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Inspired WriterSharing our stories in a supportive global community. Home of the Inspired Writer Academy
Note from the editor
Sharing our stories in a supportive global community. Home of the Inspired Writer Academy Check it out here---->https://inspired-nonfiction.thinkific.com/ Inspired Writer is run by Kelly Eden and Ash Jurberg. We are both passionate about storytelling and helping new writers develop their story craft. We run regular Writing Clubs, classes, and provide resources. Check out what we're up to here----> https://medium.com/inspired-writer/write-with-us-f0f82d90ac33 And on LinkedIn Kelly----->https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-eden-writer/ Ash ----->https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashjurberg/
Editors
Kelly Eden | Essayist | Writing Coach
New Zealand-based essayist | Personal Essay Workshops | @ Insider, Mamamia, Thought Catalog, ScaryMommy and more https://becauseyouwrite.substack.com/
Sandi Parsons
Sandi Parsons lives & breathes stories as a reader, writer, and storyteller📚 Kidlit specialist, dipping her toes in the big kid’s pool.
Joe Duncan
Joe Duncan’s Left Brain. Editor at Sexography: http://medium.com/sexography | The Science of Sex: http://thescienceofsex.substack.com
Melissa Coffey
Wordstruck poet & storyteller. Writing on loss & desire. Published in various journals & anthologies. Lover of prose poetry, art & ekphrasis. EIC @ ArtMusing
Writers
Kelly Eden | Essayist | Writing Coach
New Zealand-based essayist | Personal Essay Workshops | @ Insider, Mamamia, Thought Catalog, ScaryMommy and more https://becauseyouwrite.substack.com/
Graceygee
Tea addict, yoga teacher, well-being coach, passionate writer spreading peace. No-BS advice: focus on well-being. https://www.instagram.com/graceygrossmann/
Elisabeth Friedl
Nutrition Scientist and guilty booklover | Writing about Nutrition, Reading&Writing and Personal Development. Support me on https://ko-fi.com/elisabethfriedl
Taylor B. Alarcón
Writer, researcher, documentary photographer & multi-disciplinary creative. See my work at tayloralarcon.com
Maddy Chen
Currently obsessed with podcasts, data, social impact, and fitness. madelinechen.github.io
Unice Bondoc
I believe that there is something in store for me in this wonderful yet chaotic world; then ought to understand the meaning of life with people.
Zita Fontaine
Writer. Dreamer. Hopeless romantic. Newsletter: zita.substack.com Email me: zitafontaine (at) gmail
Amanda Clark-Rudolph
Amanda is a work at home mama who contributes to various magazines and blogs. Contact her at writeonfreelancingllc@gmail.com for interview or blog articles.
Ryan Fan
Believer, Baltimore City IEP Chair, and 2:39 marathon runner. Diehard fan of “The Wire.” Support me by becoming a Medium member: https://bit.ly/39Cybb8
Jordan Mendiola
Helping develop a better mindset for a brighter future. Covers army, content creation, fitness, mindset tips, and more!
Kabir
This part of me writes about startups, founder stories & technology. Check my other medium profile for articles on art & culture. https://kamnakabir.medium.com/
Brian Desmond
Accidental multi-hyphenate. I like to like things, especially design, synths, drum machines, food, coffee & daylight.
John Onorato
Freelance Writer for Hire — Blogger for coaches, bridging gap between message & audience — Editing B2B/technical content — visit me at http://threeowlmedia.com
Michael Burg, MD (Satire Sommelier) 😬
The “MD” & “um” in Medium, and the “er” in wisenheimer | Doctor Funny editor/czar | Sultan of satire | disgraced former parking lot attendant
Luke F Shepherd
UK based writer. Writing mostly about my journey with self-improvement, happy if it makes others smile along the way.
Shikhar Chaudhary
Writer. Poet. Blogger And if the sunset if beautiful, a guitarist too. Philosophy articles only at darshanshaastr.in
Toya Qualls-Barnette
*Top writer in This Happened To Me| Writing about the impact of relationships|Contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul| Dreamer|Mother|HSP in drag
Kimberly Garts Crum
Essayist. Teacher. Seeker. Editor. Writing Coach. Co-editor of the Landslide Lit(erary) publication on Medium
Tom Farr
Tom is a writer and high school English teacher. He loves creating and spending time with his wife and children. For freelancing, email tomfarrwriter@gmail.com.
Annisa Wanat
Strategist & Storyteller. Global Do-Gooder. Travel-junkie. Democracy Geek. Politics & Soccer are my favorite sports. More www.annisawanat.com
Sarah J. Baker
Navel Gazer | Feminist | Urban Agriculturalist | Queen of Snark | Sweating the little things | FB @ SarahJBakersTeacup
Winifred J. Akpobi
Young, graceful womanist. You should read my stuff while you’re here <3 💌 Email: winifredakpobi@gmail.com
Anangsha Alammyan
Writer. Entrepreneur. Cybersecurity Advocate. Pole Dancer. DM: anangsha@baos.pub. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AnangshaAlammyan/
Tina L. Smith
Writer, humorist, animal lover, lifelong language geek (er, I proofread for fun). I write on diverse topics that catch my fancy. Everything but haiku(tm). [she]
N. Y. Adams 🖋️
Nicole Y. Adams is a freelance commercial German/English marketing and PR translator and editor based in Brisbane, Australia. 🌴☕ www.nyacommunications.com
Sara A. Metwalli
Ph.D. candidate working on Quantum Computing. Traveler, writing lover, science enthusiast, and CS instructor. Get in touch with me bit.ly/2CvFAw6
Thanasis Karavasilis
I am an editorial professional and geek culture storyteller who believes in our power to cut through the bullshit, consume less, and create more.
Connie Song
Reader | Writer | Poet | Medium Top Writer | Editor of Purple Ink | Coffee Fanatic | Twitter Connie Song 10.
Ashley Broadwater
Freelance writer on multiple platforms. On Medium: writing tips + relationships. UNC-CH Journalism + Media. Newsletter + more: www.linktr.ee/ashleybroadwater
Benjamin Nweke
I value your time. Data scientist, positivity therapist, and mental health advocate. Works in: The Startup, Mindcafe, Towards data science, and others.
Akos Peterbencze
Freelance Grinder. Staff writer at Looper. Contributor: Paste Magazine and more. SUBSTACK: https://thescreen.substack.com/
Maryam Merchant
Data Scientist | Love to write | Family First | Lot to learn from life | Taking one step at a time
Bisni Basheer
Medical Student, Bibiliophile, Cinephile. I write about books, productivity, mental health and pop culture.
Your Caffeinated Bud
Engineer by day, Overthinking Perfectionist by night • Tree Hugger & Curious Cosmopolitan • PS — This bio is as unstable as my mental health •
Florence Alix-Gravellier
Writer in The StartUp, Illumination, Scribe, Inspired Writers | Wheelchairtennis bronze medallist (Beijing 08') | https://florencetalksus.substack.com
Sabrina Sourjah
Helping you overcome stress by addressing root causes vs managing stress, Coach, Free Class: https://calendly.com/sabrina-sourjah/lead-with-work-life-balance
Scott Stockdale
Writer & SEO Instructor | 1M+ views on Medium | Host of Entrepreneurs Can Party 🎉 scottstockdale.co.uk
Stella Brüggen
Excruciatingly personal stories and pedantic advice. Writes for The Ascent, Creative Cafe, P.S. I Love You and Sink or Sing.
Lady Jade
Nineteen • Lean, Mean Writing Machine • Photographer • Music Enthusiast • Avocado Fan • History Geek • Animal Lover
Anthony Beckman
Dad, husband, thinker, writer, exerciser. “It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” — Dumbledore
Melissa Coffey
Wordstruck poet & storyteller. Writing on loss & desire. Published in various journals & anthologies. Lover of prose poetry, art & ekphrasis. EIC @ ArtMusing
Courtney M.
I write personal essays about mental health, relationships, work, and self-discovery. Thanks for reading!
R. Scott
As a former Federal Agent, Gang Expert, Restaurant Owner, and Father, I have stories to share. Enjoy my journey. Contact me on Facebook, I like to chat.
Jaclyn Grey
Books - Writing - Video Games - New Mom - Whatever else I’m interested in at the moment 😊
Cristina Stivala
Spontaneous meditations & stories~ These thoughts are useless if kept inside. So, enjoy some fragments of eternal inquiry. I write poems too, sometimes.
John Thomson
News and current affairs television producer turned writer. Obsessed with history, politics and human behavior. More at https://woodfall.journoportfolio.com
Susan Poole
Mother, lawyer, nonprofit executive, breast cancer survivor, and aspiring author. Recently left her day-job to write about topics that she’s passionate about.
Lisa Turtle
Mom. Nurse. Mountain Lover. Learner. Writing about the things I discover along the way in this crazy life.
Deborah McNamara
Sustainability & Climate Activist. Yoga Teacher. Author, Invitation of Motherhood: Uncovering the Spiritual Lessons of Parenting. More: www.debmcnamara.com
Carrie Thompson
A mother, a wife, a high school English teacher, and a suicide loss survivor on a quest for understanding and healing.
Susan Sassi
Competition placing TV writer, comedian, & professional Cathy impersonator living in LA. www.susansassi.com
Purvee Chauhan
It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. ~ The Little Prince
Lipika Sahu
Writer, 2XAuthor || Connect: lipikasahu194@gmail.com || Weekly: https://thewriteshot.substack.com/
Anirban Kar
Indian blogger. Words in Mind Cafe, Start Up, & Better Humans. Support me by getting a Membership here: https://anirbankar.medium.com/membership
Shanna Loga
Multiracial Midwestern Mama | Multiniche — you never know what I’ll write about next (and neither do I) | She/her/hers | https://shannaloga.com/
Mary Chang Story Writer
Finding shine through exercise, nature & people stories. Fueled by cartwheels, open water swimming & grit. Kid at ❤️
Sylvia Silvers
Sylvia Silvers is a love and intimacy coach who works with women entrepreneurs to reconnect with their men, even when the relationship is already cold.
Kimberly Read, PhD
Be a sexy mind! Embrace critical thinking, the discipline and art of analyzing and synthesizing information. kimberlybr.com
Mandy Osterhaus Ream
Part-time professor. Full-time woman in middle age. Happiest in water. Her work can be found on mandyosterhausream.com.
Tam Francis
is the girl in the jitterbug dress, writing vintage fiction with a cocktail in one hand and a pen in the other. Dance with me at girlinthejitterbugdress.com
Mehboob Khan
Writing about the economics of new-age tech. Subscribe to my newsletter https://techtonik.substack.com/
Addey Vaters
Writer, reader, cat lover, and tea drinker. Romance novelist in progress. Words in Adroit Journal, Vita Brevis, & others. AddeyVaters.com
Mark Stuart Farrar
IT professional turned entrepreneur and writer. Get my free newsletters: TheCorporateHamsterWheel.com and DEServedHealth.news
Korie Ebmeyer
I believe we can change the world with better information! KorieEbmeyer.com https://www.instagram.com/korieebmeyer/ https://www.facebook.com/korie.eb
Jhemmylrut Teng
Media adviser for international relations and content creator during free time. A former TV Reporter. A life warrior.
Susan Foster
Susan lives in Montana with her husband and a clever Jenga-playing dog. The author of a regrettably neglected blog, she hopes to publish her debut novel soon.
Mary DeVries
The older I get, the less I know. That won’t stop me from writing about everything and anything under the sun. Join me in delighting and despairing about life.
Sina Sadrzadeh
Host of The Millennial Entrepreneur & The Gol Bezan Podcast🎙️ • Sustainability Start-Up Founder 🦋 • Giving Incredible Young People a Platform to Inspire ✨
Taryn Herlich
Taryn Herlich is a freelance writer and mental health advocate. She has bylines at Teen Vogue, Business Insider, Girls’ Life Mag, Your Tango, + more.
Victoria A. Fraser
Freelance copywriter, humourist, podcaster, and nerd. Follow along for writing tips, marketing blather, and my opinions! victoriafraser.ca
Hammad A. Khalid
Reader | Writer | Thinker | Lifelong Learner | Curated in Health, Startups, Writing, Productivity, TV & more
Simon Griffiths
I am the founder of Outdoor Swimmer magazine (https://www.outdoorswimmer.com). I write about swimming, swimrun, writing, marketing, business & publishing.
Oliver Romsen
Family man. Fitness nut. ESL. Pro content marketer. Hire me if you like my writing! https://writer.me/oliver-romsen/Email: oliverromsen@gmail.com
Amanda J Edwin
Educator, writer, solopreneur, advocate for self-empowerment. I write about life, parenting, education and personal development. Follow me to connect!
Stephan Joppich
Engineer turned philosophy student • I write about loneliness, minimalism, and books that changed my life • More food for thought → stephanjoppich.com
Tara Blair Ball
Certified Relationship Coach, Author, and Podcast Co-host for Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse. https://beacons.page/tara.relationshipcoach
Arthur Keith
My goal is to inform, educate, & entertain. Top writer in LGBTQ, Music, Climate Change. Directionally dyslexic with an excellent sense of direction.
Sarah Stroh
For a freer, sexier, less lonely world. IG: monogamish_me. Coaching, free weekly email and more - > https://linktr.ee/monogamish_me
Yiqing Zhao
Actor/Writer/Creative Life Coach. Mental health advocate, animal activist, foodie. https://www.instagram.com/yiqingzhao1222/ https://coaching.yiqingzhao.com
Damian Sebouhian
I write Muse Exclusives on topics ranging from metaphysics, meditation, tarot, mythology, poetry, art, humor, and other adventures.
The Rose Machine
Digital Artist, Graphic Designer, and Etsy Business Owner living with ADHD and a head of overwhelming ideas I can't keep up with - so AI helps me.
Karen Schwartz
Children's picture book author, fiction writer, personal essayist, kindness specialist, and lover of chocolate.
Riley Benfell
Huge Book-nerd, D&D geek and lover of Creepy and weird things. I love to write Dystopian, Fantasy, Adventure and some poetry.
Nina Greimel
I help solopreneurs build trusted brands that attract customers | PR & social agency founder | 👉 Free Branding Tips: www.solobrandeur.com
Claire Heginbotham
Tech and travel copywriter who writes content, kickass websites, and emails that convert. Low key Star Trek fan.
Doran Lamb
Top Writer in Mental Health + Psychology + Love. Acute observer of the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction. https://doranlamb.medium.com/membership
Joe Duncan
Joe Duncan’s Left Brain. Editor at Sexography: http://medium.com/sexography | The Science of Sex: http://thescienceofsex.substack.com
Jen D. Clark
Mom, writer since I wrote my complete autobiography at 7. I aspire to haunt the woods someday.
Khadejah
I write about life lessons, writing, social justice, and productivity. New articles published weekly. Follow me on Twitter :https://twitter.com/KhadejahJ22
Charlotte Grysolle
Exploring the neuroscience and psychology behind focus, motivation and mental resilience. 🤸♀️ More on https://www.charlottegrysolle.com/newsletter/
Nina Vinot
My Education is in Biology, Agronomy and Nutrition My Career is in Health-Promoting Bacteria My Passion is to Benefit Life, Happiness and the Planet
Lynne Stott
Lynne Stott, CPDT-KA volunteer trainer with interest in canine behavior, life science and writing. Retired hospitality and marketing manager.
Brooke Wanamaker
Brooke Wanamaker lives in New Orleans. She received the 2016 Seraphia Leyda Award for Best Master’s Thesis in English.
Roo Benjamin
Writing about life, love, and how to be a better human. Roo Benjamin is the alter ego of Benny Callaghan 🏳️🌈 (he/they/us-two) https://ko-fi.com/roobenji
Travis Lakata
Parenting & entertainment writer hoping to make enough for my family all while trying to keep my headspace clear (enough).
Lee G. Hornbrook
Writer, Writing Coach, Writing Process Expert. I can help you become a better writer. Follow at leehornbrook.substack.com
Alison Schaffir
Young Adult Author of YOUR DREAM FOR ME (March 2023) | Rep’d by Birch Literary | NYC-Based Social Media Strategist | Twitter: @ASchaffir
Jill Ebstein
I’m about dogs, our lovable and peculiar families, business, and writing in a wide lane, including fiction. I’m a positivity washer too. www.jillebstein.com
Jocelyn Joy Thomas
Author, spiritual teacher, and intuitive reader. Writing is my passion and purpose. My shop...https://jocelynjoythomas.company.site/
Heather Lynne Sparks
Bibliotherapist. Tired but hopeful mother of four. Former high school English teacher and gifted education specialist who spills her guts right here.
Elena Cooper
Spiritual Adviser. Tarot Reader. Clinical Professional Hypnotherapist. Writer. Music Composer. Singer-Song-Writer. Survived abuse of violence for many years.
Sean Kernan
I'm a nommer. Submit your articles to my publication Corporate Underbelly and I'll try to help you get boosted.
Jamie Hoffman
My name is Jamie Hoffman. I am the founder of Invest Like a Warrior. Our platform seeks to make Investing & Personal Finance Education accessible to all!
Rebecca Holland (Velvet Opus 💜)
Copywriter & Brand Voice Maven behind Velvet Opus, a Writing + Brand Voice Studio, writing about my journey ✍️ tips on marketing, brand voice & dream-chasing
Anaya Nosso
I help people heal with my words via poetry, personal development, and creativity tips. I’m open to writing opportunities! Contact me at ayanaosson@gmail.com
Jurgen Shperdhea
Direct Response Copywriter. Worked with +120 major U.S. brands to increase their sales. Here to spread unconditional love. Follow me: http://linktr.ee/shperdhea
Scot Butwell
I am embarrassing according to teenage son. My jokes are terrible and I don't know when to stop annoying my son. I am the dad of an autistic son. A funny kid.
Charlee Harmon
Appalachian ⛰ Freelance writer at flourishcontent.com 🖋 Sharing my experiences navigating life as a twenty-something. charlee@flourishcontent.com 📩
Rhea Anglesey
Kiwi-Indian writer from NZ. I write Blogs|Personal Essays| MicroFiction. Educator & Lifelong learner|Aspiring Novelist. Find me at https://linktr.ee/rheawriter
Kristen Tsetsi
Author of the post-Roe v. Wade novel THE AGE OF THE CHILD. “A voice & perspective we rarely see in literature. Total page-turner." - Amazon Review
Kit Campoy
I get to the point. Retail Leader → Freelance Writer. Leadership| Business| Web3| https://kitcampoy.com
Justin Andrews
Partner, Dad, and Creator. Radio producer by day, in my feelings with words by night. No idea what’s going on since 1984.
Sharmila Shankarkumar
Writer living in New York. Published in McSweeneys, Slackjaw, and Points In Case. Winner of writing contests you've never heard of.
Steven V
Email Copywriter & List Manager | Building business' email lists into their greatest assets - and documenting life along the way.
Kathleen Perkal
I write short stories about tall topics. Essayist. Published Ghostwriter. Voted Readers’ Favorite in Medium’s Inspired Writers Contest
Luca Vettor
My 24 years in the IT industry and physics degree flow into my mission: simplify what appears complex.
D. A. Langley
Relationship coach, BossMom, and ghost writer wrapped in a 1950s apron. www.dearsweetandlow.com
Phyllis Unterschuetz
I write memoir & personal essays, poetry, and occasional fairy tales. My topics are racial justice, spirituality, and self-discovery. 3 x top writer.
Suzanna Quintana
My voice is my superpower. Editor-in-Chief of The Virago. Founder of The Online Sanctuary for Healing After Narcissistic Abuse. www.suzannaquintana.com
Nihan Kucukural
Turkish copywriter and screenwriter based in New Zealand. I am addicted to stories. I write screenwriting/copywriting advice and occasional funny stuff.
John Cumbow
Six years ago my wife and I retired and sold everything to travel the world. I sometimes share photos and stories about our travels at www.OnTheRoadNow.com.
Patrick Foy, BA
Aspiring storyteller based out of Edmonton, AB, Canada. Eager to share my passion for wordsmithing with the avid readers of the Medium community.
Christine Vann, MSc.
SEO writer & owner of parenting site Bumpsnbeyond.com. Interests: consumer & cyberpsychology. Contact me Christine@Bumpsnbeyond.com
Susan Nanfeldt
A retired, loving-life grandmother, traveler, reader, story teller, and author of Lost in Translation, Stories of Growing Up First Generation Italian American.
Frances Hickmott
Writer/Speaker/Author-” Journey to Joy,” writes about mental health, self-improvement, and resilience.
Thomas Strider
I write about online business growth and self-improvement. Top writer on Medium with 50,000,000+ reads across the web.
Moreno Zugaro
Words that make you think • 1M+ Views, 10x Top Writer • MEN ONLY: https://rebrand.ly/men_only
Michelle A. Cmarik
40-ish mom trying to find her bearings while fishing for goldfish crackers. 8x Top Writer
Caroline Mellor
Mother, writer, creature in awe. Top writer in poetry and climate change www.carolinemellorwriter.com @_carolinemellor_
Julie Humbolt
M&A lawyer. Small-time philosopher. Not here for meaningless listicles. Sign up here to be notified when I publish: https://medium.com/@juliehumbolt/subscribe
Katharine Valentino
Still trying for the words to help us do and feel good things. Owner of Free Amazon Reviews for Your Featured Book. Writer of memoirs & political/social issues.
Kimberly Carlson Aesara
I'm an award-winning novelist. Writing about The Write Life. Offering a practical, inspiring program that gives you tools to write the book of your dreams.
Diane Hatz
Author. Organizer. Inner activist. Looking for answers one pen stroke, meditation, and road trip at a time. Rock Gods & Messy Monsters out now.
Annie Forbes Cooper
Transplanted Scot, former journalist, trying to find the meaning of life through storytelling. I write as if I were dying.
Daniel Andrew Boyd
Nice to internet meet you. * Named after a ballad, destined to tell stories, and listen to yours. In sharing together we will make the world better understood.