The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips

By Ray Evans| Proofreader, Copyeditor, Writing Coach

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Episodes: 37

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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

Episode Date
Ep 37: Finding Your Voice: Empowering Black and Brown Mom with Coach Josee Smith!
May 21, 2024
Ep 36: Crafting Stories that Matter: Mental Health, Authorship & Marketing with Tyler Wittkofsky
May 14, 2024
Ep 35: Overcoming Boundaries: Win Charles' Strategies on Writing and Changing the Narrative on Disability
May 07, 2024
Ep 34: Lessons Learned from Writing A Book A Month with Brittany Plumeri
Apr 30, 2024
EP 33: Tips for Crafting and Refining Your Book Series with Bonnie KT Dillabough
Apr 23, 2024
Ep 32: Worlds Beyond Words: Starting a Successful Writing Career After 64 (with Bonnie K.T. Dillabough)
Apr 16, 2024
Ep 31: Amplifying Female Voices in Writing: Moving Beyond Self-Doubt with Charlotte Chippperfield
Apr 09, 2024
Ep 30: Manifesting Success and Embracing AI in Your Writing Process with Carisa Andrews
Apr 02, 2024
EP 29: Catherine Butterfield's Journey from Actress to Author!
Mar 26, 2024
Ep 28: An Author's Guide to Surviving Self-Publishing with A. M. Geever
Mar 19, 2024
Ep 27: Solving the Mystery of Author Success with best-selling author Tom Fowler
Mar 12, 2024
Ep 26: Unlocking Creativity with Liz Mugavero: Mysteries, Mentorship, and the Magic of "Woo-woo"
Mar 05, 2024
Ep 25: Pro Publishing Secrets Revealed! With Michele DeFillippo!
Feb 27, 2024
Ep 24: From First Draft to Fantasy Worlds: Mastering the Author's Quest with Joanna McSpadden!
Feb 20, 2024
Ep 23: Kiss and Tell: Writing Intimate Scenes with Tasteful Passion
Feb 13, 2024
Ep 22: Shanti Hershenson: The Journey from 6th Grade Novelist to Author of 16 books by 16
Feb 06, 2024
Episode 21: A Coach's Guide to Writing Success: Insights from Tracee Lydia Gardner
Jan 30, 2024
Ep 20: Award-Winning Insights: Marie Jones’ Secrets to Writing Success Revealed!
Jan 23, 2024
Ep 19: Kimberly Noel Sullivan: Insights on Building a Successful Indie Author Career
Jan 16, 2024
Ep 18: Book Sales and Marketing Plans: What’s Working & Not Working? With Rella B. Books!
Jan 09, 2024
Ep 17: Dick Wybrow: A guide to humor writing
Jan 02, 2024
Ep 16: Write More, Stall Less: 4 Secrets to Crush Writer’s Block
Dec 26, 2023
Ep 15: World-Building Wonders!
Dec 19, 2023
Episode 14: Wham, Bam, Thank you Mamet: Dialogue Tips to Keep Your Readers Talking!
Dec 12, 2023
Ep 13: Becky Parker Geist: Why you need audiobook to sell more books and get more readers.
Dec 05, 2023
Ep 12 Book Reviews: How to Harness Them to Get More Book Sales!
Nov 28, 2023
EP 11: Rock ’Em, Sock ’Em Reader Engagement How to Hook Your Audience from Page One
Nov 21, 2023
Ep 10 Instagram for Authors: How To Master Instagram and Skyrocket Your Book Sales
Nov 14, 2023
Ep 9: Write Emails, Sell Books: Why Every Author Needs an Email List
Nov 07, 2023
Ep 8 Tales from the Dark Side: Mastering the Craft of Writing Spine-Chilling Horror Fiction
Oct 31, 2023
Ep 7: 6 Essential Elements of a Writer’s Website: Your Digital Home Base, Not Just a Fancy Doorstop!
Oct 24, 2023
Ep 6: From Unknown Author to Bestseller: Secrets for More Book Sales
Oct 17, 2023
Ep 5: TikTok TikTalk: Branding, Marketing, and Selling Books in 60 Seconds Flat!
Oct 10, 2023
Ep 4: Selling Stories in Seconds: A Masterclass on Book Blurbs and Book Descriptions
Oct 03, 2023
Ep 3: Book Cover to Discover: How to Make Your Book’s Cover as Sexy as Its Contents
Sep 26, 2023
Ep 2: 4 Ways to Market Your Book Without Breaking the Bank
Sep 19, 2023
Episode 1: Welcome to Pen To Profit & How to Find the Editor of Your Dreams
Sep 11, 2023