Your story does not need to reach a million people to matter.

It might help someone find an accessible walking trail, understand an idea more clearly, or discover the family history they never knew.

In this Connector's Edge Conversation, Michael Whitehouse talks with Marjorie Turner Hollman, a book coach, editor, personal historian, and author of Easy Walks trail guides who helps people turn their knowledge and life lessons into writing worth sharing.

Marjorie explains how she went from being a reluctant writer to helping authors self-publish their work. She and Michael explore why writing is a skill you can develop, how an encouraging editor helps you communicate more clearly, and why the purpose of a book matters more than the size of its audience.

They also discuss preserving family stories, making useful ideas accessible, and approaching new connections with the question, "How can I be helpful?"

In this episode, Michael and Marjorie talk about:

• How a reluctant writer found her way into editing and publishing
• Why self-publishing can be a practical way to share what you know
• How book coaching provides feedback, encouragement, and accountability
• Why knowing your goal helps you decide what your book needs
• Writing as a skill you improve through practice and thoughtful editing
• Marjorie's Easy Walks guides and the value of serving a specific audience
• Preserving personal and family stories for future generations
• Making connections by being helpful without expecting an immediate return
• The difference between sharing helpful advice and providing ongoing paid support
• The thoughtful, curious people Marjorie enjoys meeting on The Connector's Edge

About Marjorie Turner Hollman

Marjorie Turner Hollman supports authors who want to self-publish their work through book coaching, manuscript evaluations, and editing. Her work emphasizes nonfiction, while also including memoir and fiction.

She is a personal historian and the author of self-published Easy Walks trail guides. Her work helps people share useful knowledge, preserve meaningful stories, and find local walking opportunities suited to their needs.

About The Connector's Edge

This episode is part of Connector's Edge Conversations, a series introducing you to the kind of thoughtful, interesting, aligned people you can meet inside The Connector's Edge.

The Connector's Edge helps you make better connections by matching you with people based on who you are, what you care about, and who you actually want to meet.

You can find Marjorie on The Connector's Edge. If you already have an account, log in and look for her profile. If you don't have an account yet, you can create one for free at:

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TCE Guest: Marjorie Turner Hollman