The stories you were told. | Lauren Marie Fleming

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,...

When was the last time you did nothing at all?

Bawdy Love, My story., The stories you were told., Writing to Heal

“Blame it on the rain that was falling, falling.” – from Blame it on the Rain by Milli Vanilli It rained this weekend in San Diego. We needed this. I needed this. I lived in Oregon for many years and love nothing more than spending a rainy day inside...

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...

In defense of cheesy movies and trashy books

Reading to heal, The stories you were told.

For as long as I can remember, I have loved cheesy, cringe-worthy, over-the-top plots. And for just as long, I’ve been told that there is something “bad” or “trashy” about this form of entertainment. Even now, I want to explain away why I...

None of life’s greatest accomplishments are easy.

Enhancing your life story., My story., The stories you tell yourself., The stories you were told., Travel

I should have expected the rain. I should have expected the cold. I should have expected the same sizest cultural norms that catered to thin people. But I was prepared for none of that, so I spent my first ten days in Mexico City borrowing chalecos from my host...

Overcoming fear and living a fearless creative life

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...

Who told you to shut up? Overcoming critics to find your voice.

Discover your story., Enhancing your life story., The stories you tell yourself., The stories you were told.

You were a boisterous child. I can say that with confidence because I’ve yet to meet a child who is not boisterous. Yes, some are shy and barely make a noise, but all kids are lively, animated, and a bit out of control. So teachers, parents, and society are constantly...

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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