My initial thoughts for what later became my first published book were merely emails to friends. I never expected...
Write a Book… on the beach!
Writing May 10, 2018
Coming to you live from my patio in the Bahamas! I’m the author of the book The Freedom Project,...
I had a mentor tell me, “If you’re serious about making a real change in your life, hire a coach.”...
6 Steps To Become A Bestselling Author
Writing June 14, 2020
In the last module of my book writing course, I talk about the steps necessary to make your book a bestseller. It doesn’t matter whether you want to do it through an online bookstore or from your own website, both are viable. To get started on becoming the next... Read more
My initial thoughts for what later became my first published book were merely emails to friends. I never expected my thoughts would become a published book, let alone a bestselling book. Yet both of these things happened. When you have a system, the process of writing a book is... Read more
If You Wrote A Nonfiction Book, What Would It Be About?
Writing December 5, 2019
Have you ever thought about writing a book? Most of us have at one point or another. Writing a book used to be a stuffy, exclusive process only reserved for the happy few – but my Write a Book in a Week program has opened up the benefits of... Read more
Have you written a book, or are you thinking about it? I teach new authors every week that writing a book and being able to hold a physical copy in your hand is the easy part. Once your book is there it’s time to get rid of it. I wouldn’t have... Read more
Why I Don’t Believe In Competition
Writing March 15, 2019
Have you ever had one of those awkward conversations where things don’t go entirely the way you had imagined them – and you feel quite naive afterwards? Well I did. As some of you know I created an online course that’s sharing my story of becoming a writer, published... Read more
How To Become An Industry Expert In Any Field
Writing February 19, 2019
Malcolm Gladwell wrote about the ten thousand hours it takes to become an industry expert in any field. I’m going to assume, for argument’s sake, that you’ve done that legwork already. The real question is, how are you going to set yourself aside from the rest of your industry?... Read more
What Makes You A Bestselling Author?
Writing January 21, 2019
I’m a bestselling author. Never thought that would happen. I never even thought my book would get published to begin with – let alone hit the #1 spot on the bestseller list. But what IS a best-selling author? How do you get onto that “prestigious” list? Let’s have a... Read more
Telling Your Life Story And Writing A Book
Writing January 13, 2019
What’s the story of your life? At what time did you feel happiest? I ask authors in my book-writing program: What’s the most meaningful story you have to tell the world? Your life is made up of a chain of similar stories that somehow link together. Regardless of whether... Read more
A Beginners Guide To Blogging – How To Start A Writer’s Blog
Writing January 4, 2019
Considering starting your own writers blog? Many of the authors in my book writing program already have. Today, I’ll share a quick beginners guide to blogging and starting a writer’s blog. Not to be confused with writer’s block – which, if you follow my author bootcamp program, doesn’t exist. Period.... Read more
Always wanted to be a published author?
Writing December 12, 2018
The publishing industry is changing rapidly, and traditional options no longer suffice for modern day budding authors. Finding a traditional publishing home is nearly impossible, and the logistics behind self-publishing are just too overwhelming to even consider. Sounds familiar? My initial thoughts for what later became my first book,... Read more
Facing Challenges and Finding Inspiration
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The Story Of Author Wilko Van De Kamp
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2020 Calgary Stampede: The Year That Wasn’t
Art Jul 8, 2020
Why I always choose to fly direct
Travel Jan 27, 2018
If travel was free, where would you go?
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The cure for anything is salt water
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How To Read 30 Books A Month
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My Favourite Canadian Movie: One Week
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