About Emerald Earth Publishing

I used to have a million ideas but no clear way to bring them to life. My notebooks were filled with half-written stories, creative sparks, and unfinished projects. I wanted to publish a book or journal, but every time I tried to start, I felt overwhelmed. Formatting, marketing, keywords—it all seemed impossible. My ADHD brain thrived on creativity but struggled with structure. I thought maybe I just wasn’t “disciplined enough” to figure it out.

But then, everything changed.

Instead of fighting my ADHD, I started working with it. I created a system—one that broke the self-publishing process down into small, manageable steps. I learned to organize my ideas without feeling trapped, to take action without getting lost in the details, and to actually finish what I started!

One book turned into two. Then five. Then a full-blown creative catalog!

From launching my own product lines to publishing books (both the DIY way and through a major publisher), I’ve been through the wringer so you don’t have to. I’ve hosted online and in-person retreats, built a YouTube channel with over 500 videos, became a Top 1% Etsy seller and even started a magazine and a subscription box. If there’s a way to turn creativity into profit, I’ve probably tried it and figured out the fastest way to make it work!.

After 30 years in business, 1000's of students, and several million in revenue, I can confidently say — I have made the mistakes so you don't have to.

It's time to make your dreams of becoming a published author a reality!

All my best,

Ilysa