Books, Taylor Swift, and other hyperfixations
Oh boy! Everyone LOVES writing advice! I react poorly to "shoulds." I wrote with a partner who micromanaged my writing style and felt comfortable recommending ways I could "improve." Any time someone tries to tell me how to write, I steel myself. So I don't blame you for doing the same. One lesson I've learned,… Continue reading 10 Day Book Blog Post Challenge #8: Write about at least one blogging lesson
I had this grand plan to assemble a Feminist Fantasy League for real women (as in, women who actually exist.) While compiling the list, I realized a good 90% of the women I admire are writers. You know...oddly enough. So I went with that. If I could form a supergroup of writers I admire, that group would… Continue reading Lady Writer Supergroup
"So," the interviewer starts, holding his iPhone near my face. "What books have most influenced your writing?" "Yes, tell us," says Adam Grant, my research hero. I haven't figured out yet why he's here. "Which authors acted as mentors in your youth?" "Interesting question, Adam." I grab the iPhone and speak directly into it "Follow-up… Continue reading Lauren’s Go-To Reads: Old Standbys
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