Copyeditor’s Corner: Tips and Tricks for Professional Editing
There’s writing, and then there’s copywriting. Copy is a very different beast from writing a book or sending a pitch. Copywriting refers to the words you encounter on websites, magazine advertisements, and elsewhere that have been carefully crafted to influence...
10 Essential Tools and Resources to Perfect Your Manuscript Edit
It’s not a secret that when you want to perfect your manuscript,, it’s all about choosing the right tools and resources. They’ll not only enhance your writing but also streamline the editing process. Over the years, I’ve discovered some essentials that have helped...
Crafting Brilliance: A Guide to Working with Professional Editors
Finding the right editor for your work can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. It’s a significant investment, both in terms of time and money, In this post, I’ll down the process of finding and working with a professional editor so you can make sure you’re...
Editing Mastery: Strategies for a Comprehensive Self-Edit
Just like building a house, crafting a compelling story requires a solid foundation, careful construction, and thoughtful detailing. As a writing coach and creator of many writing mentorship programs, I’m passionate about guiding writers through the process of...
How to Transform a Shitty First Draft into a Book
So you’ve written the first draft of a book. Congrats. Now what? First drafts are rarely complete novels, and it takes a shift in thinking to transform your draft into a finishing book. The first draft is about getting the story down, learning the details, and...About Leigh
I'm a writer and mentor currently living in Argentina. Want to know how I created my ideal writing life?
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