Shirley Jump is an award-winning, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and USA Today bestselling author who has published more than 80 books in 24 countries. As the owner of JumpStart Creative Solutions, Shirley also does book building, content editing, ghostwriting, and author coaching. She has worked with celebrities from The Today Show, HGTV, White House advisors, and former NFL players to craft their stories in a unique and compelling way.   She started as a reporter for Boston-area newspapers, then moved into writing business and lifestyle articles for national magazines. She has published more than 2000 articles in over 150 publications. She has worked as a publicist and as the Director of Communications for a marketing agency, giving her a diverse background in marketing, publicity, and all forms of writing. She is also a former national speech competitor who has spoken all over the world about the power of narrative and how to create compelling books.