The Rebel Author Podcast

Mar 18 2025 326 ep. 60 mins 236
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A motivational podcast for all the creatives out there with an inner rebel. Listen for interviews, industry news, tips, tricks and tools to help you take your creative business to the next level.

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286 Manifesting and Selling on TikTok Shop with Emily Blackwood

Mar 18 2025 55 mins  
Episode Show Notes 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

285 Writing an Identity Not Your Own with Alex Temblador

Mar 11 2025 69 mins  
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Digging into identity when crafting characters Recognising our own unconscious biases What intersectionality is – and its importance in writing Considerations when writing dialogue and accents Receiving feedback from sensitivity readers Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about Alex: @Alex_

284 Why Your Writing Dreams Matter with Josee Smith

Mar 04 2025 59 mins  
Episode Show Notes 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 Re

The Black Herron: Episode 30

Feb 28 2025 55 mins  
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty 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

283 The Art of Audiobook Narration with Charlie Albers

Feb 25 2025 61 mins  
Episode Show Notes 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: @albersa

282 Crafting Conflict & Tension with A.Y. Chao

Feb 18 2025 65 mins  
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Exploring themes of identity and belonging The difference between conflict and tension Building sustainable tension across a novel and a series How to create subtle conflict between characters Using cliffhangers vs softer hooks Links I mentioned: Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter Find out more about A.Y.: Instagram @ay_chao

281 What Makes an Amazing Author Website with Charlotte Duckworth

Feb 11 2025 64 mins  
Episode Show Notes How important is an author website? Recommended platforms and features for author websites Optimising your author website to drive sales The importance of author branding in creating a cohesive website Using your website to build your mailing list Website metrics to pay attention to Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter Girl Games: NSFW Special Edit

280 Editorial Alchemy: Turning Good Writing into Literary Gold with Rebecca Faith Heyman

Feb 04 2025 62 mins  
Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Differences between developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading What type of editing to invest in if you’re on a budget What makes a good first line Common mistakes new authors make in story An editor’s process of reviewing a manuscript Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter Girl Games: NSFW Spec

The Black Herron: Episode 29

Jan 31 2025 52 mins  
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-nine 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 l

279 Using Pinterest in Your Author Business with Heather Farris

Jan 28 2025 53 mins  
Episode Show Notes 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