School for Writers®

with Lauren Marie Fleming

Give yourself the gift of focused time, community, and momentum.

Because you don't need more cheap crap, but the world does need your story now more than ever.

Hey Reader, what are you doing Friday?

Want to join me for a virtual writing retreat?

Every year, Black Friday asks us to buy more, hurry more, and lose ourselves in the noise of capitalism. This year, I’m choosing something different — and I’m inviting you to join me.

Instead of scrolling for deals I don’t need, I’m spending the morning leaning into creativity, community, and calm.

On Black Friday, I’m hosting a half-day Virtual Writing Retreat.

It’s a cozy, supportive space to step out of the frenzy and back into your imagination. We’ll write together, reset together, and (hopefully) head into the holiday season feeling grounded instead of depleted.

What you'll get:

✔ Three focused hours of writing

✔ Gentle accountability + community support

✔ A short live Q&A with me

✔ A moment to breathe, reconnect, and create

It’s $15, because those who pay show up, and we have scholarship spots, because accessibility matters and creativity shouldn’t require a shopping spree.

👉 Reserve your seat

Let’s start this season in creativity.

Because none of us need more cheap shit. But the world does need your story now more than ever.

I'm excited to see you there!

Lauren

P.S. If $15 isn't in your budget, reply "scholarship" and I'll send you a link to join for free. No judgment, just creative community.

Start the Holidays With Creative Momentum

Give yourself the gift of focused time, community, and momentum.

Join the virtual retreat

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