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
Better together! The case for community! with Alexa Bigwarfe {ep 119}
In this episode Alexa discusses:
- How community was important to her journey even early on.
- The significance of community in publishing for mutual growth and success through things like joint promos an…
00:24:50 |
Wed 31 Jan 2024
Enneagrams for Authors with Mary Adkins {ep. 118}
In this episode, Alexa and Mary discuss various Enneagram types, their motivations, and how writers can tailor their writing goals based on their personality traits. Mary encourages aspiring authors …
00:35:21 |
Wed 24 Jan 2024
Book Marketing, Reach, Building an Audience with Becky Robinson {ep .117}
The Reach Framework, introduced by Becky Robinson, highlights the role of a website, email marketing, and social media in achieving a broader reach. The message encourages authors to approach book ma…
00:28:05 |
Wed 17 Jan 2024
Writing Tips: Showing vs. Telling with Sara Letourneau {ep. 116}
In this episode, we discuss:
- Sara's upcoming poetry collection Wild Gardens, which is coming out through Kelsay Books in 2024
- Sara's take on “show, don’t tell”: why it's important to use both showing a…
00:32:01 |
Wed 10 Jan 2024
Create-A-way Design & Publishing with Wendy Fedan {ep. 115}
In this episode we discuss a variety of topics including:
- Wendy's writing journey & how she found her way into children's books
- challenges of finding an illustrator for children's books
- how Wendy start…
00:31:53 |
Wed 20 Dec 2023
Writing through grief, trauma, and painful events with Alexa Bigwarfe {ep. 114}
In this episode we discuss:
- Why writing is such a powerful tool for healing
- Tools for writing to heal
- Different ways you can write to heal
- Resources - which can be found at https://womeninpublishingsummi…
00:26:15 |
Wed 13 Dec 2023
The Writing Journey with Leslie Rasmussan {ep. 113}
In this podcast episode with Leslie A. Rasmussen, we discuss:
- Transition from Television to Novels: Leslie's shift from writing for TV shows like "The Wild Thornberrys" and "Sweet Valley High" to nove…
00:38:53 |
Thu 30 Nov 2023
I just wanna write! Recap from 20Books Vegas Conference {ep. 112}
What a great time I had, learning, networking, and meeting authors! I attended the 20Books Vegas conference for Indie Authors. The name is changing to Author Nation - and you should definitely follow…
00:29:53 |
Wed 15 Nov 2023
Writing About the Things That Matter: Dr. Tameka Ellington {ep. 111}
In this episode we discuss:
- Dr. Ellington's journey to write this book, despite it being outside of her normal areas of focused
- Why she was so passionate about bringing the topic of Black hair to the f…
00:32:58 |
Wed 08 Nov 2023
The Raging Grannies - Sharing Your Story & Social Justice Messaging through a book with Samantha Wilson {ep. 110}
In this episode, we discuss:
- The power of storytelling in promoting social justice issues and how to amplify your message through books; story telling as a form of activism
- The impact that books can ha…
00:40:30 |
Thu 02 Nov 2023
Getting Started and Completing Your Book with Michelle Vandepas {ep. 109}
Getting started and accountability in your writing are important pieces of the author journey. It can be difficult and challenging. Michelle Vandepas of Empower Press and Alexa Bigwarfe discuss this …
00:41:05 |
Wed 25 Oct 2023
10 year anniversary celebration with Alexa Bigwarfe {ep. 108}
In this episode we cover:
- How it all began, from the publication of Sunshine After the Storm: A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother to Kat Biggie Press, Write|Publish|Sell and eventually the Women …
00:50:20 |
Mon 16 Oct 2023
PR & Marketing for Authors with Paige Dungan {ep. 107}
Who wants to be a bestseller? Paige Dungan is dishing out the tips to prepare for the most impactful book launch you can have!
Be sure to grab her free masterclass for authors over on our WIP Summit S…
Be sure to grab her free masterclass for authors over on our WIP Summit S…
00:43:54 |
Wed 04 Oct 2023
Collaboration in Book Marketing with Pam Sheppard {ep. 106}
Do you want to maximize your book's visibility and engagement in the marketplace? Are you looking for a solution to effectively position your book for success? Look no further! Join us as we welcome …
00:41:24 |
Fri 22 Sep 2023
{ep. 105} DIY your MFA with guest Gabriela Pereira
Have you heard these myths about improving your writing as a fiction or genre writer?
Myth 1: You need an expensive MFA degree to be successful.
Myth 2: Following genre conventions limits your creati…
Myth 1: You need an expensive MFA degree to be successful.
Myth 2: Following genre conventions limits your creati…
00:28:21 |
Wed 13 Sep 2023
{ep. 104} Using Archives to Write Your Book with Amy Tector
In this episode, we discussed:
- The indispensable contribution of archives in supplementing research and crafting insightful write-ups.
- How to exploit archives for polished research work essential in wr…
00:23:22 |
Fri 08 Sep 2023
{ep. 103} How is AI impacting the Publishing World? with Alesha Brown
In this episode, we discuss:
- Scribe Media shutting down - amongst rumors that AI is killing the Ghostwriting industry - https://ghostwritersandco.com/scribe-media-shutting-down/
- The fear around AI
- Autho…
00:38:09 |
Wed 16 Aug 2023
{ep. 102} We get by with a little help from our {writer} friends with Lanette Pottle
In this episode, Lanette and I discussed:
- Writing and publishing a book can feel slow, confusing, and lonely... but it doesn't have to.
- Accountability
- Mindset Awareness
- Guidance & mentorship
- Community
- She …
00:29:02 |
Sat 12 Aug 2023
{ep. 101} Interview with bestselling author & founder of InkersCon - Alessandra Torre !
A New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Alessandra Torre has written over thirty novels.
While published with Hachette, Harlequin, and Thomas & Mercer - Alessandra is …
00:34:31 |
Fri 28 Jul 2023
{ep. 100} Time - How do we get it all done?
Key links from the episode:
- Interview with Fauzia Burke on marketing your book through your website
- Pub Site free trial and discount: https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/pubsite
00:45:04 |
Wed 19 Jul 2023
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