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For authors and publishing professionals - we're talking all routes to publishing, book launches, book marketing, tips, tools, and resources to write, publish, and sell your book. Self-publishing, hybrid publishing, and traditional publishing. Author interviews and industry experts. Hosted by Alexa Bigwarfe of the Women in Publishing Summit. Formerly known as the PublishHer podcast.
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Small Talk is Networking. It's knowing how to engage in short conversations that make lasting impressions. That's what Small Talk With Syd - The Podcast is all about. In each episode you will get to hear the stories of successful influencers, industry leaders, celebrities, game changers and so many others. I hope these conversations inspire you and encourage you to start making more small talk in your every day lives. The power of conversation is real. Syd, xo For more, follow us on @smallta ...
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1. Ella Mai - Hide 2. Khalea Lynee - Can't Let You Go 3. India Shawn - Exchange 4. MIKExANGEL - Tricks 5. Tonio Hall - “ O M W “ 6. Ylona Garcia- Vibin 7. Imani Williams - Fuck Alone 8. Alexa Givens - Broken Record 9. Journee Belle feat. Lakeyah - This and That Part 2 10. Yaya Bey- big daddy ya 11. Marques Houston- Just To Have You 12. Janay Anita Batchelor - Still Down For You 13. Josh Levi feat. Normani - Don't they Remix) 14. Brianna Knight - Bad Decisions 15. Arin Ray - Gold 16. Nia Sult ...
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Two book marketing experts, Alexa Bigwarfe of Write|Publish|Sell & the Women in Publishing Summit and Keri-Rae Barnum of New Shelves Book, dish out book marketing advice and trends for authors. We discuss why authors hate marketing and how to make it fun. Best tips for growing your audience. Why finding new readers is critical to your success. And …
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In this episode, Alexa and Joni discuss (among other things!): Joni's Writing Center in Vermont, and how she started that The ways we writers get in our own way... and how to move past them The importance of being inspired when you're writing How to deal with feedback and the power of positive feedback Dealing with self-sabotage and negative self-t…
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Gone but not forgotten. Well, gone for now, but not gone for good. And probably will be forgotten, though maybe not forever. Who's to say. If this delayed episode isn't evidence of needing a hiatus then I don't know what to tell you pal. See you in some amount of months from now. We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor E…
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What happens when a company reaches out and tells you: you have to stop using the name you're using for your brand, podcast, website, courses, business, or other items? Well, if they have a trademark to back them up, you can either go through a fight, or you can choose to rebrand. Option 3 - if you can prove you were using the brand/name/logo prior…
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Amy Goldmacher will guide you through what agents and publishers look for in the components of a proposal, how to write proposal sections effectively, and how the proposal will help you write your book and achieve your publication goals. Amy Goldmacher's journey into the world of writing and publishing began with a deep-rooted passion for sharing s…
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We've yeed our last haw (for now). Part 2 next week. We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ry8H8bjvmJU6dmC-zrXPg WWHG Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wewerehorsegirls/…
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In this episode, you will learn about: Mastering the Art of Podcasting: Unlocking Proven Strategies for Authors and Creators to Amplify Their Reach and Impact. Captivating Audiences: Unveiling the Power of Podcast Tours for Successful Book Launches. Crafting Compelling Speaking Topics: Empowering Authors to Command Attention and Inspire Action Thro…
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In this episode, Alexa and Jenna O'Malley discuss the differences between alpha readers and beta readers, as well as covering some of the ways subscription models can enhance a writing career. Key Takeaways: Alpha Readers: Early-stage readers who see raw drafts and help keep the story on track, particularly valuable for serial fiction. Editing Proc…
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You would think that someone would not want to put a recording of them progressively getting drunker on camera without a care in the world on the internet, but you would be wrong. We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG …
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You ever think the first amendment doesn't apply to you? Well, you're wrong. That's why there's parts missing from this episode. We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ry8H8b…
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In this episode, Alexa and Amy discuss best practices in the process of writing, publishing, and selling your book, whether fiction or non-fiction using proposals and successful pitch packages. In this episode, Ellie and Alexa discuss: How nonfiction book proposals differ from fiction queries. Nonfiction requires a detailed proposal, including an o…
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Join Alexa Bigwarfe, with guest, Mel Torrefranca on this new episode of PublishHer Podcast for a fascinating interview with a very interesting young author. Mel and Alexa cover Mel's unique experience becoming a published author at the age of 17 while she was still a student in high school. Fascinatingly, YouTube accidentally played a role in attra…
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Hi my name's Alexa, I think I'm really great, I moved to Austin Texas, and then started to date, Some dates they were fun, others were a slog, One date ended up with my coworker and his dog. It's an episode of tales from the walk-in as Alexa tells Will another slutty story he's almost certainly heard before. New episodes weekly, everywhere you'd th…
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Oh hey what's up how's it going? Wanna hear a story? Word's going around all over, everyone knows. I'm surprised you've haven't heard. Well anyways, story goes, so and so did this and that. Pretty crazy, huh? Like wow, I didn't think you could do that. Anyways I gotta run. Good running into you, and watch out out for all that gossip running around …
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Ellie set her sights on writing and publishing as many books as she could, and for years, operated on an aggressive timeline of publishing one book every month! With insights into her rapid publication model, disciplined writing routine, and challenges of maintaining a sustainable income, Ellie offers valuable lessons for aspiring indie authors see…
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Productivity and time blocking - these are important for authors, especially those who are busy trying to balance all of the things! Throughout the conversation with Alexa, Stacy Ennis emphasizes the significance of time blocking and energy management in enhancing productivity, advocating for the creation of consistent, dedicated time for deep work…
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In this episode, Alexa Bigwarfe and Jess Ekstrom dig into what it takes to create a fruitful speaking career. These strategies are aimed at empowering women writing nonfiction books who want to take the stage to make a bigger impact. Key Takeaways How to leverage connections as starting points for speaking engagements Negotiating for assets beyond …
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Feel that rhythm. Slow, unstoppable, ever present, ever moving. It surrounds each of us. You don't recognize it even as we're all consumed, we're all connected. You hear it? Listen closely. That's time, time you get behind the wheel of a Lincoln. Just cruise thru time. We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - http…
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Get ready for some wild claims about people and relationships. We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ry8H8bjvmJU6dmC-zrXPg WWHG Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wewereh…
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In this episode of the PublishHer Podcast, host Alexa Bigwarfe engages in a conversation with Katherine Graham from Autocrit, shedding light on the significance of AI-driven tools in the writing and editing process. Autocrit is an incredible tool that helps authors write and edit their books, analyze their chapters, and even brainstorm if you're st…
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In this episode: Alexa Bigwarfe gives a short overview of what's to come in Season 4 Alexa shares some encouragement around taking the small steps to see big wins Habit stacking - what is it, why is it important Life's short - don't push off til tomorrow what you can do today Join for upcoming webinars and workshops at https://womeninpublishingsumm…
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It's quite the spooky thing when your entire self-worth and happiness relies on someone you just met not talking to you. We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ry8H8bjvmJU6dm…
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Tim's river bar has already reached its goal and then some, so just sit back and listen to us not know anything about war and diplomacy. We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/U…
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CW: Body image, body dysmorphia, sex In a world of monsters, only the mirror shows the true monster: you. But also, you are not a monster and neither is anyone else and we all are just humans with bodies and we'd do well to remember that. We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ …
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Presenting the We Were Horse Girls First Annual Most F*ckable Fruits Awards 2024. Do I want to BE the mango, or do I want to be WITH the mango? We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/ch…
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You know what they say - when in Buffalo, talk about Buffalo. We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ry8H8bjvmJU6dmC-zrXPg WWHG Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wewereho…
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In this episode of the PublishHer 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…
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Put animal parts in a big pot, boil 'em up, pour it in a mold, mix it with pineapple, mayonnaise, and olives, and get yourself a big ol helping. We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c…
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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 writin…
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Well it finally happened. We're in the same place. We've proven to ourselves and each other that we are both in fact real people. We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ry8H8…
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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 …
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A boundary we need to set with you is you should listen to this episode and DON'T JUDGE US We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ry8H8bjvmJU6dmC-zrXPg WWHG Instagram - https…
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In this episode Alexa discusses: How community was important to her journey even early on. The significance of community in publishing for mutual growth and success through things like joint promos and sharing resources. The theme of the 2024 Women in Publishing Summit is Better Together. (Get your ticket here.) Different types of support - from en…
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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 findin…
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WELL WE DIDN'T MAKE IT VERY FAR INTO THE YEAR BEFORE IT ALL WENT TO SH!T. Another episode where we have a bone to pick. We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ry8H8bjvmJU6dmC…
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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, Be…
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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 Pu…
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Do we reflect on the year past? No. Do we reflect on ourselves? Not really. Do we talk about beans? You bet. We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ry8H8bjvmJU6dmC-zrXPg WWHG…
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I think what we all need after a long pandemic is to spend 9 months on a boat, what about you? We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ry8H8bjvmJU6dmC-zrXPg WWHG Instagram - h…
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Oooohhhh don't make me mad I swear ooooohhh I swear just don't do it don't do that grrrrr I'm so mad We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ry8H8bjvmJU6dmC-zrXPg WWHG Instagr…
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In this episode we discuss a variety of topics including: 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 guidanc…
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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, …
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Rest in pieces, nobel winning pile of crap We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ry8H8bjvmJU6dmC-zrXPg WWHG Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wewerehorsegirls/…
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Hey, don't do that to that poor horse. Don't do that to that poor bat. Don't do that to that poor elephant. Don't do that to that poor monkey. Don't do that to that poor penguin. Don't do that to that poor pig. We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - http…
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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, Lesli…
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The spirit of the most high commands you to chomp and chew on the ropes of the swamp, the bitter root, Cole's Superb White. We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will Rose Art by Baylor Estes - https://www.instagram.com/bay10rb/ Music by Joey Kendall - https://linktr.ee/joeykendall WWHG YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Ry8H8bjvmJU…
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Another beautiful day on this fine planet, the earth, mother terra, beautiful mamma that's right. Nothing bad happening here. Nobody doing anything wrong or hurting others, no sir. It's all fine. Just fine. Somebody stop this somebody stop this somebody stop this somebody stop this somebody stop this We Were Horse Girls hosted by Alexa Rae and Will…
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