School for Writers

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 tre…

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 …

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 y…

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 typ…

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 b…

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 wh…

In today's episode, Lauren talks about the difference between ego and armor, and how not knowing how to handle them could become an obstacle to your writing. She also delves into how you can get thro…

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…

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 fi…

Today's episode is SO GOOD! Lauren interviews Digital Marketer and Social Strategist, Kia Young. Pay close attention to this conversation because Kia drops a generous amount of informational and educ…

Having a powerful story that resonates with your audience is an integral part of your business and writing! (yes, remember writers are businesses too!).

In today's episode, Lauren goes over what a st…

Do you enjoy romance literature, sex toys, and good tropes?

If the answer is YES, you are going to love this episode!

Today on the show, Lauren welcomes debut author, Thien-Kim Lam to chat about all …

Hey writers! Are you ready to build an audience without paid advertising, while being authentic and in a place where you can shine? If the answer is YES, then this episode is for you!

In today's epis…

Do you feel confident when it comes to marketing your business as a writer?

It's time to address the primary issue that most writers have around marketing: how to get your offerings in front of the r…

In today's super informative episode, Lauren goes over the things you should think about when creating a book cover. She also talks about different platforms where you can hire professional experienc…

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 regardles…

While self-publishing is often seen as a lesser form of publishing, thought to be unpolished, and oftentimes not taken seriously, there are always ways to combat that!

You don't need to wait for a tr…

Join Lauren and Suzy in episode 37, to learn how this seasoned writer has harnessed the power of writing groups and push through years of rejection before getting her book out into the world. Also, l…

Finding the right beta readers is key if you're actually serious about publishing your writing one day. However, it is important to make sure that you not only choose the right beta readers but train…

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 singe…