What our Alumni say

“A community of wonderful authors led by Kelly Irving; and a shared vision to serve others. What could be better than that?”

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“The EAC was a blessing in that I learnt so much about how to write a book, the different publishing avenues and agreements. The community fuels a continuous sense of growth.”

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“I have a fantastic book coach, Kelly Irving who told me my initial idea needed work and pushed me to reconsider whom I was writing for and what they needed to know. Expert Author Community was a bit like my pump class and my pod people support, challenge and celebrate with me.”

“Writing a book is extremely daunting. Being part of a network like the Expert Author Community means that you have the practical and moral support to get it done.”

“Our writers community is where ideas, small and big, are percolated, shared, revised, outgrown, thrown out, revisited, challenged, nurtured, loved, turned into words and eventually published.”

“Finding and joining Kelly’s tribe was vital to my entire writing journey and the ultimate success of Running Deep.”

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“This community opened my mind and heart! I was so surprised when I joined the EAC by the diversity of amazing people in the community.”

Since joining Expert Author Community, Keegan Luiters has leveraged his book "Team Up" to amplify his success. The book has solidified his authority in leadership and team performance, expanded his audience, and elevated his brand. As a result, Keegan’s expertise is in high demand, with top organizations like Nine Entertainment, The ICONIC, Frucor Suntory, Powership, Toby’s Estate, and the AFL seeking his insights.

“The guidance of Kelly Irving was crucial, as was the inspiration I received from members of the community. Thank you to the Expert Author community that provided such great support as a few sparks of hope became a publishable reality.”

“You'll be welcomed into a thriving and very engaged group. You'll be supported and guided, to not just write and publish your book, but to launch and leverage it too.”

“I have decided to join the Expert Author Community because of the caliber of the community and mentorship. Since joining I have already been connected with a superb PR agent, and this is only the beginning. There are TEDx speakers, multiple award-winning authors, and professional mentors with years of experience, in this special community.”

“There are people you meet who transform your world by giving you a leg up (or three) to achieve your goals. Kelly Irving is one of these people. Someone who is honest, straightforward, warm, encouraging and a buttkicker when needed.”

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“EAC is a unique community. The support is endless, the skills and knowledge are unmatched because of the incredible diversity of talent in the community.”

“It was one of my best business decision to join the Expert Author Community. Without this ‘skeleton structure’, I would NOT have written so focused, to the point and efficiently. It was an enormous help!”

Denise Padin Collazo turned decades of frontline activism into greater success through her debut book, "Thriving in the Fight," which was picked up by a publisher just three months after she began writing. Blending advocacy insights with personal stories, her book has elevated her profile, earning her multiple awards and widespread recognition. Thanks to "Thriving in the Fight," Denise now receives consistent speaking invitations and has secured major philanthropic support for Faith In Action in her mission to combat racial injustice.

“I am not sure Career Unstuck would have finished without the help and support from this community.”

“Bringing a book into the world is best done in good company – and that’s exactly what the EAC has given me.”

“A safe and supportive place where all authors support each other throughout the process and sometimes the fear of writing a book. Empowering most of us to do something we have never done before.”