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The Pen to Published Podcast
The Pen to Published Podcast
A podcast for want-to-be authors, those who are self-publishing, and anyone who just likes to write. Hosts Alexa Whitten, author, typesetter and independent book publisher, and Alexa Tewkesbury, author, editor and proofreader, talk you through the entire self-publishing process, from initial book idea to ultimate published product.
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April 3, 2025

Getting your dialogue right

Getting your dialogue right
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There's an art to writing brilliant dialogue in a novel - dialogue that truly brings your characters and your story to life. In episode 5, the two Alexas help you understand the craft of creating snappy dialogue that zips along with flare.

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There's an art to writing brilliant dialogue in a novel - dialogue that truly brings your characters and your story to life. In episode 5, the two Alexas help you understand the craft of creating snappy dialogue that zips along with flare.

Books mentioned in the episode
'Spid the Spider Series' by John Eaton (the one that wasn't named but the main character uses a specific phrase within his dialogue)

Blog posts that may be useful
How to format speech within your novel - read it here

Petit Pod episode that talks about how to format speech
Listen to it here



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Alexa (1) Tewkesbury 
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Alexa (2) Whitten
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Email alexa@thebookrefinery.com