School for Writers

What is the legacy you want to leave? What do you want to be remembered for? Lauren lost her brother to cancer almost nine years ago. And one of the things she remembers the most about him is how tremendous his passion for life was. During his last days and contrary to what his family wanted for him, he decided to make a trip to Yosemite as he knew this was the last time he could v

How do you feel about the different publishing options out there? Do you feel confident or intimidated? As writers and creative entrepreneurs, we are told the traditional publishing route is the way to go if you want to be taken seriously in the writing world. Want to be a legitimate author? Go pitch yourself to one of the big five, they say...But what if we took all the ego and fa

Want to know the secret sauce to keep your readers engaged? In today's episode, Lauren goes over two super important ingredients your story should have if you want to keep your readers from putting your book down - tension and conflict. She starts the episode by defining these concepts, as well as giving examples of the types of books where you can find them. You will also hear her

Creative entrepreneur Parchelle Tashi joins Lauren on the show today to talk all things course building! But hey, not just any type of course. We're talking about a course based on your book. The type of course that will allow you to build an ecosystem around your writing and turn your readers into loyal fans. Parchelle is also passionate about business and entrepreneurship. She u

Hey, y'all! We are at episode 50, and we couldn't be more excited! Thank you all for your support and for helping make this podcast so successful! To celebrate this giant milestone, we are bringing back your favorite episodes from season 2. From interviews to solo episodes, this collection is jam-packed with some of the best resources and wisdom the School For Writers has been putt

Have you ever heard of circular economies? Don't worry, we hadn't either until this episode! A circular economy aims to close the gap between the production and the natural ecosystems’ cycles – on which humans ultimately depend upon. Today's guest, Katie Treggiden is an expert on this topic. She is also a keynote speaker, podcaster, and if that wasn't enough, a writer. Katie ha

In today's episode, Lauren talks about the difference between ego and armor, and how not knowing how to handle them could become an obstacle to your writing. She also delves into how you can get through them and finally tell your story without feeling judged or pretending to be someone you're not. Connect with Lauren and the show: Website - https://schoolforwriters.com/ Instagram -

Hey there! Welcome back to the School For Writers podcast! We're taking a short break during August but coming back in September. In today's episode, Lauren interviews devotee of rest, Octavia Raheem. Octavia is a yoga teacher, book author, wife, and mom. During this beautifully inspiring interview, they talk about Octavia's relationship with reading and writing. They also dive d

Have you ever been told you need to find your own solid voice as a writer? That essence that makes your writing unique and distinguishable from the rest and that your teachers talked about in your first day of creative-writing classes. In today's solo episode, Lauren delves into what voice is, what isn't, and what it means to find your voice in writing. Do you think you'll still st

Today's episode is SO GOOD! Lauren interviews Digital Marketer and Social Strategist, Kia Young. Pay close attention to this conversation because Kia drops a generous amount of informational and educational bombs worth putting into practice. She talks about strategic tips and tools for writers using social media and why you need to first understand the platforms in order to figure