What’s In a Name?: An Introduction to, Um, What’s-Her-Name
January 10, 2008
My last name has been Kelly for quite some time. Naturally, I have been called Kelly periodically, not because people were being sporty, like, “Good game tonight, Kelly!” but because they thought that was actually my first name.
Well, it’s not.
And now, I’ve recently wed a wonderful man by the last name of Pheifer. So, I’ve bravely taken on a new last name “Kelly Pheifer.” You can image the confusion this has caused:
Is it first name: Kelly, last name: Pheifer? Is there a hyphen involved? Is Kelly the middle name? Are you sure there’s no hyphen? Too … many … names!
Well, I’m here to start fresh in the Wordclay blog and clear the air of all confusion. My name is Angie. My last name is Kelly Pheifer, but there is no need for formalities here. Angie is just fine.
Now that we’ve been properly introduced, let me tell you how I fit in to the Wordclay community. There are a few realms of the Wordclay world where I have some pretty good knowledge, which include the realms of publishing, writing and promotions.
In the past, I’ve worked directly with authors to guide them through the publishing process. So, I “get it.” I completely relate to the excitement, fear, concern, ambition and motivations of all kinds of writers. They’re good people :)
I also have experience writing book-related press releases. From my practice as a press release writer, the marketing aspects of a book and promotional efforts come with the territory. Lastly, in my role as a Web content specialist and writer for Wordclay, I’ve learned to write in different styles and tones for various mediums; a daily challenge that I adore.
But this community is not for our own amusement, although I have been pumping my fists in the air and cheering more frequently than usual … it is meant to help you, the writer, and I pledge to be the best blogger I can be to supply savory information about publishing, marketing and writing. Any topics of interest that you’re specifically hungry for? Let me know and I’ll dish it out.
.Angie.
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gerald | January 15, 2008 at 3:45 pm
I would like someone to publish a story about my experiances in dealing with the government and their corupt courts.
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jdimos | January 15, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Greetings,
Sounds like you have quite an intriguing story on your hands, one definitely worth writing.
Wordclay is a free, online self-publishing company, so if you’re interested in writing a memoir about your experiences with the government and legal system, we would be thrilled to publish it.
All you would need is a manuscript and a marketing plan. Then, register with Wordclay for free, upload your story, design your own cover and once your book becomes available, you can promote it however you’d like.
If what you’re looking for is assistance with writing your story, you might consider your friends who write or perhaps hire an editor who is willing to dictate your book for you.
At this time, Wordclay doesn’t offer a dictating package (due to cost and libel issues), but if you manage to piece together manuscript in the future, you can always purchase content editing with us, and our editors will smooth out your thoughts and sentences.
Hope that helps, and good luck with your story!