Why there’s no such thing as writer’s block
There’s no such thing as writer’s block. It’s an excuse. Your way of telling yourself you have a reason for not writing. I’m here to tell you, you’re not fooling anyone. That’s not to say you won’t ever feel stuck. You will....
Do your characters know what your story is about?
When you know all about your characters, you can focus your writing on one main thread. It helps you wrangle the various pieces of your writing into one cohesive vision. Themes. Narrative. Arc. Character. Scenes. Structure. This hack helps keep the different pieces...
How-to choose the right word for your sentence
There’s a fine line between diction and verbiage. One is choosing the right word for the right moment. The other is stuffing your sentences full of long windy words in the hope you’ll maybe hit on something that works. We want the first. Not the second....
How to find beta readers and make the most of their feedback
If you’re reading this page, you probably want to know more than just how to find beta readers. You’re in luck. I’ve pulled together all the questions I’ve been asked over the last five years about finding and working with beta readers. Then, I’ll walk you...
Editing Hacks: Finish a Draft Before Editing
I mean it. Finish your draft before you dive into the editing process. You’d be amazed how many writing problems finishing a draft will solve. Still, your instinct will tell you to ignore this piece of advice. This is the one time I’ll ever tell another human...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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