We watched the Olympic television coverage today and it was inspiring to see Oscar Pistorius, the South African runner who is a double amputee with carbon – fiber blades instead of lower legs and feet, come in second in his qualifying heat. This allows him to compete tomorrow in the 400 meter race. He is the first Paralympian to compete in the Olympics, so that is a feat in itself. But qualifying for the big race tomorrow demonstrates that he’s at the Olympics to truly compete, not simply show that people with disabilities deserve to be there. He made himself even more endearing when he teared up talking about how much support he has in his life. This man is the epitome of a true Olympian. No doubt about it!
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Len Leatherwood, M.S.
Writing Coach
Writing Rules!
Private youth and adult writing Teacher
I specialize in short stories, poetry, personal essays, memoir, and college essays. With my guidance, many of my students have won writing contests and/or published their pieces in literary journals, anthologies, magazines, or e-zines.
Many of my high school and college students
have been admitted to their first choice undergraduate and graduate schools due in
large part to their superlative personal statements and college essays.
Sessions are conducted either in person in
Los Angeles or on the phone/Internet.
For Rates & Availability,
use the Contact Form above.
Local & International Writing Workshops
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workshops. All levels of writing welcome!
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Year-round, I teach classes through Story Circle Network, an organization dedicated to helping women share the stories of their lives and to raising public awareness of the importance of women's personal histories.
To see our current class offerings and learn more about the organization, click here!
Writing Workshop
Amalfi Coast, Italy
"There is no one I trust more with my essays, Len turns average writing into extraordinary works of art. The 1,500 mile gap between us
had no effect on how efficiently we were able to prepare my college application essays. I couldn't be more pleased with them and I'm excited to see what doors they have opened for me. She is truly fantastic."
Julianne N. from TX
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