writer Archives - Sacha Black https://sachablack.co.uk/tag/writer/ Books, Business and Bad Words Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:45:13 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://sachablack.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/cropped-logo-solo-colour-copy-scaled-1-32x32.jpg writer Archives - Sacha Black https://sachablack.co.uk/tag/writer/ 32 32 289 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/ 0 287 Aristotle for Novelists – Principles on the Art of Story with Douglas Vigliotti https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/03/26/287-aristotle-for-novelists-principles-on-the-art-of-story-with-douglas-vigliotti/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=287-aristotle-for-novelists-principles-on-the-art-of-story-with-douglas-vigliotti https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/03/26/287-aristotle-for-novelists-principles-on-the-art-of-story-with-douglas-vigliotti/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2025 05:00:40 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12651 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 287 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Douglas Vigliotti all about the principles and components of story. In this episode we cover:  What Aristotle can teach us about writing novels Writing vs. story The six components of a story How to make story more believable Using logic […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 287 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Douglas Vigliotti all about the principles and components of story.

In this episode we cover: 

  • What Aristotle can teach us about writing novels
  • Writing vs. story
  • The six components of a story
  • How to make story more believable
  • Using logic to better create a villain

Links I mentioned: 

Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter

Find out more about Douglas:

Instagram @douglasvigliotti

AristotleforNovelists.com

Rebel of the Week is: Zachary Kai
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 Elle Mae and Effie. 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/2025/03/26/287-aristotle-for-novelists-principles-on-the-art-of-story-with-douglas-vigliotti/feed/ 1 284 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/ 0 283 The Art of Audiobook Narration with Charlie Albers https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/02/26/283-the-art-of-audiobook-narration-with-charlie-albers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=283-the-art-of-audiobook-narration-with-charlie-albers https://sachablack.co.uk/2025/02/26/283-the-art-of-audiobook-narration-with-charlie-albers/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:42 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12616 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 283 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Charlie Albers all about the art of audiobook narration. In this episode we cover:  Working with a co-narrator What makes a book more fun/easy/hard to narrate Tips for narrating spicy scenes Tips to tailor your book more for audio Creating […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 283 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Charlie Albers all about the art of audiobook narration.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Working with a co-narrator
  • What makes a book more fun/easy/hard to narrate
  • Tips for narrating spicy scenes
  • Tips to tailor your book more for audio
  • Creating the voice of a character
  • The process of narrators and authors working together

Links I mentioned:

Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter

Find out more about Charlie:

@albersactor on all socials

AppleTreeAudio.com

Rebel of the Week is: Melissa
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/2025/02/26/283-the-art-of-audiobook-narration-with-charlie-albers/feed/ 0 268 Creating Cohesive Branding & Innovative Revenue Streams with David Viergutz https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/11/13/268-creating-cohesive-branding-innovative-revenue-streams-with-david-viergutz/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=268-creating-cohesive-branding-innovative-revenue-streams-with-david-viergutz https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/11/13/268-creating-cohesive-branding-innovative-revenue-streams-with-david-viergutz/#respond Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:00:37 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12488 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 268 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to David Viergutz all about creating cohesive branding and innovative revenue streams. In this episode we cover:  What brand keywords are and why authors should have them How keywords can guide an author’s marketing Maintaining consistency in your branding across platforms […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 268 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to David Viergutz all about creating cohesive branding and innovative revenue streams.

In this episode we cover: 

  • What brand keywords are and why authors should have them
  • How keywords can guide an author’s marketing
  • Maintaining consistency in your branding across platforms
  • Using other types of writing like “Scaremail” to increase revenue
  • Building and maintaining and engaged email list

Links I mentioned: 

Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me

Preorder House of Crimson Curses on all platforms

Find out more about David:

davidviergutz.com

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

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/2024/11/13/268-creating-cohesive-branding-innovative-revenue-streams-with-david-viergutz/feed/ 0 260 Crafting Multidimensional Villains with Dana Pittman https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/09/18/260-crafting-multidimensional-villains-with-dana-pittman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=260-crafting-multidimensional-villains-with-dana-pittman https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/09/18/260-crafting-multidimensional-villains-with-dana-pittman/#comments Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:00:24 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12441 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 260 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Dana Pittman all about crafting multidimensional villains. In this episode we cover:  Elements of a multidimensional villain Villain’s relationship with the protagonist Common mistakes when creating villains Developing back stories that add depth Building anticipation in your story Links I […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 260 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Dana Pittman all about crafting multidimensional villains.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Elements of a multidimensional villain
  • Villain’s relationship with the protagonist
  • Common mistakes when creating villains
  • Developing back stories that add depth
  • Building anticipation in your story

Links I mentioned: 

Support my Kickstarter

Find out more about Dana:

Danja Tales

Rebel of the Week is: Matthew

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 Kylie Haddix. 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 Fictionary

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Find out more about Fictionary StoryCoach Certification 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/2024/09/18/260-crafting-multidimensional-villains-with-dana-pittman/feed/ 1 259 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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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/09/11/259-using-the-enneagram-to-find-the-you-in-your-story-with-dani-abernathy/feed/ 0 258 Horror, Voice and Co-Writing with an Estate with Daniel Kraus https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/09/04/258-horror-voice-and-co-writing-with-an-estate-with-daniel-kraus/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=258-horror-voice-and-co-writing-with-an-estate-with-daniel-kraus https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/09/04/258-horror-voice-and-co-writing-with-an-estate-with-daniel-kraus/#respond Wed, 04 Sep 2024 05:00:20 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12423 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 258 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Daniel Kraus all about horror, voice and co-writing with an estate. In this episode we cover:  Writing process of co-writing with an estate What the horror genre can uniquely express Common mistakes when writing horror How to deepen theme in […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 258 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Daniel Kraus all about horror, voice and co-writing with an estate.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Writing process of co-writing with an estate
  • What the horror genre can uniquely express
  • Common mistakes when writing horror
  • How to deepen theme in your work
  • George A. Romero – the man vs. the director

Links I mentioned:

Kimberly Grymes 4 Week Story Prep

Find out more about Daniel:

Pay the Piper

danielkraus.com

Rebel of the Week is: MJ

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 Samantha Reynolds, May-Brit, and Trish Gillham. 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

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/09/04/258-horror-voice-and-co-writing-with-an-estate-with-daniel-kraus/feed/ 0 The Black Herron: Episode 24 https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/09/01/the-black-herron-episode-24/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-black-herron-episode-24 https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/09/01/the-black-herron-episode-24/#respond Sun, 01 Sep 2024 05:00:18 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12418 Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-four between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode twenty-four. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these episode 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 […]

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-four between Rachael Herron and I.

This is The Black Herron Episode twenty-four. Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these episode 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 haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller, what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best seller today.

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]]> https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/09/01/the-black-herron-episode-24/feed/ 0 247 The Mindset of Balancing Writing and Career with Daphne James Huff https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/06/19/247-the-mindset-of-balancing-writing-and-career-with-daphne-james-huff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=247-the-mindset-of-balancing-writing-and-career-with-daphne-james-huff https://sachablack.co.uk/2024/06/19/247-the-mindset-of-balancing-writing-and-career-with-daphne-james-huff/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2024 05:00:35 +0000 https://sachablack.co.uk/?p=12349 Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 247 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Daphne James Huff all about the mindset of balancing writing and career. In this episode we cover:  Ways an author’s writing career and non-writing career interact Balancing a writing career with other commitments and responsibilities Planning for the kind of […]

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]]> Hello Rebels, welcome to episode 247 of The Rebel Author Podcast. Today, I’m talking to Daphne James Huff all about the mindset of balancing writing and career.

In this episode we cover: 

  • Ways an author’s writing career and non-writing career interact
  • Balancing a writing career with other commitments and responsibilities
  • Planning for the kind of life you want
  • Adopting a flexible mindset in your writing career
  • Common misconceptions about writing life

Find out more about Daphne:

Instagram

Houseplants and Hardcovers

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Rebel of the Week is: Kiersten 

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 Katherine Beals and Capucine Hoybach. 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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