Journaling | Lauren Marie Fleming

When it’s all so damn overwhelming.

Courses, Journaling, My story., Reading to heal

“And it keeps coming, and it keeps coming, and it keeps coming ’til the day it stops.” – from Someone Great by LCD Soundsystem I’m dealing with cancer in my family again. If you’ve been around awhile and are keeping track, that...

I want to celebrate your accomplishments

Journaling, My story., The stories you tell yourself.

My birthday is in December, but this year I had a party in late September with my friends in Mexico City and then another one in November with my friends in San Francisco. During the two weeks surrounding the actual day, I had three celebratory dinners (two at the...

Eat the shrimp – a metaphor for surviving hard times

Journaling, Writing to Heal

Are you perfect? I’m going to guess you aren’t. No offense meant, I actually love imperfect people. You’re human. You’re like me. There’s so much rhetoric about perfection this time of year. Cook the perfect turkey, serve it on a...

5 mistakes to avoid when you’re journaling and common journaling myths debunked

Discover your story., Journaling, Tell your story., Writing tips and tools.

Journaling is an amazing tool that can be your therapist through hard times, your best friend to celebrate the good ones, and your life coach when you’re stuck in the middle. But all too often I see people make some simple mistakes when they take up journaling....

Thank you for a great launch of my course Journal Through It! Here are your thank you gifts!

Journaling

Enrollment is closed for Journal Through It and you’re still here! Woohoo! I understand it can be frustrating feeling like someone’s trying to sell something to you. Which is why 9 months out of the year, I offer quality content, education, information, and...

When depression hits, what do you do? A free tool to help you through.

Discover your story., Enhancing your life story., Journaling, My story., Writing tips and tools.

Puberty hit me earlier than most of my friends, and with my new boobs came this new wave of emotions, making me feel out of control and helpless. It took almost a decade for me to realize that I wasn’t just some angsty teen lashing out for attention, I was a...

The 6 Most Effective Types of Journaling to Go From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be (video and worksheet)

Discover your story., Journaling, Tell your story., The stories you tell yourself., Workshop, Writing motivation., Writing tips and tools.

Journaling will transform your life, helping you manage depression and anxiety, find personal and professional clarity, and make your dreams a reality. Your journal is your best friend, therapist, and life coach all in one, a place for you to turn when life’s...

Free Online Workshop: Boost Your Body Confidence Through Journaling

Bawdy Love, Enhancing your life story., Journaling, Writing tips and tools.

Summers were hot AF where I grew up. But while the other kids were swimming in canals, splashing in pools, and slipping-n-sliding around their yards, I was hiding inside, ashamed of my body. So how did I go from sulking in the shadows to proudly, confidently, sexily...

Burn it down so you can build anew – what I learned from the Giant Sequoias.

Bawdy Love, Enhancing your life story., Journaling, My story., Tell your story.

The largest, most grandiose and awe-inspiring living thing in the world is a scarred Sequoia tree tucked away in the mountains of California. She (for even though her name is General Sherman, with this kind of fortitude, perseverance and strength she must be a woman)...

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Journaling

As you’ve probably noticed, I can’t stop talking about journaling right now. Journaling has made a massive positive impact on my life and is my #1 tool for overcoming fear, self-doubt, my inner critic, outer criticism, grief and depression. My journal...

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Lauren Marie Fleming is a writer, speaker, and founder of School for Writers.

Through School for Writers's courses, social media, coaching, newsletter and podcast, she helps aspiring authors leave a legacy through their stories – all with the goal of diversifying publishing.

Her popular program Write Your Friggin’ Book Already™ helps amateur writers go from idea to publishable book. Through WYFBA and on the School for Writers podcast, Lauren helps historically silenced people rediscover their voice, carve out time for creativity in their busy lives, and stand in the truth that your story matters now more than ever.

In her twenty years as a professional writer, Lauren has written multiple books, been featured in prominent publications including VICE, Curve, Cosmo and the Huffington Post. She is also a sought after and entertaining public speaker, and has spoken at prestigious conferences and colleges including Yale, Brown, Wordstock, and BlogHer.

For over three decades, Lauren has coached writers and speakers to tell heartfelt tales in the most impactful and entertaining way possible. Lauren has worked with some of the world’s most distinguished presenters and authors, including two years directly supporting Tony Robbins on his content and coaching the speakers on his stage.

Lauren is an avid reader, has lived all over the world, and will try anything once, as long as it’s gluten free. When not writing, coaching clients or traveling the world, Lauren can be found walking her dog on the beach in San Diego listening to a good audiobook.

Head to SchoolForWriters.com to get free resources from Lauren, including the School for Writers podcast and her popular How to Write a Book workshop.

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