Although my primary focus is on my own writing and creative expression, I find it tremendously satisfying to work with a handful –– usually just a dozen –– creative clients to help them bring their visions to life.
I know that I can guide you past creative and professional blocks to get your work COMPLETED…
and then Published, Produced, and Promoted ––
(and work on the Big Picture aspects of your Career, too).
HOW DO I KNOW THIS? … Because I’ve done it for myself.
There’s lots more info below –– including amazing ENDORSEMENTS –– but if you’d like to take a short cut:
“I am heartily recommending Edward Vilga as a Creative Guru for getting published or produced or moving through creative and life challenges.
After consulting informally with him about my business and life, I can say that working with him will be effective, playfull, compassionate, and inspiring.
You’ll have all sorts of breakthroughs, both artistically and professionally, and thoroughly enjoy the process, too!”
Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy (aka SARK)
Bestselling Author/Artist of 16 Books
(Including A Creative Companion and Make Your Creative Dreams REAL) www.PlanetSARK.com
Yet CONFUSED how you can take your message to a wider audience?
Just how do you really get published or produced, or even get your foot in the door?
HARD-WORKING
Yet OVERWHELMED by the rest of your life and not sure how/when/where to write?
INNATELY CREATIVE
Yet somehow just plain STUCK?
For reasons known or unknown, you’re just not writing.
Or are your next career steps a complete mystery to you?
TALENTED
Yet BAFFLED or even RESENTFUL of all the mechanics –– from website design to facebook promotion –– seemingly required for a writing career?
MOTIVATED
Yet Unable to Finish / Unable to Start … the project you’ve been carrying around forever?
Or perhaps you’re totally ready for the next challenge in your career but unsure where, when or how to make your move?
PASSIONATE
Yet unsure how to refine and fine-tune your message so you can share it with the world?
WELL … I CAN HELP!
ENDORSEMENT #2
“Edward Vilga was instrumental in helping me launch my first book in 2008. His personal recommendation to my “soon to be” agent gave me the foot in the door I needed to be taken seriously in the literary world.
Edward was equally fabulous through the stages of the book’s development with his own flavor of encouragement and his “can do” approach (exemplified by his many published books and dvds). This spilled over into a copious supply of enthusiasm and positivity for my project. I am eternally grateful for his advice, generosity and kind demeanor as he worked with me through this very successful process.”
Together we can break down your project’s requirements into manageable pieces.
Together we can set deadlines and remain accountable for them.
Together, we can explore tons of tried-and-true methods to get you started writing (or re-started) during those difficult times we all have where nothing’s flowing.
Together, we can come up with a Game Plan for marketing your project –– whether that means getting it to agents or producers, or to the general public if it’s ready for a big release.
ENDORSEMENT #3
“Edward Vilga is always an inspiration. He is a terrific source of information and insight about all aspects of publishing and promotion.
His advice and experience can dramatically help a project move forward and find its audience. You’ll learn a lot and enjoy the ride!”
Sarah Herrington
Author of Always Moving and OM Schooled
Honored as one Oprah’s Eight Rising Poets
in O Magazine
First, I’ve been around the creative and professional block a few times.
I’ve had six books published –– with another coming out in June 2013, a novel that’s already been optioned by Oscar-winning producers. (So that makes seven, but who’s counting.)
I’ve been offered 10 different publishing deals for projects, turning down the last one in order to self-publish on demand via Amazon’s CreateSpace ( I can share with you the pros and cons of that journey and being on the leading edge of publishing’s newest frontiers.)
I’ve watched my last DVD project hit #1 for all of wellness on amazon.com after I was on REGIS & KELLY.
I’ve had two feature films produced and five scripts optioned for film and television.
My new project –– the screenplay adaptation of my novel –– has been optioned by Sarah Finn who has been Casting Director of over 50 films including the Oscar-winning CRASH, the IRON MAN series, the upcoming SAVAGES for Oliver Stone, 7 PSYCHOPATHS for Martin McDonough and the triumphant AVENGERS film (ie, she is NO JOKE).
I’ve created and produced theater in NYC and around the world, even an Obie-winning (Off Broadway’s highest award) production and another show that’s toured six continents.
My work has been featured in over 50 magazines, and I’ve appeared on TV ranging from REGIS & KELLY, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, CBS’ EARLY SHOW. I even had a news conference for a pioneer internet project that was covered by USA Today and the Associated Press.
I’ve explored every creative workshop and workbook you can imagine –– from Robert McKee’s Story Structure to TheArtist’s Way –– and taken and taught writing courses since college. I’ve spoken on creative panels from Lincoln Center to the Nantucket Film Festival.
I even have a BA in English from Yale (and I had a full-teaching fellowship at USC when I pursued an MFA there in Cinema.)
And perhaps most importantly, early in my creative career I had a phenomenal coach myself, Henry Kimsey-House, someone who went on to found the Coach’s Training Institute.
Henry taught me invaluable lessons in how to maximize my creative gifts, market myself, and sustain productivity, and I’m happy to share them along with all my experience has taught me.
ENDORSEMENT #4
“I’m so glad to be working with Edward on my new book. In fact, it’s not just helping my work, the approach we’re taking is carrying over to other realms (just like yoga.) I’ve gone from bitchily complaining about being stuck and fully believing in its inevitability/intractability to willingly re-thinking everything, trying new ways to work and organize my life–and I’m enjoying the process. Most importantly, I’m amazed at how much we’ve accomplished in a short time through smarter strategies and greater efficiency and accountability. He’s definitely been a breakthrough genius for me.”
Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn
Author of The Empty Room (Scribner: 2004)
Co-Author of The Death of Cancer (FSG: 2013)
SO HOW EXACTLY DO WE WORK TOGETHER…?
Most of the time, I work in one of three ways.
THE JUMP START
A 1 to 1.5 hour session where we come up with a Game Plan for you and your work, Target Goals, and Next Steps combined with a half-hour follow-up session.
If you’re feeling pretty on track but need a little guidance –– or a little push –– this might be the right fit for you. And if you’d like to get your feet wet before we really start working together, this is a great way to see if we’re a match.
If you’re already convinced you want this –– CONGRATULATIONS!
(And if you decide you later want a long-term package, I’ll apply it towards that.)
ENDORSING THE JUMP START (#5)
“Working on a book–or any long writing project–can sometimes become overwhelming, with so many moving pieces to keep in place. I found myself in such a spot not long ago, confused about where I was going. I desperately needed another set of eyes on me and my project. I called Edward for a quick “jumpstart,” as he calls it, and after one call I had a schedule for the upcoming two months and a plan for how to proceed. That call–and Edward’s follow-up a few weeks later to see how I was doing and to slightly modify the program–were an enormous help. I’m moving ahead and the book is almost done. Thanks, Edward.”
Author of Do Fathers Matter? The New Science of Fatherhood (to be published by Scientific American/FSG for Father’s Day, 2014) and
Acquainted with the Night (Broadway, 2004), a memoir of raising children with bipolar disorder and depression.
QUANTUM LEAP PLATINUM PACKAGE
THE JUMPSTART 1.5 hour introduction, followed by weekly 1/2 hour sessions with a six month (or per project) commitment.
(And Yes, there’s a discount if you pay for the whole thing upfront versus in monthly payments, but I try to structure things financially so money isn’t the obstacle.)
When you’re ready to truly make stratospheric leaps and bounds in your career, this is the package for you.
By INVESTING in yourself and your work on this level, you’ve made the commitment to success, the kind that always results in major BREAKTHROUGHS on all levels.
Not only will you create and complete the projects you’re passionate about, together we’ll focus and direct your career light years ahead.
In addition, in this package, I will devote additional “off the clock” time to give your work deep and thoughtful assessments; not copy-editing with a red pen in hand, but rather helping you carve out the vein of gold in your work that shares your most authentic self.
By committing to six months of working together, breakthroughs are assured.
FOR PRICING ON THIS … Let’s have a conversation first, don’t you think?
[Although if you go ahead and purchase the JUMPSTART package and decide within 30 days you want to continue, then we'd just apply that towards this package.]
V.I.P. BREAKTHROUGH DAY … (BASICALLY, AN “IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU” CELEBRATION)
Sometimes the smartest thing you can do to achieve the BREAKTHROUGH is to Dive in Deep.
We’ll spend an entire day together –– either in person or virtually –– working on whatever you need to move forward rapidly and in a fully empowered state.
Sometimes this involves me reading a completed (or nearly completed) book or script in advance and then we’ll craft what the next logical creative and promotional steps are (perhaps even including some illogical ones, too).
Sometimes we’ll play the board game Transformation to ponder the Deeper Questions and ask guidance.
Or we may spend all or part of it churning out detailed Excel Flowcharts of the most powerful media savvy, heart-centered marketing strategy for you.
Essentially, think of this as a Spa Day for the Soul, one where you’ll walk away lighter and brighter after giving yourself the gift of refocusing and opening up to the possibilities.
[NOTE: Because these are so originally crafted, we'll have to go back and forth a bit to plan the best day for your needs. As mentioned, this might include me familiarizing myself with your work in advance, and always includes a 30 minute follow-up call to discuss the results of all the Breakthroughs we created.]
ENDORSEMENT #6
Edward turned my writing life around. By the time I found him, I was eleven years into writing a memoir that just wouldn’t come together. I didn’t know why. I was a pretty good writer. My story was unusual and compelling. I’d gone to a lot of trouble to hone my skills, completing an MFA in creative writing, working with a writing coach, and even hiring a professional book editor. Even with all that effort, the book was a muddled mess. Something wasn’t connecting. I knew there was gold in there, but I couldn’t find it.
Enter Edward. He was my last hope. Fortunately, he had exactly the kind of wisdom, experience, and teaching ability I needed. From our very first conversation, Edward started drawing the book’s vision out of its hiding place in my mind. He had me put aside writing the book and instead identify the important things I wanted to say to readers. What did I know that I wanted to share? What exited me about my story? For the first time in all these years, I was able to come up with a title that perfectly encompassed the essence of my book. Everything I Know about Sex, I Learned from Strangers began to at last be born.
Edward served as a shepherd to my writing, reminding me of my vision, guiding me back toward it if I strayed. He was constantly interested in my creative process, and whenever I got stuck, he always had some perfect gem of an idea for how to un-stick me. After every session with him, I’d hang up the phone thinking, I know exactly what to do now!
Even better, he believed in what I was writing, and he believed I could write exactly the book that was inside me. With his help, that’s what I did. Once the book was completed, I found a top agent easily, who is now working with me to sell it to a publisher. Edward is as happy about this as I am. He’s a true collaborator. With his help, I became a great writer, not just a pretty good one.
CREATIVE GURU COACHING
Although my primary focus is on my own writing and creative expression, I find it tremendously satisfying to work with a handful –– usually just a dozen –– creative clients to help them bring their visions to life.
I know that I can guide you past creative and professional blocks to get your work COMPLETED…
and then Published, Produced, and Promoted ––
(and work on the Big Picture aspects of your Career, too).
HOW DO I KNOW THIS? … Because I’ve done it for myself.
There’s lots more info below –– including amazing ENDORSEMENTS –– but if you’d like to take a short cut:
To EMAIL me: CLICK HERE
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FIRST, ARE YOU … ?
INSPIRED
Yet CONFUSED how you can take your message to a wider audience?
Just how do you really get published or produced, or even get your foot in the door?
HARD-WORKING
Yet OVERWHELMED by the rest of your life and not sure how/when/where to write?
INNATELY CREATIVE
Yet somehow just plain STUCK?
For reasons known or unknown, you’re just not writing.
Or are your next career steps a complete mystery to you?
TALENTED
Yet BAFFLED or even RESENTFUL of all the mechanics –– from website design to facebook promotion –– seemingly required for a writing career?
MOTIVATED
Yet Unable to Finish / Unable to Start … the project you’ve been carrying around forever?
Or perhaps you’re totally ready for the next challenge in your career but unsure where, when or how to make your move?
PASSIONATE
Yet unsure how to refine and fine-tune your message so you can share it with the world?
WELL … I CAN HELP!
HERE’S HOW I CAN HELP YOU
Together we can break down your project’s requirements into manageable pieces.
Together we can set deadlines and remain accountable for them.
Together, we can explore tons of tried-and-true methods to get you started writing (or re-started) during those difficult times we all have where nothing’s flowing.
Together, we can come up with a Game Plan for marketing your project –– whether that means getting it to agents or producers, or to the general public if it’s ready for a big release.
HERE’S WHY I CAN HELP YOU:
(RESULTS! RESULTS! RESULTS!)
First, I’ve been around the creative and professional block a few times.
I’ve had six books published –– with another coming out in June 2013, a novel that’s already been optioned by Oscar-winning producers. (So that makes seven, but who’s counting.)
I’ve been offered 10 different publishing deals for projects, turning down the last one in order to self-publish on demand via Amazon’s CreateSpace ( I can share with you the pros and cons of that journey and being on the leading edge of publishing’s newest frontiers.)
I’ve watched my last DVD project hit #1 for all of wellness on amazon.com after I was on REGIS & KELLY.
I’ve had two feature films produced and five scripts optioned for film and television.
My new project –– the screenplay adaptation of my novel –– has been optioned by Sarah Finn who has been Casting Director of over 50 films including the Oscar-winning CRASH, the IRON MAN series, the upcoming SAVAGES for Oliver Stone, 7 PSYCHOPATHS for Martin McDonough and the triumphant AVENGERS film (ie, she is NO JOKE).
I’ve created and produced theater in NYC and around the world, even an Obie-winning (Off Broadway’s highest award) production and another show that’s toured six continents.
My work has been featured in over 50 magazines, and I’ve appeared on TV ranging from REGIS & KELLY, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, CBS’ EARLY SHOW. I even had a news conference for a pioneer internet project that was covered by USA Today and the Associated Press.
I’ve explored every creative workshop and workbook you can imagine –– from Robert McKee’s Story Structure to The Artist’s Way –– and taken and taught writing courses since college. I’ve spoken on creative panels from Lincoln Center to the Nantucket Film Festival.
I even have a BA in English from Yale (and I had a full-teaching fellowship at USC when I pursued an MFA there in Cinema.)
And perhaps most importantly, early in my creative career I had a phenomenal coach myself, Henry Kimsey-House, someone who went on to found the Coach’s Training Institute.
Henry taught me invaluable lessons in how to maximize my creative gifts, market myself, and sustain productivity, and I’m happy to share them along with all my experience has taught me.
SO HOW EXACTLY DO WE WORK TOGETHER…?
Most of the time, I work in one of three ways.
THE JUMP START
A 1 to 1.5 hour session where we come up with a Game Plan for you and your work, Target Goals, and Next Steps combined with a half-hour follow-up session.
If you’re feeling pretty on track but need a little guidance –– or a little push –– this might be the right fit for you. And if you’d like to get your feet wet before we really start working together, this is a great way to see if we’re a match.
If you’re already convinced you want this –– CONGRATULATIONS!
(And if you decide you later want a long-term package, I’ll apply it towards that.)
QUANTUM LEAP PLATINUM PACKAGE
THE JUMPSTART 1.5 hour introduction, followed by weekly 1/2 hour sessions with a six month (or per project) commitment.
(And Yes, there’s a discount if you pay for the whole thing upfront versus in monthly payments, but I try to structure things financially so money isn’t the obstacle.)
When you’re ready to truly make stratospheric leaps and bounds in your career, this is the package for you.
By INVESTING in yourself and your work on this level, you’ve made the commitment to success, the kind that always results in major BREAKTHROUGHS on all levels.
Not only will you create and complete the projects you’re passionate about, together we’ll focus and direct your career light years ahead.
In addition, in this package, I will devote additional “off the clock” time to give your work deep and thoughtful assessments; not copy-editing with a red pen in hand, but rather helping you carve out the vein of gold in your work that shares your most authentic self.
By committing to six months of working together, breakthroughs are assured.
FOR PRICING ON THIS … Let’s have a conversation first, don’t you think?
[Although if you go ahead and purchase the JUMPSTART package and decide within 30 days you want to continue, then we'd just apply that towards this package.]
V.I.P. BREAKTHROUGH DAY … (BASICALLY, AN “IT’S ALL ABOUT YOU” CELEBRATION)
Sometimes the smartest thing you can do to achieve the BREAKTHROUGH is to Dive in Deep.
We’ll spend an entire day together –– either in person or virtually –– working on whatever you need to move forward rapidly and in a fully empowered state.
Sometimes this involves me reading a completed (or nearly completed) book or script in advance and then we’ll craft what the next logical creative and promotional steps are (perhaps even including some illogical ones, too).
Sometimes we’ll play the board game Transformation to ponder the Deeper Questions and ask guidance.
Or we may spend all or part of it churning out detailed Excel Flowcharts of the most powerful media savvy, heart-centered marketing strategy for you.
Essentially, think of this as a Spa Day for the Soul, one where you’ll walk away lighter and brighter after giving yourself the gift of refocusing and opening up to the possibilities.
[NOTE: Because these are so originally crafted, we'll have to go back and forth a bit to plan the best day for your needs. As mentioned, this might include me familiarizing myself with your work in advance, and always includes a 30 minute follow-up call to discuss the results of all the Breakthroughs we created.]
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