Your Story, Well Told

  • Master Point-of-View And Find Your Voice

    Does your written voice contain multitudes? Don’t worry, it happens. Hire expert help to sort out the chaos and nail your authentic written voice.

  • Unleash Your Genius With Expert Critique

    Honest feedback is a non-negotiable for every good writer. Get a seasoned publishing professional to identify what’s wrong so you can stay in your zone of genius and finish that book.

  • Pace Your Manuscript So You Don't Burn Out

    Producing a book in solitude is a lonely endeavor. Involve a writing coach to celebrate milestones with you, advise on creative roadblocks, and to manage your story in production.

Lauren’s publishing experience

Lauren Ruef is a nonfiction storyteller with 12+ years of experience as a marketing expert and publishing consultant. She works one-on-one with authors and with literary agencies. She is a graduate of Point Loma Nazarene University with Bachelor’s in Journalism and has a Certificate in Theological Studies from The University of Oxford. She has worked with TEDx speakers and is published in Forbes and Entrepreneur. Her training includes classical storytelling frameworks via Robert McKee’s ‘Story Seminar’ for screenwriters. Past projects she has produced include The Enemies of Excellence, Exposure to a Billionaire, and others.

Service Packages

COMMIT

1-on-1 writing coaching and voice development

Craving a custom writing process and accountability partner as you produce your best work? Join Lauren for month-by-month editorial coaching on your writing process. Discover your writing voice, unlock a unique point-of-view for your reader, and gain confidence in approaching the blank page.

CLARIFY

Developmental editing + big-picture thinking

Do you have the bones of your book manuscript down but need a high-level edit for flow, transitions, and themes? Lauren can help reinforce the spine of your story and provide strategic feedback on what’s working and what’s not for your nonfiction manuscript.

CRAFT

Ghostwriting/Rewriting

Tired at the end of the long creative push to finish your book but need a master to add transitions, generate original content, weave in key research, and leave no trace behind? Enlist Lauren as a ghostwriter to give your book the finesse of a natural.