by Hélène | Aug 19, 2020 | Next Act for Women
Brandy had always loved reading and came up with her book subscription business idea while in the midst of a successful and lucrative advertising career. A layoff would be the impetus for her to go all-in with Page 1, which was recently featured on Oprah’s list of...
by Hélène | Jun 25, 2018 | Next Act for Women
When her husband moved out and her father died in the span of six months, Alice’s charmed life was turned upside down. She is now a tutor, teacher, writing coach, and book discussion leader. Having been a guest speaker at Alice’s writing workshop, I can attest...
by Hélène | May 2, 2016 | Expert Interviews
In interviewing women in midlife, I come across many who are writing, or wish to write, their first book in their 40s, 50s, and beyond. As a professional book writing coach, focusing on nonfiction, do you think everyone has a book in them? Not necessarily everyone,...
by Hélène | Jan 25, 2016 | Next Act for Women
After careers in journalism, catering, and marketing, Helene went back to her first love: Books. She reviews works of fiction on her blog, Books Is Wonderful, and is finishing up her own first novel. Tell us a little about your background… I grew up in Reading,...