Dixie Carlton
Author Coach | Speaker | Publishing Strategist
Dixie Maria Carlton is an international speaker, publishing coach, and author of 25 books on marketing, business, and nonfiction publishing. As founder of Indie Experts Publishing & Author Services, she has published more than 300 titles since 2004, working with global specialists, best-selling authors, and award-winning business leaders. Dixie is known for helping experts turn their ideas into powerful, market-ready books that build authority and influence. She is also the co-host of the Experts’ Journey Podcast, a weekly show focused on empowering and educating industry experts with wisdom worth sharing. Dixie’s mission is to help authors create books that drive impact, visibility, and long-term success. (Short and Long bio both included in attached Word Document)
Topics
Talking Points
- Marketing & Branding Conferences
- SME and Entrepreneur Events
- Women in Leadership Summits
- Professional Speaker Associations
- Book Writing and Publishing Panels
- Creative Business Masterminds
- Why clarity in communication is the ultimate leadership advantage
- How storytelling builds trust, influence, and brand power
- The biggest communication mistakes leaders make under pressure
- How to transform complex ideas into clear, actionable messaging
- The rise of thought leadership and how experts can stand out
- Women in leadership: confidence, communication, and presence
- How writing a book elevates authority in any industry
- Building better conversations to strengthen teams and culture
Communication & Leadership Strategist. Turning Complex Ideas into Clear, Influential Messages
About Dixie
A multi-award-winning author coach and publishing strategist who helps experts turn their knowledge into powerful, commercially viable books. With more than 20 years in the publishing industry, Dixie has guided hundreds of authors—from entrepreneurs to thought leaders, to write, publish, and position books that elevate their credibility and expand their reach.
As the founder of BookCoach. PRO and a celebrated speaker, Dixie brings deep industry expertise, real-world strategy, and a refreshingly honest perspective on what it truly takes to create a book that builds authority. Her sessions empower audiences to refine their message, structure their ideas, and navigate the publishing journey with clarity.
Dixie’s mission is simple: help good thinkers become great authors, and help great authors get the visibility they deserve.