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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In this live episode from Author Nation in Las Vegas, Alexa Bigwarfe sits down with YA author C.C. Robinson, editor Dakota Nyght, and travel writer Annie Slade to talk conferences, community, tools, AI, and why you should never try to build an author career alone in a changing publishing landscape.
Momentum Monday: Visibility vs. Momentum — What Happens After They Find You {ep. 193}
Alexa shares how she gained 100 targeted followers on TikTok in 10 days—and why visibility alone isn’t enough. Learn how to turn social media growth into book sales, email subscribers, and real momentum by building a clear content strategy and reader journey. A must-listen for authors trying to grow online.
Author and book coach Dallas Woodburn shares compassionate, practical tactics for building a writing routine that actually sticks. From 100-words-a-day momentum to seasonal resets, ritual cues, and accountability, this episode is your nudge to trade guilt for grace—and finally make steady progress on your book, your wa
Momentum Monday: Make Conferences Count — How to Build Momentum from Live Events ep. 191
Attending a conference soon? Don’t just show up—show up strategically. In this Momentum Monday, Alexa Bigwarfe teaches authors and publishing professionals how to use live events to create authentic, high-visibility social media content that connects, converts, and keeps building momentum long after you’re home.
Writing with ADHD: Tips, Tools, & Support for Neurodivergent Authors with Kate Allyson {ep. 190}
Book coach and editor Kate Allyson joins Alexa to talk about writing with ADHD and autism. From managing shiny-object syndrome to using tools like voice memos and AI to stay productive, this episode is packed with compassionate strategies for neurodivergent authors ready to share their stories.
Feeling scattered in your author marketing? In this Momentum Monday, Alexa Bigwarfe breaks down how to go from chaos to clarity with a clear, achievable content strategy that connects your daily posts to your big-picture goals—so you can build momentum, consistency, and confidence in your author business.