Ep. 54 Go To Yosemite – A Story for Living Your Life To The Fullest
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 […]
Ep. 53 Alternative Styles of Publishing with Roxan McDonald
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 […]
Ep. 52 Creating Tension and Conflict in Your Story
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 […]
Ep. 51 Parchelle Tashi on Turning Your Book Into a Course
Have you ever thought about turning your book into a course? 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 […]
Ep. 50 Best Of First 50
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 jampacked with some of the […]
Ep. 49 Building a Niche as a Writer with Katie Treggiden
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 […]
Ep. 48 Ego vs. Armor
Does your writing make you feel egotistical?Writer’s ego is a real thing. As a writer, you may face it more than once throughout your career. However, these blocks that oftentimes keep us away from sharing our stories, are covered by something thicker. An armor that makes us feel protected from the outside especially if there […]
Ep. 47 Rest and Writing with Octavia Raheem
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 […]
Ep. 46 Finding Your Unique Voice as a Writer
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 […]
Ep. 45 Social Media Tips for Writers with Kia Young
Feeling overwhelmed by social media? You’re not alone!Here at the School For Writers podcast, we know how stressful it can be. Choosing between reels, stories, carousels, or trying to post them all every single day is just daunting. However, creating an effective strategy and understanding the why behind your posting schedule can lead to amazing […]
