Our Fiery Escape from Pacific Palisades

By Leslie Lehr |

Dear friends, Fire broke out just as I typed Happy New Year on my January newsletter, a recap of client news and upcoming events. The wind howled so loudly that I looked out my office window. Billowing smoke engulfed the ridge above our Pacific Palisades home. Flames shot into the sky. I closed my file…

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Mark Malatesta Interview with Story Consultant Leslie Lehr

By Leslie Lehr |
Headshot photo of former literary agent Mark Malatesta wearing glasses

During this interview with former literary agent Mark Malatesta, prize-winning author, essayist, and Story Consultant Leslie Lehr discusses her work. This interview, available as text and audio (click here to listen to the audio recording) shares Leslie’s advice for authors of all genres. Leslie also explains which types of authors she’s most passionate about helping,…

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How to Decide Which Story to Write

By Leslie Lehr |

Now, more than ever, we need to tell our stories. Whether you are working on memoir or fiction, your story shines a light on the things that matter most in this world. Love, justice, and family are just a few of the important themes that can hide in plain sight beneath your prose. If you’re…

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