Laura Schaefer
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If you've poked around my website for few minutes, you’ll see my fee for ghostwriting a full book with you. It’s an engagement that...
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Laura Schaefer
1 day ago1 min
Trust
The word of the year for me is trust. I had a medical procedure about a month ago, and when I woke up it was as if I'd traveled far and...
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Laura Schaefer
Aug 221 min
How Does the Money Part Work? An Infographic about Ghostwriting Fees
If you've ever wondered how much a ghostwriter costs, you've come to the right place. Read over this helpful graphic and email me with...
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Laura Schaefer
Apr 52 min
The Magic of Thinking Big
There's a big difference (huge!) between an author who takes on an occasional ghostwriting gig to pay the bills and a full-time all-in...
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Laura Schaefer
Mar 152 min
"How does this work, exactly?"
Since every ghostwriter, co-writer, and book collaboration professional is a little bit different, I'd like to share some Laura Schaefer...
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Laura Schaefer
Mar 71 min
How did you feel about gym class when you were in elementary school?
I was a solid "nay." I had giant glasses. I got hit in the face during dodgeball. (They called it murder ball at my school in Oshkosh,...
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Laura Schaefer
Mar 35 min
An Option for Testing the Waters with Laura Schaefer, Ghostwriter
An author's relationship with a ghostwriter is a special thing. Ideally, it should last many years and cover many books. To get it right,...
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Laura Schaefer
Mar 32 min
Advice for Your Younger Self
I specialize in writing Life Lessons books for readers who are new to adulthood. The authors who hire me as their ghostwriter are often...
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Laura Schaefer
Mar 33 min
Who Pays My Ghostwriter?
[Please note: this piece previously appeared at the Association of Ghostwriters.] I recently updated my website and asked a friend for...
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Laura Schaefer
Jan 122 min
The Best Time to Hire a Ghostwriter is Right Now
Do you have an immediacy bias? I hope so. Let me explain. In 2014, I was ready to move away from the cold. It was an extremely awkward...
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Laura Schaefer
Nov 16, 20232 min
A Specific Action Plan for Writing Your Book in 2024
I just did something illuminating: I wrote down every single annual living expense. Much higher than I expected. (But not...
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Laura Schaefer
Oct 18, 20231 min
Creating Inspires
My daughter, a fourth-grader, sees the books I’ve co-written strewn atop the shelves. She asks about my clients and shares her thoughts...
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Laura Schaefer
Oct 13, 20231 min
Look for These 3 Qualities in Your Life Lessons Book Ghostwriter
Three qualities to seek out in a ghostwriter for your life lessons book: 1. Mastery 2. Care 3. Surprise First, in the excellent Hulu...
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Laura Schaefer
Oct 12, 20231 min
Why We Crave the Un-Polished
Ever meet friends for drinks and listen to someone tell the same story about her life she told the last time you met? The story is mildly...
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Laura Schaefer
Oct 11, 20231 min
When You Look for Your Ghostwriter, It's All about the Spark
Resonance. Do my talents, experiences, and even my humanity resonate with yours? By resonance, I mean more than a like or retweet or...
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Laura Schaefer
Oct 3, 20231 min
Reverse Thinking
A penny saved is pointless. Leap before you look. Good things come to those who...act. Put all your eggs in one basket. Fortune favors...
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Laura Schaefer
Sep 13, 20234 min
What is the average cost of a ghostwriter?
An experienced ghostwriter offering a specialized level of service charges clients or publishers a flat fee in the mid six figures. Top...
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Laura Schaefer
Aug 23, 20232 min
To Overcome Resistance, Write a Book with a Strong Framework & Clear Audience
As an experienced book collaborator, one of my main jobs supporting my clients is helping them overcome a feeling of overwhelm. Overwhelm...
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Laura Schaefer
Aug 21, 20232 min
Why 6 Months Post-Retirement Is the Perfect Time to Start Your Book
It is so much easier to consume than produce. The irony, of course, is that our overall wellbeing comes from a mixture of doing both....
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Laura Schaefer
Aug 10, 20232 min
The Key to Effective Book Planning
One of the hardest things to hear when you start planning your book is actually the most freeing: Do less. I'm serious. Design your book...
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