I'm Lynn "Elikqitie" Smargis, a six-time published author, ghostwriter, and founder of Write For You Self Publishing. I work with professionals, thought leaders, and executives who are ready to publish their business or lifestyle book but have hit wall after wall while navigating the publishing industry on their own.
If you've been burned by bad advice, overwhelmed by the firehose of publishing information, or simply don't know where to turn, that's exactly where I come in. I give straightforward, actionable guidance without the fluff, and I do it in a way that's warm, honest, and built around your author's voice and your publishing goals.
My superpower is crafting books in my clients' authentic voices. I write up to 10,000 words a day, enabling me to move professionals from idea to published book in as few as 180 days. Through ghostwriting, book coaching, and editing, I empower authors to successfully reclaim their narrative and publish on their own terms, with full creative control.
I host the Self Publishing for Professionals podcast, where I share practical publishing wisdom for busy professionals who are done wading through noise and ready for real answers. In addition to my podcast, I also offer a supportive author's community online, Publishing for Leaders. Come and join us!
When I'm not transforming thought leaders into published authors, you'll find me on my Portland, Oregon farm, being supervised by my literary cat, Hemingway, who, unsurprisingly, has excellent literary taste.
The best stories come from people who know how to live them. If you're ready to tell yours, let's work together.