Laura Schaefer
Parsing the Influx of People Calling Themselves Ghostwriters
I saw someone advertising that ghostwriting is a great "side hustle." No. Record scratch. It might be a mistake in my perception, but it...
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Laura Schaefer
Nov 111 min read
What Is Your Strategy for Quality?
"It's the author's job to sell the first 10,000 books. After that, it's the book's job to sell itself." ~Seth Godin I like this. He went...
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Laura Schaefer
Oct 302 min read
Write Your Book for Your Readers. Here's How:
Today, I'd like to share a powerful book planning tool for all of you authors and future authors. 1. Take out a piece of paper or open...
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Laura Schaefer
Oct 121 min read
Test Project
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
Oct 121 min read
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 read
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 read
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 read
"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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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 read
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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