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Personal interviews on the struggles, stories, and success routes for authors and publishing industry professionals, publishing and book marketing coaching from host Alexa Bigwarfe of the Women in Publishing Summit. Tips for success, advice and information from publishing industry professionals for authors and publishing industry professionals looking to start or grow their book-focused businesses. Covering routes to publishing, production, publishing advice, book launches, book marketing, tips, tools, software, publishing support and resources to write, publish, and sell your book. Encouragement and support because we're #bettertogether.

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They Just Banned Jane Eyre: Why Every Author Should Care

2026/10/08

Jane Eyre just landed on PEN America's banned list for the first time. For Banned Books Week 2026, Alexa Bigwarfe unpacks the record 11,982 school bans, who is actually filing challenges, what's happening in South Carolina, and why authors, especially indie, YA, romantasy, and nonfiction writers, should be paying attention right now.

Podcast Guesting for Authors: How to Pitch Hosts with Jessica Rhodes

2026/10/01

Authors who sell books on podcasts start booking six months before launch. Jessica Rhodes founded Interview Connections, a podcast booking agency, in 2013. She explains why readers remember authors before titles, how to pitch a host without sounding like a template, and what to do if your book is already out.

Sell Books Direct Without a Website, feat. Chelsea Bennett

2026/09/23

Lulu's new buy button lets authors sell books direct from a newsletter, a social bio, or a QR code at an event, with no website required. Chelsea Bennett explains the revenue math, the customer data you finally get to keep, and why print on demand starts at one copy.

Assisted Self-Publishing Done Right, with Ruth Schwartz

2026/09/16

Ruth Schwartz has spent 14 years turning finished manuscripts into well-published books, and decades in publishing before that. She breaks down why so many self-published books look broken, what to check before you hire anyone, and how to get a print and ebook edition you are actually proud of.

Grief Becomes Purpose: 9/11 Stories with Ann Van Hine and Holly Little

2026/09/11

On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Alexa honors two authors who transformed loss into purpose. Ann Van Hine's husband, an FDNY firefighter, never came home that day. Holly Little lost her brother. Both have written memoirs that honor the dead and help others heal. Their stories remind us why we write, and why we must be seen.

How to Get Speaking Gigs (and Keep Them) with Sasha Simmons

2026/09/02

Speaking is half talent and half business. Sasha Simmons, founder of Speak Life LLC and author of 20 Major Keys to Establish Your Own Greatness, breaks down her SLAB framework for crafting a speech that lands, then shares the unglamorous work of actually getting booked: cold calls, persistent follow-up, and building the reel that sells you.

Bootstrap, Investors, or Crowdfunding? feat. Hannah Jacobson

2026/08/26

Bootstrap, investors, or crowdfunding? Hannah Jacobson built Book Award Pro from a spreadsheet into the world's largest database of legitimate book awards. She and Alexa break down how to fund an author or publishing business, price your work so you stop losing money, and own the platform you build on.

Why Your Author Income Is Stuck (And It Is Not Your Writing)

2026/08/19

Forty-four percent of indie authors earn one hundred dollars a month or less. Usually the gap is not craft, it is structure. Alexa breaks down the four business skills separating authors who plateau from authors who compound: money systems, legal foundations, a profitable model, and new markets. Bootcamp is August 21 to 22.

The Reader Is Your Co-Writer: Speculative Fiction with Heather Davis {ep. 230}

2026/08/12

Heather Davis coaches speculative fiction writers and runs Worldshift, the conference built for the authors sci-fi and fantasy spaces keep overlooking. She and Alexa unpack why your reader is your co-writer, how genre-specific community protects a career, and what to do when your genre's sales cycle drops. For writers who want craft and business.

How to Spot Scams Targeting Authors & more with Patricia Marshall of Luminare Press {ep. 229}

2026/08/06

Patricia Marshall, CEO of Luminare Press and Lucent Book Group, reveals why publishing scams are proliferating, how authors can protect themselves, and why AI is a tool—not a shortcut. We dig into GEO, the changing landscape of book discoverability, and what indie authors truly need in their corner.

Audiobooks Are No Longer Optional: The $30 Billion Shift Every Author Needs to Understand {ep. 228}

2026/07/15

Audiobooks have eclipsed ebooks and are racing toward a $30 billion U.S. market by 2030. Award-winning producer Mary Catherine Jones returns to break down when to invest, what it really costs, why narration makes or breaks a book, the truth about AI voices, and how to use audio to grow your list.

Your Voice Is the Revolution: A Raw, Unscripted Conversation About Why We Write ⭐ {ep. 227}

2026/07/08

In this raw, unscripted episode, Alexa gets real about the state of the world in 2026 and why women's voices — in books, on stages, and in every medium — matter more than ever. A deeply personal call to action for authors, speakers, and publishing professionals who are here to make a difference.

Red Flags, Real Costs, and the ROI Nobody Wants to Talk About — Joel Pitney of Launch My Book {ep. 226}

2026/07/01

Joel Pitney, founder of Launch My Book, pulls back the curtain on the self-publishing assist model — what it is, who it's for, and how to tell the good companies from the sharks. He shares red flags to watch for, the real cost of publishing well, and why you probably won't make your money back on Book One.

How Somatic Practices Set Authors (and Everyone Else) Free with Melanie Smithson {ep. 225}

2026/06/25

"I'd Rather Be Dancing": How Somatic Practices Set Authors (and Everyone Else) Free. Licensed somatic psychotherapist and award-winning author Melanie Smithson joins Alexa to discuss her book Shake Yourself Free: 81 Somatic Practices to Let Go of Limitation. From unprocessed emotions and the wisdom of the body, to somatic tips for writers and lessons from going on dozens of podcasts — this one moves you.

Managing Writing Anxiety with Rhonda Douglas {ep. 224}

2026/06/17

Writer's block isn't a character flaw — it's your nervous system trying to protect you. Book coach Rhonda Douglas of Resilient Writers joins Alexa to unpack creative anxiety, biologic hacks that calm your sympathetic nervous system, why pantsers need just enough outline, and how to train your brain that writing feels good.

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4.8 out of 5

27 reviews

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RaewynS 2026/01/28

Wow! It’s so comprehensive!

This podcast has an episode for every step of the process - and then some more! I’ve been listening for years and love the combination of author inter...

★★★★★

bmchawk 2023/12/11

This Show is Fire!

PublisHer and the host, Alexa, fire on all cylinders! Before you start and throughout your publishing journey, this podcast should be your trusted c...

★★★★★

AllyB Ghostwriter, Weitkng 2023/12/11

One stop publishing shop…

Getting ready to publish? Need to know how to promote that book you’ve worked so hard on? Looking for other ways to make money from your book? You’ve ...

★★★★★

Deirdre Tshien 2023/07/12

Must listen!!

Alexa is an absolute gem for writers, publishers and editors. This podcast is a goldmine for writers looking to navigate the publishing world! Deirdre

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Logues27 2022/07/15

Excellent Content!

Alexa is incredibly knowledgeable and has the best guests!! Love this podcast and being a part of the WIP community!! 💖

★★★★★

Moshi Moshi Mea 2021/06/04

Great Information from an Expert!

Alexa is so knowledgeable and has proven herself in the publishing space! I love having advice from her on hand like this. Thanks so much!

★★★★★

Renee Hribar 2021/01/02

Great Podcast!

I’ve taken your courses and worked with your agency Alexa and love everything you put into the world. Inspiring. Straight Talk. About Writing and Gett...

★★★★★

NCavillones 2021/01/02

No Better Person to Learn From!

Alexa brings a wealth of experience and hard-earned lessons to this must-listen podcast for people who want to make their voices heard with a book.

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