Ask The Author with Alex Stone is your opportunity to get honest, practical insight into writing compelling crime and psychological fiction—tailored to your work and where you are in your writing journey.
Perfect for writers of crime, thriller and psychologically-driven fiction looking to deepen their storytelling.
Whether you’re struggling with plot, character depth, or want to elevate the emotional impact of your story, Alex offers focused, thoughtful guidance to help you move forward with clarity.
With experience in crafting psychological thrillers, Alex specialises in:
- Building unreliable narrators that keep readers guessing
- Using location as a character to create atmosphere and tension
- Developing emotionally complex characters that feel real and engaging
- Writing with sensitivity and authenticity when exploring trauma and difficult themes
This is a chance to ask the questions specific to your work—whether you’re drafting your first novel, refining a manuscript, or looking to strengthen key elements of your story.
Book a 30-minute Google Meet session to discuss your writing, gain expert perspective, and leave with clear, actionable next steps.
🕒 30-minute session
📅 Book at a time that suits you
💳 £20 for Members / £25 for Non-Members
✅ How to Book:
To secure your session, please:
- Pay a refundable deposit
- Complete the ‘Register Your Interest’ form below so we can contact you to schedule your session
If we’re unable to find a suitable time for your session, your payment will be fully refunded.
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Terms & Conditions
By booking an Ask the Author session with Alex Stone via Author Events, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the following terms:
1. Nature of the Service
- The Ask the Author session is a 30-minute one-to-one video call, conducted via Google Meet, intended to offer general advice and guidance for authors at any stage of their writing or publishing journey.
- This is a verbal consultation only. It does not include written feedback, editing, or a manuscript critique.
- You are welcome to ask questions related to:
- How to get published (traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing)
- Building your author platform
- Writing process and overcoming creative blocks
- Pitching, querying, or identifying your niche
- Public speaking opportunities and author visibility
2. Payment & Fees
- £25 for non-members
- £20 for Author Events Members
- Payment must be made in full at the time of booking, via our secure partner, The Book Hub (SumUp).
- The payment is treated as a refundable deposit. If a suitable session time cannot be arranged, you will receive a full refund.
3. Booking Process
- After payment, you must complete the Register Your Interest form with your contact details and preferred availability.
- Author Events acts as an enquiry agent on behalf of Alex Stone.
Your form details will be emailed directly to Alice, who will contact you to arrange your session. - Bookings are not confirmed until both payment and the interest form are received.
- If you have not heard from Alex within two working days, please contact Author Events for assistance.
4. Rescheduling & Cancellations
- You may request to reschedule your session up to 24 hours in advance.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the session are non-refundable, unless in exceptional circumstances.
- If Author Events or Alex Stone must cancel or reschedule due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be offered an alternative time or a full refund.
5. Confidentiality
- Author Events will only have access to the initial Register Your Interest form.
- Any further communication, scheduling, or discussion between you and Alex Stone will be conducted privately and will not be seen or copied to Author Events.
- Any discussion about your work or writing during the session will remain confidential between you and Alex Stone.
- No part of your work will be recorded, stored, or shared beyond the session itself.
6. Scope of Advice
- The session is intended to provide general insight and encouragement based on Alex Stone’s professional experience as a published author and speaker.
- This is not a developmental edit, copy-edit, or critique service.
- No prior reading of your manuscript or materials is included unless explicitly arranged.
8. Finality
- Sessions are one-time consultations unless otherwise agreed.
- No follow-up notes, reports, or additional correspondence are included.
9. Author Declaration
By booking a session, you confirm that:
- You understand and accept the nature and scope of the service.
- You are the author of any work you discuss during the session.
- You agree not to record the session without explicit permission.
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