F. W. (Franklin Warren) Sears

Born in 1863, Franklin Warren Sears wrote as F. W. Sears and became known for early self-help and New Thought writing. Records from the Library of Congress identify him as the author of Sears Philosophy Lessons, Vol. III (1919), and Project Gutenberg lists Everyday Experiences among his works.

Sources about his life consistently describe him as a pioneer in New Thought psychology. He wrote books, taught through correspondence courses, and offered personal counsel, presenting his ideas as tools for handling ordinary problems with steadiness, confidence, and constructive thinking.

Sears is especially remembered for clear, practical writing rather than abstract theory. His work fits the tradition of early mind-power and positive-thinking literature, with an emphasis on willpower, harmony, and everyday application.