Self-care for writers: Getting published in a tough industry
We don’t talk about self-care for writers nearly enough. If you read my newsletter, you know I’m looking for a publisher for one book and an agent for another. This means I want to publish in a market everyone says is one of the most difficult times to publish a...
12 lucky newsletters that will get your words published
These free newsletters are not only worth the time and space they take up in your inbox, but they’ll also help you publish. They’re a range of places to pitch articles as well as insider tips to understand the publishing industry better. When these 13...
Do you let these writing lies get in the way of your writing?
You’re creative, right? That’s why you write. That probably means you’re lying to yourself about your writing, too. You tell yourself all kinds of sneaky things to rationalize why you’re not writing. After a while, you begin to believe your lies, which also means you...
5 ways writing poetry makes you a better writer
I’m not a poet, but I regularly write poetry because writing poetry is one of the best ways to clarify your message and generally become a stronger and more confident poetry writer. The first poetry class I ever took was with an incredible poet named Marie Ponsot....
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...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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