Ch. 76 | Sliding into Author DMs, the Brooklyn Literary Scene, Creativity & Motherhood with Lauryn Chamberlain

Show NotesJoin me for a candid conversation with my friend, Northwestern grad and Brooklyn-based author of FRIENDS FROM HOME and WHO WE ARE NOW, Lauryn Chamberlain on how to build literary community by shooting your shot and sliding into author DMs, the literary scene in Brooklyn vs. Toronto, launching a debut during the pandemic, how to structure a book with multi-POV, third person limited, the process of coming up with catchy book titles and eye-catching covers, her writing routine as a pantser and what it looks like to lead a creative life with and without children...plus, the best way to order a martini.Links MentionedR.O. Kwon on The Parents Who Regret Having Children (TIME Magazine)Cheryl Strayed on The Ghost Ship that Didn’t Carry Us (Dear Sugar Column)Lauryn’s LinksWebsite: laurynchamberlain.comInstagram: @laurynjcBooks:Friends From HomeWho We Are NowWord Weaver Podcast LinksInstagram: @wordweaverpodcastShow Notes: louiseclairejohnson.com/podcastApple iTunesSpotifyYouTubeNEW episodes weekly every Word Weaver Wednesday. Available on all podcast platforms including Apple iTunes, Spotify, and now on YouTube.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, leave a review, and share the #WordWeaverPodcast with your friends, family, and social media, as it helps more people find out about it! I appreciate it so much.