Hi, I’m Lauren,
an author, story coach, & entrepreneur.
You might have seen me on Good Morning America, keynoting at a conference, or in the pages of popular magazines like Vice, Huffington Post, and Glamour.
Or maybe you heard me on your favorite podcast talking about the transformational power of storytelling.
Whatever brought you here, welcome to my home on the Internet! I’m glad to have you. Before you go any further, I should warn you that if you hang out here long enough, I’ll convince you to take more naps, eat more snacks, and Write Your Friggin’ Book Already®.
If that sounds great to you, you’re in the right place.
Writing your book is about more than just you.
My local fiction-focused bookstore just sent out a list of the LGBTQIA+ books that have come out between last pride and this one. Mind you, they're a store that actively seeks...
A little summer lovin’ for your creative self
This summer, I want you to start a torrid love affair with your creative self.
Romance your writerly side.
Make love to your muses.
Date yourself.
Here are some ideas to get you started.
I lost my desire to write. Here’s how I got it back again.
Have you ever just completely lost your desire to do something you love? This winter, I lost my desire to be a writer. hiding away from the world in Yosemite Really, I lost my...
The worst piece of writing advice ever – and what to do instead
The other day, I put up a post on social media asking people for the best piece of writing advice they’d ever gotten. The answers were prime examples of why most people fail at...
Feel behind on writing a book? These three things will help.
How the hell is it April already?! I feel like it was just February ... of 2020. The past three years have lasted a century and a day all at once. Time is funny like that. What's...
How to go viral on social media as a writer.
It seems like everyone is obsessed with going viral these days, including me. Who can blame us? Society equates fame and success with virality, likes and shares with popularity....
The Most Powerful Journaling Technique (especially if you feel like a failure)
Hey there. FYI, this letter talks about cancer, grief, and death, so if you're not feeling up for that today, feel free to skip it. That said, it's a beautiful story about...
Diverse audiobook suggestions just for you!
Do you listen to audiobooks? I'm a huge fan of audiobooks and if you're around me for more than 3.25 seconds you'll probably end up hearing all about the latest audiobook I'm...
I diminished myself, my body, and my pain
CW: This post talks about illness, blood, and fatphobia. So if you're not in a place to read about that, feel free to skip it. I am sick. I’ve tried to deny this fact for months,...
My 5 Predictions for Publishing in 2023 – and how you can prepare for these changes.
Did you know that I'm a magical witch who has a crystal ball that can tell the future?! Okay, maybe I don't *actually* have a crystal ball (yet!), but I do keep my eye on writing...
When hope feels heavy, do this
Dear {{ subscriber.first_name }}, Do you ever feel like hope is too heavy to carry? My book is out with publishers right now, and it's been a roller coaster of a ride to get it...
I’ve been afraid to share this…
Have you ever had something so exciting happen in your life that you were afraid to talk about it? We’re taught from an early age to diminish our dreams. “Don’t jinx it.” “Don’t...
What are we not saying?
My gender is not binary. My sexuality is not binary. Nothing in my life is binary. Why do I expect my feelings to be binary? Why do I think I am either sad or happy?
Kisses and cancer
No words can cure this pain. I know, I was twelve once too.
There is never a good time for cancer.
Cancer doesn’t care. It shows up how it wants, when it wants, where it wants. And all we can do is adjust our lives.
Ep. 54 Go To Yosemite – A Story for Living Your Life To The Fullest
What is the legacy you want to leave? What do you want to be remembered for? Lauren lost her brother to cancer almost nine years ago. And one of the things she remembers the most...
Ep. 53 Alternative Styles of Publishing with Roxan McDonald
How do you feel about the different publishing options out there? Do you feel confident or intimidated? As writers and creative entrepreneurs, we are told the traditional...
Ep. 52 Creating Tension and Conflict in Your Story
Want to know the secret sauce to keep your readers engaged? In today's episode, Lauren goes over two super important ingredients your story should have if you want to keep your...
Ep. 51 Parchelle Tashi on Turning Your Book Into a Course
Creative entrepreneur Parchelle Tashi joins Lauren on the show today to talk all things course building! But hey, not just any type of course. We're talking about a course based...
Ep. 50 Best Of First 50
Hey, y'all! We are at episode 50, and we couldn't be more excited! Thank you all for your support and for helping make this podcast so successful! To celebrate this giant...
Ep. 49 Building a Niche as a Writer with Katie Treggiden
Have you ever heard of circular economies? Don't worry, we hadn't either until this episode! A circular economy aims to close the gap between the production and the natural...
Ep. 48 Ego vs. Armor
In today's episode, Lauren talks about the difference between ego and armor, and how not knowing how to handle them could become an obstacle to your writing. She also delves into...
Ep. 47 Rest and Writing with Octavia Raheem
Hey there! Welcome back to the School For Writers podcast! We're taking a short break during August but coming back in September. In today's episode, Lauren interviews devotee of...
Ep. 46 Finding Your Unique Voice as a Writer
Have you ever been told you need to find your own solid voice as a writer? That essence that makes your writing unique and distinguishable from the rest and that your teachers...
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