Best Serialised Podcasts (2025)

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Connorstown Part 6 of 6 54:13

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22d ago54:13

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This is it! The mid-season finale of HAUNTED Season 3 and the epic conclusion to Connorstown! Our heroes are in for the fight of their life as they fight to protect the residents of Connorstown from the forces of Carter Stone and Karl Trevino. Meanwhile, Abigail and Cassandra venture into the gold mine to try and retrieve Hell's Ember before it can…

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The Black Herron: Episode 37 43:52

27d ago43:52

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-seven between Rachael Herron and I. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website. * 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 v…

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Connorstown Part 5 of 6 37:05

29d ago37:05

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Karl's deadline nears and James has no intention of handing over a powerful mystical object to a mad man. Connorstown is about to find itself besieged by Karl, Carter and all of Carter's men. As Abigail and Cassandra descend into the mine to try and locate the object, Dan and James try to fortify Connorstown's meagre defences. This show contains da…

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Connorstown Part 4 of 6 24:30

1M ago24:30

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It's a small world after all, or so it seems, first Preston and now Karl Trevino himself. James can't escape them even when he's halfway around the world. Karl wants something hidden beneath Connorstown, an artefact of unknown age and power. He claims that if they simply hand it over, he'll leave them in peace. But can they trust Karl? And how will…

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Connorstown Part 3 of 6 25:58

2M ago25:58

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Things may not be all they seem in Connorstown. As if the idea of a Preston-led sex cult wasn't bad enough, the town guard has been killed in brutal fashion and a deadly message painted on the walls; "Give Me What I Want, And I'll Go Away." James and Cassandra set off to find the mysterious "cowboy in black" whom Preston suspects of leaving the mes…

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The Black Herron: Episode 36 47:28

2M ago47:28

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-six between Rachael Herron and I. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website. * If you like dark humor, learning through examples and want to create perfect prose, then you’ll love my guide to crafting sensational sentences. Read The Anat…

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Connorstown Part 2 of 6 26:38

2M ago26:38

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Preston Connors is back and this time his scheme is more outlandish than ever! He's commandeered an abandoned goldrush town in Death Valley and is establishing his own religion, but in true Preston fashion, he has no idea how much trouble he's really getting into. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Connorstown Part 1 of 6 22:36

2M ago22:36

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We're very proud to present the first part in our epic mid-season episode "Connorstown!" In search of answers about Cassandra's past, the team follow a tip from Eliza Wu to the deserts of California and the site of a former mining town that once served as a home to the Church Of Unity. Here, halfway across the globe, our heroes will finally find mo…

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The Rocking Horse Part 4 of 4 25:00

2M ago25:00

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James, Abigail and Tee learn more than they bargained for at the mysterious shop and realise that Robyn is in grave danger in the final chapter of The Rocking Horse. This show contains dark themes and scenes of horror, listener discretion is advised. HAUNTED: The Audio Drama is created by Jamie Evans and produced by Benton Hodges and Jamie Evans fo…

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The Rocking Horse Part 3 of 4 19:08

3M ago19:08

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Our gang split up in this episode with James and Abigail travelling with Tee to find the mysterious shop where the magic choker came from. Meanwhile, Cassandra and Dan are disappointed to be put on babysitting duty. This show features scenes of horror and dark themes, listener discretion is advised. HAUNTED: The Audio Drama is created by Jamie Evan…

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The Rocking Horse Part 2 of 4 21:37

3M ago21:37

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The gang spend the night at the Rocking Horse and weird things start to happen when Robyn goes for a sleep walk. It turns out there's much more to her gifts than just being able to see the dead. This show contains scenes of horror and dark themes, listener discretion is advised. HAUNTED: The Audio Drama is created by Jamie Evans and produced by Ben…

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The Black Herron: Episode 35 45:31

3M ago45:31

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-five between Rachael Herron and I. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website. * 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 vi…

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The Rocking Horse Part 1 of 4 38:46

3M ago38:46

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This is the first part of our first guest written episode of the season! This is a new writer to Haunted, Gemma Lloyd! The Rocking Horse sees the gang hired by the landlord of an old pub called The Rocking Horse who is concerned about certain abilities his niece is exhibiting. Namely...the power to see the dead. This show contains scenes of horror …

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The Shadow Out Of Time Part 6 of 6 28:04

3M ago28:04

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A story that began in the 1890s comes to an end in the final chapter of The Shadow Out Of Time. Our hero's investigation finally leads them to the ultimate fate of Arthur Corlington whose eternal game of cat and mouse finally comes to an end. This show contains dark themes and scenes of horror, listener discretion is advised. HAUNTED: The Audio Dra…

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The Shadow Out Of Time Part 5 of 6 27:57

4M ago27:57

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Confronted with a mysterious gunman, Arthur Corlington discovers that even he cannot escape the sins of his past and that there are some debts that can never be paid no matter how many souls he collects... This show contains dark themes and scenes of horror. Listener discretion is advised. HAUNTED: The Audio Drama is created by Jamie Evans and is p…

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The Shadow Out Of Time Part 4 of 6 28:20

4M ago28:20

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Having struck a terrible deal with the mysterious shadow, Arthur Corlington's life has become an endless chase to seek out enough desperate souls to feed to the ever-looming shadow in exchange for his own prolonged life. Things become more complicated when a new player enters the game... Please be aware this show contains dark themes and scenes of …

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The Black Herron: Episode 34 56:41

4M ago56:41

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-four between Rachael Herron and I. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website. * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller, what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own best…

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The Shadow Out Of Time Part 3 of 6 44:10

4M ago44:10

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Arthur's expedition is not going well. As workers begin to fall ill of a mystery illness, Arthur is scraping the bottom of the barrel to replenish his workforce. Meanwhile, in the present, the gang try to find more connections between this expedition and the mysterious case of Alexander Ramos. This podcast contains dark themes and scenes of horror.…

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The Shadow Out Of Time Part 2 of 6 32:48

4M ago32:48

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Arthur's expedition gets underway and David immediately predicts trouble when the self-styled casanova meets their attractive tour guide. Meanwhile, in the present day, James and Abigail discover that this mystery may be related to a previous case... Please note this show contains dark themes and scenes of horror that some listeners may find distur…

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The Shadow Out Of Time Part 1 of 6 29:21

4M ago29:21

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A story split across two time periods; in the 1890s manipulative grifter Arthur Corlington is convinced to embark on a huge expedition to Colombia in search of the mythical city of El Dorado. In present day, our heroes attend a museum exhibition about the seemingly doomed expedition. Please be advised that this show contains dark themes and scenes …

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Kill Your Darlings Part 5 of 5 34:16

5M ago34:16

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The story is out of control, Winnick has found a way to manipulate the direction and flow of the story and now the gang are forced to play by his rules. Trapped in a Greenvale they no longer recognised, hunted by people who used to be their friends, their only hope for safety is to find a way to put the story back on track. Hosted on Acast. See aca…

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Kill Your Darlings Part 4 of 5 22:56

5M ago22:56

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James and Abigail are finally reunited and Cassandra tries to make her way to the source of the story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Black Herron: Episode 33 35:40

5M ago35:40

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-three between Rachael Herron and I. To find out more about Rachael, you can listen to her show “How Do You Write” or visit her website. * If you haven’t read The Anatomy of a Best Seller, what are you waiting for? Grab my latest craft book and start deconstructing so you can write your own bes…

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Kill Your Darlings Part 3 of 5 19:39

5M ago19:39

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Abigail and Dan meet with Hannah Wintergreen whilst Cassandra and James find themselves in Greenvale Hospital as things get even stranger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kill Your Darlings Part 2 of 5 29:05

5M ago29:05

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James and Cassandra are on their way back to Greenvale to rescue Abigail but...haven't they been here before? Struck by a sense of deja vu, the pair can't help but feel they've lived this day once before. with only minor details changed... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Kill Your Darlings Part 1 of 5 19:19

6M ago19:19

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HAUNTED Season 3 kicks off here in the opening chapter of Kill Your Darlings! James and Cassandra rush back to Greenvale after receiving a disturbing message from Abigail but when they arrive they find that everything seems peaceful and quiet...a little too peaceful, actually. They soon realise that something has gone very wrong in Greenvale. Hoste…

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The Black Herron: Episode 32 55:43

6M ago55:43

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number thirty-two 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 …

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292: Lessons Learned from Six Years of Writing Full-Time 1:05:58

6M ago1:05:58

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Income update Asset update Lesson 1: Understanding What I’m Good At Lesson 2: Understanding my Energy Flow Lesson 3: Growth Means Change Lesson 4: No Matter What, This is Always Better Read the full blog with graphics on my website.By The Rebel Author Podcast

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291 Turning Serialisation into Serious Business with KimBoo York 48:28

6M ago48:28

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Differences between serials and novels Planning your story when writing serials Knowing when to end each episode Is there money in writing serials? Marketing serialized fiction Find out more about KimBoo: houseofyork.info Rebel of the Week is: Karla If you’d like to be a Rebel of the week please do send …

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290 Why Good Writers Get Stuck (And How to Break Through) with Lori Puma 56:22

7M ago56:22

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Common roadblocks writers hit in their manuscripts How to get unstuck Navigating craft advice without getting overwhelmed Keeping readers engaged throughout a romance Tips for improving conflict and tension Find out more about Lori: LoriPuma.com Subscribe to the What Fiction Craft Books Leave Out series …

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289 The Hungry Author Mindset with Ariel Curry 47:58

7M ago47:58

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: The concept of the hungry author mindset and how to develop it Building an author platform beyond social media How to use a book map Patterns of authors who have sustainable, long-term careers Biggest mistakes nonfiction writers make Find out more about Ariel: Instagram @hungryauthors hungryauthors.com R…

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288 Writing Historical Fantasy with Nicole Glover 53:51

7M ago53:51

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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.s…

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The Black Herron: Episode 31 54:35

7M ago54:35

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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 …

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287 Aristotle for Novelists - Principles on the Art of Story with Douglas Vigliotti 1:25:45

7M ago1:25:45

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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 AristotleforNo…

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286 Manifesting and Selling on TikTok Shop with Emily Blackwood 55:32

7M ago55:32

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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 ab…

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285 Writing an Identity Not Your Own with Alex Temblador 1:09:03

8M ago1:09:03

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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…

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284 Why Your Writing Dreams Matter with Josee Smith 59:35

8M ago59:35

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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: In…

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The Black Herron: Episode 30 55:06

8M ago55:06

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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…

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283 The Art of Audiobook Narration with Charlie Albers 1:01:24

8M ago1:01:24

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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 o…

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A Sneak Peek At The Upcoming Season 4:32

8M ago4:32

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Thank you everyone for being so patient with us whilst we deal with some of the hurdles we've encountered whilst making Haunted Season Three, we really appreciate it. We're currently on track for the season to premiere in April 2025 and in the meantime we wanted to give you this small scene from the second story of the season, penned by Benton. Thi…

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282 Crafting Conflict & Tension with A.Y. Chao 1:05:22

8M ago1:05:22

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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…

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281 What Makes an Amazing Author Website with Charlotte Duckworth 1:04:24

9M ago1:04:24

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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 Kickstart…

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280 Editorial Alchemy: Turning Good Writing into Literary Gold with Rebecca Faith Heyman 1:02:22

9M ago1:02:22

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Differences between developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading What type of editing to invest in if you’re on a budget What makes a good first line Common mistakes new authors make in story An editor’s process of reviewing a manuscript Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickst…

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The Black Herron: Episode 29 52:14

9M ago52:14

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-nine 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…

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279 Using Pinterest in Your Author Business with Heather Farris 53:47

9M ago53:47

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: Using Pinterest to promote your books What content performs best for authors on Pinterest Key elements of setting up a good pin Planning Pinterest content for a book launch Keeping readers engaged in a series between book releases Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter Find out more about Heat…

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278 Taking BookTok by Storm with Cozy Small Town Romance with Melissa McTernan 53:46

9M ago53:46

53:46

Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What resonates with BookTok readers Tips for worldbuilding Creating a brand identity Tropes for cozy romance How social media is changing the landscape for romance authors and readers Dealing with increased attention from readers Links I mentioned: Page Turner Pacing Kickstarter Find out more about Melis…

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277 Tapping into Tropes in Fantasy & Sci-Fi with Jennifer Hilt 59:31

10M ago59:31

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What makes tropes so powerful Using tropes to help outline Avoiding cliches when using tropes Tropes that consistently resonate with readers How to use tropes in marketing Find out more about Jennifer: The Trope Thesaurus : An Author Resource Guide Substack YouTube Facebook Rebel of the Week is: Chris If…

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276 Why Wide? Diversifying Your Book Distribution with Erin Wright 1:02:50

10M ago1:02:50

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Episode Show Notes In this episode we cover: What does having your books “wide” mean Advantages and disadvantages of your books being wide Dealing with losing Kindle Unlimited page reads Different marketing approaches for different platforms Planning your releases when publishing wide Learn More about Erin: Erin's Website Sign up for free replays o…

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275 Starting the Year with Gratitude and Community 52:22

10M ago52:22

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Links I mentioned: Follow the Girl Games Kickstarter 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/sachablackBy The Rebel Author Podcast

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The Black Herron: Episode 28 58:49

10M ago58:49

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Hello Rebels and welcome to fireside chat number twenty-eight 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 right here. To find out more about R…