Mastering the Narrative: Strategies for Crafting Compelling Storylines
Gather your pens and notebooks and dive deep into the art of crafting compelling narratives. It’s time to captivate and inspire your audience. In this blog post, we will explore the essential strategies to elevate your storytelling skills. We’ll draw from timeless...
Editing Mastery: Strategies for a Comprehensive Self-Edit
Just like building a house, crafting a compelling story requires a solid foundation, careful construction, and thoughtful detailing. As a writing coach and creator of many writing mentorship programs, I’m passionate about guiding writers through the process of...
Character Alchemy: Crafting Compelling Figures in Your Story
Characters are the beating heart of every story. Their presence is integral to the narrative, breathing life into your stories. They serve as the driving force that moves your story forward, captivating your readers along the way. So, how do you go about creating...
9 Black Female Protagonists Who Teach You How to Develop Character Identity
When you develop a character in your own writing, think about your favorite character in a novel. What do you remember most about them? ???? Is it Sula’s defiance when she cuts off the tip of her own finger? ???? Holden Caulfield’s never-ending attitude? ???? Maybe...
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...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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