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Character Development Episodes

How to build three-dimensional characters by using speech, self-editing and 'show not tell' tips
Nov. 7, 2023

The Pen to Published Podcast

SERIES 6 EPISODE 5: INTERVIEW WITH LOUISE HARNBY, FICTION EDITOR, AUTHOR AND PROLIFIC CONTENT CREATOR In a bumper episode, the two Alexas chat to the amazing editor and author, Louise Harnby. With her in-depth knowledge of writing craft and her...

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March 21, 2025

Tackling your book's messy middle

The hardest and most challenging section of your book to write is likely to be the middle. It's the longest section within the three-act structure and it has to work for the reader in multiple ways. This week, Alexa 1 and Alexa 2 share advice to help...

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