Valerie J. Lewis Coleman is a best-selling author, award-winning publisher, and publishing expert who transforms stories into legacies. With more than twenty years in the industry, she has published over 180 authors—70% of whom became bestsellers—and guided thousands of writers to avoid costly mistakes, publish with excellence, and profit from their books.

As founder of Pen of the Writer, Valerie equips professional speakers, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to magnify their message, grow their platforms, and monetize their expertise through publishing. She also leads the groundbreaking When I See Me™ BIPOC Children’s Book Fair, an initiative that places diverse, empowering stories into the hands of young readers so every child can see themselves as the hero.

A sought-after speaker and mentor, Valerie blends practical industry knowledge with passion for literacy, representation, and empowerment. Her dynamic presentations make publishing simple, profitable, and impactful—helping authors not only write books, but also change lives. Learn more at PenOfTheWriter.com, QueenVPublishing.com, and WhenISeeMe.com.

Serving professional speakers and experts to magnify and monetize their message by publishing quality book

With its name derived from Judges 5:14, Pen of the Writer (POWER) was created to use the writing pen as a weapon to fight the enemy and celebrate the good news of Christ Jesus. Committed to helping clients RISE with Results, Integrity, Excellence, and Service, Pen of the Writer professionally engineers and designs books to land clients paid speaking engagements, media attention, and books sales.

In addition to books about how to write, publish, and market your bestseller, Pen of the Writer conducts workshops, retreats, and virtual academies for aspiring authors to master self-publishing. Having trained thousands and published 185 authors—70% of whom are bestsellers—Pen of the Writer has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.
Our services include

• Publishing for writers who want the benefits of self-publishing without the hassle.
• Mentoring for the experts who want to take the do-it-yourself approach to master self-publishing while navigating the serpentine maze of the book business.
• When I See Me BIPOC Children’s Book Fair was created to pique children’s curiosity, boost their confidence, and enhance their ability to connect with the world around them by featuring books with characters that look like them.
• Pen of the Writer Academy is a cohort program designed to guide you through every aspect of successful self-publishing including editing, cover design, and engaging your audience.
• Free Your Mind and the Words Will Follow Writers Retreat is a three-day immersive experience focusing on your worth, willpower, and writing.
• Since inception, Pen of the Writer has collaborated with more than 250 printers worldwide. We decoded the confusing and complex technical language of book printers to save clients thousands of dollars with Print My Book.

To avoid costly mistakes and make quantum leaps toward publishing your bestseller, visit PenOfTheWriter.com or schedule a complimentary session with our lead expert at https://penofthewriter.as.me.