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Alexa's Book Marketing & Publishing Chat

Alexa Bigwarfe
Women In Publishing Summit
Book Marketing
Self-Publishing
Content Strategy
Publishing Industry
Email Marketing
Audience Engagement
Amazon
Memoir Writing
Marketing Strategies
Goal Setting
Social Media Marketing
Authors
Social Media
Marketing
Content Creation
Book Launch In a Box
JD Barker
Instagram
Author Marketing

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... more

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Melanie Smithson
Licensed somatic psychotherapist, author, and speaker
Smithson Clinic
Episode: How Somatic Practices Set Authors (and Everyone Else) Free with Melanie Smithson {ep. 225}
Rhonda Douglas
Book coach, host of the Resilient Writers Radio Show, creator of the First Book Finish program
Resilient Writers
Episode: Managing Writing Anxiety with Rhonda Douglas {ep. 224}
Maria Secoy
Founder of All Write Well; romance/fiction author and data-driven self-publishing coach
All Write Well
Episode: Let Amazon Do Your Marketing: The Four-Book-Per-Year Method with Maria Secoy {ep. 223}
Constance Phillips
Romance author with multiple series
Independent publisher, previously Crescent Moon Press
Episode: 27 Books, Female Firefighter Heroes & Why Most Writers Quit Right Before They Make It - Constance Phillips {ep. 222}
Cher Terais
Romance author and founder of As Written by Cher Terais; creator of Wanderlust Romance and The Booked Club
As Written by Cher Terais; The Booked Club
Episode: The Booked Club: How One Author Turned Wanderlust Romance Into a Whole Ecosystem
Linda Needham
Traditionally published romance author who moved into non-fiction
Independent publishing; previously with HarperCollins
Episode: Author-Forward Marketing Lessons from 8 Authors {ep. 219}
CeCe Robinson
Sci-fi dystopian author, focused on indie publishing and marketing
Indie author; Book Launch in a Box alumni
Episode: Author-Forward Marketing Lessons from 8 Authors {ep. 219}
Zaria L. Banks
Contemporary romance author
Indie author; BLAB program participant
Episode: Author-Forward Marketing Lessons from 8 Authors {ep. 219}
Tracy Meyer
Indie author and international representative from Canada
Independent publishing
Episode: Author-Forward Marketing Lessons from 8 Authors {ep. 219}

Host

Alexa Bigwarfe
Host of the podcast about authors and publishing

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • 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 interviews, professional interviews, reflections, and the new short snappy Momentum Mondays!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RaewynS
    United States6 months ago
  • Quick, digestible and motivating

    I love momentum Monday! (Even when I listen to it on Wednesday) great information in 15 minutes. Stays with me all throughout the day, generating ideas!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nikasmiles
    Germany8 months ago
  • 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 companion. The guests and all the information provided on the show are golden!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bmchawk
    United States3 years ago
  • 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 found the right podcast to get answers to all these questions and more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AllyB Ghostwriter, Weitkng
    United States3 years ago
  • 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Deirdre Tshien
    United States3 years ago

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How Somatic Practices Set Authors (and Everyone Else) Free with Melanie Smithson {ep. 225}
Q: Where should listeners go to follow you and learn more about your work?
Listeners are directed to smithsonclinic.com for contact information and social platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn; Melanie emphasizes grounding in body awareness and breath as ongoing practices for listeners.
Let Amazon Do Your Marketing: The Four-Book-Per-Year Method with Maria Secoy {ep. 223}
Q: How many books should an author aim to publish in a year?
Four is a framework to illustrate a cadence; the emphasis is on building a repeatable process and audience growth through data, not just the number four.
Let Amazon Do Your Marketing: The Four-Book-Per-Year Method with Maria Secoy {ep. 223}
Q: What do you mean by using Amazon's algorithm to handle marketing for new authors?
Let Amazon gather followers on Author Central and pre-orders so Amazon can market to interested readers automatically, while you focus on building your writing and production process.
The Booked Club: How One Author Turned Wanderlust Romance Into a Whole Ecosystem
Q: What is the core idea behind The Booked Club and how does it benefit readers/authors?
The Booked Club provides access to travel at wholesale rates by partnering with brands, enabling members to travel more affordably and even access flights at discounts, while also serving as a platform to turn books into broader, immersive experiences.
The Booked Club: How One Author Turned Wanderlust Romance Into a Whole Ecosystem
Q: When did you actually launch the travel business aspect of your brand?
Cher explains the launch happened on January 26, 2025, after a successful Tulum book launch that inspired turning the book event into a broader Wanderlust experience and then pivoting to a virtual, scalable travel brand.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alexa's Book Marketing & Publishing Chat

What is Alexa's Book Marketing & Publishing Chat about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on practical, practitioner-focused discussions for authors and publishing professionals, with a strong emphasis on sustainable book marketing, author business models, and streamlining publishing workflows. Episodes cover backlist strategy, launch sequencing, audience development, and hybrid publishing paths, along with coaching on speaking engagements, co-authoring, and monetizing expertise. A notable strength is showcasing real-world tactics through diverse guest experiences—romance authors, indie publishers, veterans' storytelling, and multi-genre marketers—often tying insights back to community-building and long-term momentum. The format tends to mix actionable tips, mindset shifts, and program promotions (e.g., bootcamp... more

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Recent guests on Alexa's Book Marketing & Publishing Chat include:

1. Melanie Smithson
2. Rhonda Douglas
3. Maria Secoy
4. Constance Phillips
5. Cher Terais
6. Linda Needham
7. CeCe Robinson
8. Zaria L. Banks

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