The Pen to Published Podcast Alexa Whitten and Alexa Tewkesbury

SERIES 5 EPISODE 1: WHAT PUBLISHING MEANS
And the two Alexas are back with a brand-new series of their podcast for authors. This episode focuses on what it actually means to publish a book, and how publishing traditionally compares with self-publishing.

SERIES 5 EPISODE 2: ISBNs AND WHAT THEY MEAN FOR YOUR BOOK
The ISBN in a book is a thing of magic. Today, the two Alexas delve into what ISBNs are, what they mean for your publication, where to get them, and your legal obligations.

SERIES 5 EPISODE 3: SO YOU'VE FINISHED YOUR BOOK... WHAT'S NEXT?
If you've finished writing your book, it's been edited and proofread and is now ready to go out into the world - congratulations! But what next? Here, the two Alexas chat through next steps, from finding appropriate agents to submit your manuscript to, to preparing the all-important submission letter.

SERIES 5 EPISODE 4: PRINTING OPTIONS FOR YOUR BOOK
Once your book has been edited, typeset and proofread, the next step is to get it produced into a physical form - which is an exciting stage of becoming an author. In this episode, Alexas 1 and 2 discuss what you need to consider - for example, soft back or hardback; book binding; paper type. Decisions, decisions! 

SERIES 5 EPISODE 5: OTHER FORMATS FOR DISTRIBUTING YOUR BOOK
Publishing these days isn't all about print. Technology means there are other ways to get your book in front of your readers. In this episode, the Alexas discuss alternative formats and what they involve, including ebooks, audio books and even podcasts.

SERIES 5 EPISODE 6: SELLING YOUR BOOK - GETTING THE PRICE RIGHT
No matter what it is, pricing your own product is never easy. But when you're making this decision about your book, there are some important things to bear in mind. Here, the two Alexas discuss how to find a price point that works for you and your readers.