“Lauren has been an incredible mentor and a huge help with my journey as a writer. From her gifted editing skills and support with submissions, to the magical AWA writing workshops, I have learned so much and truly loved these enriching opportunities.”

-Bria D.

"It has been great working with Lauren to get my poems submitted. We received the first acceptance within two months, and I'm now up to 30 poems accepted/published. I recommend this service if you are intimidated or overwhelmed by the literary journal submissions process."

-Rip U.

“My writing group referred me to Lauren, and I feel so lucky they did! She knows what it takes to polish a piece so it’s ready to submit. She gave wonderful guidance on the submission process, and together, we targeted the journals that seemed to be a good fit based on her insight and research. The best part was that, within a week, I received an acceptance! The glee, the glee! I plan to continue working with Lauren when I have stories in need of her expert TLC, and can’t thank her enough.”

-Ondine K.

“I loved this entire experience of the group workshop. Lauren is such a caring and thoughtful leader. And she gave the most affirming and positive feedback! I’m grateful for all of her encouragement, especially for a newbie like me. I have been talking about starting a blog for a while, but I never felt like I had the skills to be an impactful writer. Thanks to Lauren for believing in me!! It has meant a lot to me.”

-Alissa H.

“Between Lauren's workshops and one-on-one guidance, she has helped me not only boost my confidence but also guided me to take my writing to the next level. Her passion for the written word has helped me get my poetry published, which is something I had never dreamed of until I started working with her. I couldn't have asked for a better mentor in my writing career.”

-Malisa B.

"I'm grateful to Lauren for facilitating the Writing Workshops for Stress Management. They showed me what a difference an hour can make for stress and creativity when writing in a supportive environment like the one she creates."

-Donna F.

“Lauren is great to work with! She is contributing to my skills and overall well-being. I have been passionate about pursuing writing accomplishments for over ten years. Finally, I have found the "go-to person" who has been a huge support in pursuing my goal!”

-Cynthia L.

“Lauren Oertel is the partner you need if you are the type of writer who is focused on writing and not the business of writing. If you feel overwhelmed by the submission process or just prefer to spend your time creating, Lauren will treat your work with great care and pursue publication with a real instinct for where your work will fit. In a short time, I have been delighted by a string of happy surprises in my inbox.

As a poet with a demanding full-time job, this arrangement is empowering. The chance to share each publication with friends and social media friends brings a sense of fulfillment and community to the lone work of writing. If you’re long on craft and short on credits, let Lauren right the balance.“

-Tina P.