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What Was Your Laser Beam Moment?
I've been a professional writer for 21 years. That's a long time! However, for the first 12 to 15 years of my career, I didn't make much...
Laura Schaefer
May 12, 20224 min read


How Can I See a Sample of a Ghostwriter's Work?
It's a problem for ghostwriters: sending samples of our past work to prospective clients like yourself! After all, we are supposed to be...
Laura Schaefer
May 10, 20221 min read


"When I think of 'woo,' I think of you."
Picture it: A small, shabby apartment in 2003. A fairly recent college graduate and new freelance writer, I am inside working on my first...
Laura Schaefer
May 9, 20223 min read


What is your superpower?
I know what mine is. I'm good at seeing people--really *seeing* them--quite quickly. I don't have the whole picture in one or two...
Laura Schaefer
Apr 15, 20221 min read


Your Small Business Needs a Free E-Book. Here's How to Get It Done the Fast and Easy Way:
If you offer your clients a specialized creative service, chances are very good they require some gentle education before you begin your...
Laura Schaefer
Apr 13, 20222 min read


The History of Ghostwriting
As I've written about previously, I got my start as a professional author by being curious. Specifically, I began researching the history...
Laura Schaefer
Mar 23, 20223 min read


How I Got My 10,000 Hours...Twice
People hire me because I'm good at what I do, which is connecting with amazing humans and writing their unique stories. But they also...
Laura Schaefer
Mar 14, 20226 min read


How Does Ghostwriting Work?
The good news is more and more people are becoming aware that my awesome job exists. It's actually quite common, in fact. Business...
Laura Schaefer
Mar 9, 20223 min read


Is a Book the New Business Card?
"It seems like everyone has a book these days." For those of us who are active on LinkedIn, yes, this can seem like the case. Books are...
Laura Schaefer
Feb 17, 20221 min read


Find the Non-Obvious Places to Be Awesome
There are *always* more opportunities to be creative in your content than you may initially believe. Don't overlook non-obvious places to...
Laura Schaefer
Feb 16, 20222 min read


The Medium Is the Message for Associations Looking to Serve Members in 2022
"The medium is the message." I'm sure you've heard this famous theory from communications scholar Marshall McLuhan many times. It's...
Laura Schaefer
Feb 15, 20222 min read


What to Expect When Your Association Commissions a Book
So...your organization or association wants to produce a book in 2022, but your communications or marketing team isn't sure who to talk...
Laura Schaefer
Dec 20, 20212 min read


What can repeat viewings of HAMILTON teach us about how to write a great book introduction?
Quiz time: What can repeat viewings of HAMILTON on Disney+ teach us about how to write a great book introduction? A lot. I’m pretty into...
Laura Schaefer
Jun 23, 20212 min read


Q&A with Business Book Ghostwriter Laura Schaefer
I am an Orlando, Florida-based ghostwriter who specializes in writing business books and blog posts for financial advisors, real estate...
Laura Schaefer
Aug 25, 20204 min read


How to Approach Your Book with a “Both/And” Philosophy
Let me introduce you to the concept of the "both/and" business book memoir.
Laura Schaefer
Jan 28, 20204 min read


My Story
Curious about how I became a ghostwriter? Read on...
Laura Schaefer
Dec 18, 20194 min read


Five Things to Consider If You Want to Write a Great Business Book
Great business books are no accident. They take careful thought, planning, and help from a skilled ghostwriter.
By Laura Schaefer
Nov 25, 20191 min read


How do you know if a book is good?
There are five specific items to consider when you are evaluating the quality of a nonfiction book.
Laura Schaefer
Nov 22, 20191 min read


5 Mistakes Coaches Make When They Write Their First Nonfiction Book
Are you a life coach or business coach looking to write a great book in 2020? Here are some common mistakes to avoid.
Laura Schaefer
Nov 13, 20193 min read


GET YOUR FREE EBOOK TODAY
I agree with the central Gary Vee (and Ken "Spanky" Moskowitz) message: give, give, give. So that's what I'm doing today. Message me for...
By Laura Schaefer
Jan 30, 20191 min read
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