Author Ally
Do you ever feel lost in your own manuscript?
You need a creative ally.
I'll help keep your passion burning, and together, we will blaze a path to your vision.
I serve writers who want a collaborative relationship, rich with inspiration and clear guidance.
Let's find the book hiding behind your ideas, outlines, drafts -- whatever you've got, I can work with it.
Testimonials

She excels at building relationships and everyone enjoys being around her. Laura brings a unique perspective to everything she does.
AIA, Esq.

Laura has a remarkable command of the English language, an amazing mind, and is an absolute delight to work with. Her calmness and kindness, even at a fast pace, keep me moving forward.
Author, Speech Coach, and Advocate

An author could not find a better collaborator on their writing journey than Laura Todd, my read and critique partner of many years. Whether it’s spotting inconsistencies in point-of-view, helping to fix plot holes, or assistance with the process of submitting your work, she has a discerning eye for ways to improve and a keen ear for your unique authorial voice. All of which is accomplished with grace and wit.
Author

The way she helps me shift a phrase or flip like a pancake a struggling paragraph inspires me to reach higher. Laura gets my voice! Her ability to listen at that deeper level is a superpower. Together, we advance my writing, it's an adventure of the mind and heart, and that's exactly the kind of partnership every author seeks.
Author, Speech Coach, and Advocate

Laura has been invaluable to me. She’s an intelligent reader and editor who catches on quickly to my intentions even when I hand her a mess of a draft. With a few pointed questions, she gets it and allows me to achieve greater clarity. She is willing to spend the time to talk through plot, character, blocking, and even minor details that can stop a story in its tracks. Laura is ready with encouraging feedback in her notes as well as ready to get to the point with fair, clear and constructive criticism.
Author & Editor
FAQs
Not all. I work with fiction and nonfiction authors. However... If you write horror, I wish you well on your terrifying journeys, but I do not read in your genre. I can only offer you non-manuscript support.
Serving only ongoing clients lets me offer you the best of my brainpower and quality time without overbooking. The longer and more regularly we work together, the more efficient we can be (less recap, more progress). That means better results for you!
With a friendly call where we get to know each other and discuss your needs, goals, and preferred working style.