Write Your Friggin’ Book Already®

Because the world needs your story now more than ever.™

We help busy, ambitious, professionals write their books in 1-2 hours a week over a year.

Write Your Friggin’ Book Already® is an inclusive program that gives you the COACHING, COURSES, and COMMUNITY you need to write, edit, and publish your book – all within a diverse community of fun, supportive, and kind people.

This group has supported me in so much more than just writing. WYFBA is so much more than a writing group.
Jess Elianet (she/her)
Washington, D.C., USA

It's time.

Remember the first time you wrote your name?

Grasping the crayon with your little hand, scribbling out the barely legible letters, so proud of yourself for learning this skill we call writing.

You’ve been writing ever since – from social media posts to journal entries, school essays to work reports.

Whether you have embraced the term yet or not, you are already a writer!

WYFBA will make you an author.

WYFBA is this really beautiful process Lauren has created that meets you where you are, with rest and thinking built in. I found my voice through WYFBA, and that’s the book I wrote. I now have two books out in the world – like physical, real, published books! – and I wouldn’t have been able to do that without WYFBA.
Laura Eigel (she/her)
WYFBA participant, Dallas, TX, USA

Just 1-2 hours a week for a year.

Designed by and for busy professionals, WYFBA’s step-by-step process, writing sessions, and coaching calls fit easily into your busy schedule.

Plus, we have LIFETIME ACCESS with BREAKS BUILT IN because we understand that life happens and rest is vital.

*If you show up and do the work, you can write and do preliminary edits of your book in a year. Final editing and publishing are subjective to your goal and your book, so we do not include them in that timeline, but our lifetime access means you’ll have support for however long it takes you.

What You Need to Finish Your Book

According to a study done by the New York Times, 93% of Americans want to write a book, 80% start, and only about 3% actually finish.

To finish a book, you need accountability, camaraderie, and coaching – which is why we’ve built all three into WYFBA.

Coaching + Accountability

You are 92% more likely to achieve a goal if other people know about it and help hold you accountable to doing it, according to the The American Society of Training and Development.

That’s why we have accountability built into WYFBA.

With monthly coaching calls, weekly writing meet-ups, and a What’s App group you can access anytime you need it, you’ll have a whole community of people holding you accountable to sitting your butt in that chair and doing the work.

Community + Camaraderie

Writing a book doesn’t have to be a lonely process. In fact, it shouldn’t be! As the stats show above, you’re far more likely to actually write your book if you have people along the journey with you. 

Between our weekly writing meetups, interactive coaching calls, and community group, you’ll never feel alone on this journey.

We even have fun in-person events, like Camp WYFBA, happening in September 6 & 7, 2025 in San Diego.

Courses + Insights from Industry Pros

Learn directly from Lauren Marie Fleming’s 20+ years in the publishing industry through our online classroom full of workshops, tools, and resources to help you along your path to published.

Our proven WYFBA Success Path offers you a step-by-step process to go from idea to published book in a way that fits into your busy schedule and allows for life to happen.

Best of all, we continue to create new content to support our members, including guest speakers.

Finally finish the book you’ve started – and stopped – multiple times.

Whether you’ve tried writing before or this is your first attempt, WYFBA will give you the camaraderie and accountability you need to show up and do the darn thing.

Writing is thought of as a solitary experience, but it wasn’t until I had to be accountable to a group of people and my coach that I was able to write my first novel. And this is coming from someone who studied creative writing in college and grad school! I simply was never going to write my novel until I joined WYFBA.
Paige Baschuk (she/her)
WYFBA participant, Geneva, Switzerland

You don’t need to call yourself a writer to write a book.

If you can create a social media post, text a rant to your group chat, or jot thoughts down in a journal, you can write a book!

Everyone in WYFBA started where you are. If we can do it, so can you.

Press play to hear directly from past participants about their experience in WYFBA:

WYFBA got me to write a book. I feared letting the group down or needing special attention that took time away from everyone else. The program gave me a reassuring space to believe it would all work out.

Dr. Lindsey Doe
WYFBA Participant, La Ventana, Mexico

It feels good to know there is a process. I go to other writing events and it’s all craft and no structure. I love that WYFBA gives me both the ability to be feeling around in the creative dark and shows me the steps to get out.

Cole Nfonoyim (she/her)
Rochester, MN, USA

The WYFBA group always find a way to get me to keep going regardless of the amont of times I’ve wanted to give up on my book.

Nicté Trujillo (she/ella)
WYFBA Participant, Tijuana, Mexico

Join a community where collaboration beats competition, diverse voices are celebrated, and you're supported exactly where you are.

FULL TUITION

Get a free ticket to Camp WYFBA when you pay in full (a $500 value).
$ 4500 pay once, get lifetime access*
  • Lifetime Access to all WYFBA has to offer!
  • Monthly Coaching Calls
  • Weekly Writing Meetups
  • Full Classroom of Courses
  • Community Forum to ASk Questions and Get Help
  • Active What's App Group for Cheerleading!
  • Diverse, Supportive, Fun Community
  • Free ticket to Camp WYFBA in San Diego, September 6 & 7, 2025
Best offer

PAY OVER A YEAR

Break your tuition into monthly payments.
$ 383 a month for 12 months
  • Lifetime Access to all WYFBA has to offer!
  • Monthly Coaching Calls
  • Weekly Writing Meetups
  • Full Classroom of Courses
  • Community Forum to ASk Questions and Get Help
  • Active What's App Group for Cheerleading!
  • Diverse, Supportive, Fun Community
  • Does not include a free ticket to Camp WYFBA (a $500 value that comes with pay in full).

Enrollment for 2025 closes on August 22.

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Yes, this Program is for you

Write Your Friggin’ Book Already® is the only program out there that combines the craft of writing with the practical reality of publishing, all within a diverse community of supportive writers.

We’re not just here to help you write a book, we’re here to help you thrive as you tell your story to the world – and that includes in your career.

WYFBA was created by busy professionals for busy professionals, and is especially great for:

Aspiring Fiction & Non-Fiction Authors

Are you an aspiring author with a burning desire to share your story with the world? Whether you’re passionate about crafting non-fiction narratives or fictional tales, Write Your Friggin’ Book Already® offers the guidance and support you need to turn your dream of authorship into a reality.

Our lifetime program equips aspiring authors like you with the essential tools, strategies, and knowledge to write, publish, and market your book effectively.

From building your author’s personal brand to market your book’s profitability, we’ll help you navigate every step of the journey toward becoming a successful author and leveraging your book to generate meaningful income.

Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

Are you a business owner or entrepreneur who’s ready to take your brand to the next level? Are you eager to elevate your content and establish yourself as a credible authority in your industry? If so, Write Your Friggin’ Book Already® is the perfect solution for you.

Our program is specifically designed to empower ambitious entrepreneurs like you to claim the power of authorship and leverage it to elevate your brand, expand your influence, and solidify your credibility.

Join us and unlock the potential to transform your business and leave a lasting impact on the world.

Corporate Professionals

Are you a corporate professional who’s ready to take your career to new heights and establish a powerful personal brand? Imagine the impact of having your own published book, positioning you as a respected thought leader in your industry.

With Write Your Friggin’ Book Already®, you’ll gain access to the expertise and resources necessary to transform your ideas into a compelling book that enhances your professional reputation and opens doors to new opportunities.

Whether you’re aiming to advance within your current organization or transition to new ventures, our program empowers you to leverage the power of authorship to achieve your career goals.

Learn how Write Your Friggin’ Book Already® can help you unlock your full potential and uplevel your career to new heights.

Combine the beauty of craft with the practicality of publishing to thrive in every step of the process.

Plus, we have breaks built in, so you don’t burn out!

The WYFBA Community Values:

• Collaboration over competition.

• Empowering and amplifying historically underrepresented voices.

•Call-in versus call-out when someone misspeaks.

• Lead with empathy and empowerment.

• Make the process fun, joyful, rewarding, and collaborative!

Each [WYFBA] coaching call makes me feel less alone in the book writing process. It makes me believe that writing a racial justice book is possible.
Mx. Lauren Lofton (they/them)
WYFBA Participant, Oakland, CA, USA

I finished my entire book, and the first round of edits today! Now I’m onto the next stages … I can’t even begin to tell you how much I’ve gotten out of this writing group — it came into my life at the PERFECT time and gave me clarity when I needed it. Thank you, Lauren, and everyone in the group for your support. I’m excited for the next phase with all of you!

Lindsey Smorch (with Lily) (she/her)
WYFBA Participant, Michigan, USA

I am a recovering academic who once prioritized emotionless technical writing. With Lauren’s help this month, I realized how much I used to hide behind this technical style and how deeply I needed to connect to the pure joy of writing.

I took two big steps this month: I separated writing from work by dedicating my personal IG to celebrating my writing journey, and I took the challenge to create content on my business IG that includes my whole body.

Through this I am reconnecting with the soulful joy of writing that I have been desperately longing for while encouraging myself to experience being fully seen in a variety of ways. I can’t wait to see where these big moves take me!

Dr. Louise Williams (she/her)
WYFBA Participant, Indiana, USA

After years of writing courses, workshops, and countless unfinished projects and story ideas, I finally gave in to Lauren’s infectious energy and signed up for WYFBA.

Since joining I have received guidance, all support and no judgement, and I’m finally working on a picture book that I’ve been dreaming about for years.

I feel more joyfully creative than I have in ages.

In addition to the big win of getting past the block on this book I’ve been nursing for 5 years, I also

1) shared the manuscript with a picture book critique group I’m in and the story made the reader cry while she was reading it.

2) am now working on the illustration spreads and am making progress

3) told 2 more friends that I’m working on this picture book.

The WYFBA program and community are exactly what I needed to get me to the next chapter of my creative journey.

Yuki Okada (she/her)
WYFBA Participant, Hawaii, USA

Since joining WYFBA I have written my first book and begun to plot out the series I’d only dreamed of writing.

Having Lauren’s support and guidance has been invaluable. As someone who can easily burn out, I love how she encourages us to prioritize rest and rewards to stay motivated. I feel good about my goals and believe with my whole heart that I would not have gotten as far as I am had I not joined WYFBA.

I just know I’d still be stuck in an editing loop, never getting through my first draft. Weekly writing sprints and coaching calls with this fantastic group of people have kept me accountable and inspired.

I love working with so many supportive and accepting folx. Trusting them to be my first round of Beta-reading, I could not have asked for better.

Meghann Harris (she/her)
WYFBA Participant, Texas, USA
Meet Your Head Coach

Lauren Marie Fleming

Hi! I’m Lauren.

I’m an author, story coach, and founder of School for Writers®, where we are on a mission to diversify publishing by helping historically underrepresented voices write their books.

I’ve used the WYFBA process to write multiple books, including my bestselling queer romcom Because Fat Girl, which is currently in almost every bookstore and airport in the USA!

Along with my own writing, I have been helping people tell their story for over 30 years.

Yes, you did the math right, I started at age 9.

As a member of my local 4-H club, I was required to give a presentation to my peers and I chose to talk about how to have an impact on your audience as a speaker. My #1 tip? Bring snacks.

In the decades since, I have coached award-winning filmmakers, best-selling authors, and world-renowned speakers in the art of connecting with audiences through storytelling – including two years directly supporting Tony Robbins on his content and coaching the speakers on his stage.

I still swear by snacks, but now I’ve developed a proven roadmap to success that centers around telling personal stories that balance vulnerability with professionalism.

Because Fat Girl Bookseller Pick

Lauren is one of the brilliant maestros. She knows how to direct you to your most powerful story. How to lead you to bringing out the magic in every aspect of your work. I am so grateful for Lauren’s support and guidance … She helped to beautifully weave things together to have the most profound impact. Lauren is incredible at truly stretching us to reach that higher level of performance. Thank you Lauren, so grateful for your guidance.

Siri Lindley
World-Champion Triathlete, Coach and Speaker, author of Surfacing: Winning Big and Living Fearlessly

Lauren is a master in helping you feel comfortable and confident telling your story. With patience and kindness she listened to me talk and then helped me draw out the most impactful and powerful parts of my story.

In everything she does, you can feel Lauren’s passion and love for helping people tell their stories, especially people who are often silenced in our world.  I’m so glad I met Lauren and so grateful that she is my story coach and friend.

Alejandro Chabán
Actor, Telenovela Star, Television Host, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Founder & CEO of Yes You Can!™
FAQ

Lauren is one of the brilliant maestros. She knows how to direct you to your most powerful story. How to lead you to bringing out the magic in every aspect of your work. I am so grateful for Lauren’s support and guidance … She helped to beautifully weave things together to have the most profound impact. Lauren is incredible at truly stretching us to reach that higher level of performance. Thank you Lauren, so grateful for your guidance.

Siri Lindley
World-Champion Triathlete, Coach and Speaker, author of Surfacing: Winning Big and Living Fearlessly

Lauren is a master in helping you feel comfortable and confident telling your story. With patience and kindness she listened to me talk and then helped me draw out the most impactful and powerful parts of my story.

In everything she does, you can feel Lauren’s passion and love for helping people tell their stories, especially people who are often silenced in our world.  I’m so glad I met Lauren and so grateful that she is my story coach and friend.

Alejandro Chabán
Actor, Telenovela Star, Television Host, New York Times Best-Selling Author, Founder & CEO of Yes You Can!™

I’ve had the honor of working alongside Lauren creating different speeches for various topics around the world. One of her super powers is being able to bring out the creative genius in others so that they can express themselves to their fullest!

Nick Santonastasso
Motivational speaker and bodybuilder, author of Victim to Victor: How to Overcome the Victim Mentality to Live the Life You Love

Spend time with, listen to, or read the words of Lauren Marie Fleming and she’ll do one thing – serve you the permission you’ve been looking for on a decadent golden platter. Her work allows all of us to be unapologetically ourselves, no matter what size, shape, color or flavor we come in. The world needs more Lauren Marie Fleming.

Steph Jagger
Coach and author of Unbound: A Story of Snow and Self-Discovery

Lauren is one of the most beautifully sincere people I have ever had the gift of meeting. Her experience runs deep, her perseverance is inspiring. Whether dancing in the sunshine or weathering the storm of life, she is a friend and a mentor – her words are music to my soul. 

She ignites a tiny spark inside me to fan the flames into the seldom reached corners of my mind rife with insecurity and doubt, making my uncertainties vanish as my self confidence reemerges and I begin to realize my individual potential and accept myself as I am. I am grateful to her!

Jessica Drake
AVN award-winning actress, activist, and creator of the jessica drake's Guide to Wicked Sex series

I’ve gained so much from my coaching sessions with Lauren. She has helped me move from feeling stuck to finding a way forward by offering a wealth of knowledge, actionable steps, and encouragement. Her thoughtful yet direct feedback is refreshing and it has made a world of difference in my life!

Liz McVoy
Multimedia Storyteller

I was fortunate enough to participate in coaching sessions with Lauren. Her advice and insight are invaluable. I cannot recommend her enough. If you need direction, an action plan, or encouragement—look no further!

Nancy Bischoff

Coaching with Lauren gives me the same feeling I get after spending a weekend with my best friend, building one another up with unconditional love. In just half an hour, I can go from feeling worthless to feeling like I can take on the world.

Jenny Kindschy

Empathic and unwavering, with her trademark wisdom, wit and winsome personality, Lauren’s philosophy and tools for healing self-hatred shepherds us into a new mental paradigm.

Elle Chase
Author of Curvy Girl Sex: 101 Body-Positive Positions to Empower Your Sex Life