Author, Speaker &
Strategist
Dr. Laura Briggs is the author of How to Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business (Entrepreneur Press 2019), Six Figure Freelancer (Entrepreneur Press, 2020), How to Become a Virtual Assistant (2021), Remote Work for Military Spouses (Elva Resa Press, 2022), and Content Is King (Entrepreneur Press, 2022).
A three-time TEDx speaker, her talks include: The Future is Freelancing, Flip the Script on Entrepreneurship Training, and The Service Behind the Service: Solving America's Military Spouse Employment Crisis.
About Laura Briggs
Dr. Laura Briggs is a versatile nonfiction author whose work blends research-driven insight with accessible, real-world storytelling. Drawing from her experience as a three-time TEDx speaker, longtime freelancer, and doctoral researcher, she writes about careers, business strategy, and the hidden forces shaping how people work and thrive.
Her books, essays, and speaking engagements are grounded in more than a decade of hands-on experience supporting hundreds of clients (from major law firms and global companies to small businesses and thought leaders) through content strategy, digital marketing, and the evolving world of work.
For the past fourteen years, Laura has built a career as a freelance writer, project manager, digital marketing strategist, and book marketing consultant, serving over 400 clients including Morgan & Morgan, Microsoft, TrueCar, and numerous nonfiction thought leaders.
“A versatile nonfiction author whose work blends research-driven insight with accessible, real-world storytelling.”
Published Works
Books by Dr. Briggs
The Six-Figure Freelancer: Your Roadmap to Success in the Gig Economy
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Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business: The Complete Guide to Starting and Scaling from Scratch (Startup)
TEDx Speaker
Bring Laura to Your Event
Laura Briggs is an award-winning author, researcher, and sought-after speaker on the future of work, women’s history, digital culture, and modern career resilience. Her talks blend storytelling, research, and practical insights that help audiences understand how work, identity, and technology are rapidly evolving — and how to adapt with clarity and confidence.
Laura has spoken for organizations, conferences, writer communities, universities, and professional associations, including the Editorial Freelancers Association, the Indiana Writer’s Center, the Midwest Writer’s Workshop, the National Association of Independent Writers and Editors, military spouse career programs, and industry leadership groups.
She offers both virtual and in-person sessions tailored to your audience.
FAQ
Your Questions Answered
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My primary background is in writing business and career books. However, as my career and interests have evolved, I’ve broadened out to narrative nonfiction projects and children’s books as well.
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I frequently speak at regional, virtual, and national conferences. I’ve previously keynoted for Upwork, the world’s biggest freelance job board in addition to speaking at the Editorial Freelancer’s Association, The National Association of Independent Writers and Editors, the Military Influencer Conference, and Military Creator Con. Please use my contact form to request more info on speaking!
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Yes. Each year I work with a select number of clients ghostwriting their books and/or supporting their 4-6 month book launch roadmaps, which I often help implement! Use my contact form.