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The 3 Essential Ingredients of a Successful Book Collaboration
Today I want to write about collaboration, as in what it looks like when it's ideal. Okay, let's get into it. A great collaboration is...
Laura Schaefer
Apr 27, 20231 min read
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People Buy Books for a Reason. So, Give Them One!
What was the last book you paid *actual cash money* to read or listen to? I bet you were nudged to purchase by one of these three...
Laura Schaefer
Feb 17, 20232 min read
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Have you stepped into the fullness of your authority?
It's a tricky word, "authority." One that sometimes has negative connotations, depending on how it's wielded. As I've met and worked with...
Laura Schaefer
Dec 6, 20222 min read
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My Top 10 Tips for Writing Your Book's First Draft
💡 Tip 1: Don’t worry about being great. Just write what is true for you. This current book idea of yours will be one of many. No need to...
Laura Schaefer
Dec 2, 20222 min read
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Today, I am answering all of your questions about ghostwriting! Yay!
QUESTION: Who hires ghostwriters? ANSWER: More people than you probably realize. The number I've heard most often is 60% of nonfiction...
Laura Schaefer
Nov 17, 20222 min read
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What is the difference between a ghostwriter and a premium ghostwriter?
I just shifted my thinking on something *major* regarding book collaboration. Before this week, I held pretty tightly to the idea that a...
Laura Schaefer
Nov 11, 20223 min read
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Professions That Intrigue Me
Hello, fair reader! Welcome to my blog. I'm glad you're here. In the past, I've done a lot of ghostwriting for financial planners and...
Laura Schaefer
Oct 24, 20222 min read
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At Our Best, We Are All Creators
You are so ridiculously special. It honestly blows my mind. You've been through a lot and instead of retreating and withdrawing, you've...
Laura Schaefer
Oct 21, 20222 min read
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You've Gone Viral-ish. What Should You Do Next?
Have you ever posted on LinkedIn, Facebook, or on another social media site and gotten a bigger response than you expected? Your post...
Laura Schaefer
Oct 19, 20222 min read
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Two Consistent Full-Length Book Milestones
There are many meaningful moments in a book creation partnership, which is what you are entering into when you hire a ghostwriter like...
Laura Schaefer
Oct 16, 20222 min read
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Books that succeed have one major difference from books that fail
Focus. That's it. Books that fail try to do too much. They don't have one central, clarifying argument. They try to serve too many...
Laura Schaefer
Oct 15, 20221 min read
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I'll Take the Lead: How a Book Collaboration is a Lot Like a Partner Dance
Did you know I was once a Lindy Hopper? It's true. Lindy Hop is a swing dance invented in the early 20th century and revived again toward...
Laura Schaefer
Aug 9, 20222 min read
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Can a Relationship with Your Ghostwriter Feel Like Home? Yes.
"People aren't longing to be impressed; they're longing to feel like they're home." ~Shauna Niequist As an individual who provides a...
Laura Schaefer
Aug 2, 20221 min read
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What Can a Book Do for Your Association?
Associations regularly commission books for a variety of excellent reasons. What can an engaging book do for your organization? 1....
Laura Schaefer
Jun 17, 20222 min read
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What Can a Free Ebook Download Do for Your Business?
"I'm kind of speechless, you are so incredible! I am just so filled with joy about how much this ebook is going to improve my life and...
Laura Schaefer
May 30, 20222 min read
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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
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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
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