User:Writer's Resource

Writer’s Resource works with authors, public speakers, thought leaders and small presses to ghostwrite, rewrite and edit fiction and nonfiction; market books, speaking engagements and products; and branding at every step. One of the most important benefits is Laine’s ability to convey the core message in a clear way. Every step stays focused on the client’s short- and long-term goals. Two decades of experience writing fiction and nonfiction books, pitching projects to agents and publishers, and reaching readers through effective marketing have boosted the careers of traditionally published and indie authors. Clients working with adult as well as juvenile texts from children’s picture books through young adult novels have found success with Laine’s support. Results Currently, 24 clients are under contract with agents or publishers. Books handled by Writer’s Resource have gone on to win 10 national awards, and indie authors have sold nearly 45K copies using Laine’s marketing ideas. Nonfiction clients have had their ghostwritten projects financially sponsored by Fortune 500 companies, and endorsed by CEOs and celebrities. Fiction clients have been shopped to Disney and Pixar, received contracts for long-running series, and been placed in libraries and schools nationwide. Ghostwriting, Rewriting and Editing Laine works with authors to develop a seed concept into a detailed outline, writes the draft manuscript, then revises and edits to create a final version. Rough drafts provided by clients are developed further then rewritten as needed. Projects that are nearly finished have been edited. Clients have signed with top agents who shopped the works to Hollywood and the Big Five publishers. Marketing A multi-pronged approach to branding and sales takes advantage of the latest digital and print technologies. A proprietary bulk sales program generates purchases of at least 100 copies at a time, a DIY program offers affordable options that resulted in Amazon bestseller status, and crowdfunding campaigns have brought in $100 per day. Interviews and feature articles under Laine’s byline enhance exposure for authors, speakers, new products and corporate milestones, and can provide links. Pitch Clients looking to place their work with agents and publishers have received query letters, book proposals, juvenile submission packets, and individual pieces like bios and synopses. Pitch items have led to hundreds of contracts for her clients and have been singled out by agents as the most comprehensive and professional among thousands of submissions. She assists with the search by generating targeted contact lists of agents and publishers. Press National news outlets have sought Laine’s opinion on issues ranging from The Oprah Effect to the end of the Harry Potter series and Sarah Palin’s ghostwriter. Outlets include CNN Money, FoxNews.com, MSNBC.com, BNN (Canada’s version of CNN), USAToday.com, Media Bistro, writer’s magazines, and national and regional radio and TV shows. About Laine Laine has conducted writing and pitch seminars for some of the nation’s largest literary organizations. As a juror for the Minnesota State Arts Board, she distributed over $200,000 to Twin Cities programs. Laine’s fiction and nonfiction works have received five national awards along with a host of regional honors. She has completed writing residencies at half a dozen programs including the Vermont Studio Center.