In this episode of the Publisher podcast, Alexa Bigwarfe interviews Larissa Sohen, an established author and founder of Next Page Publishing Inc. Larissa shares her journey to becoming a book coach and provides insights into writing, publishing, and marketing books. Key Takeaways: Larissa's Writing Journey: Larissa shares her unexpected entry into writing when she created a sci-fi novel based on a game she and her husband developed. This experience led her to become passionate about helping others tell their stories. Book Release: Larissa discusses her recent book, "How to Write a Book: Me ..read more

As a reminder, as this show publishes, we are counting down the days to the 2024 Women in Publishing Summit! Get your ticket today, and save $50 with either of the coupon codes: ALEXA50 or LOVEYOURSELF In this episode, Alexa and Emily discuss: Her new book of poems and love, I Still Have Love to Give Exploring different genres to expand your writing skills and finding your unique voice in the literary world. Why she started writing in the genre of Mafia romance (largely because she understand its marketability) How poetry is a powerful tool for personal healing and emotional expression. Mar ..read more

If finding an editor, learning more about editors, and getting discounts on editing services is what you need, be SURE to grab your ticket to the next Women in Publishing Summit. We have an entire day focused heavily on production and editing, and are featuring great sponsors like FirstEditing, Speak Write Play, Inkworthy Books, ProWritingAid, and more. Grab your ticket to the Women in Publishing Summit to connect with YOUR just right editor! In this episode, Alexa Bigwarfe and Jenny Hubert discuss: Finding the Right Editor: The conversation explores the factors to consider when finding the ..read more

In this episode, Alexa and Mary discuss various Enneagram types, their motivations, and how writers can tailor their writing goals based on their personality traits. Mary encourages aspiring authors to embrace their unique approaches and dispels the notion that extensive time is required to write a book. She also emphasizes the importance of finding the right writing schedule that aligns with one's lifestyle. Key points from the episode: Understanding Enneagram Types for Writers: Mary Adkins, a writing coach, discusses how knowing your Enneagram type, a personality assessment tool, can help ..read more

The Reach Framework, introduced by Becky Robinson, highlights the role of a website, email marketing, and social media in achieving a broader reach. The message encourages authors to approach book marketing with a focus on making a meaningful difference with their ideas and connecting authentically with their audience over time. In this episode, Becky and Alexa discuss: Definition of Reach: Reach is more than just having a larger audience. It includes expanding the audience plus creating a lasting impact. Effective Strategies for Social Media Marketing: Show up consistently on social media ..read more

In this episode, we discuss: Sara's upcoming poetry collection Wild Gardens, which is coming out through Kelsay Books in 2024 Sara's take on “show, don’t tell”: why it's important to use both showing and telling in your writing, and when it's ideal to use one or the other Her work as a book coach and editor Get her special offer for our Women in Publishing Summit Community Sara Letourneau is the book editor, writing coach, and workshop instructor at Heart of the Story Editorial & Coaching Services. She works with authors and writers to help them develop the skills, knowledge, and confi ..read more

In this episode we discuss a variety of topics to include: Wendy's writing journey & how she found her way into children's books challenges of finding an illustrator for children's books  how Wendy started illustrating how and when she created Create Away Design and Publishing, offering services from illustration to book design and publishing guidance. as the author of children's books AND paranormal fiction, Wendy discusses the challenges of marketing diverse genres, and building audiences for each. Wendy shares her experiences participating in events, festivals, and author alley e ..read more

In this episode we discuss: Why writing is such a powerful tool for healing Tools for writing to heal Different ways you can write to heal Resources - which can be found at https://womeninpublishingsummit.com/healing In addition to hosting the Women in Publishing Summit and hosting the PublishHer podcast, Alexa Bigwarfe is an author, author coach, speaker, publishing consultant, and community builder. Her writing career began after her infant daughter passed away at 2 days old and she turned to writing for healing. Her first book, Sunshine After the Storm, A Survival Guide for the Grieving ..read more

In this podcast episode with Leslie A. Rasmussen, we discuss: Transition from Television to Novels: Leslie's shift from writing for TV shows like "The Wild Thornberrys" and "Sweet Valley High" to novel writing highlights the fluidity and adaptability in a writer's career. The Art of Writing Dialogue: Emphasizing her love for writing dialogue, Leslie underlines its importance in bringing characters to life, a skill honed from her TV writing days. Journey of Self-Discovery: Leslie's novel isn’t just about romance but also about the protagonist’s journey to self-love and empowerment, a theme s ..read more

What a great time I had, learning, networking, and meeting authors! I attended the 20Books Vegas conference for Indie Authors. The name is changing to Author Nation - and you should definitely follow them on social to learn what changes are coming and all about next year's conference. Nov 11-14, 2024 in Las Vegas ..read more