53. Becoming an author through journaling w/ Erin Leigh

Ever wondered if journaling can lead to more than dear diary entries? Joining today’s conversation is Erin Leigh, a writer, author, and mother of four. In this episode, Erin shares how a lifetime of journaling not only strengthened her writing but also lead to her publishing her first nonfiction book and becoming an author. Bonus: She also shares the positive impact journaling has had on her family, as well as two tips from her award-winning parenting book, Navigating the Newborn Months and Beyond: A Mother’s Guide to Routine, Sleep, Fussiness, and Self-Care.Topics discussed in this episode: A lifetime of journalingThe shift in journaling as a new parentDifferent forms of journalingJournaling tips for parentsHow journaling helps our creative writingSelf-care through journalingWriting a manuscript and referencing old journals The learning curve of self-publishingTwo parenting tips from Erin’s bookBONUS: Asking for helpAbout Erin Leigh: Erin Leigh has enjoyed nonfiction writing since she was a child. Her passion for research and writing were the primary reason she pursued a career in law. Finding writing to be rewarding, challenging, and fulfilling, Erin writes nonfiction pieces about parenting, motherhood, self-care, and outdoor adventures, and is also a contributing writer for Her View From Home, Motherly, and Motherzing magazine. She also writes a monthly author newsletter.Erin is the proud mother of three sons and one daughter. She and her family reside in Northern California. Prior to having children, Erin practiced health care law in the legal department of Stanford University. She enjoys swimming, running, reading, hiking, playing the piano, and spending time outdoors as much as possible.Get her book: Navigating the Newborn Months and Beyond: A Mother’s Guide to Routine, Sleep, Fussiness, and Self-Care: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578361868 Connect w/ Erin Leigh:Articles: https://linktr.ee/erineileenleighWebsite: http://www.erineileenleigh.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erineileenleighauthor Instagram: www.instagram.com/erineileenleigh LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/erineileenleigh-author Resources discussed during the show: Reconnecting with Myself: A self-reflection journal for parents, by Erin P.T. Canning, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJDJ67XY/ SPARC plan article, “Good Parenting During Stressful Holidays – Dayna Abraham,” https://www.happilyfamily.com/good-parenting-during-stressful-holidays-dayna-abraham/ Send us Fan MailREADY TO TAKE YOUR WRITING FURTHER? Join our Patreon community and access our vibrant Discord writing group to get writing prompts, participate in sprints, download free resources, and more: https://www.patreon.com/erinptcanningeditor