We Empower Talented People to Their Message
And turn those ideas into greater impact, influence, and income.
We Believe Every Story
For most of our StoryPartners, writing and instructional design don’t come naturally, and there’s no time for them to master these skills.
Their focus is on excelling in areas like leadership, coaching, speaking, building businesses, and making a meaningful impact on others.
We come alongside to help them multiply their message.
Our own story began when our founder Bill Blankschaen saw so many people with great ideas struggling to tell their story well.
So, he launched StoryBuilders—a creative team of storytellers who are passionate about serving people with excellence in genuine, high-trust relationships.
We’ve had the privilege of coming alongside a variety of individuals and organizations like….
Entrepreneurs & Corporate Leaders
Speakers & Influencers
Business Coaches & Consultants
Athletes & Fitness Gurus
Mission-driven & Non-profit Leaders
Political Figures & Cultural Voices
We call them Partners.
The books, resources, and experiences we have created have already impacted millions of people —
Our Core Values
At the foundational level, these values derive from the fact that we are a Christian company. But you don’t have to share the details of our faith to enjoy the benefits of our beliefs.
Creativity
Because we value creativity, we intentionally think differently. We always dare to ask “what if” before figuring out “how to”.
Relationships
Because we value relationships, we always put people before profit and listening before action.
Excellence
Because we value excellence, we always go all out and never settle for good enough.
Authenticity
Because we value authenticity, we always stay true to who we are and do what we say we will do.
Teamwork
Because we value teamwork, we believe the struggles of ME are always exceeded by the strengths of WE.
Energy
Because we value life balance, we always prioritize healthy, holistic living to achieve sustainable success for our team and their families.
The Team Behind
Meet the creatives, strategists, and publishing pros who bring our authors’ visions to life. Led by Bill Blankschaen, our team brings decades of publishing and brand storytelling experience to every project.
Bill Blankschaen
Founder · Chief StoryArchitect
Bill Blankschaen is the founder and Chief StoryArchitect of StoryBuilders, a creative team of storytellers who share his passion for helping people live a story worth telling and serving them with excellence in genuine, high-trust relationships.
StoryBuilders tells stories that make the world a better place by creating compelling books and learning experiences that turn ideas into greater impact, influence, and income.
Jenifer Truitt
Senior StoryGuide & Editor-In-Cheif
Jen Valk
Marketing & StoryPartner Success
Nita Gess
StoryGuide
Rachel O'Day
StoryArtisan · Writer & Editor
Isabel Beeson
StoryArtisan · Graphic Designer
Cheryl Casey
StoryArtisan · Graphic Designer
Jesse Barnett
Director of StoryCreativity
Faith Blankschaen
Chief Financial Officer
Mianda Mulumba
StoryGuide
Kat Martin
StoryArtisan · Writer & Editor
Tracy Jenkins
StoryArtisan · Writer & Editor
Karla Dial
Director of StoryExcellence
Sarah B
Director of StoryExcellence
Ellen Ellzey
StoryArtisan · Writer & Editor
Morgan Kunkel
StoryArtisan · Writer & Editor
William Blankschaen
StoryArtisan · Writer & Editor
Nichole Canniff
Operations Assistant
Nicole Vasco
StoryGuide
Erin Harris
StoryArtisan · Writer & Editor
Rachel Miller
StoryArtisan · Writer & Editor
Kelyta Grace
StorDesigner · Graphic Designer
We Have Been Trusted by…
Let’s Work Together!
We don’t try to fit you into a box, because every situation has unique needs. Let’s talk about how we can come alongside you to monetize your idea through world-class learning experiences.
Jenifer Truitt
Senior StoryGuide – Editor-In-Chief
As a former English teacher affectionately referred to as “Grammar Queen” by her students, Jen serves as a gifted editor and writer for our team. She is also an accomplished personal development and fitness coach who enjoys helping people discover how they can achieve the life they dream of living. Traveling (except in 2020), reading, and spending as much time as possible outdoors are Jen’s favorite ways to spend her weekends.
Jesse Barnett
Director of StoryCreativity
Karla Dial
Director of StoryExcellence
Nichole Canniff
Erin Harris
Ellen Ellzey
StoryArtisan · Writer & Editor
Jen Valk
Marketing & StoryPartner Success
With more than 25 years of marketing and publicity experience, Jennifer (Jen) has worked in three sectors—government, education, and publishing. While she enjoyed each immensely, publishing is where she found her true calling. Jen understands what it takes to create a message that will stand out and garner attention on social media and beyond. She thrives in working with authors and helping them see their dream become reality.
When she’s not working, Jen loves spending time with her family. In the summer you’ll find her on the golf course or out on frequent walks with her three dogs, soaking up every moment of a Michigan summer, the state she has called home all her life. Cooking, baking, and entertaining is something she and her husband love to do. Their door is always open to welcome friend and family, or to welcome a new one.
Faith Blankschaen
Chief Financial Officer
Sarah Boukal
Senior StoryGuide
Nita Gess
Mianda Mulumba
StoryGuide
Mianda has always believed her purpose in life is to share people’s stories. A lover of all forms of writing, she finds joy in everything from short stories and essays to music, spoken word, and poetry. Her studies in creative writing have only deepened that love, strengthening her belief that verbal and written communication is one of the purest ways to bring imagery to life. When she’s not writing, Mianda is serving her community through the church, spending time with friends and family, curled up with a good book, or at her local gym. In all she does, her mission is to weave undertones of God’s faithfulness into every project she collaborates on.
Nicole Vasco
StoryGuide
Kat Martin
StoryArtisan · Writer & Editor
Morgan Kunkel
As an avid reader and skilled writer, Morgan has always been passionate about the written word. She loves to create compelling and intriguing content and use her keen eye for detail to edit. When not immersed in words, Morgan spends time with her family, enjoys as much time as possible outdoors, volunteers at her husband’s fire department, and serves the community.
Rachel Miller
Rachel O’Day
StoryArtisan
Tracy Jenkins
StoryArtisan · Writer & Editor
William Blankschaen
StoryArtisan · Writer & Editor
A writer with a passion for culture, community, and missions work, he has had the pleasure of lending his skills to numerous organizations. Having worked in the U.S. House of Representatives as a Constituent Consultant, for SonCoast Procurement as a Sales Representative to the U.S. Military, and as an Associate Justice and Resident Assistant at Liberty University, William brings an array of experience to our team. His drive to excel, promote, and ensure the highest quality of content for our Story Partners, he demonstrates his ethic of providing the best results on whatever project he is helping with.
Kelyta Grace
StoryDesigner · Graphic Designer
Isabel Beeson
StoryArtisan · Graphic Designer
