L.A Mitchell
Books still matter.
They matter because they last.
They ask something of the reader.
And they carry ideas further than media clutter ever could.
I work with people who feel the gravity of what they're holding and know that it deserves to become a book.
"Working with Laura began with her thought-provoking question: 'Why not make it a 90-minute podcast instead of a book?' This question challenged me to dive deeper and truly understand my motivation for the project. It was initially challenging, but Laura created a safe space that encouraged open communication. Her insightful questions brought clarity and made it easier to articulate my thoughts. Each chapter became a mini-project that we developed together. Her understanding of my background was impeccable."
Fortune 500 executive, 2025 launch
Outcomes: new speaking engagements, expanded international reach with startups & entrepreneurs, meaningful opportunities to share the book & network with U.S. dignitaries & ambassadors.
Not every story needs to be told in book format.
The ones that do require discernment, deep market knowledge & attention to craft.
This work is for those who care about contribution, legacy, and creating a connection that lasts longer than the moment the reader closes the book at The End.
A strong book is about the reader, not the author.
Once that mental shift happens, the manuscript evolves.
It takes on depth and resonance.
It becomes openhearted.
Unsparing.
Big in all ways.
That's the sweet spot where I work best.
Clients often come to me carrying something heavier than they know how to shape: trauma, the trajectory of an entire corporation, a future they struggle to articulate.
They come with stories so large that they cross continents, cultures, and generations, and so small that they hang by a single, resonant thread of the human experience.
My clients are experts. Leaders. Survivors. Thinkers. Extraordinary everyday individuals who have reached a point where success alone isn't enough, and meaning matters more.
My role is to see the whole book long before it exists and guide it forward, step by step, so that nothing collapses under its own weight.
The process is proven, clear & exciting. You'll never have to guess what comes next.
By the end, the book feels inevitable. And so often, better than the client imagined possible.
What it's like to work with me
16 years | 45+ ghostwritten books | 100s of novels shaped
Award-winning work
Clients refer me to their peers, often before their books are published.
Every relationship begins with respect & discretion. I have never run ads for my services. There's no play here. Just trust. One hundred percent of my clients come to me through word of mouth or online presence.
If you have an ego-driven project, are chasing trends, or want to write a book simply to say it exists, I'm not your person.
But if you care deeply about what you're putting into the world, if you want the words on the page to justify the pulp, we'll do great things together.
You're holding a book that feels important, to you, to readers, to your industry and the world, so let's. . .
When it makes sense to hand the book over completely
Ghostwriting
Some projects require full immersion.
This path is for people who:
- have lived or built something significant
- know that story matters
- want the book to sound unmistakably like them, even if they didn't write every word.
My strength is in capturing voice and presence. Clients often describe the experience as uncanny, like reading something they wrote in another lifetime.
This is deep, collaborative writing. I disappear so you can shine. And it's where I do my best work.
When your manuscript needs reimagining, not merely fixing
Developmental Editing
This is not line editing.
It's for manuscripts with real potential that need
- structure
- clarity
- narrative confidence
- a reader-first lens
I find what's not yet on the page: gaps, missed opportunities, unrealized power. I help the book become what it's meant to be.
My goal is to make myself unnecessary over time. When clients understand why choices work, they are empowered to be their own best editor.
When you have a dream, and you want to learn the craft
Coaching & Guidance
For people who want to write their own books, but don't want to wander blindly for months or years.
This is about
- thinking like a writer
- understanding the market without being ruled by it
- learning how stories move readers to care, think & act
It's structured, practical & grounded in real publishing experience
I come from a background in fiction, teaching & long-form storytelling.
Stories are the fastest path to our shared humanity. Every meaningful idea deserves to be handled with care.
My clients become friends. The work stays with me.
Let's change the world, together.
One book at a time.
