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.
Feb 9, 2023
PUNCTUATING SPEECH AND USING SPEECH TAGS
In this bonus Petit Pod (a mini episode of The Pen to Published Podcast), the two Alexas give some guidelines on how to punctuate speech, and the correct use of speech tags.
Feb 7, 2023
SERIES 5 EPISODE 5: OTHER FORMATS FOR DISTRIBUTING YOUR BOOK
Publishing these days isn't all about print. Technology means there are other ways to get your book in front of your readers. In this episode, the Alexas discuss alternative formats and what they involve, including ebooks, audio books and even podcasts.