Hi, new friend! 👋
Welcome to Unscripted — an ongoing, interactive creative experiment where we explore the messy, magical journey of living a boldly creative life and building stories together.
I’m Lauren Marie Fleming (you can read more about me here), and this is where I share what it’s really like to make art, run a business, and navigate the highs and lows of publishing as a queer femme who’s also fat, kinky, poly, and neurodiverse.
This space is personal, playful, and participatory.
It’s where I bring you into my creative world — from the serialized stories unfolding in Plot Twist to the heartfelt reflections in Letters from Lauren.
Here, we don’t just watch the creative process; we co-create it.
✨ Looking for more educational support?
If you’re after structured programs, classes, or resources for writers, head over to School for Writers® — that’s where I teach the how of building a sustainable creative career.
Unscripted is the why — the behind-the-scenes, real-time story of what it looks like to actually live that creative life.
🌈 About Me & My Journey
I founded School for Writers® because I was frustrated with the gatekeeping in publishing — the way it keeps historically marginalized and underrepresented voices silenced and broke.
Our mission: diversify publishing by empowering writers to share their stories and make money through creativity.
We do this through programs like Write Your Friggin’ Book Already®, 33 Asks®, online workshops, retreats, and tons of free resources on our website and podcast.
If I’m being honest, I’ve got a pretty impressive résumé — from working with big-name celebrities to earning a law degree and speaking at Ivy League schools.
But the lessons that shaped me most came from queer, poly, kinky, and body-positive communities that taught me what real resilience and belonging look like.
There aren’t many people in publishing who are openly like me.
By sharing my unscripted path, I hope to make space for more of us to step into the spotlight — exactly as we are.
💫 Why Unscripted
Because creativity rarely goes according to plan.
Unscripted isn’t a polished feed — it’s my creative studio, where we make things up as we go.
It’s part storytelling, part experiment, and part community — an invitation to come behind the scenes and help shape what happens next.
Here you’ll find:
✍️ Plot Twist: A Collaborative Novel — an interactive story where you vote and decide what happens next.
💌 Letters from Lauren — open, honest notes about the creative process, business, and the ongoing work of showing up for your art.
📚 Behind-the-scenes looks at my books, including how I got Because Fat Girl, Bawdy Love and The Writer’s Career Guide out in the world.
We’re figuring out this creative life together — one story, one risk, one chapter at a time.
💌 Why Subscribe
When you subscribe to Unscripted, you’re not just reading — you’re joining a creative circle.
As a paid subscriber, you’ll get:
🌀 Full Plot Twist access: Vote, comment, and shape the story.
💬 Letters from Lauren: Ask questions about writing or creative life, and I’ll answer them in a public letter.
💬 Comment access: Engage with every post.
💖 Patron perks: Your name in Plot Twist credits, early coaching access on the podcast, and my endless gratitude.
Creating and running a creative business is both hard and beautiful — and it’s easier when we do it together.
I’m so excited to create with you, to build worlds with you, and to share this wild, unscripted adventure of living a creative life.
Because the world needs your story now more than ever.
With love,
Lauren
