The Rise of Executive Authors: Best-Selling Writers with CEO Experience

Meet the Executives Behind Bestselling Novels

• Ariana Huffington, Founder of The Huffington Post, served as CEO from 2010 to 2015 before returning to her role as Chair and Chief Operating Officer.
• John Grisham, Author of "The Firm", has been a renowned businessman and CEO of his company, Harlequin Enterprises Inc.
• J.K. Rowling, Creator of the Harry Potter Series, is a successful entrepreneur with a degree in economics and served as CEO of Warner Bros. Entertainment for seven years.

How Executive Experience Can Boost Your Writing Career

"Leadership skills, such as communication and problem-solving, are highly transferable to the writing industry," says author and CEO of BookThug Nation, Ibi Zoboi. "Consider taking courses or attending workshops to enhance your skills."