Journalist | Writer | Writing Coach
And not in the narcissistic way. I am constantly fishing for writing tips, contacts, opportunities, and resources, and as a result of that, I spend a lot of time browsing other people’s websites, blogs, and online content. One thing I’ve noticed, is quite often there isn’t a lot of information presented about the author. No…
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Back in 2009, Elizabeth Gilbert, author of “Eat Pray Love” did a TED talk (almost 4.2 million views) about personal success and societal expectations of a writer. She speaks about the roots of inspiration and how we find and use them. This entertaining speech talks about the supernatural writing experience for some, and how they…
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First, watch this. It’s important. Wow, right? Did it get you right in the ‘feels’? That was only a small portion of a paramedic’s world, but even I watch that video and get emotional. I’ve been a paramedic for 11 years. Despite that rather seasoned number, I can still vividly remember my first shift, first…
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Hasn’t happened yet. Do you like how I got right to the climax of my title’s interest, then boom – nothing. I have never had a sage writer pull me aside and say, “Leah, the secret to being an uber successful writer is…” For that to happen, I would need to personally know a sage…
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Have you ever talked with a Canadian in their Spring season? Were they edgy? Manic? Sad? Excitable? If so, take heart that their behaviour is not directly related to any recent drug use or coffee intake – this is just how we are when Spring rolls along. Spring is a season of hope for Canadians.…
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Leah Sobon 