How to Build Your Confidence When Nothing is Going Right
Confidence is an interesting phenomenon. You can have 99 positive interactions or good things happen, but all it takes is one piece of negative feedback and suddenly you’re a terrible writer/parent/person. Deep down, you know that’s not true, but it can be really hard...
11 pieces of book writing advice you need to know
Writing a book is a magical thing, and often seems that some people just know how to do it. The rest of us just don’t. My best book writing advice to you? Writing is more than the end product. It’s a process with many twists and turns. It’s frustrating, exhilarating,...
This is the most important thing you can do in your writing life!
How do you practice self-care? Are you sleeping enough? Do you check your phone first thing in the morning? Maybe get a massage? Self-care is a funny thing. It means different things to different people. Think about what self-care means to you. For some, self-care...
Your writing needs feedback. This is how to give and get it.
I’ve always considered myself a natural at receiving and giving writing feedback. After all, I have years of experience both giving and getting feedback on my writing. I appreciate solid writing feedback, because I know it improves my craft. In fact, I’m disappointed...
How to find time to write when life feels out of control
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you could barely remember to eat, much less find time to write? If you are nodding your head in agreement right now, you know exactly what I’m talking about. When life is completely out of control, writing is the first thing to...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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