Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover: 
What the shadow is and its importance for writers
Identifying shadow elements
How to know if you’re tapping into the shadows
Capitalizing on your shadow in the age of AI
Shadow in a character’s back story and relationships
This week’s question is: what are you going to complete in the final quarter of the year?
Recommendation of the week is: Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
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211 Writing the Shadow Self with Joanna Penn

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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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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
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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
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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
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Rebel of the Week is: Josh Gentry 
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211 Writing the Shadow Self with Joanna Penn

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