Character Charting for Beginners: 3 Tips and Tricks to Bring Your Characters to Life
Watching your characters come to life on the page is one of the most exhilarating aspects of writing. As I dive into my own character development process, I’ve discovered a few key strategies that help not just in creating believable characters, but also in forging...
Boost Your Dedication to Writing: 5 Techniques to Excel in Your Craft
Writers often find ourselves trying to balance desire to express creativity and the need to refine our craft. You want to share our stories with the world, but first, you have to make sure those stories resonate and captivate your readers. There’s always more to...
Crafting Your Writing Success Route: Mastering Focus for Unstoppable Goals
When I first started writing, I sabotaged myself by trying to do too many things at once. I had such lofty ideas. I pitched articles, started books, hired myself out to edit other people’s writing, and set up collaborations. My enthusiasm was sky-high, and I wanted...
Plot Weaving Mastery: Create a Character that Resonates with Any Audience
Characters are the heart and soul of any story. They reflect the people in our lives—those we admire, those who challenge us, and those who teach us invaluable lessons. As writers, our job is to create a character that resonates deeply with readers, characters who...
Slowing Down to Move Forward: Insights from a Cross-Country Adventure
I recently returned from a trip to the United States. It was three weeks of constant movement. In the time I was away, I traveled through six states, five major US cities, two major Argentine towns, and more than ten thousand miles from my Salta home to Brooklyn, my...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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