Publishing isn't so scary anymore
Dec 09, 2021
Frances Trejo attended last week's Ready, Set, Publish Virtual Summit.
Here is what she had to share about it:
I have always wanted to write in publish. We’re talking late since I was in my 20s. I’m about to turn 50 in February in 2022 and I’m going to publish a story in a book collaboration. This is a lifelong dream. But the idea of writing a manuscript and sending it to a bunch of faceless publishing companies felt wrong somehow. The power dynamic is so off in that scenario. Not to mention that writing felt like a lonely proposition. Who wants to do that? Having to work alone for years and then produce something brilliant seemed daunting. Publishing was this mysterious, nebulous, scary monolith. And a party only certain exclusive people were invited to.
“Ready, Set, Publish” gave me a clear look behind the curtain to the nuts & bolts at how the publishing process works. And it isn’t so scary anymore.
Oh, believe me, it is work, it’s going to be lots of work, and time. But I don’t have to walk through it alone anymore. I have the wisdom of a strong group of wise sisters sharing their knowledge & experience. And you know what? This supportive publishing process leaves room for collaboration, fun & ease! Remember fun??
I need to also say, publishing this way goes beyond just putting a book in the world.
Writing alone brings up your blocks and disempowering stories. And you grow from removing them.
I have faced & removed some big disempowering stories that have held me back for YEARS.
I have enough time to do the things I value and write a book. I can silence my inner critic and I can write 
. I can publish a book and discover, create & step into what is next for me and make money!! That is so liberating. It is gorgeous! My life feels juicy again.
. I can publish a book and discover, create & step into what is next for me and make money!! That is so liberating. It is gorgeous! My life feels juicy again.This process is transformational itself!
It’s worth the leap!
