She/Her

Lana McAra

Copy Writer, Book Coach, Editor, Ghostwriter

Country or state

United States

Available to

North America

City

Tallahassee, Florida

Fee

Languages

English

Volunteer

Yes

Personal Details

Bio

Lana McAra is an award-winning, best-selling author and ghostwriter of more than 40 books with a million books sold. An inspirational speaker on Getting Your Life Back After Trauma and Starting Over After 50, she has appeared on hundreds of stages across the globe, as well as hosting shows in both radio and TV. Download her media kit at http://LMMediaKit.com

Current position (3)

Copy Writer, Book Coach, Editor, Ghostwriter

Best-Selling Author

Morgan James Publishing

Award-Winning Author, Inspirational Speaker

Diadem Ministries, Inc

Achievements (5)

Christy Award Winner

Reaping the Whirlwind historical mystery

Award-winning, Best-selling Writer of 40+ titles

Under my own name and ghostwriting, I have written 42 books as of 2023 with a million in sales.

Publishers Weekly Review

One of my ghostwritten books received a great review from PW.

Literary Titan Silver Book Award

Reaping the Whirlwind wins a second award. This historical mystery is set in Dayton, TN, in 1925 during the Scopes Evolution trial, a factual historical event with a fiction mystery of a serial killer in town during the trial.

How to Write a Novel That Sells

An 8-module course with in-depth live training on all aspects of novel writing from concept to publishing options. This is the equivalent of a college course with homework assignments and the ability to turn in pages for feedback.

Degrees (1)

Hypnosis

San Diego Institute of Hypnosis

2017

Presentations

Presentations (4)

YOUR PAINFUL PAST IS A MAGNIFICENT ADVANTAGE WHEN YOU KNOW THIS ONE THING

1. Tell us a bit about your own challenging past and how it became an advantage.
2. What would you say to someone who has been through extreme circumstances?
3. What are some suggestions for someone who wants to take that leap from victim to victor?
4. How do we get more?

Never Date a Narcissist Again

How to stop qualifying yourself as a target for those who would take advantage of you.

HOW TO DRAW FROM YOUR LIFE LESSONS TO CREATE IMPACT-DRIVEN FICTION THAT SELLS

1. Tell us a bit more about how you got started writing.
2. What brought you into the impact-driven space when it comes to writing a novel?
3. What are 3 key tips on that topic you would like to share with our listeners?
4. Can you give us an example?
5. How can we get more from you?

HOW A STALKER GAVE ME A FRESH START

1. Tell us briefly about your stalker story.
2. What are some ways people can protect themselves in a situation like that?
3. How did you use this terrifying situation to help your future?
4. How do we get more?

All (3)
Videos
Photos (1)
Slides (1)
One sheet (1)

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bLU Talk at Harvard

Finding Your Novel Idea workshop by Lana McAra- Tallahassee Public Library - January 21, 2023

Lana McAra Media Kit

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Books & Articles (5)

Reaping the Whirlwind

Winepress Publishing,

2000

Credibility: The Missing Word in Rags-to-Riches Marketing Promotions

What Dancing with the Stars Taught Me About Brand Messaging

Marketing ROI: 1 Simple Free-To-Do Secret That Will Multiply Your Hard-Earned Marketing Dollars

Stop Saying These 5 Things to Others

Expertise (10)

Business

Health & Well-being

Skills & Trades

Clients

Think Systems, Inc. for their book The Red Pill Executive

Awards & certifications (2)

Top Gun

Watkins Manufacturing

2015

Certified Medical Hypnosis

Hypnosis for Health

2017

Reviews

Testimonials (1)

Lana McAra is a highly competent ghostwriter with the vital skill of being able to write effectively in the author's voice. She's a professional with great creativity and a long history of successful writing and editing. I highly recommend her!
Athena Dean Holtz
Speaker, Publisher, Radio Host, Pastor's Wife
Verified

Why choose me?

Powerful Story of Trauma Recovery, Starting Over After 50, and How To Write a Novel That Sells.

Affiliations

Evolutionary Business Council