Meet Our Team
Lynn “Elikqitie” Smargis
CEO | Ghostwriter | Publishing Coach
A six-time published author, ghostwriter, podcast producer, and founder of Write For You Self Publishing, Lynn "Elikqitie" Smargis is the go-to resource for professionals, thought leaders, and executives who are navigating the overwhelming world of self-publishing and need a trusted guide who will give them powerful, straightforward advice without the runaround.
Specializing in working with authors who have been frustrated by bad publisher experiences, conflicting industry information, or advice that simply didn't serve them, Lynn's approach is warm, direct, and built around each author's authentic voice and publishing goals. She has the ability to write up to 10,000 words a day, masterminding the process of transforming a client's expertise into a published nonfiction book in as little as 90 days.
Her superpower is capturing each client's voice so authentically that the finished book reads exactly as they would write it themselves. Through ghostwriting, book coaching, and editing, Lynn empowers professionals to successfully self-publish their business and lifestyle books while maintaining full creative control over their work.
The host of the Self Publishing for Professionals podcast, Lynn delivers actionable publishing wisdom to professionals across all major platforms and YouTube, making the literary world of self-publishing accessible to busy professionals who are done being overwhelmed and ready to take action.
When she's not crafting books or reclaiming her clients' stories, Lynn can be found on her Portland, Oregon farm, alongside her cat, Hemingway, who, unsurprisingly, has excellent literary taste.
Paula Yap
Client Manager | Executive Assistant
I am an Executive Virtual Assistant who helps keep things organized, running smoothly, and stress-free behind the scenes. I support my business owners with client communication, scheduling, content coordination, and daily admin so they can stay focused on the creative work.
I love creating order, anticipating needs, and making sure projects flow easily. My goal is always to be reliable, proactive, and someone you can count on to get things done.
“Lynn has been completing contract work for me for over three years.
She consistently delivers quality podcast content early or on time....and she can lift up an entire room of people with her infectious positivity. It's been great working with her.”