Find your voice, live your story…is the foundation of Edie Melson’s message, no matter if she’s talking about writing, social media or photography. She’s learned to embrace the ultimate contradiction of being an organized creative. As a sought-after speaker and award-winning author and industry professional for over a quarter of a century, Edie Melson has the proven expertise to help writers navigate the multi-discipline world of publishing, social media, and marketing—especially in the paradigm of AI. The first part of her career was spent as a freelance writer, often publishing over 700 articles a year. She’s been a professional blogger, copywriter, ghost writer, speaker, novelist and nonfiction author. 

Her reputation as an online expert is well-deserved. Her blog reaches millions and has been named a Writer’s Digest Top 101 Sites for Writers since 2017. She’s the director of one of the largest Christian writers conferences in the nation and board member of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association. 

Edie and husband Kirk have been married 44+ years with three grown sons and four grandchildren. They live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and can often be found hiking—with Edie clinging to the edge of a precipice for the perfect camera angle and Kirk patiently carrying her notebook and tripod. Connect with her on her website, www.EdieMelson.com and through social media.