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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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Oct. 4, 2021

The Pen to Published Podcast

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SERIES 2 EPISODE 4: STYLE SHEETS AND WHY WRITERS NEED THEM So what is a style sheet and what's it got to do with writing a book? This episode explains all, from why style sheets are so important for writers to the details you can include on them. Do...

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Season 2

SERIES 2 EPISODE 4: STYLE SHEETS AND WHY WRITERS NEED THEM

So what is a style sheet and what's it got to do with writing a book? This episode explains all, from why style sheets are so important for writers to the details you can include on them. Do join the two Alexas for more lively editing and writing chat.

Books and notes featured in this episode

Grammar and style reference books:

The Chicago Manual of Style – available here

The Chicago Manual of Style online

New Hart’s Rules – available here

Things to make a style guide for can include:

  • Spelling (US vs. UK)
  • Places and place names
  • Time line and how time is expressed
  • Character names/characteristics
  • Oxford comma
  • Written numbers vs. numeric numbers
  • Slang, like ok, or OK etc.

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Alexa (1) Tewkesbury 
Twitter @AlexaTewkesbury
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Email admin@alexatewkesbury.com

Alexa (2) Whitten
Instagram @Alexa_Whitten_Authormaker
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Email alexa@thebookrefinery.com