The Rebel Author Podcast

By The Rebel Author Podcast

A motivational show for all the creatives out there with an inner rebel. Listen for interviews, industry news, tips, tricks and tools to help you take your creative business to the next level.... more

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How many episodes does The Rebel Author Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 329 episodes available.

The Rebel Author Podcast episodes:

April 02, 2025288 Writing Historical Fantasy with Nicole Glover
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
The research process for historical fantasy
Balancing historical accuracy and fantasy elements
Crafting period-appropriate dialogue
Writing series versus standalones
Marketing historical fantasy books
Find out more about Nicole:
nicole-glover.com
Instagram @authornicoleglover
Bluesky @nicoleglover.bsky.social
Substack
Rebel of the Week is: Julie
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 and thank you to Anna Trolson. 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
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54min
April 01, 2025 The Black Herron: Episode 31
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-one between Rachael Herron and I.
Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes 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.
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If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.
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55min
March 26, 2025287 Aristotle for Novelists - Principles on the Art of Story with Douglas Vigliotti
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
What Aristotle can teach us about writing novels
Writing vs. story
The six components of a story
How to make story more believable
Using logic to better create a villain
Links I mentioned:
Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter
Find out more about Douglas:
Instagram @douglasvigliotti
AristotleforNovelists.com
Rebel of the Week is: Zachary Kai
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]
2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Elle Mae and Effie. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. 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
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1h 26min
March 19, 2025286 Manifesting and Selling on TikTok Shop with Emily Blackwood
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
The logistics of selling on TikTok Shop
What products sell the most
Creating content to drive people to your TikTok Shop
Selling on TikTok Shop vs. direct through your author website
How TikTok Shop can affect your algorithm
Links I mentioned:
Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter
Find out more about Emily:
Instagram and TikTok: @authoremilyblackwood
TikTok Shop: @blackwoodbooks
Rebel of the Week is: Avril
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]
No new patrons this week, but 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
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56min
March 12, 2025285 Writing an Identity Not Your Own with Alex Temblador
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Digging into identity when crafting characters
Recognising our own unconscious biases
What intersectionality is – and its importance in writing
Considerations when writing dialogue and accents
Receiving feedback from sensitivity readers
Links I mentioned:
Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter
Find out more about Alex:
@Alex_Temblador (IG, Threads, Twitter)
Writing an Identity Not Your Own
AlexTemblador.com
Rebel of the Week is: Morgan
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]
2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Rachel Beaney and Gerry Fitzgerald. A big thank you to my existing patrons as well. 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
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1h 10min
March 05, 2025284 Why Your Writing Dreams Matter with Josee Smith
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Mindset shifts to balance writing with family life
How to find your creative identity again
The benefits of pursuing your creative goals
Finding time to write when busy
Tips for reconnecting with your creativity
Links I mentioned:
Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter
Find out more about Josee:
Instagram @joseesmithbookcoach
Rebel of the Week is: Karen
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]
No new patrons this week, but 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
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1h
March 01, 2025 The Black Herron: Episode 30
Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty between Rachael Herron and I.
Don’t forget, Patrons get early access to these Black Herron episodes 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.
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If you like dark humour, learning through examples and want to create the best villains you can, then you’ll love Sacha Black’s guide to crafting superbad villains. Read 13 Steps to Evil today and start creating kick-ass villains.
...more
56min
February 26, 2025283 The Art of Audiobook Narration with Charlie Albers
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Working with a co-narrator
What makes a book more fun/easy/hard to narrate
Tips for narrating spicy scenes
Tips to tailor your book more for audio
Creating the voice of a character
The process of narrators and authors working together
Links I mentioned:
Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter
Find out more about Charlie:
@albersactor on all socials
AppleTreeAudio.com
Rebel of the Week is: Melissa
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]
No new patrons this week, but 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
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1h 2min
February 19, 2025282 Crafting Conflict & Tension with A.Y. Chao
Episode Show Notes
In this episode we cover:
Exploring themes of identity and belonging
The difference between conflict and tension
Building sustainable tension across a novel and a series
How to create subtle conflict between characters
Using cliffhangers vs softer hooks
Links I mentioned:
Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter
Find out more about A.Y.:
Instagram @ay_chao
Shanghai Immortal
Rebel of the Week is: Jenn Storey
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 and thank you to Chris. 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
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1h 6min
February 12, 2025281 What Makes an Amazing Author Website with Charlotte Duckworth
Episode Show Notes
How important is an author website?
Recommended platforms and features for author websites
Optimising your author website to drive sales
The importance of author branding in creating a cohesive website
Using your website to build your mailing list
Website metrics to pay attention to
Links I mentioned:
Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter
Girl Games: NSFW Special Edition Kickstarter
Find out more about Charlotte:
CharlotteDuckworthStudio.com
Instagram @charduck
Rebel of the Week is: Eden the Pigeon Wrangler
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]
No new patrons, but 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
Find out more about Fictionary Software + Fictionary Live! here.
As a rebel listener you can get 25% off StoryTeller, StoryTeller Premium and certification with code REBEL25.
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1h 5min

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