Should you hide your memoir by writing fiction instead?
You want to write a memoir, but you’re wondering if you should instead change your experiences into something fictional — this is a question almost every memoir writer I’ve known asks. Why? Well, you don’t want to hurt anyone, you don’t want to be called a liar and...
Do the work: The only writing advice you’ll ever need
When it comes to getting your work out there, the formula is pretty simple: If you don’t write If you don’t finish If you don’t submit If you don’t ask If you don’t promote ???? If you don’t do the work… you won’t get published or paid for your writing. Does this...
The Complete Guide to Improve Your Writing Life Through Journaling
Journaling. The age-old answer to the question, “What’s the best way to start writing?” Journaling is an incredible tool to write about yourself, start a new story, get your ideas on paper, flesh out a character, and find the words you need to explain something that’s...
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...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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