LaneTalbot
Lane Talbot
Fiction Writer | Advertising Strategist | Speaker
.jpeg)
Fiction and essays that pair well with cocktails in haunted hotel bars—and consulting that decodes brand strategy, storytelling, and advertising effectiveness.
About
I’m Lane Talbot—an award-winning fiction writer and advertising strategist at LinkedIn. My work spans short stories published in top literary journals and marketing strategy that drives Fortune 500 growth.
Fiction
My fiction is listed in Best American Mystery Stories, and published in Berkeley Fiction Review, and more.
Read more at Dark Midwest.
Subscribe
Get new stories and essays from the Dark Midwest straight to your inbox.
Consulting & Thought Leadership
As a Senior Content Solutions Consultant at LinkedIn, I help brands build authority and trust through creative that actually converts. My background spans brand narrative, inbound strategy, and campaign execution.
I also speak regularly on storytelling, advertising effectiveness, and AI’s evolving role in marketing. Follow my work on LinkedIn.
What I Do
- Fiction: Horror, thriller, craft essays.
- Consulting: Lead gen, brand strategy, AI.
- Speaking: Keynotes and talks on advertising, AI, and narrative.
Featured Work
- Short Story: “Destroyer Comes Home” — listed as Notable Fiction in Best American Mystery Stories
- Blog: DarkMidwest
Contact
Email: lane.talbot@outlook.com
Bluesky: @lanetalbot
Threads: @lane_talbot_and_ink