The Rebel Author Podcast

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  What Substack is and how it works Utilizing “Notes” on Substack effectively Substack as a new way for authors to monetize their work The importance of branding How to analyze the data from Substack How to increase engagement Find out more about Russell: The Author Stack Wri

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Breaking into the US market as an international author In-person and virtual signings  Main benefits of attending book signings Logistics of attending international book signing events Balancing travel time with your writing schedule Tips for energy management Links I menti

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Changes in indie publishing in the last 8 years Necessary skill sets for returning to indie publishing Marketing and promotion differences between trad and indie Advice for switching from trad to indie publishing Current trends in trad and indie publishing Links I mentioned

Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-seven between Rachael Herron and I.  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 here.

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Why reader magnets are important for authors Using TikTok to excel your author career How to promote your reader magnet Keeping readers engaged after the freebies How to come up with prequel/novella ideas Links I mentioned: Preorder House of Crimson Curses direct from me Pr

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover:  Overview of the TikTok accountability challenge The biggest challenges in algorithm and audience shifts What content are they making on TikTok Keeping up with TikTok trends Building a sustainable business that doesn’t rely on TikTok Links I mentioned: Preorder House of Crim