Author Support Specialist

Ready to gain real momentum as a writer?

I'm the creative partner who loves helping you finish what you start.

Polishing prose, organizing manuscripts, keeping the wheels turning - I've got you covered

so you can focus on what you love to do: write.

Services

For fiction and nonfiction authors who want a collaborative relationship rooted in clarity and reliable support.

Editorial Polishing

Proofreading, line editing, sentence-level clarity, beta feedback, and polishing bios, blurbs, newsletters, and short-form
content.

Manuscript & Content

Organizing notes, scenes, references, manuscript sections, and research into clear, workable structures that support momentum.

Author Workflow

Calendar and deadline management, tracking systems, workflow refinement, and practical guidance with everyday writing tools and software.

Inbox Management

Inbox triage, email tidying, message drafting, newsletter support, and coordination with publishers, collaborators, and partners.

Research & Support

Research assistance, brainstorming sessions, idea refinement, and steady accountability to keep projects moving.

Publishing & Platform

Query and synopsis assistance, submission tracking, website updates, press releases, review outreach, and light marketing collateral.

Why Partner With Me?

I love helping writers bring order and momentum to their creative lives. Think of me as a mix of editor, organizer, cheerleader, and logistical sidekick.

Editorial Clarity

Polishing for clarity, flow, and consistency so you can keep moving forward on your best foot.

Organization

Turning ideas, notes, and drafts into clear, workable systems that support
your process.

Trusted Partnership

Steady, thoughtful support from someone who understands your work and wants you to find flow.

Pricing

Hire an assistant on retainer — because writing life is messy and unpredictable. This model ensures I can deliver quality work to all my clients on time.

Maintain optimal flexibility while making it easy to budget, with options to roll over or borrow against the hours you invest in. 

Light Support Retainer

For authors who want steady, supportive assistance without a heavy lift.

12Hours /Month (≈3 hours/week)

$600/month

Standard Support Retainer

Your core partnership tier—substantial support across editorial, organizational, and communication needs.

24Hours /Month (≈6 hours/week)

$1,100/month

Deep Support Retainer

High-touch, full-spectrum support for authors with busy schedules or active publishing pipelines.

40Hours /Month (≈10 hours/week)

$1,800/month

Project Add‑Ons

Available only to active retainer clients. Scoping and pricing vary depending on project needs.

Priced per project or hourly, depending on project type

Testimonials

Matthew Boomhower

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

Matthew Boomhower

AIA, Esq.

Maggie Marshall

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.

Maggie Marshall

Author, Speech Coach, and Advocate

Petra Kelly

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.

Petra Kelly

Author

Maggie Marshall

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.

Maggie Marshall

Author, Speech Coach, and Advocate

Jessica Strachan

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.

Jessica Strachan

Author & Editor

FAQs

Nope. I focus on sentence-level clarity, polishing, proofreading, line editing, and beta reading. I do not diagnose story structure or provide developmental revisions.