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The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips

Ray Evans| Proofreader, Copyeditor, Writing Coach

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,

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48:18

Ep 17: Dick Wybrow: A guide to humor writing

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2024/01/02

**Episode Overview:** Buckle up, word warriors and jest jugglers! In this laugh-a-minute episode of Pen to Profit, our host Ray Evans brings you a tête-à-tête with the man who's turned his life into a punchline, Dick Wybrow. From being a Canadian kid in New Jersey to a narcoleptic novelist in New Zealand, Dick's story is as quirky as his supernatural fiction. Tune in for a wild ride through humor writing, supernatural storytelling, and life's amusing absurdities. **Why You Can't Miss This

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11:12

Ep 16: Write More, Stall Less: 4 Secrets to Crush...

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2023/12/26

Ah, buckle up, dear scribes and scriveners, as we dive into yet another whirlwind adventure with the mighty Ray Evans on "The Pen to Profit Podcast!" Today's episode is a veritable smorgasbord of ingenuity, aimed to obliterate that most unwelcome house guest – writer’s block! 🎙✍️ **Why Should You Care?** Well, if the tantalizing taste of beating writer’s block doesn’t have you salivating, I don’t know what will! This episode is chock-full of strategies more cunning than a fox who’s just been

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12:44

Ep 15: World-Building Wonders!

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2023/12/19

🌍📖 **Welcome, Wordsmiths, to Ep 15: World Building Wonders!** 🌟 Alright, aspiring literati, let’s venture beyond the realms of conventional literature and plunge into the expansive cosmos of world-building! Ever felt some tales could use a touch more ambiance than a budget IKEA lamp offers? Well, you’re in for a treat! 🎢 **What’s Cooking:** We're diving deep into the necessity of laying solid foundations for your literary universe, making it so grounded, even a cement truck would be green

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13:56

Episode 14: Wham, Bam, Thank you Mamet: Dialogue Tips...

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2023/12/12

Alright, my literary pals! 📚 Pull up a chair, grab your notepad and get ready for a roller coaster ride through the world of dialogue! 🎢 We’re about to step into a conversation so alive, it’s like your characters had a triple espresso shot and can’t stop gossiping! Today, we're delving into Episode 14: Wham, Bam, Thank you Mamet: Dialogue Tips to Keep Your Readers Talking! 🗣️ **Why should you care?** Well, imagine crafting a dialogue so wooden, it makes Pinocchio seem like a chatterbox! 💬 No

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34:32

Ep 13: Becky Parker Geist: Why you need audiobook to...

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2023/12/05

Today we’ve got episode here all about audiobooks 📚🔈 ICYMI, more and more readers are consuming and demanding audiobooks: Audiobook sales have increased year over year so if you’re not releasing audio version of your book you could be leaving money on the table 🤑 Today’s guest is Becky Parker Geist, the founder and CEO of ProAudioVoices to walk you through the process of audiobook production, the common mistakes to avoid, and how to maximize your profit when selling your work in audiobook

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12:43

Ep 12 Book Reviews: How to Harness Them to Get More...

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2023/11/28

🎙️ **Show Notes:** 🎙️ **Episode:** *Book Reviews: How to Harness them to get more Book Sales!* **What's it about?** Alright folks, ever notice how book reviews are like the literary equivalent of a rollercoaster ride? Full of highs, lows, and occasional nausea? Ray Evans is here to give us the inside track on how those good, bad, and downright confusing reviews can actually be your ticket to stardom (or at least, ya know, more sales). 📖💰 **Why you should give a hoot:** If you've ever

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11:45

EP 11: Rock ’Em, Sock ’Em Reader Engagement How to...

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2023/11/21

📘 Episode Summary: Hey, literature lovers and word nerds! Ever wanted to make your reader's literary jaw drop from page one? Dive in with Ray Evans as he breaks down the tantalizing world of first impressions in fiction writing. It's not just about catching their eye; it's about reeling them in! 🎣 🎭 Why You Should Lend an Ear: If you think the first line of your story is just, you know, any line, think again! It's like setting up the best blind date ever – you want your reader to fall head over

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14:42

Ep 10 Instagram for Authors: How To Master Instagram...

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2023/11/14

Alright, bibliophiles and button pushers, buckle up! We're giving you the lowdown, the 411, the inside scoop on today's Pen to Profit Podcastt episode. 🎙️📚 Episode Title: Instagram for Authors: How To Master Instagram and Skyrocket Your Book Sales 🎸📸 What's it about? Put aside your images of a cat adorned in a beret because today, we're spilling the beans on Instagram for authors. It's not about fluff or filters; it’s about strategy, smarts, and a sprinkle of sass. Dive deep into the pixel ocean

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16:35

Ep 9: Write Emails, Sell Books: Why Every Author...

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2023/11/07

--- **Show Notes: "Pen to Profit: Fiction Writing Tips" with Ray Evans** 🎙️ Episode: **The Magic of Email Newsletters** **1. Episode Brief:** Today, Ray Evans breaks down the mysteries behind the art of crafting an impactful email newsletter for authors. Unravel why this is *not* just another spam in the inbox and how it can be the Swiss Army Knife for your writing career! 🪓🔪💌 **2. Why Listen?** - Ever wondered how some authors seem to have a personal connection with their readers? It's

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13:35

Ep 8 Tales from the Dark Side: Mastering the Craft of...

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2023/10/31

"Pen to Profit Podcast: Tales from the Dark Side - Writing Spine-Chilling Horror Fiction" with Ray Evans 💀 🧛‍♂️ Hey there, future Stephen Kings and Shirley Jacksons of the world! Looking to weave tales that'll make readers pull their blankets up a little tighter? You’re in the right place. The legendary Ray Evans is about to give you a guided tour through the macabre mansion of horror fiction. Let's break this down like a possessed doll on a rampage: **What's This Episode About?** - The

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12:22

Ep 7: 6 Essential Elements of a Writer’s Website:...

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2023/10/24

**Episode Title**: Ep 7 6 Essential Elements of a Writer's Website Your Digital Home Base, Not Just a Fancy Doorstop! 🎙 **Host**: Ray Evans, the triple-threat - copy editor, proofreader, and writing consultant. --- 📌 **Overview**: Ahoy, literary aficionados! Ever feel like your writer's website is just a digital tumbleweed, rolling through the vast wasteland of the interwebs? Think again! This ain't your grandma's typewriter, folks. Let Ray guide you through turning your digital

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Ep 6: From Unknown Author to Bestseller: Secrets for...

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2023/10/17

**Episode:** *From Unknown Author to Bestseller: How to Turbocharge your Book Sales* **Episode Overview:** Hey, all you budding Tolstoys and hopeful Rowlings! Ray Evans is back, and I gotta say, this episode is hotter than a pepper sprout. We're laying down the roadmap from the lonely writer's desk to the flashy bestseller list. It's the kind of knowledge you wish your English teacher gave you instead of yet another Shakespeare soliloquy (though we love you, Will). **Why should you tune

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11:40

Ep 5: TikTok TikTalk: Branding, Marketing, and...

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2023/10/10

🎙️ Episode Overview: Hey all you bookish bohemians and bibliophilic ballerinas, get ready to cha-cha-cha your way into the electrifying world of TikTok with Ray Evans. In this episode, we're delving deep into how this bite-sized video platform is the espresso shot your indie writing career didn’t know it needed. Ray’s style is part Dennis Miller, part digital dynamo, and entirely entertaining. So, strap in, this ain’t your grandpa's marketing lecture! 📌 Why You Should Listen: Still think TikTok

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Ep 4: Selling Stories in Seconds: A Masterclass on...

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2023/10/03

**Episode Description:** Hey there, Hemingway Hopefuls and Aspiring Austens! Today we're plunging into the rabbit hole of book lurbs and descriptions. You know, those teeny-weeny paragraphs that are the unsung heroes behind the "Buy Now" button. Imagine them as the movie trailer for your masterpiece or perhaps the enticing smell from a bakery, wafting its way to hungry passersby. We'll decode the art of creating blurbs that don't just talk but *sing* to your readers, pulling them into the symphony

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09:19

Ep 3: Book Cover to Discover: How to Make Your Book’s...

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2023/09/26

Hosted by: Ray Evans What’s it about? Alright, amigos, ever pondered why some books fly off the shelves while others gather dust faster than your Aunt Edna's porcelain doll collection? It's all in the cover! Ray Evans jumps into the sultry world of book covers and lays down the roadmap to create a jacket that even James Bond would want on his next assignment. Why should you, the discerning listener, give a hoot? Because, folks, contrary to popular belief (and grandma's age-old advice), we do judge

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13:43

Ep 2: 4 Ways to Market Your Book Without Breaking the...

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2023/09/19

Episode Description: Hey, you ink-slinging Picasso! Dreaming of lighting up the bestseller lists without throwing all your coins into the wishing well? Ray’s got you covered. Dive into this rib-tickling episode of Pen to Profit where Ray lays out 4 strategies for the financially savvy author. Why should you lend us your eardrums? If you've ever thought, "Is there a way to get my book out there without spending more than I made at my last garage sale?" this episode's for you. We're navigating the

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Episode 1: Welcome to Pen To Profit & How to Find the...

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips ·

2023/09/11

Show Notes: **"How to Find the Editor of Your Dreams"** Hey there, literary aficionados and word-smithing aficionados! If you've ever wondered how to snag that perfect editor, who's more in tune with your work than a conductor with his orchestra, well, you're in for a treat. Because in today's episode, we're doing a deep dive into the mystical world of editors – the unsung heroes of literature, and trust me, the rabbit hole is as intriguing as a murder mystery novel. **What's this episode

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