author. speaker. coach.
Public Bio
AMY L. BERNSTEIN is passionate about the power of creativity to help individuals re-energize their capacity for growth, move beyond burnout, and pursue the life they wish to lead rather than the life they’ve settled for.
The award-winning author of seven books, she brings to conferences and podcasts around the world an insightful, actionable message that inspires meaningful change. Amy spent nearly a dozen years in senior communications roles in Washington, DC, and in state government and the nonprofit world, developing communications programs and community grant initiatives.
Earlier in her career, Amy won several awards as a business journalist and freelanced for major NPR news programs. She currently runs a boutique book coaching consultancy, helping nonfiction subject-matter experts to develop commercially compelling books. She is a past recipient of two federal service awards and numerous humanities planning grants. Her work has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize and Best American Essays of 2027.
A Voice of Inspiration, Experience, and Encouragement
- Tune into a conversation on creativity and risk-taking with life coach Stacey Andon.
- Making a mid-life pivot? My conversation with Claire Waite Brown, here, will inspire you.
- Get a taste of my teaching life through this conversation with bestselling author Alessandra Torre on revealing character through dialogue.
- Want more writing craft? Check out some of my blogs for guru Jane Friedman, including tips for writing a great second draft and the peril and promise of writing in first-person.
- I'm an in-demand podcast guest, exploring creativity, publishing, writing, and aging with alacrity.
Community-Minded Collaborator
I have lived in Baltimore, Maryland for over 35 years and it is now my beloved home. Baltimore is a fantastic city in which to live, work, and play. I try to give back by directly supporting local artists, nonprofit cultural organizations, and arts institutions through direct and in-kind giving (including workshops, mentoring, and teaching). I also serve as an occasional judge for arts-related programs and contests serving teens and adults. Nationally, I'm a volunteer and/or mentor with the Women's Fiction Writers Association, the Maryland Writers Association, the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP), and more.
intellectual warehouse
An umbrella sole-proprietorship for Amy L. Bernstein's writing, event, and coaching business ventures.
A one-woman think tank focused on transforming lives through creativity.
An evolving gateway for future opportunities and collaborations.
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