Amy is an award-winning journalist, author, speechwriter, playwright, and certified nonfiction book coach. She teaches workshops on various aspects of the craft of writing and is a frequent guest on podcasts to discuss writing, publishing, and creativity.

Samantha Skal is the Executive Director of ThrillerFest, the co-founder of Shadows & Secrets Writing Retreats, and an Author Accelerator certified book coach who specializes in coaching mystery, thriller and suspense authors from novel planning through the delightful hell that is revision.

Stuart is an Author Accelerator certified book coach and writer. With 26 years in theatre, broadcast media, and coaching under his belt, he has have a visceral understanding of what makes stories work. He has an MA (Distinction) in Professional Writing, and he's currently studying a second MA degree in Writing for Script & Screen.

Erin Michelle Gibes is a neurodiverse writer, editor, book coach, and single parent. In her work with neurodiverse writers, Erin creates tools and strategies, unique to each individual, that interrupt shame cycles and self-sabotage, helping writers overcome creative despair so they can finish and publish their work.

Rona is a published author and an Author Accelerator certified fiction book coach. She has spoken on writing craft and business across the country and is the past president of the New Hampshire RWA chapter and Broad Universe.

Stacy Frazer is a formerly repressed creative soul turned fiction writer, Author Accelerator certified book coach, and host of the Write It Scared Podcast. Her mission is to help beginning and struggling fiction writers overcome self-doubt, find joy, and gain clarity and confidence in their process and craft so they finish books they are proud of!

Josee Smith is an indie author and book coach for working moms who want to finish the novel of their dreams. As a new mom with a busy job, she understands the challenges of managing it all, and she also believes strongly that writing and creativity can help women feel like themselves again after the chaos of motherhood.

Andrew Wall is a book coach and worldbuilding consultant at Craft Better Books. He is formally trained in philosophy, theology, history, anthropology, and education—all subjects that are EXTREMELY helpful when it comes to supporting writers in their worldbuilding endeavors.

Sharon Skinner holds a BA in English, an MA in Creative Writing and is a Certified Book Coach and freelance editor, who helps writers weave their words into stories that shine. Skinner also serves as the Regional Advisor for SCBWI Arizona, a division of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.

Rebecca is an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach and market strategist. As the founder of Kaleidoscope Creative, she specializes in coaching Holiday themed romances and teaching writers to market their books.

Kim has been a newspaper editor, ghostwriter, and blogger. She has studied creativity coaching with Dr. Eric Maisel and is an Author Accelerator certified fiction book coach. Working with someone as they uncover their best writing and storytelling skills is a privilege she never takes lightly.

Sandra Postma is a former journalist who is now a speculative fiction writer and certified book coach. As a woman with multiple chronic illnesses herself, she is committed to creating a safe space and community for writers with an illness or disability.

Nancy is an engineer, writer, and Author Accelerator certified book coach. She owns and operates Second Act Book Coaching and specializes in supporting analytical individuals who crave a project manager's expertise to handle the framework, freeing them to fully indulge in the art of storytelling.

Tedd Hawks is a writer, teacher, and creative coach from Chicago. His writing work spans LGBTQ literary fiction, YA, murder mystery, and science fiction. Passionate about fostering creativity, he strives to help others unleash their imaginative potential and confidently tell their authentic stories.

Deborah is a certified book coach in fiction and memoir, she works with women to find the confidence and clarity to draw from their personal struggles the stories they want to tell. After a lifetime of physical, emotional, and financial challenges, Deborah’s superpower is persevering through difficult times.

Christy Yaros is a certified book coach and story editor, working with serious middle grade and young adult writers who want to create stories that engage, encourage, and empower young people. She holds an MFA in Writing for Children from Simmons University, is a Co-Assistant Regional Advisor for SCBWI New England, and the cohost of the Coaching KidLit Podcast.

Sara is a Math Ph.D. turned writer and Author Accelerator certified book coach of fiction, memoir, and nonfiction. She uses her problem-solving skills to help writers find the solutions they need to write books they love. Sara is the host of Novel Kickoff and the creator of Novel Resolution, a year-long group coaching program.