PublishHer Podcast

Larissa Soehn shares her journey first as an author, then as a book coach and why she's so passionate about books and helping women be successful.

In this episode of the PublishHer Podcast, host Alexa Bigwarfe interviews Emily Myers, an author who delves into romantic suspense, mafia romance, and poetry. Emily's writing journey, from her initial struggles with romantic suspense to finding her niche in mafia romance, sheds light on the importance of tackling her own personal growth and healing so that she could move forward with her other creative pursuits. Her recent poetry collection, "I Still Have Love to Give," serves as a powerful outlet for emotional healing and offers support and inspiration to others facing similar experiences.

Jenny Hubert is a freelance editor and writer based in the NYC area. This episode covers how and when to find the just right editor, and what the different types of editing are. We dig into knowing and understanding your genre as well!

Alexa Bigwarfe discusses the importance and benefits of finding your community as an author or publishing professional.

In this episode of the PublishHer Podcast hosted by Alexa Bigwarfe, the focus is on exploring the Enneagram personality types and how understanding one's type can enhance their writing process. The guest, Mary Adkins, a writing coach and founder of the Book Incubator, shares insights into aligning writing goals with Enneagram types.

The discussion between Alexa and Becky emphasizes strategies for effective social media marketing, the significance of consistency and longevity in building an online audience, and the idea that book marketing is a long-term commitment.

Alexa Bigwarfe interviews Sara Letourneau of Heart of the Story. They discuss showing vs. telling in your writing and when it's appropriate to use one over the other.

Wendy Fedan is the founder of Create-a-Way Design & Publishing and is also a freelance illustrator. We talk about finding and working with illustrators, children's books in general, and marketing when you write in multiple genres.

Alexa Bigwarfe shares some tools for writing through difficult times, different tools you can use, and how to get your creative mojo back when you're feeling down.

Alexa Bigwarfe and Leslie Rasmussen talk about the challenges involved in writing a novel, including how to get started. They also discuss themes in writing, empowering the characters, and more!

Alexa Bigwarfe shares her key takeaways and insights from the 20Books Vegas conference last week.

Continuing our discussion on using books to write about the things that matter and advocate for knowledge, understanding, and change, this episode is an interview with Dr. Tameka Ellington and her decision to write the book: "Black Hair in a White World"

Do you have a book that is centered around social good, activism, and sharing stories about your mission? Samantha Wilson and Alexa Bigwarfe discuss how you can amplify your social justice message through writing your story.

Getting started and accountability in your writing are important pieces of the author journey. It can be difficult and challenging. Michelle Vandepas of Empower Press and Alexa Bigwarfe discuss this topic, and so many other topics about publishing!

It's our 10-year anniversary! The team interviews Alexa Bigwarfe, founder and CEO of Write|Publish|Sell, Kat Biggie Press, Purple Butterfly Press, and the Women in Publishing Summit about the last decade of serving authors.

Paige Dungan is a publicist who helps authors become best sellers. We discuss the key action steps to launching your book, utilizing media and reviews to sell more books.

Alexa Bigwarfe had the chance to sit down face to face with Pam Sheppard, Auntie Pam as we call her in the WIP Summit Community, to discuss a range of topics, including literary citizenship, collaboration, and the importance of engagement in the marketplace when marketing your book.

In this episode, our guest Gabriela Pereira will debunk some writing myths about whether you need an MFA to be a good writer and help you develop a stronger foundation for success in your chosen genres.

Amy Tector and Alexa Bigwarfe discuss using archives for both research and setting in your novels. Amy is the author of THE HONEYBEE EMERALDS, a bookclub fiction set in Paris and THE FOULEST THINGS, a murder mystery set in Ottawa.

How will AI impact the publishing industry? There's so much fear around how AI will impact authors and publishers. Alesha Brown and Alexa Bigwarfe dig into this topic to discuss the pros and cons of AI in a rapidly changing publishing world. Learn more about Alesha Brown at https://thejoyguru.net/