Meet the Team 

Co-Founders

Anna Claire Boyd

L&D Specialist, Author

Anna spent 15+ years working in Learning and Development, and uses that knowledge to curate the Academy's learning offerings. She is also an author and an 125-hr certified mindset and career coach. 

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Luca Ceccarelli

StoryMetrics™ Coach & Strategist

Luca is our resident StoryMetrics expert. After an award-winning career in the film industry, Luca turned his attention to long-form narrative, coaching others through his powerful story frameworks.

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Associate Coaches

Jessica Berg

Literary Agent, Author

Jessica Berg is a literary agent, author, and the founder of Rosecliff Literary, where she champions bold, emotionally resonant fiction. She's spent more than a decade working with clients across fiction and narrative nonfiction.

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Dr. Melissa Corter

Writing Coach, Author

Dr. Melissa Kim Corter is The Shadow Psychologist and author of Apothecary for the Afflicted: Shadow Work for Invisible Wounds. She holds a doctorate in Depth Psychology and Archetypal Studies from Pacifica Graduate Institute.

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Saleema Ishq

Book Marketing Expert, Author

Saleema Ishq is a former copywriter turned award-winning thriller author on a mission to help writers shift their mindset around book marketing from something they dread to a natural extension of the creative process.

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Sophie Jonas-Hill

Writing Coach, Author

Sophie is a writer, award winning illustrator and tutor with a long experience of supporting adult learners in realising their creative potential. She's passionate about the art and craft of writing, both the long slog and the moments of ecstatic joy!

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Shanda Trofe

Publishing Professional, Book Coach, Author

 Shanda Trofe is a bestselling author, book coach, and founder of Transcendent Publishing. With over 800 #1 bestselling launches, she is a recognized expert in self-publishing and a sought-after speaker.

Coming Soon: Shanda will be joining SCA in June

StoryCraft Staff

Kato Bisase

Community Manager, Author

Kato Bisase is a Ugandan-American creative nonfiction writer, poet and essayist based in Northern California. He is the person who helps our community thrive!

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Rhea Boyd

Treasurer

Rhea's professional background spans accounting, administration and hospitality. She is is committed to helping StoryCraft grow through responsible financial management and reporting, as well as building strong internal structures.