Why write diverse characters and how to do it well
Is it uncomfortable to write diverse characters? It definitely can be. But imagine the people you could reach and the worlds you can create when you branch out and see communities outside of your own. Your experiences, identity, environment, place in society and more...
When will you believe you’ve accomplished enough?
If I asked you to list your accomplishments, what would you say? Would you say you think you’ve accomplished enough? Or when I ask the question would you do as the majority of people do? Will you tell me what you’ve accomplished by telling me what...
How-to write when things are hard.
How do you write when things are hard? There are so many things that can get in the way of your writing. Living in post-pandemic times is stressful. Our lives transformed overnight. We have yet to understand the full impact of these drastic life changes, and shifting...
10 surprising classes that will boost your writing education
When people ask me if you need a formal writing education in order to be a writer, I say no. Absolutely not. You can educate yourself by writing, reading, and taking classes. I’m always taking classes. In fact, each year, I spend more on education than any other part...
This simple method will help you get your life in order.
If you’re reading this, it probably means you want to get your life in order. It’s in the title, right? Or maybe you think “getting your life in order” is a myth. There’s too much pressure to be perfect, and you don’t believe...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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