Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover: 
Writing about gender equality and women’s issues
Choosing which messages to refine in your book
Managing the emotional toll of writing sensitive topics
Character development in feminist storytelling
Using accessible language
This week’s question is: what are you asking Santa for christmas?
Recommendation of the week is: Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa
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Rebel of the Week is: Anonymous
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216 Feminist Fantasy with Laura Bates

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Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover: 
How to outline a nonfiction book
Tips for becoming your own publicist
Content marketing in the age of AI
Marketing your book before and after launch
Leveraging your nonfiction book to create multiple streams of income
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Find out more about Stephanie:
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Rebel of the Week is: Eden
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243 How to Launch a Nonfiction Book with Stephanie Chandler

Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover: 
Why tropes hook readers
Differences between internal and external tropes
Craft tips to make our tropes resonate with readers
How to market tropes better
Integrating tropes in a character’s back story
Find out more about Cindy:
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Rebel of the Week is: Rosie
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242 How to Use Tropes with Cindy Dees

Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover: 
What serial fiction is and how it differs from non-serialised fiction
Common mistakes new serial fiction writers make
Craft tips for writing serials
Techniques to create hooks
Business structure around serialised fiction
Find out more about Stephanie:
StephanieBond.com

Rebel of the Week is: Lauren 
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241 How to Write Serial Fiction with Stephanie Bond

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.
 






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The Black Herron: Episode 20

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 
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216 Feminist Fantasy with Laura Bates

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