https://www.alexatewkesbury.com:443 no en-gb Mon, 17 May 2021 19:02:29 +0100 15 alexatewkesbury_0x4D21E70D814A11F19A5EF23C9435931F Mon, 17 May 2021 19:02:29 +0100 In this first episode of our brand-new podcast, author and independent publisher, Alexa Whitten, and I introduce ourselves and talk about what to expect from The Pen to Published Podcast, and why writers and self-publishers will benefit from listening.

]]> https://www.alexatewkesbury.com:443/_data/site/42/pg/185/SeriesOne_Episode1_Introduction_Edited.mp3 In this first episode of our brand-new podcast, author and independent publisher, Alexa Whitten, and I introduce ourselves and talk about what to expect from The Pen to Published Podcast, and why writers and self-publishers will benefit from listening.

]]> 00:09:19 alexatewkesbury_0x4D21EACE814A11F19A5EF23C9435931F Mon, 17 May 2021 19:02:29 +0100 Identifying your target audience: as a writer, this is crucial. In this episode, we two Alexas discuss why knowing your audience is so important before you begin to write, and how you can start to identify your potential readers.

]]> https://www.alexatewkesbury.com:443/_data/site/42/pg/186/SeriesOne_Episode2_AllAboutTheWho_Edited.mp3 Identifying your target audience: as a writer, this is crucial. In this episode, we two Alexas discuss why knowing your audience is so important before you begin to write, and how you can start to identify your potential readers.

]]> 00:14:45 alexatewkesbury_0x4D21ECBD814A11F19A5EF23C9435931F Mon, 17 May 2021 19:02:29 +0100 It's vital to understand the age category you're aiming to write for. This affects word count, vocabulary, plot, characterisation, sentence structure and length, and book design. In this episode, we explain the categories and discuss what's required when writing within each one.

]]> https://www.alexatewkesbury.com:443/_data/site/42/pg/187/SeriesOne_Episode3_ChildrensBooks_edited.mp3 It's vital to understand the age category you're aiming to write for. This affects word count, vocabulary, plot, characterisation, sentence structure and length, and book design. In this episode, we explain the categories and discuss what's required when writing within each one.

]]> 00:21:07 alexatewkesbury_0x4D21EEAA814A11F19A5EF23C9435931F Mon, 17 May 2021 19:02:29 +0100 Have you ever asked the question: 'Just where do writers get their ideas?' In episode 4, we give some guidance on where to start in the hunt for a great storyline, and explain why knowing what's trending in various genres really matters.

]]> https://www.alexatewkesbury.com:443/_data/site/42/pg/188/SeriesOne_Episode4_Edited.mp3 Have you ever asked the question: 'Just where do writers get their ideas?' In episode 4, we give some guidance on where to start in the hunt for a great storyline, and explain why knowing what's trending in various genres really matters.

]]> 00:13:27 alexatewkesbury_0x4D21F226814A11F19A5EF23C9435931F Mon, 17 May 2021 19:02:29 +0100 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.

]]> https://www.alexatewkesbury.com:443/_data/site/42/pg/189/SeriesOne_Episode5_TheWritingProcessPart2.mp3 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.

]]> 00:18:07 alexatewkesbury_0x4D21F411814A11F19A5EF23C9435931F Mon, 17 May 2021 19:02:29 +0100 Writer's block: what is it? Why does it happen? What can you do to help overcome it? Here, we two Alexas dig into the causes of creative block and discuss various ideas to bring breakthrough.

]]> https://www.alexatewkesbury.com:443/_data/site/42/pg/190/SeriesOne_Episode7_WritersBlock_EditedV2.mp3 Writer's block: what is it? Why does it happen? What can you do to help overcome it? Here, we two Alexas dig into the causes of creative block and discuss various ideas to bring breakthrough.

]]> 00:14:14 alexatewkesbury_0x4D21F5FF814A11F19A5EF23C9435931F Mon, 17 May 2021 19:02:29 +0100 This time, we 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 plenty of tips to help.

]]> https://www.alexatewkesbury.com:443/_data/site/42/pg/191/SeriesOne_Episode6_Gettingintothewritinghabit_EditedV2.mp3 This time, we 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 plenty of tips to help.

]]> 00:15:14 alexatewkesbury_0x4D21F7F6814A11F19A5EF23C9435931F Mon, 17 May 2021 19:02:29 +0100 In the last episode of series 1, we chat to an indie author we've both worked with, Kylie Dixon, about her wonderful debut children's book, 'Inkcap and the Nethers'. A fascinating insight into what it's really like not just to have an idea for a book but to actually bring it out into the world.

]]> https://www.alexatewkesbury.com:443/_data/site/42/pg/192/SeriesOne_Episode8_Edited.mp3 In the last episode of series 1, we chat to an indie author we've both worked with, Kylie Dixon, about her wonderful debut children's book, 'Inkcap and the Nethers'. A fascinating insight into what it's really like not just to have an idea for a book but to actually bring it out into the world.

]]> 00:25:57 alexatewkesbury_0x4D22AF33814A11F19A5EF23C9435931F Mon, 17 May 2021 19:02:29 +0100 Welcome to series 2! This second series of the podcast is all about the editing side of the self-publishing process. In episode 1, you'll learn the important dos and don'ts of preparing your manuscript to send to an editor.

]]> https://www.alexatewkesbury.com:443/_data/site/42/pg/195/SeriesTwo_Episode1_Gettingyourmnuscriptready_Full.mp3 Welcome to series 2! This second series of the podcast is all about the editing side of the self-publishing process. In episode 1, you'll learn the important dos and don'ts of preparing your manuscript to send to an editor.

]]> 00:19:32 alexatewkesbury_0x4D22B122814A11F19A5EF23C9435931F Mon, 17 May 2021 19:02:29 +0100 Editing is a staged process. We introduce the various levels or types of editing, explaining why each one is important and how together, they work to help craft your writing.

]]> https://www.alexatewkesbury.com:443/_data/site/42/pg/196/SeriesTwo_Episode2_TheeditingStagespart1_Full.mp3 Editing is a staged process. We introduce the various levels or types of editing, explaining why each one is important and how together, they work to help craft your writing.

]]> 00:18:15 alexatewkesbury_0x4D22B30D814A11F19A5EF23C9435931F Mon, 17 May 2021 19:02:29 +0100 After the editing of a book comes the all-important proofreading. Here we explain what proofreading involves and why it's a vital stage in the production of a polished publication.

]]> https://www.alexatewkesbury.com:443/_data/site/42/pg/197/SeriesTwo_Episode3_TheeditingStagespart2_Full1.mp3 After the editing of a book comes the all-important proofreading. Here we explain what proofreading involves and why it's a vital stage in the production of a polished publication.

]]> 00:16:16 alexatewkesbury_0x4D22B4F4814A11F19A5EF23C9435931F Mon, 17 May 2021 19:02:29 +0100 Editing may seem all much of a muchness, but to get the most out of the editing process, authors do need to find the right editor for their book. In this episode, we chat through some tips and advice on finding the best-fit editor for your project.

]]> https://www.alexatewkesbury.com:443/_data/site/42/pg/198/SeriesTwo_Episode5_Gettingtherighteditor.mp3 Editing may seem all much of a muchness, but to get the most out of the editing process, authors do need to find the right editor for their book. In this episode, we chat through some tips and advice on finding the best-fit editor for your project.

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