Lisa K. Stephenson On The 5 Things You Need To Be A Successful Author or Writer

I think one of the biggest misconceptions about being a writer is that everyone thinks that because they’ve written a book they are destined to become the next Stephen King or J.K. Rowling and that is not true.

Some writers and authors have a knack for using language that can really move people. Some writers and authors have been able to influence millions with their words alone. What does it take to become an effective and successful author or writer?

In this interview series, called “5 Things You Need To Be A Successful Author or Writer” we are talking to successful authors and writers who can share lessons from their experiences.

As part of this series, I had the pleasure of interviewing (Lisa K. Stephenson). Lisa K. Stephenson born Jevasia Stephenson is a native of The Bronx, New York. As the daughter of a single parent and from a family immersed in African-American studies, she determined early on that education, independence and equal justice were important for all women and men of color. Her educational development began as a student at Monroe College of New Rochelle where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with honors. Lisa is now an author, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.

Thank you so much for joining us in this interview series! Before we dive in, our readers would love to “get to know you” a bit better. Can you tell us a bit about your ‘backstory’ and how you got started?

In 2015 I wrote a story…it changed my life and others.

In 2019 I was watching a Hugh Hefner documentary and decided, I want that for single women and then She’s SINGLE Magazine was born…so please continue reading because it gets way more interesting.

Can you share the most interesting story that occurred to you in the course of your career?

The most interesting story that occurred during my career was how I got started…I was in a relationship for about 4 years and when I went away to the army my then-boyfriend began cheating on me. He got another…