School for Writers

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 common goal to support you in your writing journey.

Throughout this episode, you'll hear Lauren talk about how to find inspiration and ideas for your book, how to choose beta readers and why you need them, how being part of a writing group can make all the difference in your writing career, what a professional book editor is, and much more!

Are you looking for accountability so you can hit your writing goals? If so, check out the Write Your Friggin' Book Already™ program where Lauren will help you go from idea to publishable book!

Connect with Lauren and the show: Website - https://schoolforwriters.com/ Instagram - @laurenmariefleming & @schoolforwriters

Head over to schoolforwriters.com/podcast/ to find all the resources and book recommendations mentioned in this episode!

In this episode of the School For Writers Podcast, Lauren interviews Paige Baschuk, one of her students in the Write Your Friggin' Book Already™ program. This American expat is a mom of two, a Swiss landscape lover, and an amazing writer. As a journalist and creative writer, Paige always dreamed of becoming an author and sharing her art with the world. She is now in the process of writing her second novel and is here today to tell us all about this exciting journey.

Throughout the conversation, you'll hear them discuss the roadblocks Paige has encountered to write her first novel during the pandemic, how thanks to WYFBA she has finally given herself permission to write, what nurturing her book looked like while caring for her toddlers at home, and even a few details about her new novel!

Listen to this entire episode (it is that important!) And then head over to the links and resources section for more info about the Write Your Friggin' Book Already™ program.

Connect with Lauren and the show: Website - https://schoolforwriters.com/ Instagram - @laurenmariefleming & @schoolforwriters

Head over to schoolforwriters.com/podcast/ to find all the resources and book recommendations mentioned in this episode!

Writing is a lonely endeavor, but it doesn't have to be. Finding the right writing support and surrounding yourself with like-minded people can help you get the most out of your writing journey and see your project through to completion.

While there are hundreds of writing groups and communities out there, only a few of them offer accountability to meet your writing goals, let alone structure with a mentor who can keep you on track.

Luckily for you, Lauren's Write Your Friggin' Book Already™ program offers a proven step-by-step blueprint to get you from idea to publishable book in a year. This amazing community of fellow writers and passionate storytellers will help you make your writing dreams a reality in a one-year-long mastermind where you'll get access to a full writing dream team, monthly group coaching calls, professional beta readers, mentors, and even access to 2 months bonus to the Path to Publish™ program to help you put your book out into the world.

This program only opens once a year, and seats are filling up fast! Go to writeyourfrigginbookalready.com and apply today! Applications close on March 5th.

Connect with Lauren and the show: Website - https://schoolforwriters.com/ Instagram - @laurenmariefleming & @schoolforwriters

Head over to schoolforwriters.com/podcast/ to find all the resources and book recommendations mentioned in this episode!

Can a cluttered space negatively affect your writing? The relationship between messiness and creativity is more correlated than you think! Untidy, cluttered environments can create stress, trigger unwanted emotions, limit your brain's ability to process information, and even lead to procrastination. On the other hand, cleared spaces can improve your creativity, make it easier to produce more ideas and content, and help you be more productive.

Today, Lauren brings minimalist and organization expert Jen Rao. They talk about everything from the benefits of decluttering your home to how to organize your creative space, how to deal and set boundaries with hoarders, the steps you can take towards becoming more organized, how to create a system that works for you, and much more. Don't miss this episode, it's a good one!

Connect with Lauren and the show: Website - https://schoolforwriters.com/ Instagram - @laurenmariefleming & @schoolforwriters

Head over to schoolforwriters.com/podcast/ to find all the resources and book recommendations mentioned in this episode!

If starting a daily journaling habit is one of the things you want to achieve this 2021, then you have come to the right place!

We know sometimes it can be hard to fit your journaling practice into your schedule. That endless to-do list can make it seem daunting or even make you feel guilty for wanting to take a few minutes out of your day to find inspiration or work on your mental health. Whatever the case may be, incorporating a daily journal into your life shouldn't mean putting pressure on yourself to write every day!

In this episode, Lauren talks about 5 common mistakes people make when they start journaling. She shares easy-to-follow journaling tips so you can set yourself up for success from the beginning and make writing in your journal more fun and creative.

Connect with Lauren and the show: Website - https://schoolforwriters.com/ Instagram - @laurenmariefleming & @schoolforwriters

Head over to schoolforwriters.com/podcast/ to find all the resources and book recommendations mentioned in this episode!

Hey there, listeners!

This is the last episode of the season, and we are over the moon that we got such positive feedback from all of you!

We want to thank you for being here with us, for supporting the show, and for allowing us to be a part of your creative journey as a writer. As you know, we are slowly transitioning from Business School For Writers to School For Writers. The goal behind this is to serve you better and make sure you receive ample support in all aspects of your writing career.

So stay tuned for more surprises in January 2021 and enjoy this episode medley we've prepared for you! Have a wonderful holiday and prosperous new year.

With rest and merriment,

Team School For Writers Podcast

Connect with Lauren and the show: Website - https://businessschoolforwriters.com/ Instagram - @laurenmariefleming & @schoolforwriters

Head over to businessschoolforwriters.com/podcast/ to find all the resources and book recommendations mentioned in this episode!

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 a great deal of inspiring jewels as Kevin joins Lauren to talk about all things writing and filmmaking. Throughout the conversation, you'll hear them talk about the different definitions of success and what it means to be a successful writer. They talk about the amazing people Kevin's gotten to meet in his career as a storyteller, how to gain confidence as a writer, and his explorative process for writing and finding things to write about.

We're telling you, today's episode is gold!

Be sure to listen until the end and learn more about how purpose influences Kevin's passion for writing, how to fully exercise your gifts as a writer, his transition from writing to filmmaking, and so much more!

Connect with Lauren and the show: Website - https://businessschoolforwriters.com/ Instagram - @laurenmariefleming & @schoolforwriters

Head over to businessschoolforwriters.com/podcast/ to find all the resources and book recommendations mentioned in this episode!

Go, Lauren! It's your birthday!

The coolest and most talented writer, storyteller, podcaster, and entrepreneur, Lauren Marie Fleming, is turning 38 today! And here at School For Writers, we've decided this episode needed to be extra special, so we brought our awesome community manager, Stephanie (shoutout to Stephanie) to dig deeper into Lauren's journey and ask the most genuine questions!

What an episode, you guys! This interview is intense, profound, vulnerable, and charming at the same time. Throughout the conversation, you'll hear Lauren talk about everything from her favorite mac & cheese to how her writing career got started, from who inspired her creativity to the age she came out as a lesbian. She talks about her achievements (personal and professional), the limiting beliefs she's conquered, the bright future she envisions for this podcast, and so much more. Happy birthday, Lauren! 38 looks great on you!

Connect with Lauren and the show: Website - https://businessschoolforwriters.com/ Instagram - @laurenmariefleming & @schoolforwriters

Head over to businessschoolforwriters.com/podcast/ to find all the resources and book recommendations mentioned in this episode!

Today's guest, Sahar Twesigye, is here to help you pin your way to success in the largest visual discovery engine in the world! Throughout this episode, You'll hear Sahar provide a bountiful supply of valuable information on how to build your online presence, bring traffic to your website consistently, and showcase your writing in a beautiful, practical way.

Pinterest is a great platform to market your product and Sahar's 2 million monthly views are proof of that! So today, she also talks about different tactics to help you build that coveted know, like, and trust factor on the platform, connect with your ideal audience, and much more!

Connect with Lauren and the show: Website - https://businessschoolforwriters.com/ Instagram - @laurenmariefleming & @schoolforwriters

Head over to businessschoolforwriters.com/podcast/ to find all the resources and book recommendations mentioned in this episode!

Have you ever felt guilty for wanting to write? Do you ever feel like you keep letting others down because you take time to be with your thoughts and find inspiration to put pen to paper?

Well, get ready to ditch the guilt for good and create a writing ritual that allows you to bring attention to the present moment and maintain a healthy writing habit!

This episode is jam-packed with actionable steps as Lauren brings you a fun journaling exercise to help you create the time and space in your life that you need to write! She dives deep into the process of setting priorities so you can succeed in your writing career and emphasizes the fact that the first step to achieve this is, to be honest, and real with yourself. To give you an idea of how you can list your priorities, Lauren shares her top 3: 1.Well being 2.Creative writing 3.Her career

What are yours? Head over to Instagram and let us know! Tag @schoolforwriters, we want to hear from you!

Connect with Lauren: Website - https://businessschoolforwriters.com/ Instagram - @laurenmariefleming

Head over to businessschoolforwriters.com/podcast/ to find all the resources and book recommendations mentioned in this episode!