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. 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. 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 […]
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 […]
