PROFESSIONAL BIO
Hi! I’m Pia and I am in love with books and words, and using them as a vehicle to share stories, information, and inspiration. Like you, I used to be overwhelmed and nervous about writing a book. Would anyone care? Who am I to tell this story? I’m not a good writer. I’m so confused about how to sell my books online!
After 10 years of feeling burnt out and unfulfilled climbing the corporate ladder, I realized I wanted to do something more meaningful and I remembered why I loved to write. Life was too short to keep doing something I didn’t love . . . so I took a deep breath, and started my new journey.
Writing an ENTIRE book and publishing it was SCARY and a huge learning curve. But I pushed through and in 2016, I self-published my first book, The Cozy Life, which turned into an international bestseller, was picked up by 5 traditional publishers worldwide, and launched my writing, editing, and book coaching career. If little old me with no experience could do it, ANYONE could!
I am now a published author of several bestselling books and have certificates and training in writing, editing, publishing, marketing, and business. I’ve coached numerous authors, and love working as your editor and personal coach offering unbiased advice and guidance on how you can write, publish, and market your book, so you can take the fear and headache out of the process.
Because of my professional background, including a Psychology degree and over 10+ years working in Human Resources for the film/CG industry coaching CEOs, business owners and teams, I work mainly with nonfiction authors in the self-help, business, new-age, and wellness genres. I also offer Tarot for Writers when higher guidance is desired.
All the way from the land of Vikings and delicious pastries, I was born in the tiny city of Nykøbing Falster, Denmark, and later moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where I now live. I have a deep connection to animal causes, and a dream to support and contribute greatly to these charities in order to help all creatures great and small have shelter, love, and a voice. A portion of the proceeds of my book, Charlie the Cat, will be donated to animal welfare causes.
SHORT BIO
Pia Edberg is a best-selling author and illustrator of The Cozy Life and Charlie the Cat. Her work has been featured on Buzzfeed, MindBodyGreen, The Every Girl, WW, and Lavendaire.
In addition to writing, Pia is also an intuitive book coach and editor, helping other coaches and spiritual leaders write and self-publish their spiritual, self-help, and business books. She has a degree in psychology from Simon Fraser University, as well as numerous certifications in spiritual and personal development fields.
Pia was born in the tiny island city of Nykøbing Falster, Denmark. She currently lives in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Visit www.piaedberg.com to learn more.
OFFERINGS
Book coaching, editing, tarot for writers
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FUN FACTS!
Astrological Sign >> Cancer
Myers-Briggs >> INTP
Enneagram >> 4w5
Spirit Animal >> Butterfly, Cat
Strengths Finder >> Ideation, Input, Intellection, Futuristic, Maximizer
STREET CRED
Editing Certificate >> Simon Fraser University
Psychology Degree >> Simon Fraser University
10+ years working in Human Resources, Career Development, & Recruitment for tech, film, VFX, & Animation industries >>
Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Human Resources Management training (BCIT)
Online Business Training >> Startup Success (Gillian Perkins), B-School (Marie Forleo), Business Mastery (Make Your Mark)
Marketing Training >> Advanced Book Marketing (Self-Publishing School), Social Media Marketing (Northwestern University), Social Media & Content Marketing (UBC)
Personal Development Courses >> EQ For Leadership (Emotional Intelligence Training Company), Myers-Briggs Certificate (Psychometrics), Peer Counseling Certificate (UBC)
Spiritual >> Tarot Certification (The Oracle)