Les Kletke is a book coach, freelance writer and speaker with an exceptional resumé. Les has coached people across the globe through the process of writing, and publishing their books. For past 10 years Les has also worked as a freelance writer, and has had work published in numerous newspapers, and magazines, while authoring six of his own books.
He has studied as a Nuffield Scholar in England and has a degree in Economics and a diploma in Agriculture from the University of Manitoba. He worked as an agronomist in Russia and studied in Canada, the U.S., Korea, Brazil, New Zealand, and most recently Mongolia and China. He is also a graduate of the Continental School of Auctioneering. Having worked and travelled around the globe, Les brings experience to his work like no other.
I have worked with more than 70 people on their books and each one brings it’s own challenges and highlights.
Tim Haigue, winner of the Amazing Race Canada was one of the highlights. He sold his story to a major publisher before we finished the project. The book was a Canadian best seller and has just been released in paper back (early 2020).
We are currently talking about his second book which will concentrate on his battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
I would like to chat with you about your book idea!
I am inquisitive, I have enjoyed asking questions all my life. I took what I thought would be a winter job in radio and stayed for 15 years because I loved it. The concept of being able to ask people questions that would normally get you punched in the nose and put the answer on the radio was very appealing.
That is where I spent my 10,000 hours asking questions. Malcolm Gladwell says it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill and I spend that long in radio.
This gave me the skillset to challenge you with engaging questions to get the most out of your writing.
People ask if a studied journalism?
I have a diploma in Agriculture, and a Degree in Economics from the University of Manitoba.
I was fortunate enough to win a Nuffield Scholarship and the Asia Pacific Journalist Award which allowed me to study internationally.
How did I become a book coach
I had written 7 or 8 of my own books when a friend suggested I become a ghost writer.
“With your experience you should write books for people” Warren Evans told me.
I did that for a dozen books and though people should have the enjoyment of writing their own story so I developed the ISRI system that allows me to coach them through the writing and yet they have the satisfaction of writing their own story.
“Les – I can’t begin to thank you enough for helping me make my dream of writing a book a reality. This turned out greater than I could have hoped and can’t tell you how enjoyable you make the process. Our sharing of hockey stories and getting sidetracked in conversation are some of my most fond memories.”
“To Les – Thank you for being my lifeline + super coach through this process, with love Esmee”
They say that the eyes are the window to the soul, but what does that really mean? Our eyes are not just used to spot predators and pretty girls, they also expose our thoughts and emotions.
“Les – Thank you for everything, much love – Caroline x”
Until one has written a book, one has no idea what’s involved. It sounds easy, it isn’t. Writing a book is a team effort, so there are a few people I should mention, Les Kletke, my book coach.
“To Les – Who would’ve thought it! Thank you for helping me to get here. I would have not made it without you! Tim”
We all have an idea of what perseverance means, but it was only relatively late in life that I really came to understand it.
“Les, for helping me finally getting all the clay our on the table for this project – thanks!”
“Thanks for your help with my book. You were instructmental in getting this started and guiding me along the way. Because of you I can call myself an author. Make your journey count.”
“To Les – May you always be the leader of your own life! Thank you for your book boot camp and what it provided me to get this book to the world.”
“Les! To the best book coach I could have ever dreamed of!”
“Les, I am forever grateful. – Paul”
“To Les – The man who knows my deepest secrets and also taught me how to write a great book!”
“I am happily and gratefully another of your success stories.”
“Thank you for your encouragement, your patience and your belief in me. You are an amazing coach.”
“Thank you, thank you, thank you! You launched this dream and now here it is. Your guidance and support through all of this means so much to me.”
Write your book with confidence, from home.
Times Included in Program:
Sunday 8am-2 pm
Dates:
January 8 – 10 (Eastern Time)
January 15 – 17 (Mountain Time)
January 22 – 24 (London Time)
Virtual book camps allow you to the feedback from other people who are starting their books with out the challenge of travelling to another city, you can do it from the comfort of your own home.
You get an introduction to the ISRI process, the outline of your book done in the first evening.
You are guaranteed to get 3 chapters of your book done, and feed back from other writers in the group, all this for less than $700 USD!
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Things change! I had been threatening to write a book about the characters I play golf with all of last year, but this year I got serous about it. I actually began the project in earnest last fall when I made some notes about a golf outing with my son in Tennessee. That was to…
“Terry” Braunstein April 18, 1939 is a Canadian retired curler. He skipped Team Manitoba to winning the 1965 Brier, and later went on to win a silver medal at the Curling World Championships of that year! Picture of the 1958 team- from left to right Jack Van Hellemond, Terry, his brothers Ron and Ray.
If it is a coffee table book about cars, I suggest that you prepare, prepare, prepare and then get ready. That is what I have learned from doing a couple of books for Bob Marvin who owns The Shed in Warroad, MN. The first time I met Bob Marvin was at a car show in…
It has oft been said that the journey of 1,000 miles begins with the first step and the same appliesto writing anything but especially a book. In my travels I find I get the most out of my trip if it is planned,if I know where I am going and why I am going there.…
“Use the good ones, they are in the top cupboard.” my Mom said, “It is only us,” I replied. It was a Sunday dinner and we always stopped at her place for the noon meal on the way home from church. The kids counted on it, and knew Grandma would have something special. “What am…
I get a lot of questions about what kind of books I have worked on and at least one of my friends enjoys looking at my Client Shelf when he comes to visit. “Just to see what is new” he says. So I have decided to make the third week the month a time that…
Write what you know! When I work with people to help them write their books I find in most cases they are world experts on themselves. They know more about them selves than anyone else in the work (or close to it) and they also have a better understanding of the topic than anyone else.…
“Who do you love?” it was Bo Didley who first asked the question in a rock and roll song in 1957, and it was just as relevant in a song released by the Chainsmokers in 2019, and it is even more relevant when you sit down to write your first or you next great manuscript.…
I am a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers and have been active on the speaking circuit for a number of years. My twenty years of traveling and adventures have blessed me with a vast knowledge of different countries and intriguing stories.
Contact me to find out more about my presentations, and experience the unique and enlightening perspective I can provide.
Testimonials:
“We invited Les to our CFGB windup where he shared his experience in writing his book – Voice of Thunder. Les did not disappoint. We saw the passion Les had for his friend – Jim – who has become a very close friend. We heard stories about Les’s interviews in researching for the book, he read excerpts from it and used his unique way of keeping the audience’s complete attention. Our group learned about a man who had a vision for his people. They live only a couple of hours down the road from us yet few knew of the remarkable progress Jim had made for his community. In self government and financial independence. All who attended this evening came away learning something about Jim but more importantly being able to take some of the his insights with us and hopefully apply to our daily lives. Thanks Les for taking the time to share. An excellent presentation. “
– Art Enns, Canadian Food Grains Bank
“I found the presentation both entertaining and informative. You have a good way of catching the audience’s attention and keeping it. Your interspersed funny comments make people laugh and stay with you. Jim’s story was delivered well in a short period of time, starting with his childhood and up to today.”
– Karin Mueller on Les’ presentation on his book, Voice of Thunder, at the HOPE dinner in Arnaud, Manitoba
I do not sell cows or cars. I am a charity auctioneer and realize the difference between a charity event and a regular auction. Your donors and bidders will get the recognition they deserve for helping with your cause. A charity auction provides a revenue source, while delivering great entertainment for your event.
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“It was very nice to meet you last night! I thought you did a great job and just wanted to thank you again. I am sure the other coaches and organizers that were in attendance will be contacting you in the future. Thanks again!”
– Don MacGillvray, University of Manitoba, Bison Hockey
“Working with a pro such as you allowed me to concentrate on other aspects of the evening.”
– Leslie Spiegel, Director, Synergy Events Inc., Producer Evergreen 2008
“Les’ presence at the Signature Dessert Event was entertaining and engaging as he bantered with the crowd and auctioned some of the finest desserts you can find in Winnipeg. He helped us raise more than forty thousand dollars.”
– Abe Bergen, Director of Development, Canadian Mennonite University, Winnipeg
“Your skill and enthusiasm as an auctioneer was obvious as you helped raise the highest amounts to date for our foundation.”
– Dave Kemp, Chair, Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS) Foundation
What does it take to succeed in business and in life? Insight Publishing is pleased to present Les Kletke, Dr. Pam Brill, and David Rock in an exceptional compilation of resourceful people who will tell you how they learned how to be successful. They will share with you their secrets and reveal remarkable insights on how to set goals in life and write your own winning game plan.
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