"Toni Dianne Holm Writer, Editor, Teacher
Creative Bio – ""Toni is a professional writer, well established in book publishing (writer, editor, and publisher), and an ‘up and coming’ entertainment writer in television and film. Toni’s writing is uniquely her own, in both subject matter and delivery. Other worldly content, termed cosmic realism, drives her storytelling genres. Her greatest values and contributions to publishing and entertainment are her genuine desires to share not only her creative storytelling projects, but also her knowledge and talent as a writer in the development of other writers. Women like Toni, who bring wisdom to our profession, bring transformation to our industry. Her experiences bring a powerful presence of promoting and encouraging creative story for women’s voices."" --Pilar Alessandra - veteran Hollywood script consultant; author, The Coffee Break Screenwriter; and host of the On the Page Podcast
A consummate storyteller, Toni’s childhood was every kid's dream—her mother worked at Disneyland in California. A Mermaid, an Orangutan, and a Polynesian Hula Dancer were her neighbors. As a child privy to employee/family premieres, like 101 Dalmatians, Toni began to learn the art of storytelling from the master illusionist, Walt Disney. Backstage sets, during the filming of Zorro and The Wonderful World of Disney, infused her psyche with animation, adventure, storytelling, and the fantasy worlds of Tomorrow Land.
Publishing – CEO/Publisher/Editor – Trade Books www.wordkeepersinc.com After graduating from Rollins College, Toni wrote until she found her voice. That self- taught process earned her an intuitive knowing in how to help other writers discover voice. Working for over a decade with two international publishing houses (Viacom) and (Pearson Education) gave Toni the foundation she needed as an editor. After Pearson closed her editorial office, due to budget
cuts and downsizing, Toni sensed a transition away from traditional publishing. In 2003, Toni formally incorporated Word Keepers, Inc., a small press, publishing body, mind, and spirit trade books.
From my first film viewing, sitting with Walt Disney to having tea with Maya Angelou, I learned the importance of universal entertainment and the passions that drive the power of storytelling. From my professional career life in publishing books, CS higher-ed textbooks, fiction and nonfiction trade books, and my own small press as Publisher, I gleaned discipline and structure. From my personal studies with two ascended master teachers, I learned that a spiritual path is a journey of a thousand life lessons, each growing me more into my real voice."