Tuesday Nov 07, 2023

Ep 9: Write Emails, Sell Books: Why Every Author Needs an Email List

 

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**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 not sorcery; it's a well-crafted newsletter.

- If your book marketing feels like throwing darts blindfolded, here's a game-changer: the direct hotline to your readers.

- Turn yourself into not just an author, but the *author* everyone's talking about.

 

**3. Key Takeaways:**

- **The Newsletter's Power:** ⭐ More than a chain letter. Your chance to be in your reader's mind, front and center.

- **Why Newsletters?** 📈 Build credibility, stay relevant, and boost sales. It’s the bridge between you and your reader's wallet.

- **Getting Started:** 🚀 Move over, Gmail. Learn why Mailchimp, SendinBlue, and ConvertKit can be your best allies. Plus, design, placement, and frequency of newsletters.

- **Content is King:** 📜 From updates to exclusive stories, discover 6 sure-fire topics that'll keep readers hooked.

- **Sending Frequency:** 📅 Hit the sweet spot between "Who's this again?" and "Not them again..."

- **Call-to-Action:** 📢 Your decisive command that guides the reader. Learn why a strong CTA is not bossy but brilliant.

 

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Tune in and transform from just another author to *the* author in your reader's world! 🌍📚🚀

 

🔗 **Quick Links**:

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

For a free and easy newsletter, you can’t beat mailchimp…signup here: https://mailchimp.com/

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

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

 

Need editing or proofreading for your next masterpiece? Request a sample edit: http://www.rayevansproofreader.com/request-a-sample-edit.html

 

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

https://0c42-ray.systeme.io/46eaa060

 

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