Scott Edelstein has published over 160 short pieces and 17 books, including The Complete Writer’s Kit and 100 Things Every Writer Needs to Know. He has been a professional writer for over 40 years, as well as a literary agent; a book, magazine, and newspaper editor; a newspaper and magazine journalist; a freelance writer for businesses and nonprofits; a ghostwriter; and a writing and publishing consultant.

Scott has taught writing at many colleges, universities, schools, writers’ centers, writers’ conferences, libraries, and community organizations.