An Accidental Novelist: Leigh Lincoln's Unconventional Writing Adventure

In this episode of "The Art of Imperfect Adulting," host Amy Stone chats with Leigh Lincoln about her unexpected journey into writing her first novel. They explore themes of finding one's voice, overcoming societal expectations, and the rewarding nature of creativity as a path to self-discovery.Guest Information: Leigh Lincoln is an author whose narratives resonate deeply with the human experience. With a passion for storytelling that touches hearts and provokes thoughtful reflection, she has carved a path that intertwines her love for writing with her dedication to advocating for the homeless and those living in poverty. Leigh’s love for travel, painting, and hiking fuels her continuous exploration of life's wonders. Main Topics Covered:Leigh's accidental venture into writing her first novel in 2016The societal expectations on women and how they can suppress their voicesOvercoming feelings of invisibility and learning to assert one's place and valueThe importance of supportive creative communities like writers' groupsLeigh's unique motivation for writing and her charitable contributions from book salesQuote from the Episode: "I had no intentions of writing a book. I just know I did it." - Leigh LincolnTimestamps:[00:00:04] Introduction and welcome[00:00:12] Leigh shares her love for hiking and beaches[00:02:28] Discussion on accidentally writing the first novel[00:04:17] Conversation on the traditional expectations placed on women[00:07:29] Leigh's realization of her devalued voice and the beginnings of her journaling[00:13:23] The journey from a journal to a published manuscript[00:16:44] Marketing the book and gaining unexpected recognition[00:24:31] Importance of writers' groups and being part of a creative community[00:27:20] How writing shifted Leigh's perspective on her voice's value[00:31:15] Further works and special offers from LeighConnect with Leigh Lincoln at www.leighlincolnauthor.com Special offer from the guest a free short story, Ryan, available at https://leighlincolnauthor.com/getyourfreeshortstory/Guest offers are often limited time and / or limited quantity. If you have any trouble redeeming the offer please reach out directly to the guest. Never Miss a Moment of Imperfect AdultingWe invite you to join our email community and let us bring the podcast directly to you! As a subscriber, you'll receive notifications about new episodes, exclusive offers from our amazing guests, and easier access to any of the important links mentioned on the show—no more scrambling to write down websites or remember special codes.Why subscribe?Stay up-to-date without checking your podcast appGet guest offers delivered straight to your inboxAccess all important links in one convenient placeCatch the highlights even when you don't have time to listenAre you ready? Join us at https://www.imperfectadulting.com