Laura Fitzgerald

Small business owner and digital marketer. Developing accessible marketing campaigns with a 360° view of the product lifecycle. Pronouns: They/Them

Writing Samples

Ten Tailgate Snacks to Keep the Home Team Fed

With fall comes pumpkin spice, the turning of the leaves, and the return of football. Whether you cheer for high school, college, or professional teams, keeping the players and armchair coaches of your household fed is no easy task. So this month, we're bringing you ten easy appetizers, meals, and game-day snacks to serve at your next tailgate party.

What sports fan doesn't love a slider? They fit in one hand, leaving you free to grab a cold beverage with the other or wave that foam finger high

Baking Techniques Every Chef Needs to Know

Ready for your next culinary adventure? We're talking baking techniques, and there's no better time to learn them than on National Pastry Day and throughout the holiday baking season.

Each of the four recipes shown below highlight a fundamental baking skill that you can apply to a multitude of desserts. Ready, set, bake!

Caramel is a versatile sauce. While caramel is tasty on its own, it is also a perfect base to mix in other flavors like chocolate, vanilla extract, bourbon, or cardamon. Here

How to Cook Proteins Like a Pro

There are few things better than a perfectly cooked steak or juicy chicken breast; however, cooking proteins correctly every time requires skill and practice. But don’t let that scare you. Becoming proficient at browning, butterflying, and shallow frying is a breeze when you stick to Martha Stewart’s satisfying and straightforward recipes.

A properly cooked steak doesn’t need much beyond a bit of seasoning and heat to be delicious, but have you wondered why that is? It’s called the Maillard rea

What to read after Netflix's The Witcher

By now you’ve had time to watch (and rewatch) the first season of The Witcher on Netflix, and are wondering what to do next. The best thing to read after you’ve watched The Witcher are the Witcher books, of course. But if you’ve already read the series, or want to avoid spoilers for the upcoming season, we have plenty of other options to keep you entertained while Jaskier tunes his lute in preparation for the further adventures of Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer.

Editing Testimonials

"Laura is brilliant and awesome to work with. They gave me so many great suggestions for my messy first draft of a novel, and I learned a lot along the way. So talented and really understands story structure."

- John Geraci, Contemporary Fiction

"Laura provided great feedback and a unique perspective on my work that made me look at it in a new way! I especially appreciated how their feedback was laid out—it included sections discussing their favorite moments, moments that didn’t hit as strongly, and other thoughts in a way that showed effort and care.

- Jack Pincelli, Queer  Contemporary Fantasy

"I can't express how lucky I was to find Laura for this project. I would recommend Laura to anyone who needs a professional and talented book reader. Her background and skills were evident in her insightful and helpful feedback. Everyone needs someone like Laura on their team."

- Greg Gonzales, American Western

"Laura’s feedback was quite helpful. Their original feedback and their answers to my follow-up questions were clear, constructive, and helped me see what changes I need to make to improve my book. Glad I got a chance to work with them."

- Andrew Lilley, YA Science Fiction