Musings | Lauren Marie Fleming

What are we not saying?

Illness, Grief, Cancer, Musings, My story., My writing.

Our world is full of unsaid things. My friend, Rily, called me yesterday, an unexpected FaceTime popping up in the middle of my ongoing search for a therapist. She asked how I was, I asked how she was, we both answered with a positive spin and an awareness that people...

Kisses and cancer

Musings, My writing., Queerness, Writing to Heal

I found out last night that my nephew with cancer has a girlfriend. And for some reason, this news, above all else, broke me. His twin, A, is visiting from our hometown, trying to process what a relapse of cancer means for her life as well as his. I asked if she...

Learning to love autumn again

Musings, My story., My writing., Reading to heal, Writing to Heal

Are you one of those people who loves Fall? I used to be. It was my favorite time of year and I would gorge myself on every little autumn cliché, from bobbing for apples to adding cinnamon and nutmeg to everything (and I do mean *everything*). For a decade I hosted my...

A list of things I love (And you’re on it!)

Musings, Writing to Heal

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about overpriced shitty chocolate and wilted flowers. When I was in high school, I started a tradition of celebrating the people and things I love on Valentine’s Day, and I continue that tradition to this day. So,...

Musing on Mexico City, a travelogue

Musings, My writing., Travel

Borders are manmade creations intended to draw lines in the sand: Us vs. Them. We’re expected to choose a side and then to fight for the ones we choose. It’s all arbitrary, it’s all a social construct, and it’s all rather fucked up. I travel...

Caring and coffee shops

Musings, Travel

Coffee shops are my guilty pleasure. I say guilty, because I have a whole drawer full of tea at home and I always feel like I should save money and drink that. But I work so well in coffee shops, something about the smell of it, the sounds of the milk being frothed,...

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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