LoftHouse Publishing

10/25/2022

A night of inspiring authors, fabulous wine, decadent food, and rip-roaring karaoke—all for $40?

Oh, yeah. You read that right. 😎

Join award-winning author, speaker, poet, ghostwriter, and National Advisor JC Gardner Saturday, November 5, at LoftHouse’s premier event, WINE, WOMEN, AND SONG!

Over half of our tickets are already gone, so don’t miss out. 🍷 . . . .

10/14/2022

We would absolutely love to see you at this event!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wine-women-and-song-tickets-391044894807

10/07/2022

Happy happy birthday to She’s the word wizard everyone should know, the friend everyone should have, the person that everyone will ultimately love! The world is brighter because of you, Hannah! . . . .

09/01/2022

Check out one of authors Vanessa Wideski

The power of intention is the driving force that guides your life forward. Discover how being clear on what you helps you to achieve your goals. Vanessa Wid...

08/02/2022

NOTHING makes us happier than meeting an author in a local bookstore!
Michelle Douglas is not only an incredible storyteller, she’s an all-around AMAZING woman. Her book is chock-full of wisdom and insight that goes far beyond navigating your twenties.

DON’T WEAR SHOES YOU CAN’T WALK IN is heartfelt and beautifully crafted. It’s a gentle, mindful reminder that we all have something to learn no matter where we might find ourselves on this crazy journey of life. Pick up a copy online or at your local bookstore, and be sure to leave a review!

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07/31/2022

Seriously. Take it from a recovering perfectionist.

If you wait to write the perfect first draft, you are going to be waiting FOREVER.

I’ve worked with dozens of authors over my career in editing, coaching, and publishing roles, and believe me when I tell you that the writing process is a violent, sickness-inducing roller-coaster. One moment, you’re having the time of your life, staring at it with pride and joy, utterly convinced you are a literary genius. The next, you’ll be hurling your computer across the room in utter despair, wondering how you could have ever thought this upchuck of verbal refuse was anything close to readable, never mind enjoyable.

This is completely normal. In fact, I’ve come to expect it from every author I work with. Writing is a journey of elation and despair. You’ll oscillate between pride and criticism because you care, and if you’re writing authentically, nothing can protect you from that vulnerability.

But if you’re waiting to “feel good” about your writing, prepare to wait until the end of time. Sh*tty first drafts are a direct confrontation to that perfectionism. They smash through your limiting beliefs and FORCE you to take that first initial step. . . . .

07/26/2022

EVERY WOMAN has the power to take the lead in her life, her community, and her world.

The question is… where do you even start?

Join best-selling author AliceAnne Loftus at HERE. A Pop-Up Shop TODAY from 6-8 pm! We’ll be talking leadership, authenticity, vulnerability, and—of course—chicken phobias. . . . .

07/20/2022

It’s easier to be silent. To second-guess. To turn our heads away because we don’t want the implicit consequences of raising our voice.

I’ve been quietly avoiding social media for the past week, and I’ve been using all my go-to excuses:
𝐼 𝑑𝑜𝑛’𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑝𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙.

𝐼 𝑑𝑜𝑛’𝑡 𝑤𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑣𝑒.

𝐼𝑡’𝑠 𝑛𝑜𝑡 𝑚𝑦 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑠𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔.

𝐼 𝑑𝑜𝑛’𝑡 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑑𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.

𝑀𝑦 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑑𝑠 𝑑𝑜𝑛’𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟.

This isn’t about politics. This is about stifling women’s rights, women’s voices, and women’s stories. And if I claim to run a publishing house that champions women authors, I CANNOT stay quiet. I do have something powerful to say, and it’s this.

𝐋𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐔𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐆𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐘 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐁𝐘 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧. 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬. 𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲.
EVERY STORY is worthy, and as this landmark SC decision has proven, the social and systemic powers are still preaching that women are less-than in every way, shape, and form.

This is OUR rebellion. We will stand up. We will speak out. We will be a megaphone for the voices being stifled. No matter what your government may tell you, 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥. 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗬 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦.

Say it aloud. Sing it through your anger. Let it flow through your words. However you choose to share your story, we’re here to raise you up.

06/20/2022

Branding is CRUCIAL to your business! We are so thankful for .studio for helping us to properly share our branding with our authors, team members and community! At LoftHouse, we understand the power of YOUR brand and we pay attention to every detail. Now, what should I be reading as I sip from this gorgeous new mug?! Drop me your book recommendations below ⬇️ . . . .

06/05/2022

We all have a favorite book(s). That book that we just couldn’t put down; responsibilities be damned! Tell us below ⬇️ a favorite that you’d recommend to all! . . . .

06/01/2022

Sure, you can have a 30-minute discovery call.

Or you could invite your potential client on a transformative journey.

As a professional coach, publishing a book does more than boost your credibility—it allows you to connect with your clients on a deeper, resonating level. Don’t just tell them about your life-changing services. Show them transformative power through your own personal journey. Your story is an invitation that frames you as a mentor, a leader, and a guide while illustrating that the profound change your clients long for is theirs to claim at the end of their own adventure.

It's your time to become a published author. It’s your time to connect your story with the audience who needs to hear it. . . . .

05/31/2022

Here is a rare photo of an editor in her natural habitat! 📚🖋🖍🔍Tell me you’re a writer without telling me you’re a writer. . . . .

05/31/2022

We’ve reached 100 Followers! That might not seem like a big deal, but imagine if 100 people showed up to hear/see you and celebrate your new book or business! That’s a BIG DEAL TO US and we thank you!! . . . .

05/19/2022

I guess I’ll just sit on the edge of my of my chair.

Ever since meeting .chappelle ‘s office cat, Phil, I knew Princess Mononoke was up for the job.

“The job” is really just prancing on keyboards and sleeping in inconvenient locations. . . . .

04/30/2022

Drop a comment below ⬇️ and tell us what you’re currently reading. . . . .

04/19/2022

🖋Author Highlight

Liz is a writer who has become one of the industry's leading voices in brand storytelling, brand voice and tone development, messaging strategy, content strategy, and thought leadership.

Referred to by others as a "content therapist," Liz leverages her expertise in those areas as a hands-on coach who is passionate about empowering brands, industry leaders, experts, entrepreneurs, and wildly brilliant individuals to find their voice, breathe life into their big ideas, and build the right audience through content. 

She’s also an engaging, highly sought-after keynote speaker of whom HubSpot co-founder Dharmesh Shah once said, “Liz Murphy is impressively funny, which is high praise from me because I have Netflix.”

Previously, Liz was the beer writer for The Capital Gazette. She and her husband Patrick currently live in Annapolis, Maryland, with their two dogs (Ham and Nugget) and cat (Pumpkin).

Finally, a warning: Liz loves The Godfather the way others love CrossFit. That means she will talk about it constantly, whenever given an opening. Proceed with caution.

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04/19/2022

First drafts are meant to be trash. 🗑 How else would you have something to improve on? If you’re waiting to write the “perfect” first draft, you’ll be waiting forever. Writing is a PROCESS, and in order to start that process, you need something to improve upon.

First drafts don’t have to:

❌ sound good
❌ be well-written
❌ have perfect grammar

They just need to exist in order to give you a starting point.

Don’t let perfection paralyze you. If your first draft comes out ugly, you’re doing everything right. . . . .

04/13/2022

Meet .chappelle one of our incredible literary geniuses! Jeni is attentive and meticulous when it comes to proofreading and editing! She is a joy to work with as well the highest quality professional! Check out her Instagram profile to learn more about her! . . . .

03/31/2022

Writing is rewriting. No one pens the perfect first draft. Don’t be so afraid of perfection that you fail to get *something* written down. Even if you think it’s subpar, first drafts give you initial material to work with. After all, you can’t improve on something that doesn’t exist yet.

Stop stressing. Just WRITE.

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03/25/2022

Connection matters. That’s why at LoftHouse we are committed to supporting you every step of the way! . . . .

03/24/2022

At LoftHouse we understand that writing a book (and getting it published) is a lot like giving birth. It’s hard work and you’ve put your heart and soul into it. We want to be with you every step of the way. Whether you’re thinking about writing a book, you’ve started a draft or you’re ready to go to print, we are here for you!
Tell us below ⬇️ where you are with your “Book Baby”. We’d love to celebrate and support you!.
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03/23/2022

03/23/2022

Welcome to LoftHouse Publishing!

We’re a premier, high-touch publisher with a singular mission:

𝑇𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑤𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛’𝑠 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑤ℎ𝑜 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚.

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐝, 𝐫𝐮𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧. We believe in the power of story to light and enrich our communities, and we believe in the leaders who live those stories. You have a story to share, and we’re dedicated to putting that story in print with the highest standards of 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭, 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭.

Photo credit Maureen Porto Studios

03/23/2022

03/23/2022