Reality Writes

Reality Writes

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Reality Writes episodes

  • Launching a Book–Everything it Takes

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    Have you ever wondered how a book goes from an idea to a lovely bound copy on bookstore shelves? This is the podcast for you! We’re breaking down every step of the process, from the seed of an idea to editing, formatting, cover design, and so much more. We’re also exploring how the process differs in traditional, hybrid, or independent publishing. Sometimes, launching a book feels as (if not more) challenging than actually writing the book!


    Are you surprised by everything that leads up to launch day? What would you skip? Please say page proofs, please! 


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    52 min
  • Taylor Swift vs Star Wars—It's On!

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    The Tech Guy and I are going head to head on our favorites this week. Taylor Swift versus Star Wars. How have they inspired and influenced my writing and his geekdom. Who’s the bigger fan and ultimately who wins the battle. Spoiler alert: it’s me, hi! I’m the winner, it’s me.


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    51 min
  • Writing is a Real Job—No, Seriously

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    Is writing a real job? This week we’re chatting about the hard realities of carving out time for writing (especially when you’re first starting out) and breaking some myths about the work that goes into crafting a book and sending it out in the world. No, really it is a job!


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    47 min
  • Will it Stick?—Book Marketing

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    Will it stick? Let's peel back the curtain on what it takes to get a book out in front of readers and grow an audience. We’ll share our hits, some hilarious misses, and everything we’ve learned along the way.


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    53 min
  • Deleted Scenes—The Plots Left Behind

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    And the podcast is live!

    From the original names for some of my fictional settings of Torte and Nitro to love stories that never made it to the page, we chat about the early brainstorming process and the cutting room floor where so many ideas have gone to die.


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    45 min

About Reality Writes

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The Reality Writes Podcast stars bestselling mystery author Ellie Alexander and her Tech Guy husband as they reveal the ins and outs of writing. Ellie, who has written for big names like Macmillan…