Alexa's Publishing Chat
Alexa's Publishing Chat is for authors and publishing professionals - we're talking all routes to publishing, book launches, book marketing, tips, tools, and resources to write, publish, and sell your book. Plus, changes and updates in the publishing industry. Self-publishing, hybrid publishing, and traditional publishing, you name it, we're talking about it. Author interviews and industry experts. Hosted by Alexa Bigwarfe of the Women in Publishing Summit. Formerly known as the PublishHer podcast.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 179
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
From Manuscript to Mic: Everything you neeed to know about Audiobooks with MaryCatherine Jones {ep. 179}
Audiobook producer Mary Catherine Jones (The Audiobook Experience / VoiceOver Vermont) joins Alexa to demystify audiobooks—costs, timelines, who should narrate, distribution choices (exclusive vs. wi…
00:46:20 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
Building a Fierce Independent Press: A Conversation with Read Furiously’s Samantha Atzeni {ep. 178}
In this episode of Alexa’s Publishing Chat, Alexa sits down with Samantha Atzeni, multi-genre award-winning author and co-founder of Read Furiously, an independent press dedicated to overlooked voice…
00:56:26 |
Wed 27 Aug 2025
Finding Healing Through Humor: Writing Memoir with Dana Bowman {ep. 177}
In this episode of Alexa’s Publishing Chat, Alexa sits down with memoirist and humorist Dana Bowman to talk about how humor can be a lifeline when writing through heartbreak, recovery, and tough life…
00:33:08 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
From Surviving to Empowering: How Beth Jones Built a Healing Business from Her Book {ep. 176}
In this heartfelt episode of Alexa’s Publishing Chat, Alexa talks with Beth Jones—Healing Mentor, founder of Empowered Survivors, podcast host, and best-selling author—about using writing to heal fro…
00:31:49 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Publishing Trends, Discoverability, and Industry Insights from Publishing University 2025 {ep. 175}
In this episode of Alexa’s Publishing Chat, Alexa shares her key takeaways from Publishing University 2025 — from industry shifts, AI opportunities, and censorship battles to discoverability strategi…
00:29:58 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
The Future of Digital Publishing, Creator Revenue, and Direct Sales with Curios {ep. 174}
Join us at the Business Bootcamp for Authors and Entrepreneurs! Aug 21-22, 2025. We're learning all things business. It's not about books or marketing, it's about LLCs, trademarks, copyrights, projec…
00:45:16 |
Wed 23 Jul 2025
Mythic Memoir: Reclaiming Your Story Through Fairy Tales with Elisabeth Sharp McKetta {ep. 173}
In this energizing episode, Alexa chats with Elisabeth Sharp McKetta—author of 13 books and writing instructor at both Harvard and Oxford—about the concept of “mythic memoir.” If you've ever struggle…
00:36:19 |
Wed 16 Jul 2025
From Anxious Author to Bold Promoter: How Kae Wagner Built a Book Marketing Mindset {ep. 172}
In this inspiring episode of the podcast, Alexa Bigwarfe sits down with Kae Wagner—award-winning author, founder of the Bold Authors Network, and creator of the Bold Author Bootcamp. Kae shares her j…
00:28:01 |
Wed 09 Jul 2025
What Every Author Should Know About Hybrid Publishing with Michelle Vandepas {ep. 171}
In this candid and insightful episode, Alexa Bigwarfe sits down with publishing powerhouse Michelle Vandepas, co-founder of GracePoint Publishing. Known as the “Book Whisperer,” Michelle shares the s…
00:26:22 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
The Truth About Self-Publishing: Debunking the Biggest Myths with Joel Pitney {ep. 170}
In this episode, Alexa Bigwarfe and Joel Pitney of Launch My Book unpack the biggest self-publishing myths. Learn what it really takes to succeed, from production costs to metadata, bookstore distrib…
01:08:16 |
Wed 18 Jun 2025
5 Authors Share Their Book Marketing Journeys {ep. 169}
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: 5 Authors Share Their Book Marketing Journeys
In this special panel episode of Alexa’s Publishing Chat, Alexa Bigwarfe brings together five incredible authors—Linda Need…
In this special panel episode of Alexa’s Publishing Chat, Alexa Bigwarfe brings together five incredible authors—Linda Need…
01:01:51 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
From Author to Entrepreneur: Building a Bookish Business that Works! {ep. 168}
In this episode, Alexa teams up with her longtime collaborator Hannah Jacobson of Book Award Pro to dive deep into the business side of publishing. Whether you’re bootstrapping your first book or sca…
01:15:30 |
Fri 06 Jun 2025
The Stories of 7 Women Who Gave All - Memorial Day Tribute {ep. 167}
As we observe Memorial Day here in the U.S., we honor the brave service members who gave their lives in defense of our country. And while many names are known, too often the women who served—and died…
00:18:58 |
Mon 26 May 2025
How BookFunnel Supercharges Author Marketing with Damon Courtney {ep. 166}
In this episode, Alexa chats with Damon Courtney, creator and CEO of BookFunnel, about how indie authors can grow their readership, build their email lists, and sell more books using BookFunnel's eve…
00:48:45 |
Thu 22 May 2025
Writing Soulful Nonfiction with Danielle Anderson of InkWorthy Books {ep. 165}
In this inspiring episode, Alexa sits down with Danielle Anderson, founder of InkWorthy Books and the Soulful Nonfiction School. Danielle is a certified nonfiction book coach and editor with more tha…
00:40:10 |
Wed 14 May 2025
From Ghostwriting to Global Bestsellers: JD Barker’s Savvy Moves that Grew His Author Business {ep. 164}
In this episode of Alexa’s Publishing Chat, bestselling author JD Barker joins Alexa to share the bold, strategic decisions that helped him build a powerhouse fiction career. From ghostwriting and in…
00:39:52 |
Wed 07 May 2025
Luminare Press - Hybrid vs. Self-Publishing with Patricia Marshall {ep. 163}
As hybrid presses become a more popular option, we're often asked about the difference between hybrid presses and self-publishing. Here's a breakdown of the differences at Luminare Press
📚 Self-Publis…
📚 Self-Publis…
00:48:57 |
Wed 30 Apr 2025
Make Marketing Fun Again: How to Promote Your Book Without Losing Your Mind {ep. 162}
📚 In this episode of Alexa’s Publishing Chat, Alexa shares:
- The terrifying moment every author faces—wondering if people will hate your book—and how to overcome it.
- Why marketing doesn’t have to feel i…
00:35:17 |
Wed 23 Apr 2025
Is Substack Right for You? with Claire Tak {ep. 161}
If you’ve been hearing the buzz about Substack but aren’t sure what it is—or how it could actually help you as a writer—you’re going to love today’s conversation. I’m joined by Claire Tak, a tech wri…
00:39:16 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
Building Author Community & Confidence with Brooke Black {ep. 160}
📝 Show Notes:
In this episode, Alexa Bigwarfe chats with Brooke Black of Black Bear Communications about the power of author community, the journey from editing to full-service support, and how The H…
In this episode, Alexa Bigwarfe chats with Brooke Black of Black Bear Communications about the power of author community, the journey from editing to full-service support, and how The H…
00:23:46 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
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