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
Ep 46 Rapid Fire Q & A: Crafting Compelling Characters, Pricing Your Books & Getting More Book Reviews!
The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips
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Ep 46 Rapid Fire Q & A: Crafting Compelling Characters, Pricing Your Books & Getting More Book Reviews!
Ep 46 Rapid Fire Q & A: Crafting Compelling Characters, Pricing Your Books & Getting More Book Reviews!
🎙️ Welcome back to another electrifying episode of "Pen to Profit Podcast," where we unsnarl the knotty world of writing with the swift slice of wit! Today's episode is like a literary Swiss Army knife—packed with tips and insights as refreshing as a lemonade in the Louisiana heat. 🍋
Why Tune In?
- Avoid Writing Pitfalls: Tired of tripping over your own prose? We're smoothing out the bumps from overwriting to pacing. 📝
- Craft Compelling Characters: Breathe life into your pages with characters that leap off the page and into your coffee break. ☕
- Gripping Plot Techniques: Learn how to weave a plot that grips like a suspense novel on a stormy night. ⛈️
- Marketing on a Shoestring: Dive into cost-effective strategies that are more about brains than bucks. 💡
- Pricing Your Masterpiece: Find that pricing sweet spot between a dive diner and a five-star feast. 🍽️
Key Takeaways:
Simplicity in Prose: Keep it simple, keep it crisp—less is sometimes more.
Character Depth: Layer your characters with complexities that make them memorable.
Plot Like a Pro: Mix conflict and pacing to keep readers glued.
Marketing Magic: Utilize social media and collaborations to amplify your reach without breaking the bank.
Pricing Strategies: Balance the digital and print worlds with pricing that respects your work and your reader’s wallet.
Got a lightbulb moment? An itch to scribble? Hit that subscribe button, leave us a sparkling ✨5-star review✨, and transform your writing from blah to breathtaking.
💌 Have questions or ideas? Shoot them over to ray@rayevansproofreading.com or text at (607) 444-2397. Dive into the conversation, and let’s make those words dance off the page!
Until next time, keep your wit sharp and your pen sharper! 🖊️💥
Discover More:
- Ray's Medium Blogs: https://medium.com/@edtingandwritingtips
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Episode 5: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-5-tiktok-tiktalk-branding-marketing-and-selling/id1706933833?i=1000630819621
Episode 10: Instagram for Authors: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-10-instagram-for-authors-how-to-master-instagram/id1706933833?i=1000634767018
Episode 12: Book Reviews: how to harness them to get more sales: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-12-book-reviews-how-to-harness-them-to-get-more-book-sales/id1706933833?i=1000636776518
Episode 9: Write Emails, Sell Books: Why Every Author Needs an Email List: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-9-write-emails-sell-books-why-every-author-needs/id1706933833?i=1000633995895
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
