Laura Schaefer
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 5
- 2 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 15
- 2 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 7
- 1 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 3
- 5 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 3
- 2 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 3
- 3 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 12
- 2 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, 2023
- 2 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, 2023
- 1 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, 2023
- 1 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, 2023
- 1 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, 2023
- 1 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, 2023
- 1 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, 2023
- 4 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, 2023
- 2 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, 2023
- 2 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, 2023
- 2 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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Laura Schaefer
- Jul 31, 2023
- 2 min
What is your favorite school thing about the fall season?
Are you a "fresh school supplies" person? Does your heart sing at the thought of a newly sharpened No. 2 pencil? Can an unblemished...
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Laura Schaefer
- Jul 12, 2023
- 2 min
I Should Probably Stop Calling Myself a Ghostwriter
For many, many years now, I have answered the question "What do you do?" by replying: "I am an author and ghostwriter." It's right there...
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