by LaurenMarieFleming | Aug 30, 2017 | Enhancing your life story., Favorites, Tell your story., The stories you tell yourself., The stories you were told., Travel
I’ve got a one-way ticket to Mexico City. I leave today. Am I ready? Nope. Am I scared of traveling alone in a foreign place? Absolutely. But I’m not going to let being afraid stop me from taking this journey. About once a week, someone tells me this: I wish I could...
by LaurenMarieFleming | Aug 25, 2017 | 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....
by LaurenMarieFleming | Aug 24, 2017 | Reading to heal
Creating is scary. Putting yourself out there in any way is horrifying. The fear of critics, both in your life and in your head, is paralyzing. But you can’t let that stop you. As I wrote about in this post, I’m a scaredy cat. I am afraid of almost...
by LaurenMarieFleming | Aug 22, 2017 | The business side of a writing career., Workshop
Join brand strategist Andrea Guevara and I for a free live workshop helping you to craft a creative career that pays the bills. Learn proven strategies for building a viable career as a writer, no matter what you write: How Your Favorite Thing to Write Can Make You...
by LaurenMarieFleming | Aug 16, 2017 | Tell your story., Writing tips and tools.
At the heart of every great wedding toast is a great story. Find that story, and you’ve got your toast. Before you start planning what you’re going to say, let’s get clear on what not to say. Common wedding toast mistakes to avoid: Crude humor,...
