Can a thought really be so powerful that it creates monumental life change?
Have you experienced one moment in your life that stands out more than any other – that experience that took your breath away, bringing purpose to your life? Did it create profound change inside you? Did it inspire you to be a better person or to do great things? Could your story help others to do the same?
If you answered ‘yes’ to any of the questions above, then you’ll want to read on.
We are looking for authors who would like to collaborate with us to create a book entitled “The THOUGHT That Changed My Life Forever”. It is intended to enlighten and empower readers to discover the power within themselves to achieve the life of their dreams, fueled by inspiring ‘thoughts’ – organized into fifty-two 1,500 word chapters, written by people like you . Does this sound like something you would be interested in?
How will this project benefit you?
1. Maximum exposure for minimum work.
Since each author is only required to write a chapter of 1,200-1,500 words, most people used to writing would be able to accomplish this task within only a few days.
A website is being created for the book, and we will have bio-pages for each author, including links to his/her other books, products and services. We want this book to not only be a source of inspiration and hope, but also to serve as a resource guide and tool-kit that will help the readers take action steps toward achieving more in their lives.
We will also be promoting the book and its authors with a 52-week long teleseminar series, where each author is to be interviewed by a host. People will be invited to log in to listen to more inspirational guidance from the expert, plus have the opportunity to interact in a Q&A format. If there is a fee charged for the teleseminar or its archives, all authors will share in the proceeds.
Concurrently, I am also building a website community called achieveinnerpeace.com. All authors appearing in this book will be invited to appear as ‘featured experts’ on that website as well (for free). Just another way of saying thanks for participating, and keep up the good work! 
If (when) we reach our goals, you will be able to promote yourself as a contributor in yet another best-seller. Another feather in your cap, to go along with all the others! J
2. Profit-sharing.
With the publisher we are working with, we receive 20% book royalties from print sales, 50% royalties from ebook sales, and 50% from foreign rights. The publisher pays royalties on a monthly basis, starting 6 months after the book is first published. We also get to own the copyright, so we have more freedom with respect to using excerpts to market/promote the book.
Financial structure: I am in the process of incorporating a business called The Thought Publications Inc. With this in place, our authors will benefit from a profit-sharing arrangement whereby they receive their portion of book royalties as dividends paid out quarterly. I am currently meeting with lawyers to discuss the logistics of this arrangement, but it should soon be established. All dealings related to the book will be made with the corporation, not the publisher. The publisher will deal solely with the director(s) of the corporation.
No salary or draw will be paid out to the director(s) of the company – my benefits will be paid as a percentage of profits, just like the authors – I only succeed if the book succeeds. All contributors will have access to the financial records of the company to ensure transparency at all times.
How did this project come about?
The title for this project came to me in a dream. It occurred several months ago, when I was a participant in the Next Top Spiritual Author (NTSA) online writing competition hosted by James Twyman and Robert Evans (www.nexttopauthor.com). One day after meditating for some inspiration, I laid my head down to take a nap. It was during that nap that the phrase ‘The Thought That Changed My Life Forever’ popped into my head. I remember thinking to myself (while still asleep), “Wow, that would be a great title for a book!” The next thought I remember having was, “Hey, you should really get up and write that down.” So I did. I woke up, wrote it down, and the project was born.
Where is the project at right now?
From all the authors I have contacted so far, I have received about 60 positive messages of intent. My goal is to have about 100 authors to choose from for the final list of 52. I plan to select the final list of contributors by the end of November. I am reaching out to authors, coaches, healers, etc. who I feel could both serve the project, and who would be worthy of promoting to our audience. This is where you fit in!
What are your requirements to participate?
Your initial requirement is simply to submit your idea for a chapter. The idea is to be presented as a stand-alone universal thought – one that people from all walks of life could relate to. Then, I ask that you expand on that thought in a small paragraph, letting me know how you would use personal experience, insight and expertise to highlight how this thought inspired you to change your life forever. You are welcome to submit up to 3 separate ideas if you wish.
The top 52 ‘thoughts’ will be selected from all those submitted by the end of November. In addition to being invited to write a chapter for the book, these authors will be asked to make a small financial investment to buy a piece of the project and help cover the pre-production costs of the book. For one author, this is a pretty large cost to bear alone. (the budget is around $15,000 – which includes an initial print of 2,500 copies) However, with 52 authors, the shared cost becomes quite reasonable (only $295USD).
All funds will be used to create the book, the marketing tools, and to print the first batch of books. I keep nothing from these fees. My plan is to be able to allocate approximately 25-50 books to each author (at no extra cost to them) to sell at their own discretion. This should allow for each of the authors to easily recuperate their initial costs of pre-production, plus get a good number of books out there to start our word-of-mouth campaign! The up-front fee ensures that each author is committed to the project, and is willing to show this commitment by contributing to the original budget.
I feel this is a very affordable way to get newer authors published who have an important message to share. Plus, for the more established authors, it is a very inexpensive way to market/promote their current products and services, while widening their audience of fans, readers and potential clients.
Once an author has been selected to appear in the book, we will offer them a contract and only ask for the first 50% of the fee as a deposit ($150USD). Once the complete manuscript is produced, the other half of the fee ($145USD) will be required from the authors before it is delivered to the publisher for printing.
And, once the book is released to the public, each author is asked to contribute time and effort to marketing the project. Blogging, social networking, writing articles for local newspapers/journals and sending out email newsletters and promotions are all recommended activities. Giveaways are also common attractions during book promotions. So, if you have a product or service to give away to potential customers as a ‘bonus’ feature, please let us know. All donations will be considered, and appreciated.
That’s pretty much it! I’ve put a lot of thought into making this book project appealing for both unpublished and published authors alike. I hope that the project appeals to you, and that we can offer you a place on the final list of contributors!
Sincerely,
Dr. Christian Guenette
Creator of “The THOUGHT That Changed My Life Forever”
Email your proposal – including your top 3 ‘thoughts’ that you could write about – to dr.guenette@gmail.com. I look forward to potentially working with you!
