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Author Resources, Evergreen began with a simple belief: authors deserve access to practical, trustworthy support without having to spend a fortune to find it.

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The publishing world can be overwhelming. Writers are expected to understand craft, editing, marketing, branding, business, technology, distribution, mindset, and countless other pieces of an industry that rarely comes with a clear roadmap. Too often, authors are left trying to piece together advice from conflicting sources, expensive programs, or systems that were never designed for the way they actually work.

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We wanted to build something different.

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Evergreen Author Resources was founded by three publishing professionals who bring different strengths to the table but share the same goal: helping authors build creative careers that are informed, sustainable, and uniquely their own.

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Tonya Nagle, PhD, brings more than two decades of publishing experience alongside a background in higher education, curriculum development, instructional design, writing, and teaching. D.C. Gomez is a USA Today bestselling author, educator, coach, and speaker with expertise in leadership, mindset, motivation, and professional development. Jamie brings extensive experience in marketing, branding, cover design, coaching, and publishing, with a focus on helping authors understand how to present their work and connect with readers.

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Together, we recognized something important: there is no single correct way to be an author.

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Some writers love marketing some dread it. Some prefer to use their legal name while others would rather use a pen name. Some plan every scene before they write. Others discover the story as they go. Some want to build publishing businesses, while others simply want to finish the book they have always dreamed of writing. We are all writers, but our preferences are varied. 

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That understanding became the foundation of Author Resources, Evergreen or, EAR as we like to call it because we are always listening.

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Our approach is not about forcing authors into one publishing model or handing everyone the same checklist. Instead, we create resources that help writers understand their options, identify what works for them, and make informed decisions about their creative and professional lives.

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That philosophy inspired our Choose Your Own Author Adventure framework, which uses author archetypes to help writers better understand their strengths, challenges, working styles, and possible paths forward. The archetypes are not boxes or labels. They are a starting point for discovering a publishing strategy that feels authentic and sustainable.

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EAR continues to grow through educational resources, workshops, tools, community programs, events, and publishing initiatives designed to meet authors where they are. Some resources are created for writers just beginning to explore publishing. Others support experienced authors navigating the changing realities of a long-term creative career.

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At the center of everything we do is the same idea that started it all:

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Authors deserve good information, practical tools, and a community that helps them build a creative life that works for them.

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That is what we are here to provide.
 

StoEvergreen Author Resources began with a simple belief: authors deserve access to practical, trustworthy support without having to spend a fortune to find it