Betsy Cornwell is a New York Times bestselling author and writing instructor at the National University of Ireland Galway, and she holds an MFA in creative writing from the University of Notre Dame.

She has over a decade of experience as a writing mentor, and she helps both aspiring and professional authors at every stage of drafting, revision, and publication. 

Betsy specialises in helping her clients work through writers’ block, find motivation, and craft sustainable creative practices for their individual lifestyles. She has a genuine love for teaching and for helping her students and clients achieve their goals.

You can find her sliding-scale group writing class, free for single parents, on Patreon.

Speaking Engagements:

Betsy is a warm and engaging speaker with over a decade of experience as a teacher, mentor, and retreat leader.  She brings inspiration and creative spark to each of her classes, workshops, and talks — whether helping people write their stories, or telling her own.

She is available for online and in-person speaking engagements on these and other topics:

Building Community · Single Parenthood · Gender Based Violence · Fundraising · Creativity and Caregiving

To inquire about speaking engagements, please contact us here.