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.
Latest episodes
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33 min
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, recov…
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32 min
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…
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30 min
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 disco…
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45 min
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,…
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36 min
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 y…
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28 min
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 Bootcam…
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26 min
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,” Mi…
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1 h 08
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…
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1 h 01
5 Authors Share Their Book Marketing Journeys {ep. 169}
From Overwhelmed to Empowered: 5 Authors Share Their Book Marketing JourneysIn this special panel episode of Alexa’s Publishing Chat, Alexa Bigwarfe brings together five incredible…
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1 h 15
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 you…
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19 min
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…
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49 min
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 usi…
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40 min
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 e…
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40 min
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…
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49 min
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…
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35 min
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 doe…
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39 min
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 Cla…
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24 min
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 sup…
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31 min
Self-Publishing Secrets for Children's Book Authors with Karen Ferreira {ep. 159}
🎙️ Show NotesIn 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 MasteryCommon struggle…
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43 min
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…