Episode 21: A Coach's Guide to Writing Success: Insights from Tracee Lydia Gardner

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips

🎙️Ep 21: A Coach's Guide to Writing Success: Insights from Tracee Lydia Gardner

**🎧 Episode Overview:**

Greetings, wordsmiths and story-lovers! In this episode of "Pen to Profit Podcast," I, Ray Evans, your neighborhood copy editor and writing consultant, dive deep into the world of writing with Tracee Lydia Gardner. Tracee is not just a prolific author but a beacon of inspiration as a disability advocate and writing coach. Tune in for an enriching conversation filled with wisdom from her 20+ years in the literary arena. 📚✨

**🤔 Why You Should Listen:**

- To get inspired by Tracee's journey from overcoming personal challenges to becoming an international bestselling author.

- For practical advice on transitioning from aspiring to published author.

- To discover the nuances of self-publishing and traditional publishing from an experienced insider.

**🔑 Key Takeaways:**

1. **Adapting to Writing Challenges:** Tracee shares how she navigates writing with a disability, turning challenges into advocacy.
2. **Writing Contest Success:** Tracee's breakthrough via a writing contest, highlighting the importance of seizing opportunities.
3. **Traditional vs. Self-Publishing:** Pros and cons of each path, helping you decide what's best for your writing career.
4. **Building Community:** The value of joining writing associations for networking, learning, and camaraderie.
5. **Effective Self-Editing Techniques:** Tracee’s tips for refining your manuscript before it hits the editor's desk.
6. **Launch Strategies:** Insightful tactics for a successful book launch, including unique promotional ideas.

Ready to elevate your writing game? Subscribe to “Pen to Profit Podcast” for more enlightening episodes every Tuesday. Remember, every challenge is an opportunity for a great story. Keep writing, keep dreaming!

**👋 Closing Remarks:**

"And remember, the pen might be mightier than the sword, but knowing when to use which is the true art of a writer. Until our next literary adventure, keep those pens sharp and ideas flowing!"

*Join us again for more insights, laughs, and invaluable advice to turn your pen into profit! 🖋️💰*

🔗Quick Links🔗

Contact Tracee for writing coaching by visiting https://traceegarner.com/ and follow her literary journey.

- Ray's Monday, Wednesday, Friday Medium Blogs: https://medium.com/@edtingandwritingtips

- Join the "Author Success Hub" Facebook community. (Because why wouldn't you?)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/610364924346883

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Click here to get a copy of my free book, How to get 100 Book Reviews in a Week:

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