School for Writers with Lauren Marie Fleming 😬 I probably should know better by now... Six weeks in Mexico City and here's what I've learned. (Spoiler alert: mistakes were made...) Dear Reader, I am coming home from Mexico tomorrow, and I've got some feelings about that... But before I get into why I'm leaving early, I want to share with you a worksheet that helps me see the big picture in life. It's called Rest, Read, and Reflect, and you can download it by clicking the button below....
5 days ago • 8 min read
School for Writers with Lauren Marie Fleming 🎭 Emotional arcs keep your audience engaged Too much drama, they get annoyed. Not enough drama, they get bored. Emotions all over the place, they get confused. This worksheet will help you make sure you strike the right balance. Dear Reader, You know what I love about books? The way they take you on an emotional ride. Whether it's fiction or non-fiction, the sentiments of a book linger way longer than the action. Which is why it's important to...
16 days ago • 5 min read
School for Writers® with Lauren Marie Fleming 😬 Should you have said that? What happens when we expect perfectionism from ourselves and others? Hey Reader, Have you ever put your foot in your mouth? Said something you probably shouldn't have? Posted a thought, image or video on social media that backfired? It sucked, right? You might have felt guilty, stupid, ashamed, called out, or even lost friends over it – or all of the above. These days, most of us are content creators of some kind – and...
about 1 month ago • 5 min read
School for Writers with Lauren Marie Fleming 🚫 Stop taking this bad writing advice Why rigid routines kill creativity, and how rituals can transform your writing and boost your bank account. Hello Reader, After three weeks of sharing business tips from my new book The Writer's Career Guide: How to Build a Sustainable Creative Life on Your Terms, you might be wondering: “But when do I actually write?” That’s exactly what this email (and Chapter Seven of the book!) is about – building...
2 months ago • 5 min read
School for Writers with Lauren Marie Fleming 👩🏽💻How many hours can you actually write? The finite reality of your creative energy ⚡️ and why writing less might help you accomplish more. Hey Reader, Did you know I have a new book? It's called The Writer's Career Guide: How to Build a Sustainable Creative Life on Your Terms and it's available now! Grab the ebook Get the paperback To celebrate, all month long I'm sharing professional tips and industry insights on how to make a living as a...
2 months ago • 5 min read
School for Writers with Lauren Marie Fleming 🧌 Two writing myths that need debunking Starting a month of writing career advice with two common myths I see holding storytellers back from making money and thriving. Hey Reader, I've got some exciting news: My new book The Writer's Career Guide:How to Build a Sustainable Creative Life on Your Terms is officially out in the world! 🎉🎉🎉 Filled with my 20+ years experience as a writer, this book will help you build a sustainable career that honors...
3 months ago • 6 min read
School for Writers with Lauren Marie Fleming 🌷 Can we take a page from nature's book? Nature doesn't wake up and start its year in January. You don't have to either. It's okay if you're still hibernating. Dear Reader, This week, my sister sent me a picture of daffodils popping up in her back yard and I got teary eyed from the hope it gave me. I don't know anyone who started 2025 in January. It feels like we've all been collectively holding our breaths while simultaneously shouting. We've been...
3 months ago • 4 min read
School for Writers with Lauren Marie Fleming 🥰 Love will make you a better writer – here's how There is a reason romance is the top selling genre in publishing and why all of our favorite stories have love at their core. Happy Valentine's Day Reader, Yes, I know this holiday rubs many people the wrong way, but I think we could use more days dedicated to love. We've got plenty dedicated to war and problematic old dudes, why not lean into a day full of hope, joy, and satisfaction? I'm...
4 months ago • 5 min read
School for Writers with Lauren Marie Fleming 🖌️ Creativity + community + stories = how we move forward It's perfectly natural to be overwhelmed right now, but if you're looking for ways to take action, I suggest leaning into these three things. Dear Reader, The news is feeling pretty debilitating for a lot of us right now. School for Writers is a community full of LGBTQ+ folks, people of color, immigrants, first gens, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people from all walks of...
4 months ago • 4 min read
School for Writers with Lauren Marie Fleming 🎨 3 exciting new creative projects coming your way Hope, joy, and resistance is found in creativity and community. These three new projects are designed to give you just that – and that last one I'm so very excited about!!!! Dear Reader, I don't need to list all the reasons the world feels heavy right now. You can open social media or a news channel and see them all for yourself. Despair is a valid emotion we need to honor and work through, but it...
4 months ago • 3 min read