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The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips
Ray Evans| Proofreader, Copyeditor, Writing Coach
57 episodes
9 months ago
From drafts to dollars: learn the secrets to writing, editing, publishing, and marketing to turn your fiction writing into a profitable business. Are you a fiction writer? Does having to write, edit, do cover design, keep up on market trends, research, get reviews, etc leave you feeling overwhelmed? Is marketing your book so confusing that you feel like you’re just throwing money into a shredder to make confetti? Are you a great writer but struggle with grammar, long and winding sentences, clarity, and punctuation? As an independent author, the success of your book is all in your hands. I’m Ray Evans. I’m an editor and writing consultant for indie fiction authors. The Pen to Profit Podcast is going to give you advice on: Writing: Tips to help improve your book structure, pacing, and narrative to keep readers hooked. Like a personal trainer for your novel, we’ll whip your plot and characters into shape so they can carry the weight of your story. Editing: Would you go out for a hot date dressed like a hobo? No! You want to put your best foot forward. You’ll learn how to make sure your sentences are crisp and clear, your characters are consistent, and your plot makes sense. Grammar: Readers should be immersed in your world and falling in love with your characters, not tripping over typos. You’ll get tips to avoid the most common mistakes so readers can fully appreciate and enjoy your work. Marketing: You put your blood, sweat, and tears into this book: do you want it to sell like hotcakes or be as lonely as a single sock in the dryer? Of course not! You’ll learn tips, secrets, and tactics to get more people buying and talking about your book. The more people who see your book, the more likely it is to sell and get reviews. You’ll learn exactly how to give your book a fighting chance to get seen by the world. Learn: www.rayevansproofreader.com Connect: ray@getproofreading.com Instagram:@proofreaderray
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From drafts to dollars: learn the secrets to writing, editing, publishing, and marketing to turn your fiction writing into a profitable business. Are you a fiction writer? Does having to write, edit, do cover design, keep up on market trends, research, get reviews, etc leave you feeling overwhelmed? Is marketing your book so confusing that you feel like you’re just throwing money into a shredder to make confetti? Are you a great writer but struggle with grammar, long and winding sentences, clarity, and punctuation? As an independent author, the success of your book is all in your hands. I’m Ray Evans. I’m an editor and writing consultant for indie fiction authors. The Pen to Profit Podcast is going to give you advice on: Writing: Tips to help improve your book structure, pacing, and narrative to keep readers hooked. Like a personal trainer for your novel, we’ll whip your plot and characters into shape so they can carry the weight of your story. Editing: Would you go out for a hot date dressed like a hobo? No! You want to put your best foot forward. You’ll learn how to make sure your sentences are crisp and clear, your characters are consistent, and your plot makes sense. Grammar: Readers should be immersed in your world and falling in love with your characters, not tripping over typos. You’ll get tips to avoid the most common mistakes so readers can fully appreciate and enjoy your work. Marketing: You put your blood, sweat, and tears into this book: do you want it to sell like hotcakes or be as lonely as a single sock in the dryer? Of course not! You’ll learn tips, secrets, and tactics to get more people buying and talking about your book. The more people who see your book, the more likely it is to sell and get reviews. You’ll learn exactly how to give your book a fighting chance to get seen by the world. Learn: www.rayevansproofreader.com Connect: ray@getproofreading.com Instagram:@proofreaderray
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Ep 45: The Top 5 Reasons Why Your Book Isn't Selling!
The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips
15 minutes 45 seconds
1 year ago
Ep 45: The Top 5 Reasons Why Your Book Isn't Selling!
Hey there, word wizards and book enthusiasts!   I'm Ray Evans, your host on the "Pen to Profit: Fiction Writing Tips" podcast, where we're tackling the mysteries of book sales with a dash of wit and candor. 🎙️📚   In today's episode, "The 5 Reasons Why Your Book Isn't Selling," we're uncovering the top issues and their solutions:   Ineffective Marketing and Visibility: Revamp your marketing strategy, engage your target audience, and get social on social media. 📱   Cover and Blurb Issues: Leave the cover to the pros, and ask for feedback on your blurb to make it enticing. 🪞📝   Lack of Reviews: Engage with book bloggers, offer ARCs, and use social media to encourage reviews. 🌟📚   Pricing Issues: Research genre-specific pricing, find that sweet spot, and avoid overpricing or underselling. 🤑📊   Your Book Needs Further Editing or Improvement: Seek professional editing, join writing groups for feedback, and embrace criticism for growth. 💎✍️   Remember, every successful author faces challenges, but it's the determination to improve that counts. Subscribe for more writing wisdom, and to join our community of word slingers.  🔗 Discover More:    - Ray's Monday, Wednesday, Friday Medium Blogs: https://medium.com/@edtingandwritingtips   Need editing or proofreading for your next masterpiece? Request a sample edit: http://www.rayevansproofreader.com/request-a-sample-edit.html Episode 5: TikTok Tik Talk: listen here! Episode 2: Four Way to Market Your Book without Breaking the Bank: listen here Episode 7: Six Essential Elements of a Writer Website: listen here! Episode 3: Book Cover to Discover: Making Your Book’s Outerwear as Sexy as its contents Episode 4: Selling Stories in Seconds: A Masterclass on Book Blurbs and Book Descriptions.    Learn more about NetGalley here: https://www.netgalley.com/
The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips
From drafts to dollars: learn the secrets to writing, editing, publishing, and marketing to turn your fiction writing into a profitable business. Are you a fiction writer? Does having to write, edit, do cover design, keep up on market trends, research, get reviews, etc leave you feeling overwhelmed? Is marketing your book so confusing that you feel like you’re just throwing money into a shredder to make confetti? Are you a great writer but struggle with grammar, long and winding sentences, clarity, and punctuation? As an independent author, the success of your book is all in your hands. I’m Ray Evans. I’m an editor and writing consultant for indie fiction authors. The Pen to Profit Podcast is going to give you advice on: Writing: Tips to help improve your book structure, pacing, and narrative to keep readers hooked. Like a personal trainer for your novel, we’ll whip your plot and characters into shape so they can carry the weight of your story. Editing: Would you go out for a hot date dressed like a hobo? No! You want to put your best foot forward. You’ll learn how to make sure your sentences are crisp and clear, your characters are consistent, and your plot makes sense. Grammar: Readers should be immersed in your world and falling in love with your characters, not tripping over typos. You’ll get tips to avoid the most common mistakes so readers can fully appreciate and enjoy your work. Marketing: You put your blood, sweat, and tears into this book: do you want it to sell like hotcakes or be as lonely as a single sock in the dryer? Of course not! You’ll learn tips, secrets, and tactics to get more people buying and talking about your book. The more people who see your book, the more likely it is to sell and get reviews. You’ll learn exactly how to give your book a fighting chance to get seen by the world. Learn: www.rayevansproofreader.com Connect: ray@getproofreading.com Instagram:@proofreaderray