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Alexa's Book Marketing & Publishing Chat

Alexa Bigwarfe

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Alexa's Book Marketing & Publishing Chat

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Author-Forward Marketing Lessons from 8 Authors {ep. 219}
2026/05/21 | 1h 9 mins.
Fresh from moderating an author-forward marketing panel at the Piedmont Publishing Symposium, Alexa shares what she learned and replays a Book Launch in a Box panel with five indie authors across five genres — on launch timelines, building social proof from zero, the second-book payoff, and why marketing only feels gross when it isn't real.
GEO - The Big Change in Author Discoverability {ep. 218}
2026/05/13 | 21 mins.
The way readers find books has changed — and most marketing advice hasn't caught up yet. In this episode, Alexa breaks down exactly what shifted in book discovery in 2025–2026, (readers searching on AI and what GEO is), what it means for authors across every genre, and what practical steps you can take this week to become more visible.
Self-Publishing Demystified: Costs, Timelines, & What Authors Need to Know with Leanne Janzen {ep. 217}
2026/05/06 | 29 mins.
Curious about self-publishing? In this episode, Alexa talks with Leanne Janzen of Friesen Press about the full publishing process, costs, timelines, and the role of AI. Get an honest, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to turn your manuscript into a professionally published book.
Getting beyond the "Icks" of Book Marketing with Alexa Bigwarfe {ep. 216}
2026/04/30 | 57 mins.
Book marketing doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or uncomfortable. In this episode, Alexa shares how to shift your mindset, simplify your strategy, and approach marketing through storytelling and connection. Learn how to build your audience, start earlier, and create a marketing plan that actually feels good—and works.
Lisa Carrington Firmin on Writing, Healing, and Owning Your Story {ep. 215}
2026/04/22 | 34 mins.
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.

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About Alexa's Book Marketing & Publishing Chat

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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