Episodi

  • Finding Healing Through Humor: Writing Memoir with Dana Bowman {ep. 177}

    Finding Healing Through Humor: Writing Memoir with Dana Bowman {ep. 177}
    Aug 20 2025
    Author and humorist Dana Bowman joins Alexa’s Publishing Chat to share how humor transforms heavy topics into stories of hope and connection. From recovery to grief to the challenges of writing memoir, Dana explains how laughter helps both writers and readers process pain while finding joy and resilience.
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    33 min
  • From Surviving to Empowering: How Beth Jones Built a Healing Business from Her Book {ep. 176}

    From Surviving to Empowering: How Beth Jones Built a Healing Business from Her Book {ep. 176}
    Aug 13 2025
    Beth Jones shares how she turned her personal healing journey into a book, a framework, and a thriving business. Learn why self-publishing gave her the freedom to create courses, retreats, and a podcast that empower survivors—and how writing can be a catalyst for both personal and professional transformation.
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    32 min
  • Publishing Trends, Discoverability, and Industry Insights from Publishing University 2025 {ep. 175}

    Publishing Trends, Discoverability, and Industry Insights from Publishing University 2025 {ep. 175}
    Aug 6 2025
    Alexa shares her biggest takeaways from Publishing University 2025 — including AI opportunities, censorship battles, and discoverability strategies for authors and publishers. Learn how to adapt to industry changes, optimize Amazon metadata, leverage ARC teams, and build sustainable publishing careers through collaboration, innovation, and strategic marketing.
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    30 min
  • The Future of Digital Publishing, Creator Revenue, and Direct Sales with Curios {ep. 174}

    The Future of Digital Publishing, Creator Revenue, and Direct Sales with Curios {ep. 174}
    Jul 23 2025
    Greg from Curios joins Alexa to discuss direct digital sales for authors, the power of email lists, and how Curios gives 100% of ebook and audiobook revenue back to authors. Discover how their Creator Fund rewards uploads and sales — and why disrupting publishing means going direct and building community.
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    45 min
  • Mythic Memoir: Reclaiming Your Story Through Fairy Tales with Elisabeth Sharp McKetta {ep. 173}

    Mythic Memoir: Reclaiming Your Story Through Fairy Tales with Elisabeth Sharp McKetta {ep. 173}
    Jul 16 2025
    Author and Harvard/Oxford instructor Elisabeth Sharp McKetta shares how myths and fairy tales can be powerful tools for writing memoir. Learn how “mythic memoir” helps you find structure, protect vulnerability, and reclaim your voice. A must-listen for writers interested in storytelling, healing, and making sense of life through art.
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    36 min
  • From Anxious Author to Bold Promoter: How Kae Wagner Built a Book Marketing Mindset {ep. 172}

    From Anxious Author to Bold Promoter: How Kae Wagner Built a Book Marketing Mindset {ep. 172}
    Jul 9 2025
    Kae Wagner shares how she transformed from an anxious introvert into a confident book promoter. Learn how mindset, simple habits, and series strategies helped her grow book sales and visibility. She offers practical tips for daily marketing, overcoming fear, and using Amazon to your advantage.
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    28 min
  • The Truth About Self-Publishing: Debunking the Biggest Myths with Joel Pitney {ep. 170}

    The Truth About Self-Publishing: Debunking the Biggest Myths with Joel Pitney {ep. 170}
    Jun 18 2025
    Joel Pitney, founder of Launch My Book, joins Alexa to bust common self-publishing myths, from bookstore dreams to Amazon hacks. They dive deep into what it really takes to succeed in publishing—plus, how his company helps authors publish professionally without giving up creative control. This episode is a must-listen for authors navigating the complexities of publishing and looking to make informed decisions about their books.
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    1 ora e 8 min