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Self-editing Episodes

Self-editing is an important part of your writing journey. All writers should do an in-depth self-edit (several in some cases) before they submit to a freelance editor or agent.
March 10, 2023

Bonus Pen to Published Petit Pod 3

HELPFUL TIPS FOR SELF-EDITING In this third bonus Petit Pod, the two Alexas chat through things to think about when working on the second, third etc drafts of your book, and how to tackle self-editing.

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July 18, 2023

Bonus Pen to Published Petit Pod 4

BEWARE OF OVERUSE IN YOUR WRITING When we're in the full flow of writing, it's easy to get carried away and include too many of certain elements. In this bonus petit pod, the two Alexas explain why, although exclamation marks, …

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Oct. 16, 2023

The Pen to Published Podcast

SERIES 6 EPISODE 3: INTERVIEW WITH AUTHOR AND JOURNALIST SUE KITTOW Are you interested in setting up a blog tour to help publicise your book? In this episode, Alexas 1 and 2 talk to author and journalist, Sue Kittow, about …

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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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