Next Level Authors

In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about the books that have inspired, motivated and unlocked them so much they have gifted them to others.

AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What Is The Book (Or Books) You’ve Given Most As A Gift, And Why?

WEEKLY TASK

Sacha will outline enough of Trey to start editing, continue shutting down tasks, read as many Kindle Storyteller books as possible, complete Silent September (bonus points for uploading audiobook).

Dan will finalize launch for The Omens Call, complete 3 of 5 days of resources, 15,000 words of ghostwriting. 

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MORE FROM DAN AND SACHA

Sacha

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sachablackauthor/ 

Website: https://sachablack.co.uk/ 

The Rebel Author Podcast: https://pod.link/rebelauthor

The Rebel Author Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/277479302696951 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters by Sacha Black https://books2read.com/u/3LR6kw 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters textbook: https://books2read.com/sidecharacters 

Dan

IG: https://www.instagram.com/willcocksauthor/ 

Website:  https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ 

Willcocks’ Writers Group: https://www.danielwillcocks.com/help/community/ 

NaNoWriMo Bootcamp: www.danielwillcocks.com/nano

Great Writers Share Podcast: https://pod.link/1473869415 

Pre-Order The Omens Call: http://books2read.com/omenscall 

When Winter Comes: https://books2read.com/u/38dW2V 

BUY The Self-Publishing Blueprint: https://books2read.com/u/baZqQ8

Mentioned on the Show

Links mentioned:

https://theotherstories.net/services

http://activatedauthors.com/nano/

https://www.jennamoreci.com/book-sale  

Books Mentioned:

Untamed: https://untamedbook.com/#buy-book

Fuck It: https://www.thefuckitlife.com/books/spiritual-way/  

War of Art: https://www.amazon.com/War-Art-Steven-Pressfieldebook/dp/B007A4SDCG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=war+of+art&qid=1632478413&s=digital-text&sr=1-1   

This Is Marketing: https://www.amazon.com/SethGodin/e/B000AP9EH0/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1514308029&sr=8-2-ent&pldnSite=1

Nick Cutter: http://www.craigdavidson.net/nickcutter/index.html

Adam Nevill: https://adamlgnevill.com/products/the-ritual-signed-paperback-book

House on the Cerulean Sea: http://www.tjklunebooks.com/the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about the power of community and what it means to them

AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Why community?

WEEKLY TASK

Dan will finish the second edit of his blueprint and get ahead of his ghostwriting.

Sacha will create a L/B YA list, work on the audiobook, and work on shutting down tasks for others.

Joint action: Arrange a strategy day.

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Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelauthors 

Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/nextlevelauthors

 Watch the podcast: https://youtu.be/ETdp6VALTiA 

NEXT LEVEL AUTHORS MERCH!

“I am a Next Level Author” 

https://www.redbubble.com/people/devilsrockpub/works/64894033-im-a-next-level-author?asc=u&fbclid=IwAR3w07BcPclv0V10ZT4OlYwDZqBsxuEQeYAwxDdDc2Xsq0FQBArG1jI8Wbg 

“#WEIRDWEEK” 

https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/80007236?ref=studio-promote 

MORE FROM DAN AND SACHA

Sacha

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sachablackauthor/ 

Website: https://sachablack.co.uk/ 

The Rebel Author Podcast: https://pod.link/rebelauthor

The Rebel Author Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/277479302696951 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters by Sacha Black https://books2read.com/u/3LR6kw 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters textbook: https://books2read.com/sidecharacters 

Dan

IG: https://www.instagram.com/willcocksauthor/ 

Website:  https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ 

Willcocks’ Writers Group: https://www.danielwillcocks.com/help/community/ 

NaNoWriMo Bootcamp: www.danielwillcocks.com/nano

Great Writers Share Podcast: https://pod.link/1473869415 

PRE-ORDER When Winter Comes: https://books2read.com/u/38dW2V 

BUY The Self-Publishing Blueprint: https://books2read.com/u/baZqQ8

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What is your ‘Why’?

WEEKLY TASK

Sacha will finish reading rebel anthology stories, work on finishing the audiobook.

Dan will finish the final 25k of his client book, have the NaNo pages for launch, and will research places to promote.

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Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelauthors 

Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/nextlevelauthors

Watch the podcast: https://youtu.be/ETdp6VALTiA 

NEXT LEVEL AUTHORS MERCH!

“I am a Next Level Author” 

https://www.redbubble.com/people/devilsrockpub/works/64894033-im-a-next-level-author?asc=u&fbclid=IwAR3w07BcPclv0V10ZT4OlYwDZqBsxuEQeYAwxDdDc2Xsq0FQBArG1jI8Wbg 

“#WEIRDWEEK” 

https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/80007236?ref=studio-promote 

MORE FROM DAN AND SACHA

Sacha

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sachablackauthor/ 

Website: https://sachablack.co.uk/ 

The Rebel Author Podcast: https://pod.link/rebelauthor

The Rebel Author Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/277479302696951 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters by Sacha Black https://books2read.com/u/3LR6kw 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters textbook: https://books2read.com/sidecharacters 

Dan

IG: https://www.instagram.com/willcocksauthor/ 

Website:  https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ 

Willcocks’ Writers Group: https://www.danielwillcocks.com/help/community/ 

NaNoWriMo Bootcamp: www.danielwillcocks.com/nano

Great Writers Share Podcast: https://pod.link/1473869415 

PRE-ORDER When Winter Comes: https://books2read.com/u/38dW2V 

BUY The Self-Publishing Blueprint: https://books2read.com/u/baZqQ8

The Creative Penn featuring Becca Syme: https://www.podbean.com/ew/dir-wjj2x-fdcd631 

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about their opinions on the changing landscape of social media and how they use and plan on using it in the future to help their businesses. 

AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK

How do you use social media in your business?

WEEKLY TASK

Dan - 20k ghost written, do final cover changes for WWC paperback hardback and uploads post proof, thing with the thing

Sacha - is going to work on finishing the audiobook, continue reading rebel stories, start planning October and 2022 content, record a presentation, continue silent September

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Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelauthors 

Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/nextlevelauthors

Listen to the podcast: https://pod.link/1508555372 

Watch the podcast: https://youtu.be/rZCqES3emAY  

NEXT LEVEL AUTHORS MERCH!

“I am a Next Level Author” 

https://www.redbubble.com/people/devilsrockpub/works/64894033-im-a-next-level-author?asc=u&fbclid=IwAR3w07BcPclv0V10ZT4OlYwDZqBsxuEQeYAwxDdDc2Xsq0FQBArG1jI8Wbg 

“#WEIRDWEEK” 

https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/80007236?ref=studio-promote 

MORE FROM DAN AND SACHA

Sacha

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sachablackauthor/ 

Website: https://sachablack.co.uk/ 

The Rebel Author Podcast: https://pod.link/rebelauthor

The Rebel Author Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/277479302696951 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters by Sacha Black https://books2read.com/u/3LR6kw 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters textbook: https://books2read.com/sidecharacters 

Dan

IG: https://www.instagram.com/willcocksauthor/ 

Website:  https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ 

Willcocks’ Writers Group: https://www.danielwillcocks.com/help/community/ 

NaNoWriMo Bootcamp: www.danielwillcocks.com/nano

Great Writers Share Podcast: https://pod.link/1473869415 

PRE-ORDER When Winter Comes: https://books2read.com/u/38dW2V 

BUY The Self-Publishing Blueprint: https://books2read.com/u/baZqQ8

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about their perfect working day and are surprised by their revelations. 

AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Describe Your Perfect Working Day

WEEKLY TASK

Sacha will do silent September and prep for kiddo school changes.

Dan will open NaNo registration and finalize launches.

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Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelauthors 

Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/nextlevelauthors

Watch the podcast: https://youtu.be/M4Ouy5hMzyY 

NEXT LEVEL AUTHORS MERCH!

“I am a Next Level Author” 

https://www.redbubble.com/people/devilsrockpub/works/64894033-im-a-next-level-author?asc=u&fbclid=IwAR3w07BcPclv0V10ZT4OlYwDZqBsxuEQeYAwxDdDc2Xsq0FQBArG1jI8Wbg 

“#WEIRDWEEK” 

https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/80007236?ref=studio-promote 

MORE FROM DAN AND SACHA

Sacha

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sachablackauthor/ 

Website: https://sachablack.co.uk/ 

The Rebel Author Podcast: https://pod.link/rebelauthor

The Rebel Author Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/277479302696951 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters by Sacha Black https://books2read.com/u/3LR6kw 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters textbook: https://books2read.com/sidecharacters 

Dan

IG: https://www.instagram.com/willcocksauthor/ 

Website:  https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ 

Willcocks’ Writers Group: https://www.danielwillcocks.com/help/community/ 

NaNoWriMo Bootcamp: www.danielwillcocks.com/nano

Great Writers Share Podcast: https://pod.link/1473869415 

Pre-Order: The Other Stories Vol 1: https://theotherstories.net/bestof 

BUY The Self-Publishing Blueprint: https://books2read.com/u/baZqQ8

Pre-order ‘TAKE BACK YOUR BOOK’ http://katlynduncan.com/takebackyourbook 

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In this week’s episode, Kate and Sacha talk about selling indie book rights and if or when they would consider it.

AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Would you consider selling your book rights?

WEEKLY TASK

Sacha will work on Trey edits.

Katlyn will publish her book.

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Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelauthors 

Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/nextlevelauthors

Watch the podcast: https://youtu.be/vAXS2i_DaeY 

NEXT LEVEL AUTHORS MERCH!

“I am a Next Level Author” 

https://www.redbubble.com/people/devilsrockpub/works/64894033-im-a-next-level-author?asc=u&fbclid=IwAR3w07BcPclv0V10ZT4OlYwDZqBsxuEQeYAwxDdDc2Xsq0FQBArG1jI8Wbg 

“#WEIRDWEEK” 

https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/80007236?ref=studio-promote 

MORE FROM DAN AND SACHA

Sacha

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sachablackauthor/ 

Website: https://sachablack.co.uk/ 

The Rebel Author Podcast: https://pod.link/rebelauthor

The Rebel Author Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/277479302696951 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters by Sacha Black https://books2read.com/u/3LR6kw 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters textbook: https://books2read.com/sidecharacters 

Dan

IG: https://www.instagram.com/willcocksauthor/ 

Website:  https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ 

Willcocks’ Writers Group: https://www.danielwillcocks.com/help/community/ 

Great Writers Share Podcast: https://pod.link/1473869415 

Pre-Order: The Other Stories Vol 1: https://theotherstories.net/bestof 

BUY The Self-Publishing Blueprint: https://books2read.com/u/baZqQ8

Katlyn 

Pre-order ‘TAKE BACK YOUR BOOK’ http://katlynduncan.com/takebackyourbook 

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about how they keep writing time protected and how they can put systems in place to level it up.

AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK

How do you protect your writing time?

WEEKLY TASK

Sacha will create a ‘no’ list and make a decision about which drafting project comes next.

Dan will enjoy downtime in the Lake District

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Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelauthors 

Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/nextlevelauthors

Watch the podcast:https://youtu.be/m_3NLufBFKU 

NEXT LEVEL AUTHORS MERCH!

“I am a Next Level Author” 

https://www.redbubble.com/people/devilsrockpub/works/64894033-im-a-next-level-author?asc=u&fbclid=IwAR3w07BcPclv0V10ZT4OlYwDZqBsxuEQeYAwxDdDc2Xsq0FQBArG1jI8Wbg 

“#WEIRDWEEK” 

https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/80007236?ref=studio-promote 

MORE FROM DAN AND SACHA

Sacha

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sachablackauthor/ 

Website: https://sachablack.co.uk/ 

The Rebel Author Podcast: https://pod.link/rebelauthor

The Rebel Author Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/277479302696951 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters by Sacha Black https://books2read.com/u/3LR6kw 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters textbook: https://books2read.com/sidecharacters 

Dan

IG: https://www.instagram.com/willcocksauthor/ 

Website:  https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ 

Willcocks’ Writers Group: https://www.danielwillcocks.com/help/community/ 

Great Writers Share Podcast: https://pod.link/1473869415 

Pre-Order: The Other Stories Vol 1: https://theotherstories.net/bestof 

BUY The Self-Publishing Blueprint: https://books2read.com/u/baZqQ8

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about how they decide what to prioritize in their work and why.

AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK

How do you decide what to prioritize?

WEEKLY TASK

Sacha will rest.

Dan will edit 70% of When Winter Comes.

MORE FROM THE SHOW:

Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelauthors 

Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/nextlevelauthors

Watch the podcast: https://youtu.be/PuezjTqe638 

NEXT LEVEL AUTHORS MERCH!

“I am a Next Level Author” 

https://www.redbubble.com/people/devilsrockpub/works/64894033-im-a-next-level-author?asc=u&fbclid=IwAR3w07BcPclv0V10ZT4OlYwDZqBsxuEQeYAwxDdDc2Xsq0FQBArG1jI8Wbg 

“#WEIRDWEEK” 

https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/80007236?ref=studio-promote 

MORE FROM DAN AND SACHA

Sacha

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sachablackauthor/ 

Website: https://sachablack.co.uk/ 

The Rebel Author Podcast: https://pod.link/rebelauthor

The Rebel Author Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/277479302696951 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters by Sacha Black https://books2read.com/u/3LR6kw 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters textbook: https://books2read.com/sidecharacters 

Dan

IG: https://www.instagram.com/willcocksauthor/ 

Website:  https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ 

Willcocks’ Writers Group: https://www.danielwillcocks.com/help/community/ 

Great Writers Share Podcast: https://pod.link/1473869415 

Pre-Order: The Other Stories Vol 1: https://theotherstories.net/bestof 

BUY The Self-Publishing Blueprint: https://books2read.com/u/baZqQ8

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about how they deal with the inevitable crash after a launch and how that crash has evolved with their careers.

AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK

How do you deal with the post-launch Crash? 

Or 

What plans are you putting in place to deal with the post-launch crash?

WEEKLY TASK

Sacha will think and rest

Dan will outline phase 2 of The Thing and edit 10,000 words of When Winter Comes.

MORE FROM THE SHOW:

Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelauthors 

Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/nextlevelauthors

Watch the podcast: https://youtu.be/1os98B0_c7o 

NEXT LEVEL AUTHORS MERCH!

“I am a Next Level Author” 

https://www.redbubble.com/people/devilsrockpub/works/64894033-im-a-next-level-author?asc=u&fbclid=IwAR3w07BcPclv0V10ZT4OlYwDZqBsxuEQeYAwxDdDc2Xsq0FQBArG1jI8Wbg 

“#WEIRDWEEK” 

https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/80007236?ref=studio-promote 

MORE FROM DAN AND SACHA

Sacha

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sachablackauthor/ 

Website: https://sachablack.co.uk/ 

The Rebel Author Podcast: https://pod.link/rebelauthor

The Rebel Author Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/277479302696951 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters by Sacha Black https://books2read.com/u/3LR6kw 

BUY 8 Steps to Side Characters textbook: https://books2read.com/sidecharacters 

Dan

IG: https://www.instagram.com/willcocksauthor/ 

Website:  https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ 

Willcocks’ Writers Group: https://www.danielwillcocks.com/help/community/ 

Great Writers Share Podcast: https://pod.link/1473869415 

Pre-Order: The Other Stories Vol 1: https://theotherstories.net/bestof 

BUY The Self-Publishing Blueprint: https://books2read.com/u/baZqQ8

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In this week’s episode, Dan and Sacha talk about how to know when it is the right time in the author's journey to outsource.

AUDIENCE QUESTION OF THE WEEK

How do you know when to outsource?

WEEKLY TASK

Sacha will launch a book.

Dan will set ‘When Winter Comes’ for pre-order.

MORE FROM THE SHOW:

Join us on Patreon! https://patreon.com/nextlevelauthors

Join our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nextlevelauthors 

Watch the podcast: https://youtu.be/k9dbYovZUo4

NEXT LEVEL AUTHORS MERCH!

“I am a Next Level Author” 

https://www.redbubble.com/people/devilsrockpub/works/64894033-im-a-next-level-author?asc=u&fbclid=IwAR3w07BcPclv0V10ZT4OlYwDZqBsxuEQeYAwxDdDc2Xsq0FQBArG1jI8Wbg 

“#WEIRDWEEK” 

https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/80007236?ref=studio-promote 

MORE FROM DAN AND SACHA

Sacha

IG: https://www.instagram.com/sachablackauthor/ 

Website: https://sachablack.co.uk/ 

The Rebel Author Podcast: https://pod.link/rebelauthor

The Rebel Author Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/277479302696951 

Pre-order: 8 Steps to Side Characters by Sacha Black https://books2read.com/u/3LR6kw 

8 Steps to Side Characters textbook: https://books2read.com/sidecharacters 

Pre-Order form (proof of purchase): 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1lCcC72TW7S0oaInj-eWZ_aGwU_1geJQBsUtLuge76WY/edit

BUY The Anatomy of Prose: https://books2read.com/anatomyofprose 

Dan

IG: https://www.instagram.com/willcocksauthor/ 

Website:  https://www.danielwillcocks.com/ 

Willcocks’ Writers Group: https://www.danielwillcocks.com/help/community/ 

Great Writers Share Podcast: https://pod.link/1473869415 

Pre-Order: The Other Stories Vol 1: https://theotherstories.net/bestof 

BUY The Self-Publishing Blueprint: https://books2read.com/u/baZqQ8 

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