Helping writers from start to finish
because someone needs your story - but you have to write it first.
Hi I'm Laura!
I am a book coach, certified by Author Accelerator, and a writer of fantasy fiction. I help fiction writers finish the darn book.
I know the power of story to transport us, to help us cross divides, to teach us other ways of understanding the world. It can shine a light. I coach to help writers find their way to “the end” because I believe in the power of story to bring us together.
My core philosophy as a coach is there is no wrong way to write a book - except to not start. I also know how easy it is to get lost on your way to a finished manuscript, to wonder if you are too close to the story to see what’s working - and what’s not. Writers don’t need categories like pantser or discovery writer to help them finish. They need a process that can adapt to their style and fit into their existing lives.
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How I work with clients
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The Writers Roadmap
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A personalized framework guiding aspiring authors to craft compelling narratives with confidence and clarity. Within the roadmap, there are four stops. When you reach the finish line you will end with a robust plan ready to guide you as you draft or revise your manuscript with confidence and precision.
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Developmental Editing
This package is for writers who want to escape manuscript fatigue or an endless loop of revision. They feel too close to the story and need an outside opinion. With this package, I read your entire manuscript and give extensive in-line feedback as well as an editorial letter highlighting what is working and what is not yet working. We follow up with a 60-minute strategy session over Zoom.​
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Your Personal Revising Guide
This package is for writers who are revising but would like ongoing feedback to get the most out of their revision process. With this package, you submit pages to me for feedback and we have one-hour strategy sessions twice a month.​
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You are closer than you think to finishing your book. Book a discovery session today!
Clients I have worked with
I feel like I am tackling a monster of a project, something I've never done before. Having a coach working through it with me really helps.
- Kaylin, speculative fiction writer
I knew there were weaknesses in the manuscript - I was prepared for it - but I’d spent too much time on it and the series to see the forest for the trees. Your guidance is, as always, value-added…tangible…and actionable! I can’t wait to dig in!
- Rhone, thriller writer
Using the Writers Roadmap helped me think through my story and connect with my characters. And the best part was it was something we could adjust to fit how I discovery write.
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- Joan, fantasy writer
The Writers Life, LLC offers several different packages to help writers achieve their goals and take their writing to the next level. I'm looking forward to working with you. Schedule your free discovery call now to see if we are a good fit for each other.
Interested in working with a book coach? Book your session now to discuss your goals, project, and if we are a good fit for each other.
As an Author Accelerator certified book coach, I am qualified to coach writers using Author Accelerator's strategy, methods, and materials, but I operate independently of Author Accelerator and am not affiliated with them.