Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode twenty. 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. * If you like dark humour,...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  The fundamentals of historical romance Balancing historical accuracy with creative storytelling Creating historical authenticity in your work Main tropes in historical fiction Handling sensitive topics within historical contexts Find out more about Bianca: Author Website Rebel of the Week is: Josh Gentry 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...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What is burnout Differentiating burnout from everyday stress Recovering from burnout How to establish better boundaries The importance of self care to prevent burnout Find out more about Liz: Owl Moon Coaching Instagram Rebel of the Week is: Angela 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 [email protected] 1 new patron this week, welcome...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  The importance of representation in our books Writing trans and queer characters when cisgendered Harmful tropes and stereotypes to avoid Working with a sensitivity reader Balancing educating readers and creating an engaging story Find out more about Dharma: Author Website Facebook Threads Instagram TikTok Rebel of the Week is: Mélanie  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...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What are tarot cards and how do they work How tarot cards can help authors start creating Common blockers writers struggle with Learning to interpret tarot cards Using tarot to create characters and plot Sacha's Tarot Cards: Find out more about Mariëlle: Website Podcast Facebook Instagram So You Want to Sling Cards, Too? Three-week mini-course for beginning cardslingers Tarot for Creatives upcoming Kickstarter campaign Rebel of the Week is:...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  The structure of a good pitch Finding the right podcasts to pitch to What authors should be prepared to speak about Benefits of a podcast tour when launching a book Interview tips and tricks Find out more about Michelle: MichelleGlogovac.com Facebook Instagram Twitter Rebel of the Week is: Delilah  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...

Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number nineteen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode nineteen. 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. * If you like dark humour,...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How to pivot successfully Fiction vs. nonfiction author business structure Creating multiple streams of income The neuroscience behind memorable messages Lessons learned from TV writing and producing Find out more about Aurora: Kickstarter for Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse Linktree Magic, Mystery and the Multiverse 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....

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What is LitRPG and how it differs from fantasy Major craft pillars of LitRPG Elements of worldbuilding to focus on Creating game mechanics, rules, and in-game quests Common business models for LitRPG authors Links I mentioned: Storygarden Summit March 19 - 22 Find out more about Michael: Order The Four Horsemen from Michael's store Order The Four Horsemen from Amazon Ream Rebel of the Week is: Madeline  If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What is the enneagram and how to use it as writers Motivation and why it doesn’t always look right How to pursue what you want What rest and resilience look like for different enneagram types Manifesting as a way of getting control Links I mentioned: Storygarden Summit March 19 - 22 Find out more about Claire: Kickstarter: Sustain Your Author Career FFS Media Rebel of the Week is: Milissa If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send in...

Episode Show Notes 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...

Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number eighteen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode eighteen. 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. * If you haven’t read The...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What is Kickstarter? Incorporating Kickstarter into your business model Common mistakes with Kickstarter Driving traffic to your Kickstarter page Rewards, add ons, and stretch goals The timeline - set up, marketing, fulfillment Links I mentioned: Kickstarter: Special Edition NSFW Lesbian Vampire Romance Hardcover – House of Crimson Hearts Order House of Crimson Hearts Order House of Crimson Hearts direct from me Find out more about...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What is queer joy Elements of the opposites attract trope Worldbuilding for contemporary romance  Writing relatable characters The importance of author community Links I mentioned: Kickstarter: Special Edition NSFW Lesbian Vampire Romance Hardcover – House of Crimson Hearts Preorder House of Crimson Hearts Preorder House of Crimson Hearts direct from me Find out more about Dana: Instagram @d.hawkinsauthor Author Website Not in the Plan Rebel of...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  How running a business is like being a parent Why write a nonfiction book? Staying resilient while running a business Tips for writing humorously Improving your copywriting Links I mentioned: Kickstarter: Special Edition NSFW Lesbian Vampire Romance Hardcover - House of Crimson Hearts Preorder House of Crimson Hearts Preorder House of Crimson Hearts direct from me PWA Romance Writers Week Find out more about Jo: TOT ANALYSIS: Why Running Your...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Highlights from Written Word Media’s 2023 author survey Indie author business structures What is meant by MVP books Community building and author branding AI predictions and how it affects authors Making your business more sustainable Prose in the Market Webinar Information: I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below). "Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they...

Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number seventeen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode seventeen. 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. * If you haven’t read The...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Important elements of author planning Overwhelm (both caused and relieved by planning) Goal setting and organizing Planning tips for parents and carers Creating and printing planners Prose in the Market Webinar Information: I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below). "Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Common tropes of the horror genre Lessons learned from acting in and directing horror films The major pillars of horror writing Craft tips for eliciting a fear emotion response Marketing advice for horror writers Prose in the Market Webinar Information: I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below). "Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What is the “why choose” genre Keeping characters unique in a large cast Writing interconnected romantic relationships Crafting hooks and marketing for reverse harem Tools and tricks for writing quickly Prose in the Market Webinar Information: I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below). "Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market,...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Creating an author-based marketing plan Boosting engagement on socials Finding your author voice, style, and brand Making yourself more human in the age of AI Mindset shift for self-promotion Links I mentioned: A Game of Hearts and Heists Audiobook Prose in the Market Webinar Information: I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below). "Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Platforms for selling a multitude of products direct Creating your own book boxes Sourcing products and artwork Marketing your direct store Creating high quality books Prose in the Market Webinar Information: I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below). "Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising, brand and pitch. But...

Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number sixteen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron episode sixteen. 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. * If you like dark humour,...

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Story hypothesis and how it connects to theme Max-Neef’s nine needs Developing the journey of a character through theme Raising stakes and conflict Key scenes to embed theme in your story Prose in the Market Webinar Information: I am running three session times to try and accommodate as many timezones as I can (more on this below). "Writing to market" isn't new. But when teachers talk about it they focus on understanding the market, advertising,...