Anne Brooks MacDonald is an award-winning, bestselling author, book coach, and editor. She has over five years of experience in the publishing industry.
Anne Brooks published her debut novel, A Lost Woman, in 2019, launching her into the publishing industry. Since that time, she has worked as the Acquisitions Director and Associate Editor at Indigo River Publishing, building her knowledge and skills in the publishing arena. She has been a featured speaker and panelist at numerous writing events, showcasing her knowledge. Currently, Anne is an acquisitions manager for Morgan James Publishing.
In 2024, Anne launched her podcast, Debut Writers, to help first-time writers through the writing and publishing process. She also sits on the board of the Emerald Coast Writers Association and the Books by the Bay Festival.
Anne launched her Book Coaching Program in 2024 to provide one-on-one coaching to authors to help them achieve their publishing goals. Check out her latest gigs on Fiverr.
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Speaking Engagements
Anne has contributed as a featured speaker, panelist, and workshop host at various writing conferences, including Women in Publishing Summit, IBPA Publishing University Conference, Books by the Bay Festival, WriterFest, and Beyond Words Festival.
Her upcoming events include: WriterFest in Nashville, TN, November 2025
If you are interested in having Anne speak or present at one of your events - Contact her now!