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Alexa Bigwarfe is a USA Today best-selling author of 12+ books, a combat veteran, an adjunct professor of entrepreneurship at the University of South Carolina, a mom of three, and the founder of Write|Publish|Sell and the Women in Publishing Summit, the largest virtual community for women authors and publishing professionals in the world.
She built four companies while being told she was playing on the internet, through the loss of her infant daughter Kathryn, her father, and her closest friend, and through a 2024 health crisis that put her in a hospital bed for three weeks. Every time she got knocked down she got back up, and somewhere along the way the thing nobody believed in became the thing that supported her and her three children. That financial independence is what turned her belief into actual choices about her own life.
She is a 2025 Celine Aziz Legacy Award recipient, and her forthcoming podcast, Betting on WE, argues that self-belief gets a woman started and her community is what keeps her going.
Alexa Bigwarfe is a captivating speaker who has been invited to speak on topics such as women entrepreneurship, publishing, and indie author strategies. As the CEO of Write|Publish|Sell and the founder of the Women in Publishing Summit, Alexa is dedicated to empowering women authors and publishing professionals through her extensive experience in the industry.
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What drives Alexa is her commitment to radical self-belief and the empowerment of women in entrepreneurship. She believes that every woman has a story worth telling and provides the tools and support necessary for them to succeed. Through her work, she aims to foster a sense of belonging and encouragement among women authors, helping them to navigate the complexities of the publishing world.
One of Alexa's most memorable speaking experiences was at the annual Women in Publishing Summit, where she delivered a keynote address that resonated deeply with the audience. Attendees shared how her insights on overcoming self-doubt and embracing their creative journeys transformed their perspectives and inspired them to take bold steps in their writing careers. This moment solidified her belief in the power of community and the impact of shared experiences.
Alexa's journey began as a combat veteran and a passionate advocate for mothers, children, and marginalized voices. After experiencing the challenges of traditional publishing firsthand, she recognized the need for a supportive community for women in the publishing industry. This realization drove her to establish the Women in Publishing Summit, which has since become the largest virtual community of its kind.
One of Alexa's most memorable speaking experiences was at the annual Women in Publishing Summit, where she delivered a keynote address that resonated deeply with the audience. Attendees shared how her insights on overcoming self-doubt and embracing their creative journeys transformed their perspectives and inspired them to take bold steps in their writing careers. This moment solidified her belief in the power of community and the impact of shared experiences.
Alexa's journey began as a combat veteran and a passionate advocate for mothers, children, and marginalized voices. After experiencing the challenges of traditional publishing firsthand, she recognized the need for a supportive community for women in the publishing industry. This realization drove her to establish the Women in Publishing Summit, which has since become the largest virtual community of its kind.
