Jessica Reid Sliwerski
Driven by the belief that every child can learn to read, Jessica co-founded Ignite Reading to deliver that instruction at scale, specializing in high-dosage, evidence-based tutoring. This proven instructional method,…
Writing is how ideas become real. The founders in this section know that better than most. They’ve built publishing companies, content platforms, copywriting agencies, and media brands. All rooted in the belief that words still matter. Even now. Maybe especially now.
These interviews cover every corner of the writing world. Journalism. Copywriting. Book publishing. Content strategy. Blogging before it was a business, and blogging after it became one. Technical writing. Creative writing. The kind of writing that sells things and the kind that changes how people think.
What’s interesting about the founders here is the tension they navigate. Writing is a craft. But it’s also a business. And those two things don’t always get along. You’ll find honest conversations about monetizing creativity without killing it. About building teams of writers. About the economics of content in an age where everyone has a blog and AI can generate a thousand words in seconds.
You’ll also find practical insights on building an audience, developing a voice, editing ruthlessly, and the difference between writing that sounds good and writing that actually works. If you write for a living, want to, or just think the world needs better writing, start here.
Driven by the belief that every child can learn to read, Jessica co-founded Ignite Reading to deliver that instruction at scale, specializing in high-dosage, evidence-based tutoring. This proven instructional method,…
Amy J. Wilson is the founder of Culture Shift Studio and the author of Empathy for Change. A former White House Presidential Innovation Fellow, she helps purpose-driven leaders build emotionally…
Mallory Hellman (she/her) has served as the Director of the Iowa Youth Writing Project since 2015. Prior to that, she received an MFA in fiction from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop…
Writing and publishing have always been passions for Edita Kaye, and those passions have blossomed into a successful and fulfilling career. With a love for the written word, Edita has…
Pamela Edwards McClafferty is a writer, bestselling author, award winning producer, a clothing designer and songwriter. From the museums and opera halls of Europe to the Los Angeles Civic Light…
Valentina Grandesso, class 1990 from Milan, Italy. Dubai adopted since 2016, Valentina is a happy 9-5 escapee, turned SEO Copywriter and Brand Strategist. After a Bachelor’s in Economics, she moved…
Erin Cafferty is a freelance writer, author, and co-founder of Remote ID — a global business directory and Discord community for remote workers. Under her leadership, Remote ID has expanded…
Gina Mollicone-Long helps people get what they want. Academically trained in engineering, philosophy and the intersection of science and spirit, Gina brings a wealth of knowledge and information to her process….
Emanuel Cinca is a former poker player turned marketer and entrepreneur. Originally from Romania, he now lives in the city with the highest quality of life, aka Vienna, Austria, together…
Lola is a cultural journalist, content creative, and spoken word poet. As founder of Lola’s Lines, she fuses feminism and an unapologetically bold approach to her work for social justice….
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Wisconsin-based author and poet Carrie Voigt Schonhoff has self-published two books of poems titled, ‘The Liminal Space’ and ‘The End of the Beginning.’ This work will resonate deeply with readers…