From suicide attempt to bestselling author

From suicide attempt to ultra-marathon runner, to bestselling author.

Four days after Laura’s eighteenth birthday she tried to commit suicide by walking out in front of a lorry. This left Laura with life-changing injuries.

Laura’s journey didn’t end there.

Laura had previously worked in the police force. She loved her job but after overcoming her depression she wanted to help others do the same. She had set her sights on becoming an author and motivational speaker.

The first step on this journey was to tell her story.

This is when Laura approached us to work on her book. She had the idea outlined but wasn’t sure how to best present her story.

Laura’s book was going to be the key to unlocking new opportunities, raising Laura’s profile, and opening new doors for her.

We listened to Laura’s incredible journey. Laura has such an emotional and inspiring story. We paired Laura up initially with one of our publishing consultants. We spoke with Laura at length to understand the story she wanted to share.

Ever since her book was published Laura has been working as a motivational speaker. Doing talks all over the country and getting paid to do this. Raising her profile through the book has also helped Laura move into a new career in Environmental Consultancy.

Laura’s book has done incredibly well in the charts.

Laura has been amongst the top ten sports memoirs on Amazon. Often overtaking Mo Farrah’s autobiography in the charts. Laura always jokes she’d love to overtake him in a marathon as well.

Laura has also appeared on the popular TV Show SAS: Who Dares Wins.

Laura has continued to use her new platform to raise money for the East Anglian Air Ambulance Service who saved her life that fateful night.

Laura’s story is truly inspirational. It also shows how using a book and the power of storytelling you can launch a new lucrative career, raise money for charity and start a new adventure.

In the video below Laura also talks in depth about the marketing tactics she used to propel her book up the charts.