My Path Through Self-Publishing by Daniel Hickey
By: Daniel Hickey After a slew of very polite rejection letters, I accepted what I suspected all along, nobody is going to publish a self-help book for teens by a
Category: Guest Posts
Guest posts from other bloggers, indie authors, and writers from all levels and backgrounds. Read book excerpts, essays, and poetry. Gain some writing advice and knowledge. Check out blogger profiles where bloggers from various niches describe their journey and the process they use to blog.
If you’re interested in writing a guest post for Laura’s Books and Blogs, send me an email. Guidelines are posted on my “Contact Me” page.
How the Midwest Horror Was Won by filmmaker James Morley III
By: James Morley III If necessity is the mother of invention, then perhaps the father is desperation. In the spring of 2020, after many years of unsuccessful attempts to rejuvenate
Book Review: Writing and Madness in a Time of Terror by Afarin Majidi
By: Cathy Bertrand Not your typical #MeToo memoir. Writing and Madness in a Time of Terror is not what I expected it to be. I thought it would be an
Passion for Poetry: One Poet’s Process
By: Brittany Benko When I was fourteen years of age, I wrote my first poem in school as an English assignment. It was about the world and how to better
Cozy Living Rooms in Soft Cream Colors: A Guest Post by Kevin Nelson
By: Kevin Nelson Living rooms hold our homes together. They can set the mood for everything, including ourselves. It is vital to invest in an appealing and comfortable living room,
Tips for Writing About Addiction and Other Sensitive Topics for Young Children by Patrick Bailey
When going through drug rehab or when experiencing any other sensitive situation, it is vital to know how to process this information when engaging with children. For example, writing about
Apple and Blueberry Crumble Recipe by Sarah of A Spoonful of Vanilla
By: Sarah of A Spoonful of Vanilla I am Sarah, owner of A Spoonful of Vanilla. I am 25 and live in Edinburgh with my partner. I started sharing my
Experience Essays by the Blogging Community
This collection of essays below is a mixed bag of experiences from four different bloggers who detail common yet personalized moments that you may or may not have experienced as
Entertainment Essays by the Blogging Community
This post features entertainment-themed essays from fellow bloggers covering books and music. Entertainment makes us feel more connected as fans, but getting close to celebrities or creating a form of
Parenting Essays by the Blogging Community
Below is a collection of essays written by fellow bloggers on the subject of parenting. More specifically, these three essays cover what it’s like to conceive and give birth to
Historical Writing: A Process
By: Vali Benson I am a published author. That still feels funny to say and sometimes I still don’t believe it, but it’s true. My name is Vali Benson and
Travel Essays by the Blogging Community
Throughout the month of October 2020, I’m featuring essays from fellow bloggers where they tell personal stories beginning with the phrase, “what it’s like…” These 15 essays will each fall
5 Books You Can Read About the Fashion Industry and Sustainability by The Cozy Stylist
By: Lindsey of The Cozy Stylist Blog You may have found this post because you want to learn more about how damaging the fashion industry is to our planet, you
Marketing a Self-Published Picture Book by Megan Pighetti
By: Megan Pighetti You have written an adorable picture book that you love and cherish. Now you are broke and every time you turn around you have a new Facebook
I am JUST a Writer by Surabhi Kaushik
By: Surabhi Kaushik I am not a doctor, but I can heal you. I am not an engineer, but I can help design your dreams. I am a writer, armed