Fun Facts

I love to read, draw, and go to the beach---and the beach.

About Me

Chris Dalton is a professional writer, author, teacher, and mentor. With over twenty years of experience as a writer, he began in marketing and then moved into the non-profit world. He is a published author, appearing in Group magazine, Relevant magazine, The Story Warren, and other publications. His novels, Nicholas and the Keeper of Names, a middle-grade fantasy-adventure; The Lantern Heart, a modern-day fable; and The Sumo and the Akita, a young readers’ fantasy-adventure, are all in print.
Chris has written several feature films for various production companies and independent producers in the entertainment industry. While working in Hollywood, he consulted on numerous feature films and television shows, mentored dozens of professional writers, provided script coverage for three hundred scripts, read over four hundred scripts for film competitions, and oversaw the writing program for Act One from 2016 to 2018.
Chris co-founded and co-led the CFTN Film Lab with Carissa, overseeing twenty-nine short films from development to production. He also co-wrote the feature film, All the Dragons, with Carissa Dalton.
This past year, Chris has taught English Language Arts at Arcadia Christian Academy, helping the students write and shoot a dozen short films.
He is currently getting his Master’s Degree at Flourish Institute of Theology.

Experience

I have written professionally for over twenty years. I have coached writers from all walks of life for over fifteen years. I currently teach ELA at Arcadia Christian Academy.

Approach

As a student, I wished to have tutors and mentors who cared as much as I did about literature and writing. I couldn't find one. So, I hope to be the tutor or mentor others need.