WIP Society exists to encourage and support authors who want to grow their businesses and publishing industry professionals, to train and empower them with industry and business knowledge. In addition to providing excellent training, weekly access to experts, accountability sessions, and more, WIP Society facilitates and nurtures collaboration and networking
because WE’RE BETTER TOGETHER!
One Price.
One Place.
One Year.
We’ve got everything you need!
Writing, publishing, and scaling a business can feel solitary and overwhelming. Each day, you face new challenges and questions and wonder how to move forward or what your next step should be.
What if you had a community where camaraderie, encouragement, support, and answers exist all year long—right at your fingertips?
Jay Cox, WIP Society member
I almost didn’t attend [the Content Strategy Bootcamp] because I am slogging through some content creation road bumps and learning curves…But the Muse said, eh why not? (She’s casual like that.) WOW WOW WOW, am I ever glad I attended AND that there are replays! Mind-blowing stuff mixed with super practical “do this today” stuff. I have a dozen tabs open and a pile of screenshots…So much of the material was PRECISELY what I’ve needed and more.
With weekly writing sprints, monthly networking sessions, and access to the annual virtual Summit & virtual Bootcamps, you’ll build lasting relationships and collaborate with authors and professionals who understand your journey.
From monthly Q&A sessions to frequent brainstorming and co-working sessions to expert workshops and webinars, you’ll always know where to find the answers and guidance you need without the overwhelm.
Through ongoing training, guest expert sessions, and a supportive community at your fingertips, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to move forward as an author or publishing professional with focus and assurance.
You became an author, publisher, editor, designer, coach, or other service provider because you’re passionate about books and the power of words, but …
- You feel alone.
- You try and you try but don’t seem to be moving forward.
- You’ve got questions and no idea where to find the answers.
- You want to scale your business but aren’t sure where to start.
- You want to connect with like-minded writers and professionals and grow together.
- You’re tired of paying hundreds of dollars every month for this conference and that workshop, those courses and these consultations … only to feel more overwhelmed with the scattered nature of your education and support.
WIP Society offers you ALL the education and community you need to grow. You’ll get everything in ONE PLACE, at ONE PRICE, for ONE YEAR!
What is included?
Women in Publishing Summit
Your membership includes a full ticket to the annual multi-day virtual Women in Publishing Summit in March. The Summit gathers expert speakers from around the world and publishers and other industry experts with rooms to engage with them all.
Virtual Bootcamps
Get access to several virtual Bootcamps or Deep Dives per year, each designed to give you in-depth, hands-on training from industry experts in the areas that matter most to your success: business, marketing, and content strategy.
Get Work DONE!
Bring your questions to monthly Q&A sessions and get the clear, actionable answers you need from our experienced team. Show up for content co-working and brainstorming sessions to get work done—TOGETHER!
Networking & Community
Connect with peers and professionals in monthly networking sessions, weekly writing sprints, and our vibrant community circles where collaboration and support thrive on the daily.
Training & Guest Experts
Strengthen your skills with monthly training workshops, exclusive guest expert sessions, and sponsor webinars designed to keep you current in the publishing industry.
Ongoing Support
Unlike one-off courses or events, WIP Society is with you all year long—offering consistent accountability, fresh education, and a trusted community to keep you encouraged and moving forward.
WIP Society members say…
“You’ll love it! It’s like carrying the summit with you from week to week.”
Nicole Heinrich
AUTHOR
“There is so much great content that I have 32 HOURS of [replay] content to watch afterwards.”
Kimberly Kennedy
AUTHOR
“Whenever WIP hits my inbox, I pay attention, because Alexa Bigwarfe keeps delivering the events, experts, and connections I want.”
Alida Winternheimer
EDITOR
Meet the founder, Alexa Bigwarfe
Alexa Bigwarfe is a USA Today best-selling author, award-winning publishing consultant, and the founder of Write | Publish | Sell and the Women in Publishing Summit, the largest virtual conference for women in the industry. With more than a decade of experience guiding authors and publishing professionals, she has facilitated thousands of trainings, workshops, and community events that blend the creative and business sides of publishing. As a publisher behind three publishing imprints, an author, speaker, and podcaster, Alexa loves teaching other authors and publishing professionals how to grow their businesses. Recognized with the 2025 Celine Aziz Legacy Award for her contributions to writers, Alexa is also the recipient of other awards, to include the Indies Today 2024 Best Romance Award for her novel, The Paris Predicament, (Lexi Haddock).
Alexa brings both expertise and empathy to every stage of the publishing journey, across genres. From marketing strategy and platform growth to sustainable business development, she equips writers and industry professionals with the tools, confidence, and connections to thrive. She is also talented at bringing together the right group of experts to ensure a very comprehensive approach to training and growth within WIP Society.
What’s my investment?
WIP Society is your one-stop shop for all virtual Women in Publishing Summit events, weekly activities, training, coaching, Q&A sessions, networking, writing sprints, brainstorming, co-working, and a community to support you … all year long!
WIP Society
$49/mo
USD
- Virtual Women in Publishing Summit
- Virtual Bootcamps
- Monthly Events to Include Networking, Co-working, Brainstorming, Partner Webinars, and an Intensive Training Workshop
- Weekly Writing Sprints
- Application Option for Quarterly WIP Book Launches
- A Diverse Resource Library
- Access to the WIP Team of Experts
- 24/7 access to our Members-Only Kajabi Community
- Save more with our annual payments!
WIPpreneur Circle
(Currently Closed)
$297/qtr
USD
- Everything in WIP Society, including the WIP Summit, Bootcamps, Networking, Q&As, Intensive Training Workshops, and Resource Library
- Additional Exclusive Kajabi Community for Circle Members
- Quarterly Sessions Designed for Business Growth
- Quarterly Masterminds
- 1:1 Coaching with Alexa Bigwarfe
- General Admission Ticket to the annual In-Person Conference
- Opportunities to Speak and Teach in the WIP Community
What live events are included?
Women in Publishing Summit
The biggest online conference for women, and those who identify as women, in publishing. Our community and conference help aspiring and published authors and publishing professionals grow their businesses and expand their networks and skills. Both groups find the people they need to be—better together!
Marketing Bootcamp
Join us each summer for the Marketing Bootcamp for Authors & Publishing Industry Professionals. This intensive Bootcamp will swap authors’ and publishing industry professionals’ most dreaded task into a favorite pastime.
Business Bootcamp
Join us each fall, for Business Bootcamp for Authors & Publishing Industry Professionals. Build a stronger author and publishing business—from the inside out.
Content Strategy Bootcamp
Join us each winter, for Content Strategy Bootcamp for Authors & Publishing Industry Professionals. Turn your ideas into a sustainable content strategy that attracts readers and clients, builds your brand, and saves you time.
Don’t take it from us …
Vivian Hood, Jaffe Public Relations, says:
Hats off to you, [Alexa], truly, for consistently delivering quality programming and resources that really is always outstanding!
Jennifer Sparks, Stokes Publishing, says:
It doesn’t matter where you are in your author/publisher journey, Alexa’s WIP Summit is the “must attend event” of the year!
FAQ
Still on the fence? Here are some common questions we hear from authors and publishing industry professionals like you. If you have a question not addressed here, please email us at support@womeninpublishingsummit.com.
WIP Society includes so many events! Do I have to attend everything?
Not at all! We all have limited time, and we’re all focusing on different things at different times. You likely focus on aspects like marketing and editing during different seasons. Come to what you can and what interests you. Replays of our Summit, Bootcamps, webinars, and trainings will be available to Society members who can’t attend live.
This seems like a large investment. Is WIP Society really worth it?
We completely understand! This is, truly, an investment. We encourage you to consider all the aspects of what WIP Society gives you: education, community, live feedback, coaching, and industry and business training. Consider how much all that would cost you financially and with your time if you were to find each aspect separately. Look back at the testimonials of real participants who’ve seen their careers grow, thanks to their investment. If you’re still uncertain of the value of WIP Society, consider that the four large virtual events (Summit and Bootcamps) would cost you at least $438, plus our twelve intensive trainings would add another $300. We haven’t even discussed the other trainings, access to industry experts, and the wide variety of community and networking opportunities. You will get every penny’s worth of your investment.
What if I live outside the U.S. or in a time zone other than ET/NY?
Welcome! You’re in good company! We’ve had members from sea to shining sea in the U.S. and from various other countries. Our team is international as well, so we are prolific at time zone math!
What if I’m not a published author yet?
How exciting! You’ll find camaraderie with fellow aspiring authors in our community as well as mentorship with debut authors and prolific writers with tens or hundreds of titles under their belts. We offer a balance of trainings for beginners, intermediate writers, and seasoned pros. WIP Society is a community for all levels of authors and publishing industry professionals, and we are known to be incredible cheerleaders.
What if I’m only interested in one or two events?
You can certainly choose the à la carte route! Many of our current WIP Society members started by attending just the Summit or one Bootcamp. They were hooked and recognized the value in an entire year of education in a dedicated and supportive community. Check out our most current events here.
What if I join and decide WIP Society is not for me?
Send us an email at support@womeninpublishingsummit.com!
Are “in person” conferences included?
While we certainly hope our WIP Society members will attend the in person conference we host, that ticket is not included in the annual membership price. Our business builders in WIPpreneur Circle, though, have a general admission ticket included in their membership.
We provide a unique solution
for both authors & publishing industry experts by bringing everyone into one community.
Our events and programs create a rare environment where writers, publishers, editors, service providers, and providers of publishing tools can connect, collaborate, and grow together.
This cross-pollination of ideas and resources helps authors find trusted support and gives industry professionals direct access to the authors they serve.
2027 WOMEN IN PUBLISHING SUMMIT
Thursday, March 4, 2027 8:00 AM ET (NY)
4 DAYS OF NETWORKING, LEARNING, & IMPLEMENTATION
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