Do you want to learn how to get paid to write?
I love this quote. It’s a reminder of why it’s important to put ourselves first and receive money for our writing. We deserve to be paid to write. “But that’s selfish,” you’ll hear many people say. Or “writing is art.” As if you’re not supposed to...
What’s the difference between a pitch, submission and query?
Pitch, submission and query. Do these terms leave you scratching your head? You’re not alone. And if you feel silly speaking out in a workshop or Facebook group to let everyone know that you don’t know what these basic terms mean, you’re also not...
A Step-by-Step Guide to Self Publishing by Chris Rachael Oseland
Welcome to part two of the incredibly informative interview with Chris Rachael Oseland. You may remember her from her post last month all about how-to build your writer’s platform. Start way in advance of publishing your book. Those are the people who will...
Interview with Chris Rachael Oseland: Find your own Party Geeks Who Craft
I had the good fortune to meet Chris Rachael Oseland through an online women’s writing group. Her Hobbit cookbook had just come out, and she was looking for reviewers. I gladly raised my hand in tribute. Chris has just launched a Kickstarter to self publish her...
The Emotional Rules of Social Media Engagement
“Emotional?” you’re thinking to yourself. What the hell does emotion have to do with social media? Everything! I recently shared a HARO query from a reporter looking for sources with a client of mine. (If you don’t know HARO yet, you should...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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