Writing Help KC interviewed Jerri Miller, author and first-time self-publisher of Running through my Thoughts. Jerri shared various tools and services she used along her journey, and addressed the fear of sharing her story. Her honest account of challenges during the editing and publication process are sure to resonate with other first-time authors. Jerri aims to eliminate barriers to publishing for other authors by offering courses in branding, marketing, and overcoming technology intimidation.

Writing Help KC interviewed Jennifer Locke, a talented Book Coach, Ghostwriter, and Author. We covered the basics of coaching versus editing, and how to identify what might be the best fit for your current author journey. ⁣ Jennifer also previewed her awesome coaching program, Book in Six, which starts in January 2022.⁣

Kathleen Carozza’s Life’s Purpose: The Underlying Ingredients for Peace, Purpose, and Prosperity, discusses her experience finding positivity and empowerment through faith and self-reflection.

She shares the importance of accountability and feedback during the writing and publishing process. Kathleen also highlights additional benefits to publishing and previews her second book.

Jerry Houston’s The Eccentric Entrepreneur: Daring to be Different and Building a Business through Mutual Benefit, Respect, and Trust, discusses his experiences in the business world and creates a pathway for aspiring entrepreneurs.

He shares the importance of building relationships and trust in the business world and includes space throughout the book for self-reflection.

Dr. Ricardo Fainsilber’s Grow Into Investing Wisdom: A Psychosocial Guide To building Wealth Through Personal Development, discusses the technical, psychological, and emotional knowledge necessary to become a successful investor.

He shares that money is only one aspect and there are other facets of a person’s life that provide real wealth. Dr. Fainsilber also discusses with Writing Help KC the importance writing every day and the author-editor relationship.

Jonathan D. Hutchison’s, Reasons to Suffer: A Journey from Doubt to Faith Guided by the 1st and 2nd Letters of Peter, discusses the universal suffering experienced during the pandemic.

He shares Biblical examples with the reader to serve as a discussion guide, perfect for small groups looking for hope.

As an editor, it was exciting to witness Jon’s willingness to learn as a first-time author and his consideration of the audience. Communication and empathy are key elements of the author/editor relationship and this project embodied that collaboration.

In a world continuously forcing injustices and inequality upon people of color, Dr. Taryn L. Fletcher has risen to the occasion and is calling all of us to action. Dr. Fletcher is a powerhouse author, educator, and thought leader ready to take the world by storm. And this book is helping her pave the way.

Editing this inspirational book, In All Lanes: Action Steps for New Leaders to Empower Black and Brown Students, Rethink School, and Transform Behavior, was humbling and inspiring, and I can’t wait to see how Dr. Fletcher shapes education to be more inclusive for students of color.