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. 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. 44 Using Story To Build Your Brand

What is your story? When we meet someone, we are interested in learning more about them. We ask questions and listen to what they have to say. We listen to their story. And then depending on what we hear, we may become intrigued or eager to learn more.Well, the same happens with personal brands and […]
Ep. 28 How to Write a Book Proposal

Did you know it is possible to get a book deal even before you finish writing your non-fiction book?If you’re ready to take the traditional path to fulfill your publishing dreams and become a published author, then you’re going to need a book proposal! In today’s episode, Lauren goes into the nitty-gritty of how to […]
Ep. 26 Your Book Writing Questions Answered

In today’s episode, Lauren responds to all of your questions about what it takes to write a book.Whether it’s self-doubt, fear, or lack of training, writing a book is something we’re all capable of!Some of the most popular questions you guys asked her were:Can I write a book? Do I have time to actually write […]
Ep. 25 What it Takes to Write a Book

In today’s episode, Lauren is having a candid conversation with a few participants of her Write Your Friggin’ Book Already™ program.Mars, Jess, and Kate are these brave writers (yes, consummate writers! no longer aspiring ones) who decided it was time to make their voices heard, to believe in themselves, and start writing their books. Throughout […]
Ep. 24 How to Write a Book: A Step-by-Step Guide

Want to write a book but lack motivation when it comes to sitting down and actually writing it?In today’s episode, Lauren goes through her 11 stages of writing a book!Now, while this step-by-step guide is super easy to follow, the real magic happens when you have mentors, peers, and a group of people with a […]
Ep. 18 Building a Writing Career from your Passions with Kevin Smokler

Hey School For Writers listeners! We’re back with another great episode and this time we’re welcoming our first male guest on the show! Kevin Smokler is a writer, speaker, and filmmaker. His creative soul is known for forging stories, characters, and entire books based on daily life and popular culture. This episode is packed with […]