Episode Show Notes

In this episode we cover:

• What makes TikTok unique
• Adapting your content to suit TikTok’s short-form video format
• Finding your target audience on TikTok
• The importance of consistency for building a following
• What metrics to track to refine your TikTok strategy

Links I mentioned:

Order House of Crimson Kisses at books2read.com/crimsonkiss or direct from me at rubyroe.co.uk

Follow my Kickstarter

Find out more about Kate:

@katehallbiz on all social platforms

Kate's courses

Rebel of the Week is: Holly

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 rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com

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.

Episode Show Notes

In this episode we cover:

• Utilizing Instagram reels as an author
• Strategies to engage your audience on Instagram
• What an ‘audio bank’ is and how to build one
• Using the ‘remix’ feature to expand your reach
• The importance of consistent posting
• How to craft a book hook

Links I mentioned:

Order House of Crimson Kisses at books2read.com/crimsonkiss or direct from me at rubyroe.co.uk

Find out more about Lara:

Free ‘book hook’ guide

Get 50% off Lara's Reels templates for writers by using the code ‘REBEL50’ at www.lemonfriday.com/reels

Instagram @lemon.friday

Rebel of the Week is: L.M. Dodds

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 rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com

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

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE

Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here, and listen to their podcast here.

Episode Show Notes

In this episode we cover:

• The elements of a well-crafted reader persona
• Using a reader persona to connect with your ideal readers
• Social media for connecting with ideal readers
• Incorporating your reader persona into your book marketing strategy
• Using data to improve book marketing strategies

Links I mentioned:

Preorder House of Crimson Kisses direct from me or at books2read.com/crimsonkiss

Find out more about Sue:

Pages & Platforms

Instagram

Rebel of the Week is: Cassie

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 rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com

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

Rebel Discount link

Twitter, Facebook, Instagram

In this episode we cover:

• Income update and breakdown
• Lesson 1: All in Works for Me
• Lesson 2: Capitalise if You Can
• Lesson 3: Visibility is Queen
• Lesson 4: Boundaries Are Important
• Lesson 5: Growth is Brilliant and Painful
• Lesson 6: The Psychology of Money, Success and Winning
• Lesson 7: No Matter What, This is Always Better

Read the full lessons learned blog 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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Episode Show Notes

In this episode we cover:

• How planning series differs across genres
• Approaching the overall story arc in a cozy series
• Tools and techniques to ensure continuity
• Character development across multiple books
• Elements for crafting a satisfying series conclusion
• Marketing to cozy readers

Links I mentioned:

Preorder House of Crimson Kisses at books2read.com/crimsonkiss or direct from me at rubyroe.co.uk

Find out more about Inessa

Author Website

YouTube

TikTok

Instagram

Facebook Group

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 rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com

2 new patrons this week, welcome and thank you to Holly Dunn and Phyllis Kaelin. 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

Episode Show Notes

In this episode we cover:

• Ways an author’s writing career and non-writing career interact
• Balancing a writing career with other commitments and responsibilities
• Planning for the kind of life you want
• Adopting a flexible mindset in your writing career
• Common misconceptions about writing life

Find out more about Daphne:

Instagram

Houseplants and Hardcovers

Rebel of the Week is: Kiersten

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 rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com

2 new rebels this week, welcome and thank you to Katherine Beals and Capucine Hoybach. 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

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.

Episode Show Notes

In this episode we cover:

• Key elements of a successful book cover design
• How to know when cover trends are changing in your genre
• The complete process of creating a book cover
• How to make your book cover stand out
• Advice for working with a professional book cover designer

Find out more about Holly:

hollydunndesign.com

Instagram

YouTube

Free Guide to Comp Covers

Join the Early Bird List for Premade Cover Releases

Rebel of the Week is: Gigi Rivers

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 rebelauthorpodcast@gmail.com

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

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY KOBO WRITING LIFE

Visit Kobo Writing Life here, read the Kobo Writing Life blog here, and listen to their podcast here.