Tell your story. | Lauren Marie Fleming

Are you afraid to call yourself a writer?

Who gets to call themselves a writer? I went to my local credit union the other day to open a new account. The clerk asked me what my profession was I said, “writer, I think.” “You think?” she asked, fingers hovering over the keyboard. My brain...

Want to write a book? Here’s the key you need to finish.

Artist Motivation, Courses, Time Management, Writer Resources

There are few things in the world as amazing as holding your full manuscript in your hands. Before I get to my story, I want to let you know that I’m offering 20% off my Write Your Friggin’ Book Already™ program! Use code HOLDITINYOURHANDS by May 22 to get...

I made a movie (and you can too!)

Artist Motivation, My writing., The stories you tell yourself., The stories you were told., Writing motivation., Writing tips and tools.

When we were kids, my cousins used to write and perform these elaborate theater productions in their back yard. Every kid in the neighborhood would be given some kind of role, from star to ticket taker to prop manager. A planter was their stage, a sheet their curtain,...

Tell me something I don’t know about you.

Tell your story., Writer Resources

Real talk: I don’t have it in me this week to talk about myself. I know, I know, shocking, right? Usually I’m all about talking about myself. But I’m just too darn tired right now. Cancer and novel writing and work and life will do that to you. Since...

What people said would destroy my career, made it – my speech on Context for Creative Mornings San Diego

My story., Talks and Speeches, The business side of a writing career., The stories you tell yourself., The stories you were told., Writing motivation.

Last week I talked with you about the importance of unrealistic dreaming. This week, I want to show you how I made my unrealistic dream a reality, how I turned a love for a topic that everyone said I should avoided into a successful (and fun!) career. On December 22,...

Your dreams aren’t supposed to be realistic.

Tell your story., The stories you tell yourself., The stories you were told., Writing motivation., Writing to Heal

What goals have you given up because the people currently achieving them don’t look like you? When I was a kid, I dreamt of winning an Oscar. I was constantly writing screenplays in my head, acting out scenes in my bathroom mirror, and planning shots in my...

Happy Writer Days – win over $2000 in coaching and courses, plus free workshops with experts

Giveaways and Scholarships, Tell your story., Workshop, Writing tips and tools.

Good news: this post asks you to buy nothing! If your life is anything like mine, it is inundated with companies and people asking for your money right now. So I want to give you something instead! I want to give you over $2000 in coaching and courses from top...

Announcing: Business Basics for Writers Masterclass

Courses, Tell your story., The business side of a writing career., Writing tips and tools.

Are you tired of busting your hump for a thankless desk job? Do you long for alarm-free mornings with afternoons spent in a cafe, writing at your leisure? Do you dream of financial and creative success but are overwhelmed with how to get there? For years,...

Newspapers, websites, magazines, and journals that pay writers and are accepting submissions

The business side of a writing career., Writing tips and tools.

The hardest part of getting started with a writing career is knowing where to submit your ideas. With this list, you no longer have that problem! Not sure how to pitch a magazine your idea? Here are some good rules of thumb to follow when you’re pitching: Know...

How to travel the world as a writer

The business side of a writing career., Travel, Writing tips and tools.

When I tell people I need to travel, they look at me like I told them I need to eat diamonds for breakfast. Sadly, traveling has this reputation for being luxurious, out of reach even. Something you do when you’re young and stupid or old and retired. Yet I bet...

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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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