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
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Rebel of the Week is: Mélanie 
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238 How to Write Trans Characters with Dharma Kelleher

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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:
CindyDees.com
CynthiaDees.com
Rebel of the Week is: Rosie
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1 new patron this week, welcome and thank you to Gigi Rivers. 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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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:
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Rebel of the Week is: Josh Gentry 
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This Show is Sponsored by ProWritingAid
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240 How to Write Historical Romance with Bianca Blythe

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
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Rebel of the Week is: Angela
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238 How to Write Trans Characters with Dharma Kelleher

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