Why shouldn't it be fun and easy to realize your dream of being a published author? It can be.
My Story
On 11/11/11 I released 6 books simultaenously which I wrote and independently published during the previous 6 months. (I had co-authors for two of them.)
Other Voices
Here are some comments from writers I've helped get their book out of the someday box. Imagine how you'll feel when you do.
"You Have Handed Me a Golden Opportunity on a Platter"
When Frances and I started working together, she had 4,000 words written, and a very clear idea of the business she wanted to create based on the book she wanted to write. She gives me more credit than I feel warranted—this publishing stuff is fun and easy. It's the writing that's hard—and Frances does the work.
Frances Schagen
Your Effortless Business
As excited as I was about my book I recognized that I wouldn't finish it without help. Your offer came at the perfect time. I see publishing this book as a great way to launch Your Effortless Business as a business.
It's hard to know when a book is done; I kept coming across things I could add. I appreciated having your experience to help me. Knowing you were there allowed me the freedom to trust it will all work out in the end.
I hope you choose to continue with publishing because there are millions of people like me around the world with something great to say who need help getting it out.
You have changed my life. You have handed me a golden opportunity on a platter.
I will be proud to hold up this book in a room full of people and call it mine!
Frances Schagen
Your Effortless Business
"I Always Wanted to Write a Book"
When I met Tom Berarducci, he just talked like an author. Here's what he says about creating his book "What Not To Do In Business"
Tom Berarducci
What Not to Do in Business
I engaged Joel's coaching services after leaving a 27-year career as an executive at Kodak. I was pretty disoriented and not sure what I wanted to do next. Joel immediately picked up on my years of experience with corporate America, and my strong opinions about how things could be improved. In the back of my mind, I always wanted to write a book; Joel was able to somehow tap into this latent desire and provide me with the tools to turn it into a reality.
I had the data, the experience, and the skill to write a book. But that's not enough. You need a system, and someone to guide you through it. Joel provided me with this guidance, and made the entire experience a blast in the process.
I always knew I could write a book, but without Joel's help, I probably would never have done it.
Tom Berarducci
What Not to Do in Business
"Joel Showed Me How Simply it Could Be Done"
Books can be serious business, or they can just be good fun. Kari Hagensmith mentioned a dream she'd had about writing a fun book about a sensitive subject.
Kari Hagensmith
The Girlfriend Will...
I had this idea for a book rattling around in my head for 3 or 4 years. Talked about it but didn’t know how to do anything about it. Write a book? Publish? They were questions I didn’t know how to answer.
Then I met Joel D Canfield with Someday Box.
Knowing someone else who had accomplished what I only thought about was just the start of his encouragement. When I finally decided to write the book Joel showed me how simply it could be done. With his coaching I put one foot in front of the other and took the steps to getting it done. My book was finished in 6 weeks!
I have enjoyed the acknowledgment that being an author brings. As a speaker and coach I find that being an author changes the conversation with both clients and those who book speakers. I love sharing my books with others and am having fun with interviews and book signings.
Kari Hagensmith, Author
The Girlfriend Will
"There is No Doubt in My Mind I Will Entrust Joel with My Next Writing Project"
When I met Jessi at one of my events I had no idea that this sweet girl was going to write the scariest book I've worked on.
Jessi Lohman
Befriending Death
I spent four years writing my first novel and I was stuck. Joel helped me make my goal of creating a great book a reality. I needed a sounding board, encouragement and reassurance along with knowledge and empowerment. He brought my project to fruition, keeping me motivated and focused from start to finish.
Joel was consistent, reliable, understanding, pleasant and had genuine passion for my project. The experience of sharing the excitement of my project made our work together exponentially better. There is no doubt in my mind I will entrust Joel with my next writing project. I am grateful to work with such a wonderful publishing partner.
Jessi Lohman
Author of Befriending Death
"I Wouldn't Have Gotten That from Someone Else"
I'd known Terry for some time before I discovered that he wanted to write children's books. As he says "My daughters loved reading in spite of me; now I want kids to love reading because of me."
Pegleg Terry
Fred's Abduction
Being able to talk with you about the business aspects of being an author is so helpful. Learning to do marketing the right way, avoiding the common mistakes—I wouldn't have gotten that from someone else. Having access to someone who knows both sides, the writing and the business, makes a big difference.
Pegleg Terry
Author of How Happy is Jasmine?, Fred's Abduction, and several more children's books to come
"After Your Comment . . . It Just Happened"
I share free advice in online forums all the time, and it's wonderful to hear how it helps. Carolyn was stuck; she had her story's ending in mind, but the super beginning she was writing kept heading another direction. My advice? Follow the story, don't force it.
Thanks for the advice Joel. After reading your comment, I went back to my story and let it flow on its own. I was able to move my character from the point of which she was stuck and miraculously achieved a telephone conversation with great dialog. I never outlined the scene or thought about it. It just happened.
Carolyn Thompson
You. Yes, You, Right There—Let's Get Your Dream Book Out of the Someday Box
Contact me to arrange a free 30-minute strategy session to see how I can help you. I promise faithfully that I won’t give you a hard sell or make you feel like you have to work with me. If we’re a match, you won’t need me to tell you that; you’ll know it.
Use the contact form or email me at Contact@SomedayBox.com or call our office (you’ll get to talk to my lovely wife Sue) at 916.390.2262.
