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.

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Update frequency: every 7 days
Average duration: 38 minutes
Episodes: 179
Years Active: 2020 - 2025

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Uncover your Powerful Story with Karen Rowe {ep. 139}

UNCOVER YOUR POWERFUL STORY

Overview: Karen shares everything you need to know if you want to write a book, which includes when you should do it, common mistakes to avoid, and some strategies and hack…

00:34:34 | Wed 18 Sep 2024

Finding Mission Aligned Publishers with Angela Yarber {ep. 138}

In this episode, we discuss:

The importance of finding a missionally aligned publisher (in TCP's case: feminist and queer with a commitment to BIPOC writers)
how to find mission-aligned publishers who …

00:46:27 | Thu 12 Sep 2024

Project Seed Money - to fund Women Writers! with Sharissa Bradley {ep. 137}

Alexa and Sharissa talked about the following key points:

Sharissa's project to fund women's writing projects: Project Seed Money
Project Seed Money provides a monthly grant funding female authors at $…

00:36:07 | Thu 29 Aug 2024

How to Get Book Reviews with Derek Doepker {ep. 136}

In this episode, Derek and Alexa discuss:

how Derek went from being a broke valet parker to a bestselling author, selling over 100,000 books using mostly free and low-cost marketing strategies (he got…

00:37:00 | Thu 22 Aug 2024

Book Marketing tips with Keri-Rae Barnum & Alexa Bigwarfe {ep. 135}

Two book marketing experts, Alexa Bigwarfe of Write|Publish|Sell & the Women in Publishing Summit and Keri-Rae Barnum of New Shelves Book, dish out book marketing advice and trends for authors.

We dis…

00:39:27 | Mon 12 Aug 2024

Moving past the blocks and objections we face as writers; Joni B. Cole {ep. 134}

In this episode, Alexa and Joni discuss (among other things!):

Joni's Writing Center in Vermont, and how she started that
The ways we writers get in our own way... and how to move past them
The importan…

00:35:39 | Thu 01 Aug 2024

New name for the podcast + trademark violations {ep. 133}

What happens when a company reaches out and tells you: you have to stop using the name you're using for your brand, podcast, website, courses, business, or other items?

Well, if they have a trademark …

00:16:58 | Tue 16 Jul 2024

First Things First: Write your Proposal Before You Write Your Whole Nonfiction Book with Amy Goldmacher (ep. 132)

Amy Goldmacher will guide you through what agents and publishers look for in the components of a proposal, how to write proposal sections effectively, and how the proposal will help you write your bo…

00:21:54 | Wed 03 Jul 2024

The Power of Podcasting: How to Grow Your Platform and Sell More Books with Michelle Glogovac (ep. 131)

In this episode, you will learn about:

Mastering the Art of Podcasting: Unlocking Proven Strategies for Authors and Creators to Amplify Their Reach and Impact.
Captivating Audiences: Unveiling the Powe…

00:32:20 | Wed 26 Jun 2024

Growing Your Audience Through Beta Readers with Jenna O'Malley (ep. 130)

In this episode, Alexa and Jenna O'Malley discuss the differences between alpha readers and beta readers, as well as covering some of the ways subscription models can enhance a writing career.

Key Tak…

00:35:01 | Wed 19 Jun 2024

Winning Book Proposals with Amy L. Bernstein {ep. 129}

In this episode, Alexa and Amy discuss best practices in the process of writing, publishing, and selling your book, whether fiction or non-fiction using proposals and successful pitch packages.

In thi…

00:36:11 | Wed 12 Jun 2024

How Young Writers are Making Huge Strides - Mel Torrefranca {ep 128}

Join Alexa Bigwarfe, with guest, Mel Torrefranca on this new episode of PublishHer Podcast for a fascinating interview with a very interesting young author. Mel and Alexa cover Mel's unique experien…

00:17:28 | Wed 05 Jun 2024

How Publishing 1 Book Every Month led to Success - Ellie Hall {ep. 127}

Ellie set her sights on writing and publishing as many books as she could, and for years, operated on an aggressive timeline of publishing one book every month! With insights into her rapid publicati…

00:51:46 | Wed 15 May 2024

Productivity & Time Management Tips for Authors: Stacy Ennis {ep. 126}

Productivity and time blocking - these are important for authors, especially those who are busy trying to balance all of the things!

Throughout the conversation with Alexa, Stacy Ennis emphasizes the …

00:47:07 | Wed 08 May 2024

Becoming a Speaker as an Author with Jess Ekstrom {ep. 125}

In this episode, Alexa Bigwarfe and Jess Ekstrom dig into what it takes to create a fruitful speaking career. These strategies are aimed at empowering women writing nonfiction books who want to take…

00:35:27 | Wed 01 May 2024

Using Autocrit to improve your manuscript, with Katherine Graham {ep. 124}

In this episode of the PublishHer Podcast, host Alexa Bigwarfe engages in a conversation with Katherine Graham from Autocrit, shedding light on the significance of AI-driven tools in the writing and …

00:32:49 | Wed 24 Apr 2024

Habit Stacking, Small Steps, & Welcome to Season 4 with Alexa Bigwarfe {ep. 123}

In this episode:

Alexa Bigwarfe gives a short overview of what's to come in Season 4
Alexa shares some encouragement around taking the small steps to see big wins
Habit stacking - what is it, why is it …

00:16:12 | Fri 19 Apr 2024

Taking the Leap with a Book Coach! Guest: Larissa Soehn {ep.122}

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