Alexa's Publishing Chat
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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Mythic Memoir: Reclaiming Your Story Through Fairy Tales with Elisabeth Sharp McKetta {ep. 173}
Author and Harvard/Oxford instructor Elisabeth Sharp McKetta shares how myths and fairy tales can be powerful tools for writing memoir. Learn how “mythic memoir” helps you find structure, protect vulnerability, and reclaim your voice. A must-listen for writers interested in storytelling, healing, and making sense of li
From Anxious Author to Bold Promoter: How Kae Wagner Built a Book Marketing Mindset {ep. 172}
Kae Wagner shares how she transformed from an anxious introvert into a confident book promoter. Learn how mindset, simple habits, and series strategies helped her grow book sales and visibility. She offers practical tips for daily marketing, overcoming fear, and using Amazon to your advantage.
What Every Author Should Know About Hybrid Publishing with Michelle Vandepas {ep. 171}
Michelle Vandepas of GracePoint Publishing joins Alexa to unpack the world of hybrid publishing, red flags to avoid, and how to align your book with your bigger purpose. Learn what questions to ask, what you're really paying for, and why GracePoint is a great home for mission-driven authors.
The Truth About Self-Publishing: Debunking the Biggest Myths with Joel Pitney {ep. 170}
Joel Pitney, founder of Launch My Book, joins Alexa to bust common self-publishing myths, from bookstore dreams to Amazon hacks. They dive deep into what it really takes to succeed in publishing—plus, how his company helps authors publish professionally without giving up creative control. This episode is a must-listen
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.
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