Writing your book is about more than just you.

by LaurenMarieFleming | Jun 6, 2023 | Discover your story., My story., Queerness, Social Justice, Tell your story., The stories you tell yourself., The stories you were told., Writer Resources, Writing Inspiration, Writing motivation.

My local fiction-focused bookstore just sent out a list of the LGBTQIA+ books that have come out between last pride and this one.  Mind you, they’re a store that actively seeks out LGBTQIA+ titles and stocks them. Want to guess how many books were on that list?...

A little summer lovin’ for your creative self

by LaurenMarieFleming | Jun 2, 2023 | Book Talk, Journaling, Writer Resources, Writing Inspiration, Writing motivation., Writing tips and tools.

You know what I miss about summer as a kid? The prospect of love. Every summer, I just knew this was the one I would find true love with some boy – always from out of town that I’d never have to see again – and finally be like all the other thin,...

The worst piece of writing advice ever – and what to do instead

by LaurenMarieFleming | Apr 12, 2023 | Artist Motivation, Journaling, Tell your story., Writer Resources, Writing motivation., Writing tips and tools.

The other day, I put up a post on social media asking people for the best piece of writing advice they’d ever gotten. The answers were prime examples of why most people fail at starting a writing ritual. One man said, “don’t read books.” When I asked him why he could...

My favorite books of 2019

by LaurenMarieFleming | Dec 30, 2019 | Audiobooks, Book Talk, Writer Resources

When was the last time you got completely lost in a great book? For me, it was the Amanda Bouchet’s the Kingmaker Chronicles. The covers looked so cheesy sitting on the shelf, but people kept telling me the series was amazing, so I finally picked them up. And...

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

by LaurenMarieFleming | May 16, 2018 | 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...

Tell me something I don’t know about you.

by LaurenMarieFleming | Mar 6, 2018 | 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...