Dr. Brian L. Wheeler is a wordsmith, editor, Alan Watts scholar, philosopher, literary consultant, and literary agent. Given his passion for exploring the bounds of human potential and cosmic connection, he writes from the ground of experience, inquiry, and scholarly creativity. His most recent publishing project is Tao for Now: Wisdom of the Watercourse, by Alan Watts, which he co-edited with Alan’s son, Mark.

He holds a PhD in East-West Psychology and an MA in Philosophy and Religion (concentration in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness) — both degrees from the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). The title of Dr. Wheeler’s dissertation is “Paradox and the Cosmology of Alan Watts.” Two chapters from it have been published by the Journal of Humanistic Psychology: “Participating in Paradox: An Integrative Framework” and “A Wattsian Perspective of Life’s Ultimate Riddle: Paradoxes, Double-Binds, and Their Resolution.” For his bachelor’s degree, he attended Western Washington University’s interdisciplinary program (Fairhaven College), where his degree focused on writing, worldviews, and experience of the self. Currently, he is the Resident Scholar at the Alan Watts Organization, and works as a freelance editor, literary consultant, and literary agent.

As a seasoned journalist, versatile editor, decorated athlete, world-renowned kiteboarding judge, and accomplished writer, his passion for action sports and the written word runs deep. Having written for 30+ magazines, amassed 800+ pages of editorial exposure for clients around the world, and edited for several industry-leading publications (such as Wakeboarding and Kiteboarding magazines), his editorial experience spans four industries. Additionally, he has freelanced for a slew of prestigious clients and organizations, action sports companies and events, including the KSP Kitesurfing World Championship Tour, the Triple-S Invitational, and Sir Richard Branson’s Kite Jam.

While Dr. Wheeler holds a lifelong passion for action sports, he also has a much deeper side too: a love for exploring and writing about the mysteries of consciousness, life, and existence. One of the many books on human nature that Dr. Wheeler endeavors to write is Cosmic Fruit: Awakening to a New View of Life, which stems from his doctoral research into human nature and the wisdom of Alan Watts.

Specializing in book proposal writing, developmental editing, and supporting authors in bringing their transformative books into this world, Dr. Wheeler is accepting book coaching clients at this time.