The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips

May 21 2024 32 mins 3
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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: [email protected] Instagram:@proofreaderray