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The Pen to Published Podcast

Mar 10, 2023

HELPFUL TIPS FOR SELF-EDITING

In this third bonus Petit Pod, the two Alexas chat through things to think about when working on the second, third etc drafts of your book, and how to tackle self-editing.


Mar 1, 2023

SERIES 5 EPISODE 8: MARKETING YOURSELF AND YOUR BOOK - WITH AUTHOR/EDITOR RACHEL ROWLANDS

In her second wonderful appearance on The Pen to Published Podcast, author, editor and publishing expert, Rachel Rowlands chats to the two Alexas about her own self-publishing journey and how to make the most of social media for...


Feb 24, 2023

DOS AND DON'TS FOR CHILDREN'S BOOK ILLUSTRATORS

In another bonus Petit Pod, Alexa Whitten offers tips to help children's book illustrators get to grips with the job. 


Feb 21, 2023

SERIES 5 EPISODE 7: HOW TO SELL YOUR BOOK

If you've self-published, making sales isn't just about getting your book and yourself as the author seen, it's about showing up in the right places. This episode offers ideas for where to list and sell your book so you can start to get a return on your investment.


Feb 14, 2023

SERIES 5 EPISODE 6: SELLING YOUR BOOK - GETTING THE PRICE RIGHT

No matter what it is, pricing your own product is never easy. But when you're making this decision about your book, there are some important things to bear in mind. Here, the two Alexas discuss how to find a price point that works for you and your readers.