Testimonials
I know Kok Hwa through Candid Creation and he has helped me fulfill one of my bucket lists which is to leave behind a legacy by writing my own book. He made the dream so structured and manageable, that before you know it, you have your dream on your hand in the form of a book.
Beyond the classroom, Kok Hwa is a friend and a coach to my team in the business I am running. His coaching skill goes beyond the listening ears and advice but to also provide substantial mirrors to us as leaders and give us a new perspective.
Overall, I am fortunate to have met Kok Hwa. I am sure you will be too.
Deddy Setiadi
Author of The A Student’s Cheat Sheet
Edupreneur, Co-founder of Kodecoon Academy
Kok Hwa is a very dedicated coach and publisher. Several of my friends have published their books through Candid Creation and he came very highly recommended. He certainly lives up to the reputation. Throughout my writing journey, he provided very good suggestions that shape my thinking.
Being an experienced publisher, he knows what readers are looking for and he sets high bar for me. He also created a community of writers and set up accountability partners to ensure the writers are on track. Without this and the cadence of check-ins, I would not have been able to publish the book in 6 months (writing from scratch). He is very sincere about helping the writers create impact. Glad that I have chosen Candid Creation to publish my book.
Adeline Tiah
Author of REINVENT 4.0
REINVENT Coach, CMO-In-Residence, Keynote Speaker
If you are looking for publisher who is dedicated, diligent, and committed to go the extra mile in delivering a job, Kok Hwa is the go-to person. In fact his work was so impressive that I had a book reviewer who asked me to refer his service to her when she saw the physical copy of my book.
Jacky Lim
Author of Reinventing B2B Sales
Agile Sales Trainer, Virtual Sales Expert, Creator of Adæpt™, Bestselling Author, Faithpreneur
I met Kok Hwa at a webinar where he showcased some local writers that he supported as their publisher. That session reignited my dream to be a writer. Excited to find a course that teaches authors-wannabes how to do it. The “So you want to be an Author” workshop is really structured and intensive (not for the faint-hearted) as you are pushed to START writing! Attending this program with my 2 other co-authors helped us get out book out within 12 months from the start of the program.
What I liked about this whole experience is Kok Hwa and his team at Candid Creation Publishing – they are candid and authentic with their feedback. They are generous to share their experience so that our authorship journey is less bumpy, We felt well supported and had fun along the way.
With Kok Hwa’s advice and support, we sold 80% of our first edition within 5 months from launch! The book has enabled us to start some conversations on the topic with some interested individuals, professionals and organisations.
Thanks Kok Hwa for your support to us.
Aileen Chee
Co-author of Into the WILD
Leadership & Career Coach, HR consultant, Entrepreneur, ICF Board Member
Friendly, Helpful and engaging book publisher and Trainer, Kok Hwa. Learnt a lot from him in his course for authors. He has also initiated several social impact projects together with his authors to offer help to people locally and abroad. A good example for many of us, both professionally and as a person.
Linus Lin
Founder, Global Village for Hope
Candid Creation Publishing has been an amazing partner in my journey of book publishing. After attending their signature programme, “So You Want to be an Author?”, it gives me clarity on the approach of book writing and publishing and most importantly, the owner Kok Hwa helps me in ensuring I got professional input/assistance every step of the way including perfecting the manuscript and finding my voice to share what I have with the world.
Gan Hock Chye
Senior Manager, Ministry of Manpower
Have been interacting with Candid for the past 2-3 years to discuss plans for writing a book. The publisher is super patient and kind, and generous in their support to guide me through the steps and the processes.
It has been a pleasant experience thus far, and I highly recommend anyone who is considering the possibility of publishing a book, to engage in conversation with them.
Michelle Ow
Human Experience Facilitator, Chrysalists Pte Ltd
I worked with Candid Creation Publishing through Kok Hwa back in 2010 – 2012 when I was looking for a trusting and professional publisher to print training materials for banking courses. I was grateful that the publications were done with high quality, on-time and care taken to ensure IP protection. My company stakeholders and clients were highly pleased with the results too. Now Kok Hwa is also a good friend who have contributed to my past years of recovery when situation turned bad on me. Thank you Kok Hwa.
Peter Seah
Founder, Transforming Conversations Consulting
I got to know Phoon Kok Hwa through the “So You Want to be an Author” workshop that he and Andrew Chow conducted in August 2020. The workshop gave a fantastic overview of the whole publishing process – not just the penning, which turned out to be the easiest part, but what was involved in the producing, publicising, and promoting phases of becoming a published author. By the end of the workshop, it was an easy decision to make – partner with Candid Creation as the publisher for the book my co-authors and I were planning to write!
The journey with Kok Hwa and his publishing house exceeded my expectations. The advice given by Patricia Ng, his editor, was brilliant and insightful. Our book is now published and is sold in the major bookstores in Singapore as well as on Amazon and Epigram. But the support did not end there – Kok Hwa continues to look out for opportunities to publicise our book widely – and we have been in interviews with the media, given library talks, etc.
Trust, value and wisdom – these are the words that come to mind when I look back at the collaboration we had working with Kok Hwa and his colleagues. I’m now writing my second book and Kok Hwa has been supporting me throughout, sharing his insights and expertise even though he’s not yet read a single line of what I’ve written!
I highly recommend Candid Creation Publishing to any aspiring author!
Ho Choy Kiew
Co-founder and Director, The Coaching Culture
Co-Author of Into the WILD
Fast forward to 2019 and time was now on my side. Things had changed for me at work and I had the headspace to put my words down. Amazingly, Kok Hwa and his team were still there, eager to hear my voice and encouraging me to write, write, write. In fact, Candid Creation’s Masterclass for aspiring authors was an invaluable resource. It laid bare the skills and strategies required to be a successful author and I learnt things that I had never known before. In essence, all of these skills and strategies actually strengthen your individual voice in the writing and publishing process: How do you get your voice out? Why should people read your book? What is it actually trying to say?
I am very grateful to Kok Hwa and his team (including my brilliant editor, Pat, as well as Ryanne and Corrine who helped with the design and layout of the whole book). They were thorough, responsive and so-very-patient! Kok Hwa is also a man of his word. He does what he says he will do, however busy he is.
Now that “Preschool in the Wilderness” is published, I am waiting for that surge of inspiration to catch hold of me again for my second volume. It helps to know that Kok Hwa and his team will be my partners again in the next lap. Thank you, Kok Hwa, and all at Candid Creation Publishing!
Dr Denise Lai Chua
Managing Director at Centre for Applied Practice in Education (CAPE)
Author of Preschool in the Wilderness
Lai Han Sam
Woman’s Life Coach, Executive Coach
Author of Finding Joy in Transitions: Blooming in the Seasons of Change
Mister Boon
Senior Group Division Director, ERA Singapore
Author of The Landlord Club
Han Kok Kwang
Asia’s #1 Master Trainer for Global Career Professionals
Author of Million Dollar Mission
Alvin Poh
Chairman, CLDY.com
Author of Super Scalling
Candice Goh
The Breakthrough Coach,
Author of Rise Above You
Your group of published authors comprise of such good people, all thanks to your careful selection of whose story you help publish.
As I continue to grow my career and reputation as a trainer and facilitator, my book becomes a precious resource for me to encourage my learners. I am so thankful for your advise on the structure and layout of my book so that it is easy to read and glean the main messages in each chapter.
Keep up the awesome work!
Constance Lim
Associate Adult Educator and Senior Trainer at Public Speaking Academy Pte Ltd
Author of 12 Axioms of Optimal Living
He has been most patient with my initial manuscript and has turned a stack of Microsoft Word pages into corporate literature. My book, Happy Companies, Healthy Profits, has been effective in giving me credibility, visibility and lead generation in my work. So thank you once again, Kok Hwa.
Andy Pan
Organisation Development Consultant, Public Speaking Coach , Entrepreneur
Author of Happy Companies, Healthy Profits
Jamson Chia
Financial Services Director
Author of What I Didn’t Learn in School
Dr Eugene ST Tan
Consultant Dermatologist at National Skin Centre
Co-author of Street-Smart Strategies for Time Mastery
Tony Puah
Principal Consultant of LAMP Consultancy Pte Ltd
Co-author of The Cashflow Playbook
Serena Lim
Part-time Tutor at CELC NU
Author of Remembering For the Two of Us
Justina Teo
Senior Manager (Special Projects & Development, Befriending Services)
Editor of Befriending Conversations
Haniye J. Ee
Project Manager, ST Electronics
Author of The Path That Leads Upwards
Chen Qiuyi
Author of 妈妈的房间 My Mother’s Room
Now that Raising Financially Savvy Kids has been published, I am really glad that I made the decision to publish my book with Candid Creation Publishing. Two things stood out for me when working with them: The first is the personalised service that I received from beginning to end. With a team of publishing professionals supporting me, at no point in the publishing journey was I left feeling alone. Being a first-time author, coupled with the fact that I do not have an excellent command of English, the process to write and publish a book is definitely daunting to me in the beginning. Thankfully, with Kok Hwa and his competent team handholding me throughout the entire journey, I felt safe and learnt so much from them. Indeed, they live up to their slogan of “Professional Publishing with a Personal Touch.”
The second thing that impresses me most about Candid Creation Publishing’s service is that even after the book was published, I was not left with boxes of books to try to market on my own. Candid Creation Publishing lent their expertise by helping me create more awareness of my book through the media, and supported me in organising a very successful book launch too. Beyond distributing my book in Singapore and Malaysia, they also went beyond the call of duty by connecting me with influential people in the book trade to help me.
Although initially I had my own ideas for the book cover design and was quite adamant about it, Candid Creation Publishing was able to convince me with their professional advice and eventually did an outstanding job to overhaul the entire book cover design. As a result, I have received many compliments on the book ever since it was published and one of the frequently asked questions is “Who is the publisher of the book?”. It was only then that I realised that readers do pay attention to publishers and I am so happy that I made the right choice.
Throughout the entire journey, Candid Creation Publishing has been very attentive to my needs, accommodating, understanding, and above all, patient with my progress. I am sincerely appreciative of their consultative and coaching approach in helping first time author like me.
Kok Hwa is someone who is nothing short of a delight to work with. He has worked with me in every aspect to help me publish a high quality book that I am so proud of. Not only that, the project fits within my budget and met my timeline! Candid Creation Publishing has truly done a fantastic job and definitely over delivered on their promise. I could not have asked for anything better!
Having walked the journey with Candid Creation Publishing, I would highly recommend them to serious and committed authors who want to make a success out of their book. You will find working with Candid Creation Publishing a delightful and positive experience. To conclude, Candid Creation Publishing will publish my next book without a doubt.
Ernest Tan
Author of Raising Financially Savvy Kids
Director, Jopez Academy and Ernest Resources Agency
Collin Seow , CFTe, CPPM
Author of The Systematic Trader and Co-author of The Traders’ Blueprint
Thought Leader of Equities Market, Business Strategist and Angel Investor
Kwan Jin Yao
Contributing Writer of Modelling Today, Guiding Tomorrow
Director, United Nations Association of Singapore
Without the kind guidance and advise that Kok Hwa has given me during my first stroke, all these could not be reality today. It is like a dream thinking back the previous publication of Beyond the Twilight Horizon (2011) and Beyond Examination (2012). Now, Beyond 50 (2015) is truly beyond any of my expectation. The printing and design is of such high quality and the amount of support and guidance throughout this journey is remarkable.
Thank you and I am looking forward to my fourth book soon.
Vincent Seet
Author of Beyond Twilight Horizon, Beyond Examination, and Beyond 50
Artist
I cannot thank you enough for taking on this task of publishing our very first book, The Digital Goldmine. As a first time author, you and your team have been promptly responsive to all our queries and have patiently guided us through every step of the way to finally get the book out.
I believe it is with sheer passion and dedication that you and your team can pull this off with us.
To be honest, it is still very surreal to see the book in all its glory. You have a great team that makes customers like myself feel understood and valued. Please let your team know that their efforts and dedication have not gone unnoticed.
We look forward to receiving the same fantastic service should we find the opportunity to pen another book.
Evangeline Leong
Business Director
PurpleClick Media Pte Ltd
The editing process was prompt and efficient and I loved the layout and design work by Candid Creation! They were able to lend their expertise and experience to first time authors like myself. Where I tended to focus on the content, they helped me expand my thinking on the cover design, the appeal, the synopsis and even advice on pricing. Kok Hwa even recommended my book to an MNC and that resulted in my first bulk sale!!
My book would not have been possible with Candid Creation Publishing. Thank you guys.
Tan Hong Wee
Author of Leader As Coach, Leader As Facilitator
Founder and Director, Wei Forward
In fact, based on your advice and support, one of our books Value Investing in Growth Companies, have been selected by Wiley to be published and distributed world-wide.
This would not be possible if not for your professional advice and your integrity to provide the best service and knowledge to your partners.
I would strongly advise and encourage anybody who wants to be a self-publish or co-publish to look for you and Candid Creation Publishing.
Thank you so much!
Ken Chee
Director
8 Investment Pte Ltd
When I first decided on writing a book, I approached a few publishers with the intent of getting advice and counsel. But to my disappointment, I did not get the advice I was looking for. Instead, most publishers were more interested in getting me to sign up for their packages and closing the sale. However, Candid Creation Publishing was different. From my first meeting with Kok Hwa until the publication of the book, the entire experience was extremely pleasant. Kok Hwa and his team were very responsive, honest and an absolute pleasure to work with. They provided me with step-by-step guidance, insights, expert advice and professional opinions that I was looking for.
The book publishing journey can be fraught with many challenges and obstacles that can discourage any first-time author. However, I must say that Candid Creation Publishing has helped to put my mind at ease and in fact, made this journey enjoyable for me.
Finally, Kok Hwa is a person who is very honest in his business dealings. He is a gem in today’s business world. I would not hesitate to recommend Candid Creation Publishing to anyone who may be thinking of writing and publishing a book!”
Steven Lock
Author of Hiring for Performance and The Right Talent
Founder of FutureTHINK! Training & Consultancy
Sean Lim
Author of Happiness Within Your Reach and Even Introverts Can Sell
Financial Advisory Director, Financial Alliance Pte Ltd
Kok Hwa and his team are very responsive and cares about your success. When you are a first time author, believe me, you need a lot of hand holding and encouragement.
Kok Hwa provides guidance and services beyond book publishing and it is a great feeling, knowing you have someone behind you.”
Ooi Lay Yong
Author of Born to Move
Co-founder, BodyTree Gymnastic Strength Training (Singapore), BodyTree Academy
Kwa Yiqian
Author of One Step from Paradise
Founder, Persian Rose
Benita Fong
Author of Johnny Can See
Helena Paterson
Author of Composition Companion
English teacher
Angeline Chan
Author of Good Morning Cher!
Teacher
Thank you once again for your help. Appreciate it very much.
Joshua Luke
Author of Fast Forward Your Makeup, Fast Forward Your Etiquette, Fast Forward Your Customer Service
Director/ Training & Business Development, Signature Image Academy International Pte Ltd
Andrew Chow
Author of Social Media 247, Public Relations 247 , and Personal Branding 247
Media Strategist, Professional Speaker, Enneagram Coach
My wife and I each published a book with him, and he partnered with us every step of the way. We were so impressed and grateful that we have since recommended him to many others.
Every time I interact with him is a pleasure and privilege, and Kok Hwa is someone I admire and appreciate. I believe anyone who partners with him will feel taken care of in every way.
Douglas O’Loughlin, Ph.D
Author of Facilitating Transformation
Senior Principal Consultant
Civil Service College Institute of Leadership and OD
Kok Hwa is knowledgeable, professional, attentive, always listening and approachable. His guidance and advice are as valuable as gold, providing much help and assistance to help newbies author. I am one such fortunate person.
Kok Hwa never over promised nor under delivered. I can always count on him to deliver as his promise, all the time, springing some pleasant surprises along the way.
Even his team is very professional, especially Zoe, the editor of my book. They always seek to clarify, highlighted areas where the book’s content can be further improved, by asking hard questions that really kept me thinking, and realized the blind spots that I needed to tackle, so as to make the content of the book more complete.
I am really grateful to Kok Hwa and Candid Creation Publishing for making it all possible: that is to see my book published and available at major bookstores island wide.
A pipe Dream turns reality.
If you harbor the thought to be a published author, you have to approach Phoon Kok Hwa and Candid Creation Publishing! It is the essential 1st step to make your authorship’s dream comes true!
Patrick Chang
Author of The A to Guide to Retirement Planning
Branch Manager, Finexis Advisory Pte Ltd
Benjamin Loh
Author of INSPIRIT
Public Speaking Coach & Gen-Y .TEDx Speaker
Dr. Seow Bee Leng
Author of S.E.R.V.E
Trainer and Facilitator
A year later his company Candid Creation Publishing LLP helped to publish my first book “A CEO, an Entrepreneur, a Tourist and the Monk”. During this period, Kok Hwa had played the role of a trainer, a coach, an advisor and at times a well needed cheer leader.
Without the precise coaching from Kok Hwa, I would not have completed this book. He was very candid with his feedbacks and used a style that permitted me to explore my own options while prompting me to consider different perspectives. His vast experience allowed him to guide without being a subject matter expert. In my personal opinion he has the attributes of a coach who could fit almost any context and in any industry.
As a book publisher and coach, Kok Hwa have a very structured approach to the process and steps of publishing. My initial fear of “I cannot write” was eliminated when he said “writing is only one step of the multi-step process of producing a book.” He was right! When we embarked on a journey, the mind looked for obstacles, which could create the inertia to starting. Kok Hwa was able to cheer me on and encourage me while balancing the delicate role of prompting me with questions and sharing stories that inspire me.
Personally, I would recommend Kok Hwa as an executive coach for anyone looking to develop themselves beyond. Or need a good sparing partner to discuss new ideas. He is creative and pragmatic. His expertise in book publishing process is clearly a plus if you aspire to be an author. His delivery in the workshop was very engaging and he demonstrated excellent facilitation skills to manage the class of adult learners.
I have been an executive coach for 10 years and to meet another professional coach whom I could learn from is very refreshing and humbling.
Alex Butt
Author of A CEO, an Entrepreneur, a Tourist, and the Monk
Co-founder and Master Coach, Glides Consulting Partners
Jayan Warrier
Coach, Facilitator, Consultant, Speaker
Ellie (김지형) Kim
The Financial Planner,
Author of Why I Ditched My Chanel
Maxine Teo
Business Owner, CEO, Motivational Speaker, Trainer at Global Max Academy Pte Ltd
Author of Secret Manual of the Sales Warrior
Daryl Lim
Founder – Prime Advisor Network
Author of Blockchain Unlocked
Richard Hartung
Managing Director, Transcarta
Author of Changing Lanes, Changing Lives and Is Giving Worth It?
Andy Yew
Portfolio Manager at Phillip Securities Pte Ltd
Author of Win Big Lose Small
Dr. Kumaran Rajaram
Transformational Leader, Professor, Lead Researcher, C-Suite Executive Coach, Speaker & OD-Learning Consultant
Co-author of Street-Smart Strategies for Time Mastery
Throughout the process, Kok Hwa has been thorough, reliable, and resourceful. He has given us insight, guidance and feedback to make sure that the Fit to Lead message was well crafted and communicated. After the book was published, his support didn’t end there. 3 years later, he is still championing our work by actively promoting the Fit to Lead message on a variety of platforms; social media, events, media interviews, etc. We are grateful for the partnership.
After becoming published authors, we have expanded our business in an inspiring way across the region. We work with corporate leaders doing what we love doing, connecting fitness, nutrition and wellness in leadership. If you are thinking of writing a book, then the first step is to talk to Kok Hwa and Candid Creation Publishing team!
Sari Marsden
Certified Executive Coach (PCC), Nike Trainer
Author of FIT TO LEAD
During the workshop, I finally understood what you do to help aspiring authors shine. It was a demanding workshop because it brought out the best from those who were determined to be an author. I thoroughly enjoyed doing the homework and gained a clear and systematic understanding of how to become an author. When working on publishing my book, I am also deeply grateful to Pat, the editor you have assigned to work with me. She is very professional and caring towards an aspiring author like me. She was deeply observant of my style of writing my poems and assisted me in stretching my writing skills. She’s a gem to work with.
I’m blessed that after I’ve published my book, you continued to support me in my efforts to empower others through my webinars and public events. You have also been a great help to me in setting up my online account with Amazon and launching my e-book when I had no idea how to get all that done. I am also amazed by the connections you have in setting up radio interviews for me. You have also given me opportunities to be visible on social media through Candid Creation Publishing. You are constantly looking for ways to include me in Candid Creation Publishing’s public events too.
I’ve used my book as a resource in my workshops and many trainers and coaches have shared that they are using my book too, for their business coaching and training workshops. I am convinced that you and Candid Creation Publishing are the best partnership for me in my journey to become an author.
The three work ethics that I enjoyed working with you is your professionalism, systematic flow of getting my book published and your focus on my beliefs. These truly are very vital for me to decide who to work with. Thank you so much, Kok Hwa and I look forward to working with you for my upcoming books!
Kris Ang
Poet, Author, Coach, Trainer and Consultant
Author of StEpS
Joshua Luke
Global Master Trainer · International Speaker · Celebrity Master Personal Branding Consultant – MBA · DBA (Doc Researcher)
Author of Fast Forward Your Makeup, Fast Forward Your Customer Service, Fast Forward Your Etiquette
Joan Yong
Associate Research Director, Ipsos
Co-author of From Oblivious to Obsessed
Joanne Lai
Advisory Group Partner at IPP Financial Advisers Pte Ltd (ACTS Advisory Group)
Author of Money Lessons From the Wild
Sharon Seet
Global Strategic HR Leader & Coach
Author of Exit Triggers
Alex Yeo, CFTe
Co-author of The Traders’ Blueprint
COO, Dr Wealth
Grant Rawlinson
Author of From Peak to Peak
Adventurer & Keynote Speaker
With his help, my dreams have now become a reality. His ability to make the complex process become so easy for laymen is a gift to new authors.
I will highly recommend anyone who is planning to write and publish a book to work with Candid Creation Publishing.
Jamson Chia
Author of What I Didn’t Learn in School
Director
Strategic Alliance Group
Apart from his insights and expertise in getting our book published, Kok Hwa is very good with his advice on what works and helped us to shape the book concept along the way. In fact, we decided on the final title of the book Everything You Wish To Ask A Headhunter after taking in suggestions from him.
After passing him the draft manuscript, Kok Hwa and his team worked their magic in close collaboration with my co-author and me and together we delivered a finished product that I was very pleased with. Kok Hwa also assisted in getting us interviewed on national radio and supported the distribution of Everything You Wish To Ask A Headhunter to every major book retailer in Singapore, as well as through Amazon store. He is just as motivated as us to make sure our book is a success. The best part is, Kok Hwa is just a great guy to partner with – humble, eager to assist, responsive, good values.
I look forward to working with Kok Hwa again for my next book!
Steven Pang
Author of Everything you wish to ask a Headhunter
Operations Director, Kelly Professional & Technical
Andrew Chow
Author of Social Media 247, Public Relations 247 , and Personal Branding 247
Founder of IdeaMart, Social Media Strategist
George Chong
Author of Inorganic Chemistry Made Easy and Organic Chemistry Made Easy
He has given me many valuable suggestions and insights, without which, this book might have been a pale shadow of its current form. Kok Hwa has also gone many many extra miles even after the book is published which is evident from his untiring efforts to generate more publicity for my book and to push the book up the bestsellers chart.”
Dennis Ng
Late Author of Mastering Your Personal Finance, 《为什么钱总是不够用》, What Your School Never Taught You About Money
Late Founder of Mortgage Consultancy portal www.housingloansg.com
Without him and his belief in my work, I wouldn’t have published my 1st poetry book today. As a newbie in the book trade, he gave me much valuable advice and guided me patiently on the process of publishing a book.
With his encouragement and support, I am a proud author of my 1st poetry book – Be In The Moment.
Kok Hwa, thank you for believing in me and supporting me.”
Iris Tan
Author of Be In The Moment
Managing Director, Eitan Pte Ltd
Kenneth Leow
Author of The Pursuit of Career Actualization
Director, Blue & Gray Associates Pte Ltd
Jessica Chong
Author of First Bridge Series I and Series II
Founder, First Bridge
That’s my experience journeying with Kok Hwa and his team at Candid Creation.
When he is your publisher, it only means that your book will receive the attention to details that it deserves, and you, as an author, will have a smooth, reassurring and happy experience manifesting your dream. Delightful, isn’t it?
Bernadette Chua
Author of Fly Free
Dream Catalyst
When I first thought of writing a book and shared it with a friend, he introduced me to Kok Hwa. Kok Hwa immediately arranged to meet up with me and during that meeting he gave me a complete overview of the writing and publishing process. During that meeting he shared with me so many insights about book publishing that I never knew.
As an author, you are the master of the content. However, there are things that could be completely oblivious to you from the perspective of the reader.
Having said that, I must say that Kok Hwa isn’t your ordinary publisher. He is really the bridge between an author and the reader. When I passed him my manuscript, he took a few weeks to totally immerse himself in the content and then came out with many practical suggestions from cover to back on making the book more reader-friendly. On one of the evenings, he even sat down with me till after midnight to restructure the contents of the book. I don’t know if there is any other publisher as dedicated as he is.
But the most important thing is that Kok Hwa doesn’t just stop at just publishing the book. After the book is published, he walked through the different strategies with me to get my book sales going. He is also currently helping me to get more media exposure via magazines, newspapers, radio and even TV! Just the thought of this makes me excited about what it will do to my book publicity! I can visualize my book hitting the bestseller charts very soon.
Overall I am very pleased with the service rendered by Kok Hwa and his team at Candid Creation Publishing and strongly recommend their services to all new and aspiring authors who wish to make their book a success.
Abdul Rasheed Doad
Author of My True Hero
Founder, Singapore First Aid Training Centre
Our second book, Score the A* You Deserve for PSLE Writing has been having steady inhouse sales ever since it was launched and I strongly recommend the services of Candid Creation Publishing, to anyone who would like to turn their book writing dreams into reality.
Wee Xin Yi
Innovation Director of AdvoEdu Group
In 2014, I decided to write my first book and naturally, Kok Hwa was my preferred publisher because I have seen many other books published by his company.
Working with him to get my book out is a journey of reflective learning. Wearing the hat of Certified Action Learning Coach, Kok Hwa always get me to answer my own questions. He will make me think and draw out the answer from my own questions. Kok Hwa is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend him for anyone who has a book to write.
Terence Chiew P.Y
Author of Most Valuable Professional
Career Coach, Sales Enablement Trainer, Learning Facilitator
After the workshop, I continued to work closely with Kok Hwa and his team to successfully publish “Game Changers at the Circus: How leaders can unleash Greatness in Organizations”. Working with Kok Hwa is a joy as he is not only very experienced in book publishing but he also supports his authors with a strong set of work ethics. I would highly recommend anyone who is embarking on the book journey to attend his regular workshop “So You Want To Be An Author”, and then discuss further opportunities with his company Candid Creation Publishing.
Jean-Francois Cousin
Author of Game Changers at the Circus
Speaker, Global Executive Coach, MCC
Ram Dubey
Author of From Drunken to Driven and and From Relapsed to Redeemed
Mediator, Counsellor, Coach
Alex Goh
Author of 200 Weekends in China
Senior Finance, HR & Corporate Development C-level Executive
JAGG Resources Pte Ltd
Kok Hwa helped me to publish my first book. I enjoyed his helpfulness, creative ideas and his entire management of the publishing process. Post-launch he has also been very generous with his help to promote my book via the various channels.
Kok Hwa is also a master facilitator. He has shown his ability to engage his audience, generate active participation and ensuring fun throughout the learning process. The overall participant experience is excellent.
Tan Swee Heng
Author of Coaching in the Moment
Leadership Coach, LZ Leadership
His style is soft but insistent. We worked remotely as he is based in Singapore and I live in Hong Kong – but due to his personality and willingness to answer WhatsApp calls whenever I felt necessary I received all the guidance I needed.
I found Kok Hwa to be honest, professional and genuinely interested in the success of my project. It isn’t easy to coach people who have been CEOs of sizeable companies and explain to them that their “words of wisdom” might need amending or even deleting, but he did it with sensitivity and integrity.
Steve Feniger
Author of Make It in China
CEO, 55 Consulting
Marcus Marsden, PCC
Managing Partner of TWP, The Coach Partnership (formerly Newfield Asia) and Sarius Performance.
Co-Author of Fit To Lead