Hello Reader, Two big changes at Amazon KDP! No more download and transfer via USB No more .mobi files (very important!) First, let's discuss the hoopla over the download and transfer via USB. I've seen a lot of people losing their minds over the changes Amazon announced about Kindle downloads - including some viral TikToks that led to people wanting to boycott kindle entirely, and I wanted to make sure you've got the most up to date information to battle the disinformation. What’s Changing?...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, I can hardly believe we've entered December. Of course, I lost a good chunk of this year to a major health crisis, so I'm really GLAD to see December and say goodbye to 2024. I'm also REALLY glad to celebrate my 48th birthday this month. Because as my doctor reminded me recently, it wasn't guaranteed for a little while there. And I'm even happier that against all odds, we were able to get my 2nd RomCom published this year, The Paris Predicament by Lexi Haddock. (Shout out to my...
4 months ago • 5 min read
Hello Reader, Have you heard the news? I am beyond excited to announce our first-ever LIVE book marketing conference in Charlotte, NC, from October 4-6, 2024! 🎉 We hope you'll join us for this incredible event that promises to take your book marketing to the next level. Get Your Ticket NOW! Here’s a little more about what you can expect and why this event is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for: Why Attend? In person events are where the magic happens. Seriously. The networking,...
8 months ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, As I prepare for the launch of my 16th book (my 2nd novel - the others are all nonfiction of various genres), I put on my "author" hat instead of consultant hat, and am reminded of how much goes into marketing a book - both before the launch and after. The book launch and marketing process can be a very long and daunting checklist, especially if you don't have a large following. From building your ARC team so that you have reviewers ready when the book goes live, to placing the...
8 months ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, I am so excited to make this announcement! While we've been running the Women in Publishing Summit virtually for 8 years (plus two virtual conferences before that) - we've never taken the leap to do an in person conference. We get asked every year - when will there be an IN PERSON event? Well, my friends. It's in October! We're having a 3 day event in Charlotte, NC from Oct 4-6, 2024 and it's going to be incredible! Join us in Charlotte! Sponsored by Abundantly Social (and some...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Thanks to everyone who was able to join us live today for the webinar: Your Publishing Plan: The 6 Stages of Production and Book Launch. You can watch the replay here: I also invited all attendees to join us at the Women in Publishing Summit! You can use the coupon code ALEXA50 to save $50 if you decide to grab a ticket to this awesome event! Get your ticket here! I hope you find the presentation useful! Take care! Alexa Alexa Bigwarfe Publishing Consultant & Book Marketing...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, Tax season is upon us - the Americans on the list at least! For everyone else, these tips may or may not apply - definitely do your research for the laws in your own country. I don't know about you, but this is my least favorite thing to do. I've learned a thing or two over the years. As my business grew, I hired a book keeper and CPA for filing my taxes, but the first few years, I did it all on my own. Disclaimer: I am not a trained tax professional nor am I an accountant, so...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, As you go through the process of learning all the details behind writing, publishing, and selling a book, you may have come to the conclusion that this is going to take some SERIOUS investment of both your time and money to write, publish, and sell a good book! You're not wrong. On average, you'll invest between 200-500 hours of time and $2500+. (Easily far more than that!) PER BOOK. Becoming an author is a serious endeavor. It's starting a small business. It requires learning...
about 1 year ago • 4 min read
Hello Reader, Will you be taking some time off the rest of the year? Writing? Still have to work? I know not everyone gets to take a two-week break over the holidays, and I'm blessed to have this option. I'll be busy with my kids and family and resting, and hopefully writing, as my developmental editor has given me a VERY aggressive timeline to finish my next book! But, I also like to use this time to catch up on training I purchased or missed, tasks in my inbox, and the things I've been...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hello Reader, Why do you write? Our Write|Publish|Sell community is full of all kinds of authors. Fiction writers, entrepreneurs writing a book to grow their business, memoir writers, children's book authors, other nonfiction... we cover a wide spectrum. But no matter what type of book we're writing, we all have our reasons for writing. What is it that is the big WHY behind everything you do? I write because it's cathartic. It started as a journey to heal from a significant loss, and has...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read