Beth McMullen is the author of ten traditionally published novels and is a cohost of the Writers With Wrinkles podcast. With over 20 years in the industry and an Author Accelerator certification under her belt, she uses her deep, no-fluff expertise to help fiction writers navigate their writing struggles.

Cordelia Jensen is the author of four verse novels. As a certified book coach with an MFA in Writing for Children & Young Adults from VCFA, she has taught creative writing in a variety of settings, including Bryn Mawr College, The Kelly Yang Project, The Writing Barn, and The Highlights Foundation.

Eija Sumner writes picture books for children and novels for older kids and teens. She is the author of the picture books CROCODILE HUNGRY and THE GOOD LITTLE MERMAID'S GUIDE TO BEDTIME, both published by Tundra books, an imprint of Penguin Random House Canada.

Erin Halden is a writer, developmental editor, and certified book coach who helps writers dig into the emotional heart of their stories. A former television producer and scriptwriter, she has published more than a dozen short stories and holds an MFA in writing for children and young adults.

Erin Radniecki is a nature enthusiast, writer, and Author Accelerator certified book coach. She helps nature-passionate people write fiction that makes readers care about the natural world. When Erin isn't working, you can find her gardening for pollinators in her backyard.

Gabrielle K. Byrne has two middle grade fantasy books out with Macmillan. She's helped many writers improve their stories as a coach and as a mentor in "Pitch Wars." Gabby has a masters degree in literature, a second bachelors in environmental studies, and is an Author Accelerator certified book coach.

Justin Minkel is the author of the chapter book Clubhouse Clash for kids in grades 2-4, and his middle grade fantasy novel on submission. Justin has an MFA in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. He mentors young writers through Society of Young Inklings.

Laurie Calkhoven is an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach and author. From early readers to laugh-out-loud chapter books and historical novels that bring the wacky facts of history to light, she's published more than fifty books for children and teens.

Rebecca A. Dolence is a lover of stories, over-analyzing, and everything creepy. As an Author Accelerator Certified Book Coach, she specializes in coaching fantasy, magical realism, and various subgenres of horror for all ages. Rebecca is also the creator and host of the Creature of the Month Club.

Sharon Skinner is a multi-published author with a BA in English and MA in Creative Writing. She is a Certified Book Coach and freelance editor who helps writers weave their words into stories that shine. Sharon also serves as the Regional Advisor for SCBWI Arizona.

Tina Cho is the award-winning author of six picture books, with two more forthcoming. Her lyrical middle grade graphic novel, THE OTHER SIDE OF TOMORROW received five starred reviews and many industry accolades.

Victoria Marie Lees is an award-winning poet and author who has published multiple short stories for the children's magazine market. She finds inspiration for her creative work from family adventures and nature. Her memoir, DETERMINATION: A MOTHER OF FIVE CONQUERS COLLEGE, released in May 2025.