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I’m Scared to Hire a Contractor…And I Bet You Are, Too
Here’s the deal: my family has owned our home here in Florida for over two years now, and we are really getting settled in. We painted...
By Laura Schaefer
Aug 27, 20183 min read


The Power of the Triangle
Something cool happened to me this year. I discovered Brooke Castillo, a powerhouse coach and entrepreneur based in Dallas. Brooke is a...
By Laura Schaefer
Aug 16, 20183 min read


The Problem and the Solution
You know you have a book in you. You dream of creating a book that will persuade people--that will help them in concrete ways by...
By Laura Schaefer
Aug 13, 20182 min read


Why Haven’t You Written Your Book?
You’ve been saying it for years: “I need to write a book.” But something is stopping you, and it’s probably the fear that it’ll just take...
By Laura Schaefer
Jul 16, 20183 min read


What I've Learned as an Executive Ghostwriter
I’ve been an executive ghostwriter working with life coaches, leadership coaches, entrepreneurs and personal development experts for many...
By Laura Schaefer
Jun 25, 20182 min read


Ask Your Ghostwriter if She’s Ever Tended Bar
When you’re trying to figure out which ghostwriter to hire, you’ll probably look for someone with a lot of energy and enthusiasm for your...
By Laura Schaefer
Mar 30, 20182 min read


Two Reasons to Write a Book You've Never Considered Before
Writing a book can greatly simplify your hiring process. You have to hire a new employee, but you’re feeling a bit anxious about it....
By Laura Schaefer
Feb 21, 20183 min read


Ask Your Ghostwriter Whose Writing Style She Admires
If you’re hiring a ghostwriter to help you write your book, a big part of her job is conveying your message in YOUR voice. The best books...
By Laura Schaefer
Jan 29, 20182 min read
What to Expect When You Hire an Executive Ghostwriter
If you've never worked with a ghostwriter before, you likely have several questions about how the process works. How long does it take?...
By Laura Schaefer
Nov 2, 20173 min read


6 Signs You Need a Ghostwriter
You keep thinking about things you’d like to tell others in your industry, but you never quite have the time to write that blog post,...
By Laura Schaefer
Oct 10, 20172 min read


Are You a Little Women Superfan? Hey, Me Too!
We all have those blogs around the web we've been reading for years. In my case, that would be GoFugYourself, a celebrity fashion blog...
By Laura Schaefer
Sep 5, 20172 min read


How to Support Your Child’s Writing Dreams
This post is for the parent of an adult child. I wish we had a better phrase for that. Fully-grown offspring? Anyway, you get the idea....
By Laura Schaefer
Sep 1, 20174 min read


I Make My Living As a Writer. And So Can You.
I am a writer. This has been true for over 16 years now, and much longer if you count all the unpaid writing work I did for the high...
By Laura Schaefer
Sep 1, 20175 min read


Two Healthy Back-to-School Recipes
The back to school season is here! I've always enjoyed fall, as it feels like a fresh start, a reset. It's the time to try a little...
By Laura Schaefer
Aug 31, 20172 min read


That One Time I Got to Open a Time Capsule from 1992
Recently, I returned to my hometown of Oshkosh, Wisconsin for my twenty year class reunion. It was wonderful to see my friends and catch...
By Laura Schaefer
Aug 30, 20171 min read


We Need to Talk About Brussels Sprouts
I like Brussels Sprouts, and recently this little fun fact has evolved from the endearing quirk zone to “I wonder when Laura will stop...
By Laura Schaefer
Jun 14, 20172 min read
Get to Know Louisa May Alcott: 10 Facts about a Remarkable American Writer
Louisa May Alcott was a fascinating woman. Besides being the author of Little Women, she was also an abolitionist, a feminist, and a...
By Laura Schaefer
May 30, 20173 min read
It Will Soon Be a Very Good Time to Be a Little Women Fan
Anne of Green Gables is certainly having a moment, with Anne with an E on Netflix, and the recent PBS reboot (though I think we can all...
By Laura Schaefer
May 16, 20172 min read


Celebrate the Good Things: Adagio Tea
We've all had those days that don't go as planned. You leave the house ten minutes late and promptly back your vehicle directly into your...
By Laura Schaefer
May 2, 20172 min read
The Best Ghostwriter/Client Relationships Thrive When…
I was recently asked by a potential client to think about how the experience of working together could be designed to exceed both our...
By Laura Schaefer
Apr 22, 20173 min read
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