Writing our World Publishing (WOW! Publishing) was founded in 2003 by author and presidential diarist Janis F. Kearney.

Before becoming a full-time writer, Janis spent 35 years in public service and freelance communications and writing. Her most transformational roles, however, were those of managing editor, then publisher of the historic Arkansas State Press newspaper, founded by LC and Daisy L. Gatson Bates; and being appointed as the first-ever Personal Diarist to a President (Clinton), in 1995, and serving for almost six years in the role of diarist, living historian, and chronicler of President William J. Clinton’s presidency.

In 2003, with her husband’s support, Janis founded Writing Our World Publishing to serve her own publishing needs and to help other new writers in need of writing and publication.

After 20 years, WOW Publishing made a significant pivot. No longer a publisher for outside authors, we continue to serve new and emerging writers through literary coaching, literary salons, workshops, and author events.

With the establishment of Read.Write.Share Writers Weekend, Janis continues WOW Publishing’s mission to help illuminate new southern voices, southern stories, and southern culture through diverse genres: memoir, biography, fiction, and historical nonfiction.

WOW Publishing became a reality in Chicago, but since 2007, has been a proud member of Little Rock, Arkansas’ literary and small business community.

Writing our World Publishing services include:

Literary Workshops/Seminars - Read.Write.Share Writers Weekend. Youth Writing Workshops. Memoir Writing Workshops.

  • Public Lecturer - private, corporate, nonprofit, and educational venues

  • Literary Event Sponsor - Through Read.Write.Share Writers Weekend, Wow Publishing creates literary projects, events, and programming for both local and national events.

  • Passionate Community Servant: Founder and President, Celebrate! Maya Project - a nonprofit organization serving Arkansas youth through literary, poetry, writing, art, and history initiatives.

    Advocating for children and women’s empowerment. Collaborating with for-profit and nonprofit literacy and literary organizations to help youth discover their voices. Nurturing a one-world philosophy.