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{What clients are saying}
She took my manuscript to a place that I could not even fathom.
—Tony Shavers III, Author of Is Your Dream Really Worth It?
“I feel fortunate to have selected someone who simply made my book perfect.”
—Darlene Gardner, Author of Mommies and Daddies Go to Work
Her comments have made my work far better than I ever thought. A rockstar editor for sure!
—Kelsey Norton, Author of The Dragon Scale Prophecies
“Laura’s commitment to deadlines and communication has been outstanding.”
—Elizabeth Berberich & Marsha Connellan, Authors of Marrying Later in Life
IF YOU’VE EVER ASKED ANY OF THESE QUESTIONS, YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT PLACE.
"How do I tell my story?"
"How will I get my book finished?"
"How do I make my writing the best possible?"
"Does my writing relate to my readers?"
"Can an editor or coach really help me?"
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{ABOUT LAURA THOMAS}
Follow Laura: @laurathomaswrites
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Next Level Story was founded by Laura Thomas. Laura is an in-demand editor and writer.
You’ll find that her approach to writing is fun and effective. She developed her master storytelling style through decades of writing and acting.
In high school, Laura was a 2x State Champion in Storytelling. Laura earned a degree in psychology, has studied yoga and meditation for over nine years, and dedicates her own writing to helping others explore core human questions about love, grief, and purpose. In 2019, she gave a TEDx talk about Navigating The World of Grief.
In addition to helping dozens of authors, Laura writes books and publishes daily around the web and on Instagram. One of her books, The Magic of Well-Being: A Modern Guide to Lasting Happiness, distills masterful advice for living a better life. Her popular “How to Write Like a Badass" series has been read thousands of times. She also writes short video scripts, screenplays, and is on draft 32 (ugh) of her memoir.
More specifically, Laura blends her passion for storytelling, a heart-centered approach to life, and a critical understanding of audiences to help authors, professional writers, and public speakers create their best work.