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...
What to do when writer’s block stops your book
When you have writer’s block, it feels like nothing but magic can stop writer’s block. I know because it happened to me this year while I’ve been working on my book, the YA sci-fi I started a few years ago during NaNoWriMo. I picked the book up again in January...
You will make mistakes, and that’s a good thing.
Do you know why the fear of failure overwhelms so many of us? It’s because we’re taught from a young age to avoid making mistakes. The school system is a major offender of making us fear our mistakes. School too often offers an incredibly misguided lesson as it...
7 Super Easy SEO Tips All Writers Need To Know
Search Engine Optimization. It’s usually the last thing you want to think about when it comes to your writing. It can be a pain, but it’s a necessary evil if you want people to find your websites and blog posts. If you want to build a copywriting career or rank in...
How to Start Your Freelance Writing Career
Do you remember the moment you realized you wanted a freelance writing career? I do. Ten years ago, I was a teacher desperately wanting to find something else to do with my life. I had recently earned my Masters degree and my committee chair had told me that I was a...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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