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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

Click here for info on past and future

workshops. All levels of writing welcome!

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online group

writing classes

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

lenleatherwood

Jan 19, 20201 min read

Nico’s Birthday in Mexico

A day filled with Mexican and American family, celebrating little Nico’s birthday. Nico’s grandfather, two uncles, aunt and first cousin joined us today for the party. Nico’s grandmother couldn’t be with us because she is in Mexico City taking care of another of her sons after his surgery. We missed you, Margarita!

There were lots of good things: pizza, swimming, cake, presents, games, visiting and laughter. Nico fell asleep before the party ended, the sign of a happy (and pooped) birthday boy. I believe we can safely say our little Nico’s 4th birthday has been properly celebrated by his family on both sides of the border. A very happy day indeed.