Courtney Maum
Courtney is the author of five books, including the groundbreaking publishing guide that Vanity Fair recently named one of the ten best books for writers, BEFORE AND AFTER THE BOOK DEAL and the memoir THE YEAR OF THE HORSES, chosen by The Today Show as the best read for mental health awareness. A writing coach, director of the writing workshop “Turning Points,” and educator, Courtney's mission is to help people hold on to the joy of art-making in a culture obsessed with turning artists into brands. On Substack, Courtney runs a bestselling newsletter about publishing that you can sign up for at CourtneyMaum.com where you’ll also find her online classes. Her latest novel, “Alan Opts Out” is forthcoming in both the US and the UK in the summer of 2026.