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Wendy and I share a common LinkedIn group and that’s how I got to know her. As I read more of her posts I found she was a person I wanted in my blogosphere life and subscribed. Every day I get to watch as Wendy goes searching for the happiness. Then I found out she wanted advice about publishing and I knew I could repay her and those I vicariously live through blogs!
I am a new publisher and have been putting my five years of research into practice, but not because I set out to be a publisher. I wasn’t thinking about ISBN’s, digital formatting software, or even cover design. I was thinking about getting my little books on Amazon and merrily writing stories that came to me. On the flip side of this nonchalant attitude came a professional obsession of studying craft, knowing everything I could about writing and not just style and voice, but how books got published. What was the process?
My publishing aspirations started with a critique partner who wanted to lay her beautiful manuscript in a drawer. She didn’t want to “deal” with self-publishing and she was still trying to get her story published through traditional means. It was my friend, knowledge and the burning desire to see her work published that I began Troll River Publications.
Along the way my knowledge combined with experience has given me some of the greatest moments of my life. I get to publish writers! It’s something amazing to me that I can do this. I continue my research and what I found out confirmed all the reasons why I wanted to self-publish.
I find so many writers without the confidence but the will to publish. I want writer’s to have the confidence in their craft. Too many people are afraid of learning because criticism hurts. I wish I could give each and every writer the confidence to improve from feedback, even what might be considered harsh feedback, and come out with understanding and a sense of achieving their goal.
Just as I wanted my critique partner’s novel out in the world, I want others to feel like they are not alone in this adventure, which is why I started the TRP Blog.
To my glee, my friend accepted my offer of publishing and now I have other authors under the TRP line, several books and experience to go with the knowledge and I want to give back. Ask me anything about writing or publishing. I even know a little about agenting. I can give you what I know in hopes that you find your adventure in and out of your stories.
~ Stephy
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Wendy McCance
Wendy McCance is a Michigan based freelance writer and social media consultant. Wendy has gained attention as the founder of the popular blog Searching for the Happiness which can be viewed in 9 local papers online, including the Oakland Press. The combination of writing skills and social media knowledge is what makes Wendy such a powerhouse to work with. Stay tuned for opportunities to advertise, guest post and as always, have your questions answered.
To contact Wendy McCance about a writing or social media assignment, interview or speaking engagement, please email her at: [email protected]
To contact Wendy McCance about a writing or social media assignment, interview or speaking engagement, please email her at: [email protected]
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Every day I am more and more humbled by the generosity and community that exists in the blogging world. Our desire to avoid reinventing the wheel and SHARE what we’ve learned is amazing. In a world of “me” and “mine” your willingness to shae what you know and help others is truly inspiring. I am definitely going to visit your site! (Even if i don’t have the confidence, skills or thick enough skin to publish;)
vicky
http://www.thepursuitofnormal.blogspot.com
Vicky,
I hope to inspire confidence! You are a wonderful writer and a sincere one. Keep writing! I’ve just found your blog and am following!
This is cool. I have more questions then you have space. I will reach out to you when I can to maybe talk about my own thoughts about what my needs may be. I too am a story teller and I am in the process of editing my past stories to publish in a book. 🙂
Wonderful Susan! You should totally do it! I’m here if you want to talk!
Wendy I’m glad you’ve given Stephy a platform opportunity on a guest post on your site. I know her by way of LinkedIn and all the support she has given me when I needed votes.
I see her spreading the love everywhere on the internet sharing her knowledge and expertise. I’m happy I’m connected with her and want her in my blogosphere life too.
I just got to know her recently. She is incredibly nice and generous. She is always more than happy to answer a question and is wonderfully supportive. I’m glad I’ve gotten to know her too. 🙂
Hi Pat! So good to see you here too!
Good to see you here too Stephy and Wendy I’m glad you have both hooked up. You’re both a powerhouse team with a wealth of resourceful information. I’m glad I’m connected with you guys.
Aw, thanks Pat. That means the world to me. I’m so thrilled to have gotten to know you as well. 🙂
Thank you Liz!
Good post! Thank you so much for sharing.