An investigative podcast hosted by world-renowned literary critic and publishing insider Bethanne Patrick. Book bans are on the rise across America. With the rise of social media, book publishers are losing their power as the industry gatekeepers. More and more celebrities and influencers are publishing books with ghostwriters. Writing communities are splintering because members are at cross purposes about their mission. Missing Pages is an investigative podcast about the book publishing ind ...
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Episode 185: Tips to Keep Your Business Going + October 15th Anniversary
Twelve years ago, Alexa Bigwarfe published her very first book, Sunshine After the Storm: A Survival Guide for the Grieving Mother. That book changed her life — and launched an entire ecosystem of publishing support, from Write|Publish|Sell to the Women in Publishing Summit. In this heartfelt and practical solo episode, Alexa shares the lessons she’s learned from building a business that lasts — and how you can do the same.
In this podcast, Alexa discusses:
- The 12th anniversary of Sunshine After the Storm and how it launched her publishing journey
- The power of storytelling, collaboration, and community in building impact
- Why so many authors and businesses fail — and how to avoid that fate
- Five key tips to keep your writing or publishing business thriving
- Statistics on author and small business longevity
- How to diversify your income as an author or publishing professional
- Why content strategy and systems are essential to sustainability
- The announcement of the 2026 Women in Publishing Summit keynote: Lisa Carrington Firmin, author of Latina Warrior
- How to join the WIP community and upcoming Content Strategy Bootcamp (Dec 4 & Jan 9)
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