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The Pen to Published Podcast

Sep 26, 2022

SERIES 4 EPISODE 4: RECOMMENDED BOOKS AND BLOGS ON THE ART OF WRITING

There's a wealth of resources out there for writers wanting to learn how to write well and to hone their craft. Here, the Alexas reveal some of their top picks from what's available. 


Sep 19, 2022

SERIES 4 EPISODE 3: WRITING AND EDITING ORGANISATIONS TO SUPPORT YOUR WRITER/EDITOR LIFE

There's a perception that the writer's (and the freelance editor's) life can be a lonely one. But in episode 3, Alexa 1 and Alexa 2 introduce some fantastic writing and editing organisations and groups that can support, advise and...


Sep 12, 2022

SERIES 4 EPISODE 2: UNDERSTANDING HEADING HIERARCHIES, CALLS TO ACTION AND THOSE LITTLE ISBN BOXES

For a book that's visually highly polished, fantastic book design really matters. In episode 2, the two Alexas explain the importance of internal-page heading hierarchies, and how even the way you present the ISBN on the...


Sep 5, 2022

SERIES 4 EPISODE 1: HOW TO CREATE GREAT BOOK TITLES AND STRAPLINES, BLURBS AND AUTHOR BIOS

Alexa Whitten and Alexa Tewkesbury return for a fourth series of their popular podcast for authors. In episode 1, the focus is on creating compelling titles, straplines, blurbs and author bios. These can be trickier to put...