The Rebel Author Podcast

The Rebel Author Podcast


Latest Episodes

232 Audiobook Publishing in 2024 with Kate Runde
March 06, 2024

Episode Show NotesIn this episode we cover:Why audio is importantTrends for audiobook publishing in 2024How Podium works with indie authorsTips for marketing audiobooksChoosing a narratorLinks

The Black Herron: Episode 18
March 01, 2024

Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number eighteen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode eighteen. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire mon

231 Kickstarter for Authors with Anthea Sharp
February 28, 2024

Episode Show NotesIn this episode we cover:What is Kickstarter?Incorporating Kickstarter into your business modelCommon mistakes with KickstarterDriving traffic to your Kickstarter pageRewards,

230 Writing Queer Romance with Dana Hawkins
February 21, 2024

Episode Show NotesIn this episode we cover:What is queer joyElements of the opposites attract tropeWorldbuilding for contemporary romanceWriting relatable charactersThe importance of author co

229 Why Running Your Author Business is Child’s Play with Jo Watson
February 14, 2024

Episode Show NotesIn this episode we cover:How running a business is like being a parentWhy write a nonfiction book?Staying resilient while running a businessTips for writing humorouslyImprovin

228 Publishing Predictions for 2024 and Beyond with Clayton Noblit
February 07, 2024

Episode Show NotesIn this episode we cover:Highlights from Written Word Medias 2023 author surveyIndie author business structuresWhat is meant by MVP booksCommunity building and author branding

The Black Herron: Episode 17
February 01, 2024

Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number seventeen between Rachael Herron and I. This is The Black Herron Episode seventeen. Don't forget, Patrons get early access to these episode an entire m

227 Author Planning 2024 with Audrey Hughey
January 31, 2024

Episode Show NotesIn this episode we cover:Important elements of author planningOverwhelm (both caused and relieved by planning)Goal setting and organizingPlanning tips for parents and carersCr

226 How To Write Horror with Jesse D'Angelo
January 24, 2024

Episode Show NotesIn this episode we cover:Common tropes of the horror genreLessons learned from acting in and directing horror filmsThe major pillars of horror writingCraft tips for eliciting a

225 How to Write Reverse Harem Romance with Cara Clare
January 17, 2024

Episode Show NotesIn this episode we cover:What is the why choose genreKeeping characters unique in a large castWriting interconnected romantic relationshipsCrafting hooks and marketing for re