Alexa Whitten Author Maker

Alexa Whitten Author Maker I help people become authors. I offer everything from writing help to design, print and publishing. Unfortunately the book was awful.

Our mission is to help all aspiring authors get their book 'out of their heads and into print' by offering a bespoke service, be it coaching or production. In 2005 - whilst at a seminar - a client of Alexa's boss (she was employed full time by him) proudly produced a book that he had written, and formatted himself. The cover was mismatched, the text inside was all different sizes and the page numbers weren't in the right place. Even though the author was really pleased with his publication - it sparked an idea and within two months, Alexa formed The Book Refinery - and has never looked back. Her and her team have now worked on hundreds of books, from business 'how to', to fiction and childrens' publications. They are passionate about helping people become authors and they strive to produce the best looking books possible.

Can’t wait to see more of these lovely pics…Book 2 being created soon 😍
15/09/2026

Can’t wait to see more of these lovely pics…

Book 2 being created soon 😍

Which woodlouse expression/pose is your favourite?

Rather than illustrating a full page, I’ve broken the scene down and drawn elements separately. So all these fun illustrations of woodlouse belong in scenes through the book and have been shrunk down in editing.

14/09/2026

So this lovely author has ANOTHER book in the making!

I love working on these books and is both writer and illustrator.

All her books are on her website - so go give her a follow if you love animal@adventures or have small@ones learning piano!

After months of illustrating Steven Gardiner has sent me his gorgeous pics for typesetting.So far this is one of my favs...
09/09/2026

After months of illustrating Steven Gardiner has sent me his gorgeous pics for typesetting.

So far this is one of my favs!

Edited by the wonder that is Alexa Tewkesbury Living Life this book will soon be ready for print.

I’m also working on updating some illustrator tools and cheat sheets to help with this process.

…. So exciting to see this book, The Creature in the Couch taking shape 🛋️😈

Tom has now published four books with me and this is his latest…It’s uploading to Amazon KDP as I type…It’ll soon appear...
19/08/2026

Tom has now published four books with me and this is his latest…

It’s uploading to Amazon KDP as I type…

It’ll soon appear on 👀📚

Tony came to me asking for help getting his book ready for Amazon Kindle. He told me the synopsis of the book - and I wo...
17/08/2026

Tony came to me asking for help getting his book ready for Amazon Kindle.

He told me the synopsis of the book - and I worked on the cover…

The feedback he’s been getting is fabulous and I’m so happy to have helped him get the right vibe and feel for the story.

His Instagram strategy has used the cover in a really eye catching way.

You can find him on A work of fiction by Tony Morris 📖

If you need help with your book, get in touch.

My work gives me such varied projects that my ‘hot off the press’ pile looks gorgeous.I’ve got an anthology of poems, a ...
03/08/2026

My work gives me such varied projects that my ‘hot off the press’ pile looks gorgeous.

I’ve got an anthology of poems, a dark twisty novel and a reflection of faith through courage and friendship.

Helping authors is my passion… and I’m so fortunate to play my part in getting these books out there.

For the past 8 years I’ve been helping Warwick University with their yearly anthology. And this years cover is glorious....
31/07/2026

For the past 8 years I’ve been helping Warwick University with their yearly anthology. And this years cover is glorious.

Tasked with writing, editing and cover design the anthology cohort pulls all of their writing together and I typeset and collage the cover ready for print.

As usual it’s been an honour to help this years team.

If you have a book project that needs help, get in touch.

Getting your book laid out properly is super important…. Especially if you want your readers to enjoy your books. I see ...
16/07/2026

Getting your book laid out properly is super important…. Especially if you want your readers to enjoy your books.

I see so many badly designed books - no inside margins, uneven spacing and font choice that makes it hard to read.

Amazon may ‘help you upload your words’ but if it looks sh@t, then readers won’t get past page 1.

Different books require different treatment.

In fact good layout doesn’t even register… most don’t even notice it, and that’s when you know you’ve done a good job.

Being able to lay out a book isn’t something you can do in a day… and honestly a word doc uploaded to KDP will look crap.

Need help making your book readable…. ?
Get in touch.

It’s print delivery day for this author! Naomi Barley Author Now working on her next book, Zorkk book 3 - with the wonde...
16/07/2026

It’s print delivery day for this author! Naomi Barley Author

Now working on her next book, Zorkk book 3 - with the wonderful Kylie Dixon Creates Alexa Tewkesbury Living Life it’s all hands to the pump!

Can’t wait to see what the aliens get up to next 👀

Following on from my post yesterday, the notebook has now been written in…Plans are being jotted down.Ideas are being bo...
09/07/2026

Following on from my post yesterday, the notebook has now been written in…

Plans are being jotted down.
Ideas are being born.
Struggles identified and common questions looked at.

So, if you’re a children’s author, or soon to be one… or an illustrator of children’s books, then these plans are for you.

More news of how, when and what soon 👀

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