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About Laura

Wife. Jesus Follower. Poet. Coffee Lover. Student of Life.

I am grateful for each day as a book coach, where I get to partner with writers, down in the trenches, making a difference with their written truths.

I serve emerging writers who are stepping into the publishing marketplace or into self-publishing for the first real time. They may feel fearful about writing, publishing, marketing, and being seen and heard as they truly are.  I work with writers of all different designs and abilities, from all walks of life, who write from a place of love for others.

Because I believe this work of offering something of value to the world brings out the best in us and accomplishes greater healing and connection in our world, I am compelled to do this work. I feel it is my calling to contribute in this way that I can and love. I once was not able to work for a time, and now I can, and I do so with gusto. I sincerely want to nurture, encourage, and empower those God brings my way to overcome their own obstacles. They are found family.

I help my clients by providing narrative design and pitching material development packages that not only prepare their documents, but also develop a certain attitude to approaching the marketplace — one of humility, hard work, and sacrificial, joyful offering of their best. I help writers by clarifying publishing paths and the pitching process; by breaking down tasks to manageable, actionable steps; and by helping them persevere with a growth mindset.

I have been certified through Author Accelerator’s Book Coach Certification program in nonfiction, memoir, and fiction, and I hold a Bachelor of Arts in English (Creative Writing Concentration) from Crandall University.

I love new places and people. Exploring writing projects and encouraging writers is my joy. I feel called to invest in writers making a positive difference with their lives and words.

Giving actionable feedback, creative prompts, practical tools, and detailed next steps are my superpowers. I love meetings, because that’s when things happen.

You can find me with a coffee, a book, and a smile in the beautiful small town of Truro in Nova Scotia, Canada, where I live with my husband James, my golden retriever Percy, and my tabby cat Smoakie.

I can’t believe how lucky I was to connect with coach Laura Aliese, who worked with me on my young adult historical novel. Laura is kind, organized, and highly perceptive. I felt completely heard and appreciated during our time together and highly recommend her to any writers who would like a professional opinion on how to make their books shine. 

Abby Merriam Lederman In Pennsylvania, USA, Winner Of The Romance Writers Of America Golden Heart Award

Please note: 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.