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First-time writers, learn from the best. Larry J. Leech II shares five tips to help writers be successful.
Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I’m your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I’m so glad you’re listening in. During this highly ranked encore episode, you’ll learn five tips to thrive as a writer.
Writing coach to award-winning authors, Larry J. Leech II, has spent over forty years writing and editing.
He began his career as a sportswriter in southwestern Pennsylvania, where he covered prep sports and the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. In 2004, Larry transitioned to writing and editing, having published over 2,300 articles and conducted more than 13,000 interviews.
Since that time, he has ghostwritten 30 books, edited more than 400 manuscripts, and coached hundreds of authors through the writing and publication process.
For over a decade, Larry has taught at numerous general market and inspirational conferences across the nation. You can find him online on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Larry shares with Linda:
- Common mistakes writers make when starting their careers
- How to rectify mistakes before they ruin your writing
- Why each writer needs to get connected, be a sponge, be a rewriter, market, market, market, and think like a publisher.
LINKS
- Contact Larry J. Leech II
- Larry's Terrible 30 - Words to eliminate
- Writer's Digest
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