Steve Shipley is a multi-published author, author coach, and founder of InkIT Publishing and Pain-Free Publishing, where he helps writers publish smarter, protect their rights, and build sustainable author careers.
He is the author of both fiction and nonfiction, including the Blake Willis crime-thriller series and the widely praised Wine Sense: The Art of Appreciating Wine. Through Pain-Free Publishing, Steve has guided dozens of authors on their path from manuscript to market, combining practical training with real-world publishing experience.
As the co-creator of the Pain-Free Publishing workshop series, Steve teaches authors how to navigate copyright registration, piracy protection, ISBN management, AI-safe writing workflows, and the essential tools of modern authorship. His teaching blends deep industry knowledge with simple, actionable steps writers can apply immediately, making their writing and publishing journey—pain-free.
A long-time technologist and former senior business consultant, Steve brings decades of expertise in digital transformation, project leadership, and technology adoption. He is highly skilled with author-focused tools such as Plottr, Scrivener, Camtasia, Adobe Creative Cloud, and a wide range of AI-assisted writing and publishing apps.
Today, Steve splits his time between writing and coaching authors. His passion is helping writers be able to do-it-themselves, build confidence, protect their creative assets, and publish professionally—without the overwhelm.
