Aligning Ambitions: Setting Your Writing Intentions for the Journey Ahead
If you’re a writer, at one point or another you’ve likely found yourself wanting to give up. If you haven’t, you’re either very lucky or you haven’t been writing long enough. Writing is a journey filled with ups and downs, and it’s easy to lose sight of your...
Making Time for Writing: Crafting a Sustainable Routine for Busy Lives
There are many productivity hacks that can help you write faster or use your time more efficiently, but one of the most overlooked methods of creating more time to write is to write a list of everything you do and then cut all the excess. What can you cut? Things you...
Resisting Burnout: Balancing Writing and Rest for Long-Term Success
In my journey as a writing coach and mentor, I’ve witnessed firsthand the challenges that writers face when trying to balance their creative ambitions with the demands of daily life. Whether it’s juggling family responsibilities, work, or household chores,...
The Evolution of Expression: Tracing Your Writing Identity Over Time
I cringe when I read some of my early writing. It feels juvenile. The ideas are intense and aimed at an emotional response. My dialogue feels fake, and I spend way too much time in monologues instead of telling a story. But you know what? Once I’m able to get past the...
Carving Out Writing Time: Strategies for Balancing Writing and Self-Care
Writing is a beautiful and transformative journey. It’s an outlet for your thoughts, emotions, and creativity. But in the hustle and bustle of life, finding the time and space to nurture your writing can be challenging. You’ll often find yourself caught between...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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