour-copy-scaled-1-32x32.jpg publishing Archives - Sacha Black https://sachablack.co.uk/tag/publishing/ 32 32 276 Why Wide? Diversifying Your Book Distribution with Erin Wright https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/01/08/276-why-wide-diversifying-your-book-distribution-with-erin-wright/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=276-why-wide-diversifying-your-book-distribution-with-erin-wright https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/01/08/276-why-wide-diversifying-your-book-distribution-with-erin-wright/#respond Wed, 08 Jan 2025 05:00:35 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12528 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 […]

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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

Sign up for free replays of courses

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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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/01/08/276-why-wide-diversifying-your-book-distribution-with-erin-wright/feed/ 0 256 From Indie to Traditional Publishing with Helen Glynn Jones https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/08/21/256-from-indie-to-traditional-publishing-with-helen-glynn-jones/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=256-from-indie-to-traditional-publishing-with-helen-glynn-jones https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/08/21/256-from-indie-to-traditional-publishing-with-helen-glynn-jones/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 05:00:33 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12409 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 […]

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]]> 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

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/2024/08/21/256-from-indie-to-traditional-publishing-with-helen-glynn-jones/feed/ 0 254 Multiple Pathways to Publishing with Emily E K Murdoch https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/08/07/254-multiple-pathways-to-publishing-with-emily-e-k-murdoch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=254-multiple-pathways-to-publishing-with-emily-e-k-murdoch https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/08/07/254-multiple-pathways-to-publishing-with-emily-e-k-murdoch/#respond Wed, 07 Aug 2024 05:00:25 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12399 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 254 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Emily E K Murdoch all about publishing through multiple pathways and genres. In this episode we cover:  Differences between self-publishing, independent publishing, and traditional publishing Publishing across different genres Working with an agent as a self-published author Managing your time […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 254 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Emily E K Murdoch all about publishing through multiple pathways and genres.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Differences between self-publishing, independent publishing, and traditional publishing
  • Publishing across different genres
  • Working with an agent as a self-published author
  • Managing your time and creative energy
  • Advice for diversifying your publishing approaches

Find out more about Emily:

emilyekmurdoch.com

You Can Write More Words Course – 50% off with code REBEL

Preorder Regina

Instagram @emilyekmurdoch

Rebel of the Week is: Ruth

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

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 Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid

Rebel Discount link

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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/08/07/254-multiple-pathways-to-publishing-with-emily-e-k-murdoch/feed/ 0 246 Book Cover Design for 2024 with Holly Dunn https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/06/12/246-book-cover-design-for-2024-with-holly-dunn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=246-book-cover-design-for-2024-with-holly-dunn https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/06/12/246-book-cover-design-for-2024-with-holly-dunn/#respond Wed, 12 Jun 2024 05:00:22 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12345 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 246 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Holly Dunn all about book cover design in 2024. In this episode we cover:  Key elements of a successful book cover design How to know when cover trends are changing in your genre The complete process of creating a book […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 246 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Holly Dunn all about book cover design in 2024.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Key elements of a successful book cover design
  • How to know when cover trends are changing in your genre
  • The complete process of creating a book cover
  • How to make your book cover stand out
  • Advice for working with a professional book cover designer

Find out more about Holly:

hollydunndesign.com

Instagram

YouTube

Free Guide to Comp Covers

Join the Early Bird List for Premade Cover Releases

Rebel of the Week is: Gigi Rivers

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/2024/06/12/246-book-cover-design-for-2024-with-holly-dunn/feed/ 0 232 Audiobook Publishing in 2024 with Kate Runde https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/03/06/232-audiobook-publishing-in-2024-with-kate-runde/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=232-audiobook-publishing-in-2024-with-kate-runde https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/03/06/232-audiobook-publishing-in-2024-with-kate-runde/#respond Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:00:49 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12256 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 232 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Kate Runde from Podium all about audiobook publishing in 2024. In this episode we cover:  Why audio is important Trends for audiobook publishing in 2024 How Podium works with indie authors Tips for marketing audiobooks Choosing a narrator Links I […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 232 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Kate Runde from Podium all about audiobook publishing in 2024.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Why audio is important
  • Trends for audiobook publishing in 2024
  • How Podium works with indie authors
  • Tips for marketing audiobooks
  • Choosing a narrator

Links I mentioned:

House of Crimson Hearts is out now!

Find out more about Kate:

Podium Audio

Rebel of the Week is: Donn (link to potty-mouthed parrots story)

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 Milissa L Story and Ruth Noble. 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/2024/03/06/232-audiobook-publishing-in-2024-with-kate-runde/feed/ 0 House of Crimson Hearts is Out Now https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/02/28/house-of-crimson-hearts-is-out-now/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=house-of-crimson-hearts-is-out-now https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/02/28/house-of-crimson-hearts-is-out-now/#respond Wed, 28 Feb 2024 11:46:32 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12249 I’m super excited to announce that House of Crimson Hearts is out now. This is the first book in my Kingdom of Immortal Lovers series is FINALLY HERE! You can purchase and devour House of Crimson Hearts today! Do you like vampires and spice? This book is for you. There’s so much delicious spice in this book as well as:⁠ […]

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]]> I’m super excited to announce that House of Crimson Hearts is out now. This is the first book in my Kingdom of Immortal Lovers series is FINALLY HERE! You can purchase and devour House of Crimson Hearts today!

Do you like vampires and spice? This book is for you.

Image of the hardback and paperback books stood up on a ruffled blanket of red fabric
Photo Credit: Kate Hennessy

There’s so much delicious spice in this book as well as:⁠

  • Sprinkling of Enemies to Lovers and Second Chance romance
  • Multiple POV
  • Then and now (dual timeline and interwoven stories)
  • Age gap romance (side characters)
  • Sweet and spicy
  • Forced proximity
  • Fuck you, I’ll never be on your team
  • We might have to work together, but I still hate you
  • Who did this to you?
  • I will slaughter anyone that hurts you and drop them at your feet
  • You have to drink my blood or you’ll die
  • My six foot vampire girlfriend (my five foot hunter girlfriend)
  • I’ll be your villain if you learn to love again
  • Magic mansions
  • Grumpy Gargoyles
  • Trials and competitions
  • Blood addiction
  • Lies, betrayal and oh shit, I really fucked up.
  • Compulsion
  • There’s a traitor in our midst but no one knows who it is
Image of the hardback with a bookmark of the two love interest kissing, surrounded by a blanket of red fabric and black belt decoration
Photo Credit: Kate Hennessy

Book Blurb:

Once upon a time, a vampire corrupted a hunter.

Octavia Beaumont, one of the original three vampires, is determined to run the city. Red, an expert hunter, is hell-bent on getting revenge on the vampire that turned her sister.

When deadly trials for the heir of the city begin, Red and Octavia are forced to work together.

Octavia wants a crown. Red wants blood. But there’s only one first place.

To win, they’re going to have to trust each other. But teamwork is not easy when their past is filled with betrayal… A betrayal Red can’t remember.

Someone is lying. Someone has a secret. Everyone has a hidden agenda.

The last thing Red and Octavia want to do is fall in love… But hearts remember, even when the mind doesn’t.

To win the trials and get revenge… They must reveal a truth that will shatter their souls. Remember a past that will break their hearts. And fight a war that will change the face of the city forever.

Three tasks. Three choices. Three sacrifices.

All of them have a cruel price. The question is, are they willing to pay it?

This is a very steamy lesbian vampire romance with a sprinkling of enemies to lovers and second chance romance, royals, multiple POV and timelines, bratty bedroom vampires, exhibitionism, and more. Please check author website or look inside for the trigger warnings. 18+ only.

GET IT NOW on all your favorite retailers or order direct from me at rubyroe.co.uk.

Image of the paperback book surrounded by lush red blanket and black studded belt decoration
Photo Credit Kate Hennessy

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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/02/28/house-of-crimson-hearts-is-out-now/feed/ 0 218 Writing High Quality Children’s Books as an Indie Author with Holger Nils Pohl https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/11/29/218-writing-high-quality-childrens-books-as-an-indie-author-with-holger-nils-pohl/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=218-writing-high-quality-childrens-books-as-an-indie-author-with-holger-nils-pohl https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/11/29/218-writing-high-quality-childrens-books-as-an-indie-author-with-holger-nils-pohl/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:18 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12129 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 218 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Holger Nils Pohl all about writing high quality children’s books. In this episode we cover:  Writing a children’s book from concept to completion Working with illustrators and translators Creating a high quality product The business side of back matter Creating […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 218 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Holger Nils Pohl all about writing high quality children’s books.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Writing a children’s book from concept to completion
  • Working with illustrators and translators
  • Creating a high quality product
  • The business side of back matter
  • Creating clarity in your work

Find out more about Holger:

Author Website

The Wrong Planet

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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

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/2023/11/29/218-writing-high-quality-childrens-books-as-an-indie-author-with-holger-nils-pohl/feed/ 0 215 Planning your 2024 Self Publishing with Orna Ross https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/11/08/215-planning-your-2024-self-publishing-with-orna-ross/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=215-planning-your-2024-self-publishing-with-orna-ross https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/11/08/215-planning-your-2024-self-publishing-with-orna-ross/#respond Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:00:18 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12097 On episode 215 of The Rebel Author Podcast, Sacha Black is talking to Orna Ross all about creative self publishing.

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 215 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Orna Ross all about creative self publishing.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Planning as an indie author
  • Maker, manager and marketeer
  • How to plan for 2024
  • What being a good publisher means
  • Knowing what to measure

This week’s question is: who or what is inspiring or motivating you at the moment?

Recommendation of the week is: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

Apple

Kobo

Amazon UK

Amazon USA

***this show uses affiliate links

Find out more about Orna:

Go Creative! Planning Program for Authors & Poets Kickstarter

Rebel of the Week is: Helen

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

Lots of new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to I Heart SapphFic, Kiz Moncrieff, Lyn, Leela Hughes and Brooke T Carr, and thanks to The Blumenkranz Twins for upping their pledge. 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/2023/11/08/215-planning-your-2024-self-publishing-with-orna-ross/feed/ 0 206 Systems for Authors with Katlyn Duncan https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/09/06/206-systems-for-authors-with-katlyn-duncan/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=206-systems-for-authors-with-katlyn-duncan https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/09/06/206-systems-for-authors-with-katlyn-duncan/#respond Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:00:47 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12038 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 206 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Katlyn Duncan all about building systems and creating balance as an author parent. In this episode we cover:  The importance of having a system Balancing creative work and parenting Techniques for the writing/publishing process Streamlining your process with digital tools […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 206 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Katlyn Duncan all about building systems and creating balance as an author parent.

In this episode we cover: 

  • The importance of having a system
  • Balancing creative work and parenting
  • Techniques for the writing/publishing process
  • Streamlining your process with digital tools
  • Community building as an author parent

This week’s question is: What fictional world would you like to visit most and why?

Recommendation of the week is: First Strike: Keepers of the Universe Book 1 by Angela Haas

Amazon UK

Amazon USA

***this show uses affiliate links

Links I mentioned:

Episode 174 Hybrid Publishing with Katlyn Duncan

Episode 100  Book Rights Reversion with Katlyn Duncan

Find out more about Katlyn:

Author Website

From Chaos to Control

Rebel of the Week is: Liz Lincoln

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

Thank you to Wendy Karas, Maryn Corkran, Mackenzie Alexander, Tamara Nikolai, and Liz for upping their pledges, and a big thank you to all of 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

Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link.

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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/09/06/206-systems-for-authors-with-katlyn-duncan/feed/ 0 179 Publishing Trends for the Future with Clayton Noblit https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/03/01/179-publishing-trends-for-the-future-with-clayton-noblit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=179-publishing-trends-for-the-future-with-clayton-noblit https://sachablack.co.uk/2023/03/01/179-publishing-trends-for-the-future-with-clayton-noblit/#comments Wed, 01 Mar 2023 05:00:58 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=11826 On episode 179 of The Rebel Author Podcast, Sacha Black is talking to Clayton Noblit about publishing trends and how to prepare for them.

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 179 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Clayton Noblit about publishing trends and how to prepare for them.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Resources to create publishing trend predictions
  • New channels coming on stream for authors
  • How to get into direct sales
  • Changes that AI will bring
  • Steps to prepare for upcoming publishing trends

This week’s question is: tell me about something you have that makes your life easier.

Recommendation of the week is: Penny For Your Playlist: A Gen-X Game Girls Novel by Patron Maggie Menae

Amazon UK

Amazon USA

***this show uses affiliate links

Links I mentioned:

WWM Article

AI Guidelines

Find out more about Clayton:

Written Word Media

TikTok

 

Rebel of the Week is: Christina

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 Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid

Get 20% off using this Rebel Discount link.

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