Ep 35: Overcoming Boundaries: Win Charles' Strategies on Writing and Changing the Narrative on Disability

The Pen to Profit Podcast: Fiction Writing Tips

Episode Summary:

In this power-packed episode of the "Pen to Profit Podcast," your host, Ray Evans, sits down with the awe-inspiring Win Charles. Born with cerebral palsy, Win has shattered barriers as an author, motivational speaker, and CEO. She shares her journey from using speech dictation technology to write books to competing in triathlons and advocating for veterans. If you're looking for a blend of inspiration and practical advice on overcoming adversity and embracing technology in your writing process, this episode is your new best friend.

Why You Should Care:

- Learn from someone who has overcome significant personal challenges to succeed professionally and personally.

- Discover how technology can aid in creative expression and professional pursuits.

- Gain insights into navigating the publishing world as a writer with disabilities.

Problems/Challenges Addressed:

- Overcoming physical and technological barriers to writing.

- Dealing with negative feedback and maintaining resilience.

- Balancing multiple roles and responsibilities while pursuing creative projects.

Key Takeaways:

1. Leveraging Technology: Win uses speech dictation software to write her books, showcasing the power of technology in facilitating creative expression for those with disabilities.
2. Resilience in Publishing: Win discusses handling negative reviews and emphasizes the importance of resilience in the face of criticism.
3. Inspiration Through Adversity: Her life story is not just inspiring but also instructional, offering real strategies for dealing with personal and professional challenges.
4. Marketing Strategies: Win shares her approach to building an audience and marketing her books even before they are published.
5. The Power of Storytelling: Win views storytelling as a crucial tool for educating and changing perceptions about cerebral palsy and disabilities.

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Discover More:

View Win’s entire catalog here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Win-Kelly-Charles/author/B009VNJEKE?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1714432979&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Win has her own podcast where you can get to know her better: https://ceodisability.buzzsprout.com/

Joanna Pen’s The Creative Pen Podcast that Win likes is great: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-creative-penn-podcast-for-writers/id309426367?ign-mpt=uo%3D8

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

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