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. 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 […]
Ep. 39 The Competitive Advantage of Writing for Niche Markets with Casie Vogel of Ulysses Press
On a scale of 1 to 10, how afraid are you of niching down in writing?While this seems to be a common fear amongst most writers, there is a competitive advantage about having a niche market regardless of how small your audience is. After all, they say the riches are in the niches! Today on […]
Ep. 35 Writing About Social Issues with Kavita Das
Today on the show, Lauren welcomes Kavita Das.Five years ago, Kavita transitioned from the world of social justice to the world of writing to tell the life story of Grammy-nominated Hindustani singer Lakshmi Shankar in her book Poignant Song: The Life and Music of Lakshmi Shankar.Aside from her amazing essays and articles, she also enjoys […]
Ep. 34 How to Become a Better Writer
What makes you a better writer? Practicing your craft. But what is craft and how do you practice it? According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, craft is defined as the skill in planning, making, or executing. An occupation or trade requiring manual dexterity or artistic skill. In today’s episode, Lauren delves into the 5 main elements […]
Ep. 32 45 Ways to Make Money as a Writer
Do you dream of being a full-time writer but doubt this is possible?Did you know people are making a living by following their love for writing? Writing is a valid career. Making money as a writer is possible. And there are more ways than you might think!In today’s episode, Lauren shares 45 ways you can […]
