The Pen to Published Podcast

SERIES 3 EPISODE 6: GETTING YOUR BOOK COVER RIGHT

This episode is all about covers: what you need and what works well for different genres. The cover is the all-important 'shop window' for your book so it really does pay to get it just right.

SERIES 3 EPISODE 5: THE INGREDIENTS OF A BOOK

There are key ingredients to books. Alexas 1 and 2 explore the various elements that make up a book, in addition to the main content – for example, forewords and introductions, acknowledgements and references. What does your book need?

SERIES 3 EPISODE 4: TYPESETTING - PET PEEVES

What are the most common mistakes in typography? The two Alexas give the lowdown and explain how poor typesetting can really affect the ultimate finish of your book.

SERIES 3 EPISODE 3 - PART 2: TYPEFACES - UNDERSTANDING THE DETAIL

Episode 3 is a second delve into typefaces and this time, the two Alexas explain the two main styles in use and the differences between them. They also chat about how to use different typefaces within a book to create elements that contrast with the body text, such as pull quotes, headings and sub-headings.

SERIES 3 EPISODE 2 - PART 1: TYPEFACES - THE DOS AND DON'TS

The typeface you choose for the pages of your book is a huge part of its personality. Getting it right for the cover is vital too. Continuing their dig into typesetting, this episode sees Alexas 1 and 2 chatting about the importance of understanding typefaces when handing your book over to a designer.

SERIES 3 EPISODE 1: TYPESETTING - THE BASICS

In this brand-new series of The Pen to Published Podcast, the two Alexas are back and the topic of conversation is typesetting. This episode delves into what typesetting is, why choosing the correct typeface really matters in relation to your target audience, as well as a few dos and don'ts when it comes to the typesetting of your book.

SERIES 2 EPISODE 8: INTERVIEW WITH ACTOR AND WRITER JOSEPH MILLSON

In the series 2 finale, the two Alexas chat to actor and writer, Joseph Millson, whose first book, Work ... and other four-letter words (a memoir about his first ten years in the acting profession), hit the Amazon #1 best-seller list. Joseph talks about his new-found passion for writing, and about his first experience of the editing process and how it helped him. An episode packed full of fantastic tips for writers!

Please be aware that there is some mild swearing in this episode.

SERIES 2 EPISODE 7: FIVE EDITING MYTHS TO RETHINK

Throughout series 2 of the podcast, the two Alexas have emphasised the importance of having your book professionally edited and proofread, and what those services can do for your final product. But if you still need convincing, in this episode, they run through five editing myths in need of a serious debunk.

SERIES 2 EPISODE 6: WRITING AND EDITING RHYMING BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

Rhyming books aren't an easy option for authors wanting to write for children, but used well, rhymes can create beautiful, memorable books. In this episode, the two Alexas talk about the pros and cons of writing in rhyme, and what to look out for to make sure your manuscript is the best it can be before submitting it to an editor.

SERIES 2 EPISODE 5: FINDING THE RIGHT EDITOR FOR YOUR BOOK AND FOR YOU

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 of The Pen to Published Podcast, the two Alexas give tips and advice on finding the best-fit editor for a project.