Laine Cunningham

Writer’s Resource works with authors, public speakers, thought leaders and small presses to ghostwrite, rewrite and edit fiction and nonfiction; market books, speaking engagements and products; and branding. Two decades of experience writing fiction and nonfiction books, pitching projects to agents and publishers, and reaching readers through effective marketing have boosted the careers of traditionally published and indie authors. Clients working with adult as well as juvenile texts (children’s picture books through young adult) have found success with Laine’s support.

Results Currently, 25 clients are under contract with agents or publishers. 10 books have won national awards, and indie authors have sold nearly 45K copies using Laine’s marketing ideas. Nonfiction clients have had their ghostwritten projects financially sponsored by Fortune 500 companies and endorsed by CEOs and celebrities. Fiction clients have been shopped to Disney and Pixar, received contracts for series, and been placed in libraries and schools nationwide.

Ghostwriting, Rewriting, Editing Clients have signed with top agents who shopped the works to Hollywood and the Big Five publishers.

Marketing A multi-pronged approach to branding and sales takes advantage of the latest digital and print technologies. A proprietary bulk sales program generates purchases of at least 100 copies at a time, a DIY program offers affordable options that resulted in Amazon bestseller status, and crowdfunding campaigns have brought in $100 per day. Interviews and feature articles enhance exposure for authors, speakers, new products and corporate milestones, and can provide the links needed to generate a Wikipedia page.

Pitch Query letters, book proposals, juvenile submission packets, and individual bios and synopses have led to hundreds of contracts and have been singled out by agents as the most comprehensive and professional among thousands of submissions.

Press National news outlets have sought Laine’s opinion on publishing issues, including CNN Money, FoxNews.com, MSNBC.com, BNN, USAToday.com and Media Bistro.