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
Self-Publishing Secrets for Children's Book Authors with Karen Ferreira {ep. 159}
🎙️ Show Notes
In this episode, Alexa and Karen discuss:
- How Karen’s journey as an illustrator led her to launch Get Your Book Illustrations and Children’s Book Mastery
- Common struggles children's book …
00:30:37 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
Books Born from Grief: Writing to Heal and Help with Nathalie Himmelrich {ep. 158}
In this episode, Alexa and Nathalie discussed:
- 💡 How it all began: Nathalie reflects on her first book, Grieving Parents: Surviving Loss as a Couple, which grew from sharing her own story online and r…
00:42:34 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Hot Sh*t & High Standards: Women Redefining Publishing {ep. 157}
Panelists:
- Karen Strauss (Hybrid Global Publishing)
- Pam Sheppard (Sheppard Edits)
- Alesha Brown (Fruition Publishing)
- E. Danielle Butler (EvyDani Books)
- Linda Ruggieri (Editor, The Insightful Editor)
Panel …
01:11:17 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
International Women's Day: Amplifying Your Voice with Karen Strauss {ep. 156}
In this podcast episode, Alexa and Karen discuss:
- Karen’s Publishing Journey
- Started in publishing by accident while working at Macy’s, where she managed book events.
- Moved into traditional publishing, …
00:36:09 |
Sat 08 Mar 2025
The Truth About Ghostwriting: How to Bring Your Nonfiction Book to Life with Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane {ep. 155}
If you've ever dreamed of writing a book but felt overwhelmed by the process, you’re not alone. Many aspiring authors struggle to put their ideas into words, whether due to lack of time, writing chal…
00:35:58 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
The Inside Scoop on Offset Printing & Board Books with MCRL {ep. 154}
In this episode, you will learn all about offset printing and MCRL!
Topics covered includeL
Offset Printing vs. Print-on-Demand (POD)
Topics covered includeL
Offset Printing vs. Print-on-Demand (POD)
- What is offset printing, and how does it differ from POD?
- Pros and c…
00:35:37 |
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Protecting Your Creative Legacy: Estate Planning for Authors & Publishers with Kelley Way {ep. 153}
In this episode, Alexa and Kelley discuss:
- The importance of estate planning for authors and publishers
- Alexa’s personal experience with a medical crisis that made her rethink the future of her busines…
00:41:20 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Be Contagious, Not Viral: Smart Marketing Strategies with Markeyla Henton {ep. 152}
In this podcast episode, Alexa and Markeyla discuss:
- 🎉 From Summit to Collaboration – How a standout presentation at the 2024 Women in Publishing Summit led to an exciting partnership between Alexa an…
00:32:39 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
AI Tools for Authors and PublishDrive with Danica Favorite {ep. 151}
Alexa Bigwarfe chats with Danica Favorite, Community Manager at PublishDrive and a multi-published hybrid author, about how authors can leverage AI and PublishDrive’s powerful tools to streamline the…
00:57:04 |
Wed 05 Feb 2025
The Essentials of Story Craft: Plotting Act 1 with Alida Winternheimer {ep. 150}
In this podcast episode, Alexa and Alida discuss:
- The importance of honing your writing craft, regardless of genre or experience.
- Understanding the fundamentals of story structure, including the three-…
01:09:14 |
Wed 29 Jan 2025
Is Hybrid Publishing Right for You? With Mindy Kuhn of Warren Publishing {ep. 149}
In this podcast episode, Alexa Bigwarfe interviews Mindy Kuhn, CEO of Warren Publishing, a hybrid publishing company with over 36 years of history. They discuss the unique benefits of hybrid publishi…
00:39:48 |
Wed 22 Jan 2025
The Power of Big Picture Thinking with Nikki Nash {ep. 148}
In this podcast, Alexa and Nikki discuss:
- Nikki Nash’s journey to becoming a Hay House author and marketing expert:
From wanting to be a journalist to becoming a Fortune 100 marketer and finally starti…
00:46:00 |
Wed 15 Jan 2025
Navigating Self-Publishing with Confidence – Leanne Janzen of FriesenPress {ep. 147}
Be sure to grab your ticket to the Women in Publishing Summit to learn more from Leanne as she teaches the workshop Working with a Service Provider to Self-Publish Your Book
In this podcast episode, A…
In this podcast episode, A…
00:45:06 |
Thu 09 Jan 2025
Kathryn Day and How This Community All Began with Alexa Bigwarfe {ep. 146}
In this podcast episode, Alexa shares:
- Reflections on a Personal Anniversary: Alexa commemorates the 13th anniversary of her daughter Kathryn’s passing and shares how this event shaped her journey as …
00:28:59 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
Building Community and Author Collaborations with Danika Bloom {ep. 145}
Grab your ticket to the 2025 Women in Publishing Summit!
In this podcast episode, Alexa and Danika discuss:
In this podcast episode, Alexa and Danika discuss:
- The importance of building an author network and community for long-term career growth.
- How co…
00:21:25 |
Wed 04 Dec 2024
Writing Rituals to Inspire Creativity and Get Sh*t Done! with Elizabeth Barbour {ep. 144}
Don't forget to grab your ticket to the Women in Publishing Summit!
In this podcast episode we discuss:
In this podcast episode we discuss:
- What Are Writing Rituals?
- The Importance of Writing Rituals
- Examples of Writing Rituals
- Writing Rit…
00:30:27 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
How to Write About Native Americans with Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer {ep. 143}
In this podcast episode, we discuss:
- the importance of knowing how to refer to and write about Native Americans; terminology matters - differences between “American Indian,” “Native American,” and “Fi…
00:52:03 |
Wed 13 Nov 2024
Networking for Authors with JF Garrard {ep. 142}
Grab your ticket to the Women in Publishing Summit, where we'll be networking a LOT!
In this episode, the key points discussed are:
In this episode, the key points discussed are:
- How JF has successfully published short fiction in books that are not…
00:21:48 |
Wed 30 Oct 2024
Finding the Right Small Press with Lindsay Gibson and Savannah Carlisle {ep. 141}
In this podcast episode, we discuss:
- Transitioning into Romance Writing: Kristi Dosh (Savannah Carlisle) and Lindsay Gibson share how they moved from careers in sports journalism and grief memoir writ…
00:55:23 |
Thu 24 Oct 2024
Translating Your Book & Selling in Foreign Markets with Isabella Nanni {ep. 140}
In this episode, we discuss:
- Maximizing Book Sales Globally: opportunities in the international markets for expanding book sales and reaching a wider audience.
- Finding the Perfect Literary Translator: …
00:45:11 |
Thu 26 Sep 2024
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