Tabitha Turner
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Nashville has never been short on ambitious women — professionals who dream bigger, work harder, and open doors for those who follow.
From entrepreneurs and executives to creatives, advocates, and innovators, these women are making an impact in their industries, strengthening our community, and proving that success is even more meaningful when it’s shared. They are leaving a lasting mark on Music City — one bold decision at a time.
How would you describe what you do?
I am a bestselling author and a book doula, which means I help first-time authors “birth” their books into the world. I’ve carved this very unique lane between being an author and helping other authors navigate the publishing space. When I first became published, I quickly realized that no one was talking about the business of publishing: how to get paid, how to make it a career, and how to choose the right path tailored to your wants and needs. So, through my own trials and errors as a published author, I started attracting writers who wanted to get published but didn’t know what to do next. I have built an entire business through word-of-mouth and referral only. No social media. No marketing. To date, I’ve helped hundreds and hundreds of people write books, sign with top literary agents, land multi-six-figure book deals, and become USA Today and New York Times bestselling authors.
How do you define success?
Success used to mean selling a million books and being a bestselling author. Now, success looks like owning my own time, waking up when my body is ready, having slow mornings, living my purpose every day, curating a life I never want to escape, living in utter gratitude, and staying present as much as I possibly can. I’ve learned, over time, that accomplishments are truly fleeting. The moment you hit one goal; the goalpost moves. You are never really celebrating your wins; you’re rushing past them. To be here, fully engaged, living on my own terms without hustling, is my truest definition of success.
What do you love most about what you do?
It is the privilege of my life for someone to come to me with a lifelong dream of writing a book and walk away with an agent, a book deal, or a fully written book. To then watch that book launch into the world, finding its readers, and changing lives. I still get more excited for my clients’ successes than my own. For my own writing, I live for the flow state. I love every single thing about the writing process.
What role has Nashville played in shaping your career?
Nashville has such a thriving creative community. In an effort to support more creatives, I helped found a group called the Nashville Authors. We have gatherings for other writers in the community who need a safe space to land. We also support each other every step of the way, as writing can sometimes feel solitary, though I’ve found it to be the complete opposite.
What advice would you offer young women who want to work in the field?
You have to know why you want to write the book. What you want your book to do and how you want to launch it. Once you get clear about your goals, everything else falls into place. It’s also vital to understand that becoming a published author isn’t romantic. This is a business like everything else.