YOU CAN BECOME AN AUTHOR
and shine a little light in the world
You have an idea for a book…now what?
Creating a book can become overwhelming… there’s the brainstorming, writing, editing and revising, not to mention publishing and marketing!
Every book is different and every writer is unique.
As a published author, I know how confusing and complicated the bookmaking and publishing business can be.
As your coach, I will provide specific instructions for your unique project.
Creative Book Coach
Once you share your ideas, dreams and goals, we will create a map together, so that you can navigate the bookmaking and publishing process, easily.
You will be encouraged, learn new skills and receive vital resources needed to help you to become a published author.
Whether you have a book idea or have already written your first draft, let me put your mind at ease, by sharing the next steps along the exciting writer’s journey.
Providing you with the confidence to move forward
Did you know that 97% of people who start writing a book never finish it?
It took me ten years to write my first novel. Initially, when the inspiration came, the writing was easy and exciting. But then, when the doubts and fears crept in, procrastination paralyzed me. My imagination turned from the dream of becoming a published author, to being terrified of being criticized and judged by my readers. I didn’t have the support I needed at the time, so I put the manuscript in a drawer and left it there…for about eight years.
When I finally decided to let someone coach me, I took off like a rocket, finished my first novel, Reviving Joy, and published it in six months!
Sometimes, what we need is a combination of personal support, practical resources and the commitment to follow through. It’s the perfect recipe for success!
Encouraging you every step of the way
25 years of writing experience for children’s stories, educational curriculum, proposals, newsletters, novels, and two memoirs
20 years of instructing students, artists and writers, helping them discover their creative potential
5 years of coaching children’s authors, and fiction and non-fiction writers
“I have enjoyed being coached by Sylvia over the past 6 months. She is encouraging, wise and always prepared. Her experience in the field really helped me understand the steps I need to be taking and she has also helped me avoid some distracting detours. She gives me confidence, and great ideas have come from our discussions which begin with her wise questions. I am so fortunate to have her alongside me during my creative journey.”
Bill Schuilenberg, Professional Counsellor, RPC, MPCC-S, CT, CSAT
What does it take to write a book?
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BEGIN YOUR AUTHOR JOURNEY TODAY
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WRITING
ILLUSTRATING
PUBLISHING
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INSTRUCTION
FEEDBACK
RESOURCES
ENCOURAGEMENT
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EDITING A PROPOSAL
WRITING A PROPOSAL
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EMAIL MARKETING
NEWSLETTER WRITING
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