About John Willkom:
John Willkom is a former Division 1 basketball player at Marquette University, who later earned his MBA from Loyola University Chicago. The co-founder of Playmakers Basketball, John implemented collegiate-level workouts into a basketball camp circuit and AAU program aimed to provide better opportunities to kids in the Midwest. Prior to his current role as an ecommerce executive, John worked with high school and collegiate athletic programs on the importance of proper nutrition and the development of fueling stations to enhance athletic performance. Widely recognized for his basketball passion, you can still find John coaching youth teams and playing pick-up games at a local gym. John, his wife, Allison, and their daughter, Avery, currently reside in Portland, OR, where John serves on the board of Portland State University’s Center for Retail Leadership.
What inspires you to write?
In the case of Walk-On Warrior, I felt like I had a compelling story to tell, something, that if told the right way, would inspire others and be of interest to a lot of people. The challenge for me was organizing all of my thoughts into something that flowed well.
Tell us about your writing process.
I'm not an outliner, but I kept track of all of the stories that I had penned out individually so I could appropriately put them all together. For me, my writing improved a lot when I was able to create an environment where I could truly get lost in the story-telling. The times when I had no distractions absolutely produced my best writing.
How did you decide how to publish your books?
I chose to self-publish through KDP, and I've been pleased with the experience. The best part has been not having to take on the cost of inventory.
What do you think about the future of book publishing?
I love the fact that self-publishing platforms are allowing more writers to showcase their talent. I would anticipate things continuing to move in this direction.
What do you use?: Professional Cover Designer
What genres do you write?: Sports, Memoirs
What formats are your books in?: Both eBook and Print
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Link To John Willkom Page On Amazon
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