Uncorking A Story

In life, we often have to pivot to become the person we are meant to be. This insight hit me like a slap in the face when I spoke with Lauren McBrayer about her debut novel.   About Lauren: Lauren McBrayer is a graduate of Yale with a law degree from UC Berkeley. A working mom of three, she is the head of business affairs for a television network in Los Angeles. Like a House on Fire is her adult debut.   In this episode, Mike and Lauren discuss:  Having someone in your life who will push you to be your best Curiosity for the characters you are writing Pivoting during the writing process The importance of love winning   Key Takeaways:  Having someone in your life who encourages and pushes you to do better or be your best is critical to becoming the writer you were meant to be. Sometimes we unknowingly become intrigued by the characters we are writing because they are, in a strange way, a part of us talking to ourselves. When we listen to this inner voice, we discover insights into ourselves. It