Alexa's Publishing Chat

Updated: 11 Jun 2025 • 169 episodes
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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. Self-publishing, hybrid publishing, and traditional publishing. 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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Alexa is joined by five dynamic authors from different genres to talk all things book marketing—what worked, what didn’t, and how the Book Launch in a Box program helped them succeed. Real advice, real results, and a whole lot of encouragement for authors at every stage.

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Alexa Bigwarfe and Hannah Jacobson dive deep into business-building for authors and publishing pros. They cover funding models, pricing mistakes, automation, AI tools, and the essential mindset shift from "just an author" to entrepreneur. It's honest, funny, and full of hard-won wisdom. A must-listen for creative busin

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In this special Memorial Day episode, Alexa Bigwarfe shares the powerful—and too often untold—stories of seven remarkable American women who gave their lives in military service. From the first Native American woman killed in combat to elite combat photographers and Marine officers, this tribute honors their legacy and

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Damon Courtney, CEO of BookFunnel, joins Alexa to share how authors can use BookFunnel for more than just ebook delivery. From building email lists and distributing audiobooks to selling direct and collaborating with other authors, Damon covers the essential tools that make BookFunnel a must-have for indie success.

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Meet Danielle Anderson of InkWorthy Books—a soulful nonfiction coach and publishing pro with a passion for helping authors write books that heal, inspire, and change the world. In this episode, Danielle walks us through her unique 6-phase approach to writing and publishing soulful nonfiction, including what most author

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JD Barker shares how his talent and strategic business decisions—like trademarking his name and building multiple revenue streams—paved the way for a powerhouse fiction career, including co-authoring with James Patterson. Learn how smart authorpreneurship helped him grow beyond books and into a scalable creative empire

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