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I’d like to thank Shanda Trofe for being an absolute rockstar, and getting this book formatted and published, again, at the 11th hour, as she does with most of my wacky ideas.
This is an extremely talented person that anyone would be crazy not to hire.
— DAN HENRY, USA TODAY AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF DIGITAL MILLIONAIRE SECRETS, AND AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE POCKET GUIDE TO HIGH TICKET SELLING
Shanda Trofe and Transcendent Publishing came highly recommended
I am so grateful to Shanda for her incredible patience and guidance. With her help and the professional staff at Transcendent Publishing, my dreams of publishing my memoir were transformed into a reality.
Shanda and her team offer tremendous, support and reassurance as well as challenge the writer to dig a little deeper into writing in a supportive way which has been a priceless experience. This team cares about the writer and the writer's voice being heard.
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—CHERI WARCHOLAK LOHREY, AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF POWERED BY THE PIVOT
Transcendent publishing guided us through each step straight to #1 on the bestseller list!
100% recommend Transcendent Publishing to anyone for their design, editing, and publishing needs!
We would not have been able to navigate this undertaking without transcendent publishing! The amount of wisdom, and knowledge they offer is phenomenal and the patience and guidance is unparalleled! Thank you so much for bringing our vision into a reality the Deconstructing Trauma program would not be available to the public in this way without Transcendent Publishing!
—RENEE FRYE - BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF DECONSTRUCTING TRAUMA
Writing a book can be a daunting task.
Publishing and marketing it is a whole other ballgame. I’m extremely fortunate to have found Shanda and her team to help me launch my book.
They are extremely professional, helpful and on top of everything they promise. Without them, I would be lost and I know that my book launch was a success because of them. I would recommend them to any author, HANDS DOWN!!!
— PURDEEP SANGHA, INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE COMPLETE MAN
Shanda listens to you and makes sure you feel heard.
Through all the doubts and fears of putting myself out there writing a book that was only meant to help me heal, Shanda listened and gently guided me through all the steps of writing, publishing, marketing, and celebrating my accomplishment.
Shanda’s encouragement, gentle guidance and loving support was ever present from start to finish.
Shanda encouraged me when I didn’t see any possible way that my words could become a book that I would be proud of. She offered ideas about adding journaling pages and assured me that my true essence would shine through my words and that others would find great value in my experiences.
Shanda earned my trust from the beginning by being upfront about the process with an easy to understand, well organized program that even new authors can easily follow and be successful with.
Out of Hiding; Finding the Courage to be Me hit # 1 Amazon Best Seller in six categories during its launch!
I love my book! It is without a doubt all I could imagine it would be. My essence shines through the pages and others are finding value. I am so proud of it.
Shanda, I can’t thank you enough for all you do and for being You!
Can’t wait to work with you again…and again….and again!
— JUDY JAMES, bestselling author of Out of Hiding
Shanda is extremely intuitive and wise, and a publishing genius! I cannot recommend her enough
Every person I have shared her with has raved about their experience with Shanda and Transcendent Publishing!
Shanda Trofe is my absolute go-to for anything I need in the publishing world! Her knowledge and expertise are unparalleled, and Shanda continues to exceed my expectations while also delivering the most impactful end result every time. Shanda has an incredible gift for reaching right into my heart to help extract the words and context I am continuously trying to find to breathe more life into my work…my secret weapon is Shanda! She is extremely intuitive and wise, and a publishing genius! I cannot recommend her enough, and every person I have shared her with has raved about their experience with Shanda and Transcendent Publishing as well.
—MELISSA KIM CORTER, bestselling author and creator of the Wild Woman’s series.
Thank you for a wonderful experience.
I loved the support and guidance I received throughout the publishing of my book, Wake Up.
Shanda and her team helped me over some huge obstacles and made sure I had what I needed when I needed it. My book is beautiful and has been well received. We also were able to reach Amazon Bestseller Status in three categories in a very short time. I have some lovely reviews and know my next steps in reaching a larger audience and market with my book. I highly recommend working with them.
— JACQUELINE MORASCO, bestselling author of Wake Up
Shanda’s skilled coaching ability paired with her publishing expertise is a God-send.
Her knowledge of the publishing world blew me away and her commitment to success was beyond expectations.
Shanda and the team at Transcendent Publishing were so professional and kind through the publication process. They were encouraging, patient, gentle space holders, and an enormous well of love during this journey of publishing my memoir. Shanda’s skilled coaching ability paired with her publishing expertise is a God-send. She walked with me through each step of the journey and I always felt capable and supported. She helped me navigate some emotional moments when the process was delayed, and guided me to trust in the timing of the birth of my book. Her knowledge of the publishing world blew me away and her commitment to success was beyond expectations. The marketing support provided for the preorder and launch of my book blew me away! This experience was joyous and exciting, and I feel so blessed by Shanda and her team. I will definitely be working with Shanda again!
—KATE SHIPP, bestselling author of I Am Strong Enough Now God, Thanks
Shanda NEVER stopped believing in me!
From the start of the writing process to the launch of my book, Shanda explained everything in ways I could easily understand. I never felt alone, which was important to me since publishing a book was not something in my wheelhouse.
Having been a nurse for almost 30 years, even creating a website felt a bit overwhelming, let alone publishing a book. With Shanda’s guidance I was able to focus on the content of my book while Shanda and her team focused on the end result.
Shanda has always been one of my biggest cheerleaders. Her encouragement to keep writing is truly the reason Journey to Peace and Healing came into fruition. For years, I wanted to have a book of my own published but it seemed like a daunting task beyond the writing. Shanda and Transcendent publishing took away my worries. Each member of her team worked diligently to make sure my published book would be something not only I would love but also those who read it would love.
I cannot say enough about how grateful I am to have had the opportunity to work with Shanda. Her love for helping authors is such a gift that is easily palpable. I look forward to working with her in the future.
Thank you for being such a light in the world and in my life, Shanda!
— Dawn Michele Jackson, bestselling author of Journey to Peace and Healing
“I am glad I published my book with Shanda and her team as they are all very professional and I highly recommend them to anyone who wants to publish their book in a professional way. I would definitely come back to Shanda and her team in the future when I write more books.”
— KAJAL KHURANA, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF WHY ME FIRST?
www.bodymindsolution.com
“Shanda Trofe with Transcendent Publishing launched two of my books within 3 months. This was a dream come true after years of writing these books. I finally found the person that took my work and made the dream come true. This was a very easy process with her lead. Thank you so much for everything you did. I recommend you to everyone that has a book in them and does not know what to do next.”
— JERI BROWN-RORABACK, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF FROM BEHIND THE CHAIR AND THE ABC’S OF NEVER HAVING ANOTHER BAD HAIR DAY
www.jeribrown-roraback.com
“My thanks goes to Shanda Trofe for guiding me through the process of writing my first book. I don’t believe this book would have ever gotten off the ground without you.”
— DAN HENRY, USA TODAY AND WSJ BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF DIGITAL MILLIONAIRE SECRETS
www.getclients.com
Shanda and transcendent publishing made my dream come true!
Shanda offered encouragement at every step and reminded me that my story and how I tell it matters.
I had an idea for the cover since I first wrote the outline. The design team beautifully recreated my mock design and I'm thrilled with my cover. I used a photograph I took and the designer enhanced it. Shanda is knowledgeable about writing, SEO, social media marketing, and launching a bestseller. Shanda got my book to bestseller in eight categories on Amazon! She even explained how I could set up a preorder sale. That was successful too. I'm grateful Shanda and Transcendent Publishing work with new authors like myself. They believe in your Big Hairy Audacious Goal and support you so it becomes an accomplishment. Your book is in good hands with Shanda and Transcendent Publishing.
— ELICIA RAPRAGER, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SHARE A SMILE
Shanda is an Earth Angel and a Guiding Light to Us - the ones who want to share our hearts on paper to this world.
I remember the day you were formatting the book and you read that Josiah had said "Call Shanda."
He has been guiding me my whole life, meeting people and then insisting I meet them too. He knew you would be the perfect source of unconditional love and guidance I would need, because I was deep within my grief.
Writing and reading the stories brought comfort and gut wrenching tears. You held me when I had nowhere to lean. You listened to countless stories, even if they had nothing to do with the book, you listened as I lamented, and you listened as I conquered a chapter. When I say I would not have been able to do this without, it the truth. You are an Earth Angel and a Guiding Light to Us, the ones who want to share our hearts on paper to this world.
I am forever grateful and my connection to you has only begun.
—RAINA IRENE, International Bestselling Author of Because of Josiah: A Mother’s Unending Bond with Her Son in Spirit
“Working with Shanda Trofe and the Transcendent Publishing team was one of the best decisions I have ever made. This team went above and beyond my expectations for each stage of my book publishing process. And now 5 months after my launch I am still a number one besseller on Amazon. I have no doubt that this is due in part by the professionalism of how my book was created and designed! When you hire this team you can throw away all your how-to books for publishing and launching, etc. Because all you need to do is write your book and fine-tune it as they guide you through each step. ”
— BERNADETTE RODEBAUGH, INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BELIEVE IT TO RECEIVE IT
“My long time dream of becoming a published author became a reality working with Shanda Trofe and her publishing company Transcendent Publishing. Shanda exceeded my expectations with her genuine and gracious desire in creating a 1# Amazon bestseller in 10 categories during my three-day launch! That success would not have happened without Shanda’s dedication in her capacities in the writing and publishing field. She is absolutely someone you can trust. Have a dream? Want that dream to become a reality? Shanda and her company are committed to envisioning your success.”
— SHIRL CRIMMINS SMITH, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SAVING REBECCA
“This picture was taken on the day my 3rd Book arrived from Amazon for me to proof prior to its release! Last week 'Empath Healer' debuted at #1 and stayed there for 5 days during the Kindle Release! A total of 521 eBooks were downloads in its 5-Day Showcase!
Shanda Trofe is the Publisher of every self-help and personal development authors' dreams! My latest Book was able to reach #1 in its category on its first day of release, thanks to her guidance and expertise. By knowing the ideal categories & keywords where my contributions could shine best, my authorship has been given wings! She is top of her class offering publishing and coaching to help our words reach the hearts of our tribe on a global scale.”
— LYSA BLACK, INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SHINE SERIES
Shanda Trofe is the Heartbeat of Transcendent Publishing and her team is the lifeblood that keeps things humming along.
When I brought my project to Shanda and sat with her for our first meeting I knew in my heart that my book was in good hands.
She was able to articulate the process from beginning to end in a way that this novice author could understand.
From the editing process to the final proof, everyone behind the scenes making sure the book was ready for print!!!
I Am The Light; The Wisdom of Jesus in the 21st Century was a labor of love for me and years in the making. It was a piece of my own heart and soul that was breathed into this living document. The support from Shanda never wavered. She was on hand for every bump, every question, every single step in the process was met with her expertise at the helm.
She elevated this book to #1 Best Seller on Amazon in 9 Categories!!!
I cannot thank her and Transcendent Publishing enough for being light at the end of the proverbial tunnel when it came to giving my book a platform from which to be seen.
I look forward to working with her again in the near future. She is every author's Earth Angel as she supports, nurtures, and shines a light upon the written words of many.
With deep gratitude,
Patty
i spent almost 5 years writing my first solo book, ‘the alchemy of purpose.’
It went through so many changes over that time, and with each change I grew more excited, yet also alarmingly impatient, yet I persevered.
Then just when I thought it was perfect, an editor I met read it and made one simple suggestion. That suggestion changed everything, and I spent another year completely re-writing the entire book, from beginning to end. After a year of feverishly rewriting it I then believed I had something worthy of being published. It just needed to be published and put out there for the public to read, right?
Hold on…not so fast. This whole business of editing/publishing has almost nothing to do with the writing process itself and in fact, having my book edited and published was almost more work than the writing itself. I had considered self-publishing as an option because quite frankly I was completely exhausted from writing it and just wanted it 'out there.' But what good is a book if no one reads it? Fortunately, I met Shanda through a mutual friend, and he assured me she would take care of me. After looking into my options, my first thought was sticker shock. It seemed like an awful lot of money for something I had deemed 'already finished.' What else is there to do but print it? But there is more to this story.
There is so much 'behind the scenes' work to be done to publish a book. After agreeing to commit to the full “deluxe” (gulp) package, the real work was to begin. My patience at this time was already past its expiration date, but I decided to just let it go and trust the process. Hiring Shanda and Transcendent Publishing was the single best decision I could have made aside from writing the book itself. Shanda and her team were extraordinary. The content editor alone was worth the money. No author can be objective about their own work, and I had reservations about someone taking my baby and raising it as their own. But my fears were unfounded as my editor was extremely talented and she expertly took my words and brought the best out of my book, without a hint of another writer being involved. Even after all this editing, the process was still far from over.
If I can pass on one piece of advice to any writers out there that will allow your book to be all it can be, and be out where people will buy it and read it, be as patient with the process as possible. Trust me, it will be well worth the wait. Shanda will take care of you. It truly was concierge service! Beyond the content editing, and then the seemingly endless proofreading, Shanda and her team took care of everything else to make this book a success. After all this time of getting it 'just right,' the book was to be launched right at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. If I hadn’t learned patience by this point I never would. My book launch would have to wait two more months! But Shanda was always available through the entire process, promptly answering any questions with expert advice. Thanks to Shanda and Transcendent Publishing, my book finally launched on Amazon. Not only did it have thousands of downloads over three days, it also landed as a No. 1 Bestseller in six categories!
You put so much time and energy into writing your book. Do yourself a favor and get the editing and publishing done right, put all your chips on the table and just go for it. You will be rewarded for your hard work and patience many times over. I am forever grateful to Shanda and Transcendent Publishing for taking my work and helping it become a great success for me. Even more rewarding is that my book is doing what my intentions for writing it were; making a positive difference in others’ lives all over the world. The feedback on my book from people who bought it has been remarkably positive and deeply touches my soul.
— MARK MITTLESTEADT, AMAZON #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE ALCHEMY OF PURPOSE
“Of course, I cannot say enough about Shanda Trofe...as we all know she is the most fabulous coach and publisher anyone could wish for. She is guiding this about to be 85 year old computer dummy through the digital world with grace and the patience of a Saint!
I am so grateful for your help, Shanda...never would've happened without your guidance and constant positive support!
THANK YOU SHANDA FOR ALL YOU ARE AND ALL YOU DO!”
— BARBARA E. HARRIS, INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MANIFESTING MIRACLES
www.manifestingmiraclesbook.com
“I knew when my new book was coming out there was one person I was going to go to, to help me launch it...Shanda Trofe.
Shanda has helped many authors, with great books, to launch their books to become best sellers. She can help with editing, design as well as strategy. She can help you sell it.
I highly recommend her.”
— LEANNE BABCOCK, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OPEN ME
“Do you have a book inside you waiting to be birthed into reality? Then Shanda Trofe is your girl!!
She is a dream maker!! I have written in 15 multi-author compilations, have created one meditation and now have my very own solo book.
I started my writing journey in her online classes and she has helped me so much!!
I highly recommend Shanda Trofe.”
— GIULIANA MELO, AMAZON #1 BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LOVE YOURSELF TO HEALTH
www.giulianamelo.com
During my years long journey writing my first book, i’d visualize it tucked between the perfect cover, but i had no idea how to best make this daunting personal goal a reality.
I was worried about making a publishing decision I’d ultimately regret. With countless options available, I didn’t want to get caught in the spokes of a wheel designed to roll out books using a standard template.
Living in Canada, I initially thought I should use a Canadian publishing service, but, as it turns out, large self-publishing houses, regardless of country origin, use excessive emails, and annoying phone calls to hype their services – ultimately, accomplishing nothing other than badgering a potential client.
I’d best describe Transcendent Publishing as an upscale “boutique” where my experience was personalized – tailored specifically to my needs, regardless of how quirky. Shanda Trofe is at the helm, and she runs an extremely efficient, no-nonsense, hands-on operation, but she also has an abundance of patience, which allowed me the creative space I needed.
I’m immensely proud of my book. With Transcendent Publishing deftly working to launch my book, it reached bestseller status in nine categories on Amazon, a mere couple of days after its launch. Shanda and her tight-knit team proved to be exquisite caregivers of my precious cargo, and I’ll be eternally grateful.
— COLETTE LEDOUX, INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BROKEN BREAD — A GASTRONOMIC JOURNEY INTO HEALING
“In a world that needs less fear, more joy, and a brighter future, Transcendent Publishing is a hero. Shanda's remarkably well-tuned systems made it possible for me to publish a book specifically created for our times during the worst of the pandemic, political upheaval, and runaway train of a negative internet gone rogue.
Its wonderful success is a reflection of Shanda's instincts for creating a process that works to get things done, so publishing my first book was an exercise in achieving calm, methodical goals. She has thought of everything, leaving the writer to pour all their energy into getting the message just right.
The editing help was extraordinary and felt like the midwife I never knew I needed until I got to that critical stage of sharing my thoughts with "the first reader."
And once the words were perfect on the pages, Transcendent Publishing won my heart all over by making the steps up to launch another well-organized and stress-free roadmap to follow.
Now here's the really remarkable part: I first called Shanda just as the pandemic hit, so she, like all of us, was forced to adjust to a level of chaos and uncertainty that people had not experienced in several generations. But Shanda didn't seem to miss a beat. While countless areas of my life were breaking down and limping along at best, writing and then getting the book published was the most stable part of the spring and summer of COVID 19 outbreak.
Moving a book along, through all its stages, could have been a rollercoaster ride of confusion and uncertainty, and yet it became the most stable process going on in my life at the time.
Thank you Shanda for your measured temperament, your mastery in this field, and your ethos of service to others.”
— DR. LYNDA M. ULRICH, INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HAPPINESS IS AN OPTION
www.everwideningcircles.com
www.dr-lynda.com
“It has been a great experience working with Shanda Trofe and her team publishing my very first book 'Letting Go Saved My Life.' After I completed my first draft of the manuscript, I sent it to 5 companies who work with self-publishers and they all wanted to do the book. What differentiated Shanda Trofe from the other companies was the fact that I did not speak with a sales person who just wanted me to sign up with them. During our initial conversation, Shanda not only knew the content of my book, she also had already checked out my website and made several excellent suggestions on how I could make the book even better and serve me in my coaching career. Also, while others told me it would take six, nine or more months to publish, Shanda told me we could do it in 3 months after I submit my final manuscript, and we did.
This included all the editing, book cover design, layout, type setting, etc. Dana, who did the editing, did a fantastic job. I only had to ask for a few minor changes after I received the edited manuscript. Shanda positioned the book during our book launch to catapult it into #1 Amazon International Bestseller in 5 countries and 8 categories on the second day of the launch. I really appreciate all the help they provided. I am in the process of writing my second book and will definitely go with Transcendent Publishing again.”
— REINHARD KLETT, INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF LETTING GO SAVED MY LIFE
www.carriedoneagleswings.com
"My book was a skeleton when I decided I needed to make a serious commitment to getting it done and published. I had taken several of Shanda's classes so it was an easy decision to sign the contract with Shanda and Transcendent Publishing. Once this was signed sealed and delivered, I finally was motivated to sit down and flesh out that outline and write the book!
Working with Shanda on the cover, the formatting, the editing, and all those details was a well-orchestrated process. The cover design captured my vision perfectly. The book launch was very successful. Shanda's skill at positioning my book in the appropriate categories resulted in out hitting Best Seller in eight categories on Amazon.
I highly recommend Shanda and her team to help and guide you with getting YOUR book published."
— MARION ANDREWS, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GLORIOUSLY GRATEFUL
Transcendent Publishing does high-quality work and quickly responds to all your questions and concerns. We highly recommend Transcendent Publishing!
If you’ve ever tried to write, edit, and publish your own book, you understand how difficult that process can be! Transcendent Publishing expertly edited, designed the cover and interior, and uploaded our book to Ingram and Amazon. Vivian and I recommend using Transcendent Publishing for all these parts of getting your book available for sale.
Transcendent Publishing has a procedure they use to build from raw manuscripts to professional finished books. Trust their process!
Our book, Life in Balance: Creating Inflection Points to Control Your Physical and Fiscal Fitness began with their editor. Her edits and suggestions sculpted the ideas presented into easily understood concepts with real-life examples for the readers. We do want to point out that this part of the process is hard work. I reread the book five times and Vivian reread it four times during the editing. We’re grateful to Transcendent Publishing for guiding us through this difficult job.
Transcendent Publishing listened to our ideas for the book cover, then designed the cover into a professional display to give a captivating first impression. The art used on the front cover is subtly carried through the book giving it a polished appearance.
Uploading the book sounds like a straight-forward job. Life in Balance was not as it has many tables and formulas that required spacing. Vivian upload a previous non-fiction book we had written and nearly threw our computer out the window during the process. Use Transcendent Publishing to format and upload your book to all the important websites!
— JOSEPH M. and VIVIAN J. RINALDO, bestselling authors of Life in Balance
Thank you for being a part of my journey and turning my dream into a reality!!
During the launch period my book took the #1 spot in 11 different categories and was downloaded over 1,300 times.
Five years ago, when my youngest son Chayse was called home, I felt like my purpose had ended. I spent many days with nothing to do and all day to do it. I began writing and found a new purpose, to give a voice to those on the other side. Through the grace of God, my son, and many other heavenly beings, I crossed paths with Shanda and her team at Transcendent publishing. They jumped on board with my vision and turned it into a reality. All while being patient and understanding of spirits and their ever changing ways. My motto was if I can help one person understand that life doesn't end here when you are gone, then I have reached my goal. Well, the Transcendent team helped me do more than that. During the launch period my book took the #1 spot in 11 different categories and was downloaded over 1,300 times. I have received many heartfelt messages from readers who didn't know (until reading my book) that their loved ones had not really left them. Together we all helped so many people understand that there is so much more to life than this. I will never doubt that the other side wanted Shanda and her team to help get this message out there. Thank you for being a part of my journey and turning my dream into a reality!!
Love and Light to all of you,
— JAMI LEE MUMFORD, bestselling author of Walking with Spirits
