Author: Lauren Kutney

A Guide to an Author’s Writing Process

Hi Reader! Ever wonder how authors go about writing their masterpieces? For many, the idea of writing is a dream—a chance to pour all of our creativity onto the page. Many people aspire to write their first story, poem, or novel but don’t know where to start. It might feel like a task that’s too […]

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February Book Review Wrap up

Hi Reader! If you’re anything like me, I hope you had a productive and eventful month finishing your reads! It’s been a busy month filled with writing, editing, and of course, reading—but I truly enjoyed all of this month’s selections. In case you missed any of my reviews, feel free to check out my latest […]

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Dialogue vs. Narrative

Have you ever wondered about the right balance between dialogue and narrative when writing a book or short story? If so, you’re not alone. A quick online search will tell you that many bestselling books spend about 25% to 35% of the novel in dialogue. I used to believe this was the magic percentage to […]

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New Year, New You

It’s that time again – the time when we all think about the New Year’s resolutions we want to set and hope, above all, that we can stick to them. 💪🏻 I always think about the gym. Every year, I set a resolution that this is going to be the year I lose weight and eat healthy. […]

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Christmas Gift Ideas for the Toughest Loved Ones

Whether it’s food, decorations, places to visit, movies to watch, or books to read… we all have our favorite traditions during the holidays that we look forward too. One thing that’s hard every year: trying to find the PERFECT gift for the toughest, pickiest person who says — “I don’t know what I want” or […]

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Thanksgiving Traditions

Happy Fall, Y’all! ✅ Pumpkin Spice✅ Cooler Weather✅ Changing Leaves✅ Holiday Shopping✅ Turkey Am I the only one who thinks Thanksgiving doesn’t get enough love? I mean, a holiday about spending time with friends and family—all centered around EATING! Hello! It’s one of my top favorite holidays for that reason. This year, I want to […]

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November Book Review

Hey LK fans! Do you love… Enemies to Lovers? Historical Romance?Strong and Sassy Heroines?Protective Males?Romantic Suspense? Well, if you do, then author Michele James and her “Foretold” series are right up your alley. I had the opportunity over the last few weeks to read the first two books in the series, with her third book, […]

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First Sneak Peek at “The Lost Princess”

Knock knock.Who’s there?To.To who?It’s to whom! Who doesn’t love a good writing joke? ✍️ 😂 Now, on to some fun content. That’s right…we are diving deeper into the first sneak peek of my new series, The Lost Princess, which is due to come out soon. If you are a newsletter subscriber or follow me on social […]

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Welcome to my New Website!

Hey LK fans! You heard that right! I am extremely excited to share my new website with you. Beautifully crafted by my friend Anders (thank you, Anders), it is the perfect space to update you on all things LK, including upcoming books, events, and your most frequently asked questions. One exciting new feature of my […]

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