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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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Lisa Carrington Firmin on Writing, Healing, and Owning Your Story {ep. 215}

2026/04/22

Lisa Carrington Firmin shares her journey from Air Force commander to author and advocate, revealing how writing helped her heal from trauma and PTSD. This inspiring conversation explores storytelling, resilience, and the power of using your voice to create connection, community, and lasting impact.

From Rock Bottom to Rock Tours: Reinventing Your Life and Business with Nicole Stocker-Heinrich

2026/04/15

Nicole shares her powerful journey from forced career beginnings to global success, personal upheaval, and entrepreneurial reinvention. This episode dives into resilience, bold decisions, and building a business that supports your creative dreams—proving it’s never too late to rewrite your story.

Overthinking Is Blocking You—Here’s How to Let It Go {ep. 213}

2026/04/08

Writer's block, business blocks, feeling powerless to move forward... overthinking is keeping you stuck—but your intuition already knows the answer. Learn how to trust yourself, use the PAUSE method, and create space for clarity and aligned action. Alexa shares this analysis from some chapters in the book: Don't Believe Everything You Think.

The Reason Your Marketing Isn't Working {ep. 212}

2026/03/02

Refreshing your sales page and wondering why no one’s buying? In this episode, Alexa breaks down the real reasons book and service sales stall—and it’s not your talent. Learn how messaging clarity, email strategy, visibility, and collaboration create a clear path from discovery to purchase.

From Author to Paid Speaker: Building a Profitable Speaking Business with Dr. Kate Watson {ep. 211}

2026/02/25

Dr. Kate Watson joins Alexa Bigwarfe to share how authors can expand their influence — and income — through public speaking. Learn how to find your first stages, package your expertise, and price your value, not your time. Stop saying “someday” and start saying “I am a speaker.”

Collaborate to Create: How to Successfully Co-Author a Nonfiction Book {ep. 210)

2026/02/19

Thinking about co-authoring a nonfiction book? In this episode, Alexa Bigwarfe talks with Matty Dalrymple about how to find the right partner, align expectations, divide responsibilities, split royalties, avoid pitfalls, and turn your book into speaking and consulting opportunities.

The Assumptions Sabotaging Your Author Business (And What to Do Instead) {ep. 209}

2026/02/16

In this Momentum Moment, Alexa shares 12 dangerous assumptions authors and publishing professionals make—and how those assumptions quietly sabotage book sales, launches, courses, and collaborations. Inspired by The Four Agreements, this episode is a wake-up call to stop guessing, start asking, and build your business with clarity and intention.

Finding Joy in Submission: How to Get Your Short Fiction and Essays Published with Dennis James Sweeney {ep. 208}

2026/02/11

Author and creative writing professor Dennis James Sweeney joins Alexa Bigwarfe to discuss how short fiction, essays, and poetry can jumpstart your publishing journey. Learn to find the right literary magazines, submit with confidence, and rediscover joy in the creative process through community, curiosity, and connection.

Messaging That Attracts (and Repels): Why Clarity Is the Real Growth Strategy {ep. 207}

2026/02/09

Clear messaging isn’t about pleasing everyone—it’s about attracting the right people. In this Momentum Monday, Alexa breaks down how unclear messaging hurt event conversions, what she learned from direct audience feedback, and how authors and publishing professionals can refine messaging to drive alignment, sales, and sustainable growth.

Why Creative Entrepreneurs Need Immersive Conferences (Not Just Another Stage) {ep. 206}

2026/02/04

What if conferences didn’t end with a swag bag and overwhelm—but real connections and action? In this episode, Julie Loken and Dom Damaskey share why immersive, relationship-driven conferences like Cre8tiveCon are redefining how authors, creatives, and entrepreneurs grow visibility, media reach, and impact.

Know Yourself: Why Self-Awareness Is the Secret to Sustainable Success {ep. 205}

2026/02/02

In this Momentum Moment, Alexa Bigwarfe shares why knowing yourself is essential for sustainable success as an author or creative entrepreneur. She explores Human Design, burnout, strengths and gaps, self-limiting beliefs, and collaboration. Learn how alignment improves focus, supports better hiring decisions, and helps you build a business that fits.

Professional Self-Publishing, Editorial Excellence, and the Real Publishing Timeline with Kathy Meis {ep. 204}

2026/01/28

In this episode of Alexa’s Publishing Chat, Alexa Bigwarfe welcomes Kathy Meis, founder and CEO of Bublish, for an in-depth conversation about what it truly takes to publish a professional, market-ready book in today’s crowded publishing landscape.

Engineering Your Memoir: Writing with Structure and Emotion with Wendy Dale {ep. 203}

2026/01/22

Memoir coach Wendy Dale joins Alexa to share her revolutionary six-step Memoir Engineering System. Learn how to build memoirs with structure, plot, and emotional resonance—no more trial and error. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your life story into a page-turner, this episode is for you.

Bounced from the List? The Email List Goldmine You’re Probably Ignoring {ep. 202}

2026/01/19

Many authors focus on growing their email list—but forget to maintain it. In this Momentum Monday episode, Alexa Bigwarfe reveals how reviewing bounced subscribers helped her re-engage hundreds of readers and why this simple task can boost engagement, sales, and deliverability for authors and publishers.

How to Get Authentic, Verified Reviews for Your Book with Flavia Kennedy {ep. 201}

2026/01/14

Former Fortune 50 executive turned author, Flavia Kennedy, joins Alexa to reveal how she built Get Authentic Book Reviews, a community helping authors get legitimate, verified reviews. Learn how the platform works, why verified reviews matter for Amazon success, and how authors can build credibility through authentic reader feedback.

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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...

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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 ...

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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!! 💖

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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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