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The Pen to Published Podcast
The Pen to Published Podcast
A podcast for want-to-be authors, those who are self-publishing, and anyone who just likes to write. Hosts Alexa Whitten, author, typesette…
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The Pen to Published Podcast

A podcast for want-to-be authors, those who are self-publishing, and anyone who just likes to write. Hosts Alexa Whitten, author, typesetter and independent book publisher, and Alexa Tewkesbury, author, editor and proofreader, talk you through the entire self-publishing process, from initial book idea to ultimate published product.

Episodes

April 22, 2021

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Episode 1: Introducing the two Alexas - who they are and what they do.

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April 23, 2021

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EPISODE 2: ALL ABOUT THE WHO Identifying your target audience: as a writer, this is crucial. The two Alexas discuss why knowing your audience is so important before you begin to write.

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May 9, 2021

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EPISODE 3: WRITING FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS It's vital to understand the age category you're aiming to write for. The two Alexas explain the categories and discuss what's required when writing within each one.

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May 16, 2021

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EPISODE 4: THE WRITING PROCESS - PART ONE Have you ever asked the question, 'Just where do writers get their ideas?' In episode 4, the two Alexas give some guidance on where to start in the hunt for a great storyline, and explain why knowing what's...

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May 24, 2021

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EPISODE 5: THE WRITING PROCESS - PART TWO To plan or not to plan? This episode is all about planning your fiction or non-fiction book, where to begin, and how to nail your plan so that you have a rock-solid platform from which to start writing.

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May 31, 2021

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EPISODE 6: GETTING INTO THE WRITING HABIT This week, the two Alexas talk about how to get your book written. Managing your time can be a real issue but to achieve your writing goals, writing needs to become a regular habit - and this episode offers...

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About the Hosts

Alexa Tewkesbury

Editor, author and proofreader

Alexa Whitten

Publisher, author and typesetter

Reviews

Fabulous and informative

"I’ve never binged listened to a podcast series quite so fast! Great information, full of the nitty gritty as well as some umbrella ideas too. Super helpful, really glad I found this!"

Tilley Bancroft | July 10, 2023

Wonderful listen!

"I am new to the publishing world but have always aspired to be an author. When inspiration struck and I was introduced to the Alexas to help me make my vision a reality, they directed me to their pod…"

Rebecca Cole | Nov. 14, 2023