By: Aimee Tariq
In 2017, Wilbert Wynnberg went skydiving in Lodi, California. During this adventure, he had a near-fatal crash that led to severe physical injuries. Wynnberg reflects that he felt something deeper after this incident. According to him, “It wasn’t the fall that broke me. It was the realization that I had been chasing success without asking what truly mattered.”
The Pause That Prompted Reflection
After the skydiving accident, Wynnberg’s path to recovery was slow. Days became weeks. With movement being limited, he had ample time to think about where his life was headed.
During this reflection phase, Wynnberg began to write. What started out as notes grew to chapters in a short period. Those chapters? Well, they became a book titled Think Act Prosper. This wasn’t just any book, but one that captured Wynnberg’s entrepreneurship, resilience, and mindset.
After publishing this book, his life changed. He got invitations to media interviews and speaking events. Readers also reached out to him, stating how his book had an impact on their lives.
It doesn’t end there, though. Wynnberg started to get questions from people who wanted to become authors but didn’t know how to start. Wynnberg offered recommendations on how they could structure, edit, and publish their manuscripts. And soon after, demand for his expertise began to increase.
From Building a Business to Seeking a Publishing Solution
After helping out many people, Wynnberg decided to create his publishing company. Once it was launched, he and his team helped non-fiction authors publish their stories.
While his company saw success, Wynnberg kept asking himself how many great stories were left untold due to the complicated and expensive nature of traditional publishing. This question gave him an idea for his next venture.
AuthorRise.ai Comes Into Play
Wynnberg’s answer to simplifying the book publication process was AuthorRise. This AI-backed tool gives authors a cost-effective and efficient channel to publish stories.
AuthorRise doesn’t work like typical AI tools, where you’d insert prompts and get a manuscript within seconds. It helps authors to do everything from drafting outlines to editing and formatting a book. And despite these actions being automated, the author’s voice and tone are still able to shine through.
According to Wynnberg, AuthorRise isn’t meant to replace humans. Instead, its services revolve around empowering more people to write.
A One-Size-Fits-All Publishing Solution
Traditional publishing requires authors to work with different editors, proofreaders, and publications. However, this process is often fragmented and super expensive.
AuthorRise lets authors perform these tasks within days. With this tool in the mix, there’s no juggling of multiple providers and learning different tools. AuthorRise guides authors through every stage, ensuring their final publication mirrors their personal brand and goals.
A Vision to Shine Globally
Wynnberg wants AuthorRise to go beyond regular markets. He wants this tool to reach underserved communities and empower over 1 million authors in the next few years. According to him, “Everywhere in the world, there are stories worth sharing. What they lack isn’t wisdom, it’s access.”
Wynnberg doesn’t just see AuthorRise as a tool for profits. He sees it as something that’ll help level the playing field for knowledge distribution.
From the Ground to the Corridors of Excellence
Wynnberg says his skydiving crash made him think about his life and rewrite its course. This decision didn’t just lead to his first book and publishing outfit. It sparked a mission to democratize publishing for authors globally. In his words, “The ground gave me perspective. And the rise has just begun.” If I could leave one thing as my legacy, it would be that even when you start from the ground, you can always rebuild, just like the pyramids of Egypt. It may take time, but it will stand the test of time.
