The Pen Garden

11/10/2021

Beta reading Round 4 is open!

My friend and I have some capacity for beta reading from the 19 October so if anyone has a complete novel they want feedback on, let us know. Lots of genres and subgenres considered.

Together we do the Pen Garden Beta Reading Program; we’ve both beta-read for authors before, and we’re writers as well so we will approach your novel with care, passion and an intention to make it stronger.

If you’re interested, please tell us about your book details on this form (more details on the program there too): https://forms.gle/fPUzxZmL6y3tFiG67

Thank you for your interest in enlisting me and Flora as a beta reader for your book. We're very excited to review your details and find our next great reads! We will pick a few books shortly after closing date 19 October 2021. Please don’t be offended if we don’t pick your book, we're only two ...

10/07/2021

Need someone to cast their eyes over your completed novel?
The Pen Garden Beta Reading Program Round 3 is open now till 20 July 2021!
Apply here: https://forms.gle/Vp9CVf42bJFdz9Cw5

05/05/2021

Too many daily/weekly/monthly routines for comfort? Me too. But there are ways around it. :P
I discuss how I juggle a writing routine with all the other stuff in my life in the latest episode of The Pen Garden podcast. Listen here: https://www.laineydelaroque.com/pengarden/learn-love-3-juggling-routines/

27/04/2021

Ever wondered what beta readers want you to know before you submit your manuscript to them? Well now you can find out.
Listen to the latest episode of The Pen Garden podcast here: https://www.laineydelaroque.com/pengarden/learn-love-bonus-beta-reading

24/04/2021

Need someone to cast their eyes over your completed novel?
The Pen Garden Beta Reading Program Round 2 is open now till 4 May 2021!
Apply here: https://forms.gle/Lqjrp38NZmDq4ncf7

21/04/2021

Do you know this quote? I followed it a bit too literally and almost lost my ability to read for pleasure!! 🤯 Latest episode of The Pen Garden talks about how reading changes when one becomes an author. Listen to it here: https://www.laineydelaroque.com/pengarden/learn-love-2-reading/

13/04/2021

Season 5 is here - LEARN/LOVE!

Search for 'The Pen Garden' wherever you listen to podcasts to hear me discuss the emotional place of money in a writing journey in the latest episode (and first of the season). I will touch on investing money in your writing, spending, profits and how they all affect writers’ mental heath.

New here?

Welcome to the the Pen Garden - your writing productivity and mental health podcast which will help you build a zen writing routine tailored to your lifestyle. I’m your host Lainey, a self-published author and an overall anxious mess trying to do a bit better every day.

Like the page for updates about writing, productivity and mental health. :)

11/01/2021

Set goals and objectives, not resolutions… (yes, they are different!)

Learn why in S04E04 of The Pen Garden podcast (Learn more button)

10/01/2021

The Pen Garden Beta reading round 1 is accepting applications until 15th January.

Application form: https://forms.gle/Pp4jRUjvwG4Vbvwu8

09/01/2021

2021 is my debut year as a writer… And I’m not setting resolutions because most are doom to fail. Realistic writing goals are fair game though :D

08/01/2021

New Year’s writing resolutions? You’re better off without them… Foster a growth mindset instead :)

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01/01/2021

Happy New Year writers!!

Who’s the person who has helped you grow as a writer the most?

29/12/2020

No episode this week - but have you heard the last one? It’s all about how to deal with feedback and cultivate writer self-worth

27/12/2020

But! Not all feedback is useful. Learn why in S04E03 of The Pen Garden

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25/12/2020

Merry Christmas writers! Remember to take a break and do some self-care during the holidays

20/12/2020

Success can wreak havoc in your writing routine. How to avoid it? Follow this simple action plan :)

18/12/2020

Episode 2 of Season 4 is here! Learn about the dark side of success...

Listen to "Success & your writing routine | E2 | S4 Success & Failure" at https://www.laineydelaroque.com/pengarden/success-failure-2-success/

13/12/2020

Let's succeed together. Keep writing, you! :P

11/12/2020

Persistence is key, everyone, persistence is key... :D

09/12/2020

What is a successful writer? What is a failure in your writer career? Answers in the new Pen Garden podcast season. 🎧🎧🎧

(search on your favorite podcast platform)

07/12/2020

The Pen Garden podcast Season 4 begins tomorrow! Stay tuned :)

24/11/2020

If you could, where & with whom? Let me know :P

Pss. Click Learn more for inspiration

22/11/2020

And this is why we writers need friends...

21/11/2020

New episode! Listening to "Writing friends, writing communities and writing retreats | E5 | S3 Inspiration"

15/11/2020

Writing prompt for those a bit stuck. Can you do a 250 word short fiction with this? Reply with your story!

And also click learn more on page to learn more :P

13/11/2020

I made a meme.. I should be writing x.x

11/11/2020

Listening to "Creative brainstorming and writing exercises | E4 | S3 Inspiration" by The Pen Garden podcast

For full episode click on learn more and like the page for more :)

01/11/2020

Happy NaNoWriMo everyone! Come join me for a special episode about NaNo & mental health

https://www.laineydelaroque.com/pengarden/inspiration-bonus-nanowrimo/

31/10/2020

Researchers have found that “looking at a few inspirational memes or videos online every day improves psychosocial well-being”.

But before you go that listen to The Pen Garden for some context:
https://www.laineydelaroque.com/pengarden/inspiration-2-procrastination

30/10/2020

That would be me :D

But pssst... https://www.laineydelaroque.com/pengarden/inspiration-2-procrastination