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...
It’s time to put your goals aside for something more important
Sometimes you have to push your goals aside because sometimes, you’ll find your goals are getting in the way of actually reaching them. Let me explain. I work really hard and focus intensely on finishing projects and creating strategies that bring me closer to...
The Ultimate Self-Care Gifts Guide For Writers
It’s holiday time and what better moment to talk about self-care gifts. But… self-care… what does that even mean? True self-care is not salt baths and chocolate cake, it is making the choice to build a life you don’t need to regularly escape from....
How-to create a pre-marketing plan for your writing life
“What the hell is pre-marketing?” you may be asking right now. And why do I need to do it? If you’re like most writers I know, you probably despise the marketing part of writing. You cringe at the thought of asking people to buy or give you a blurb for your book. And...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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