The Pen to Published Podcast

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, Rac…

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. 

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 ep…

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 impo…

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 …

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 epis…

SERIES 5 EPISODE 4: PRINTING OPTIONS FOR YOUR BOOK

Once your book has been edited, typeset and proofread, the next step is to get it produced into a physical form - which is an exciting stage of beco…

SERIES 5 EPISODE 3: SO YOU'VE FINISHED YOUR BOOK... WHAT'S NEXT?

If you've finished writing your book, it's been edited and proofread and is now ready to go out into the world - congratulations! But …

SERIES 5 EPISODE 2: ISBNs AND WHAT THEY MEAN FOR YOUR BOOK

The ISBN in a book is a thing of magic. Today, the two Alexas delve into what ISBNs are, what they mean for your publication, where to get t…

SERIES 5 EPISODE 1: WHAT PUBLISHING MEANS

And the two Alexas are back with a brand-new series of their podcast for authors. This episode focuses on what it actually means to publish a book, and how p…

EPISODE 8: TRADITIONAL VERSUS SELF-PUBLISHING - WITH GUEST RACHEL ROWLANDS

For the final episode of series 4, Alexa 1 and Alexa 2 chat to author and editor, Rachel Rowlands, who offers a wealth of va…

SERIES 4 EPISODE 7: INTERVIEW WITH EDITOR YASMIN YARWOOD

In the penultimate episode of series 4, Alexa 1 and Alexa 2 chat with editor Yasmin Yarwood to get her perspectives on the editing process, th…

SERIES 4 EPISODE 6: USEFUL TERMS TO KNOW IN EDITING AND TYPESETTING

Have you ever wondered what a folio is? Or a running head? And what about back matter and front matter? In this episode, the two Al…

SERIES 4 EPISODE 5: YOUR WRITING AND PUBLISHING QUESTIONS ANSWERED

In this episode, the two Alexas answer common questions on the writing and publishing process. So if you've ever asked: 'How long do…

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 …

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…

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 …

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 episo…

SERIES 3 EPISODE 8: INTERVIEW WITH LUCILLE OSSAI

In this final episode of series three, the two Alexas talk to Lucille Ossai, author, communications trainer, advisor, speaker and multi-award-winning …

SERIES 3 EPISODE 7: ALL THINGS IMAGES

The topic for this week’s episode is images and what you need to know when getting your book ready for print. Even if your book contains no images, there’s still…