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By Leanne <3 MacDuff

Welcome, I’m Leanne MacDuff

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With a passion for art & story, I spent a lot of y With a passion for art & story, I spent a lot of years trying to justify and explain my passion for the creative spark that had ignited in me from a young age. If I was honest, I wasn't sure how my passion for writing and creating really would come together. ⁠ ⁠ The longer I stay on this journey, the more it makes sense to me, and the less I care to listen to those niggling voices that starve that creativity rather tan fan it. ⁠ ⁠ The truth is we are all wildly wonderful & beautifully unique and no matter how quirky or even how saturated a dream or goal may appear, the reality is there is only one you so now now is your time to shine! ⁠ ⁠ Image credit @frameyourworldco my beautiful handmade gifts company that I work on when I'm not working or writing. I'm currently obsessed with designing and printing bullet journal stickers. ⁠ ⁠ #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity ⁠ #inspiration #blog #blogger #uk ⁠ #cotswolds #lifestyleblog #leannemacduff⁠ #calledtobecreative #shoplocal ⁠ #scottishblogger #leannemacduff ⁠ #writerslife #patreon #supportwomenartists ⁠ #patreoncreator #digitalart #youtuber ⁠ #vlogger #vlog #femaleentrepreneur #etsy #handmadeintheuk #meettheauthor #madetocreate
SHORT STORY ALERT ✨⁠ ⁠ This year I've starte SHORT STORY ALERT ✨⁠ ⁠ This year I've started writing again more than ever before... along side editing my novel, I wanted to challenge myself to write often so perhaps prematurely I created a @patreon account to help me stay accountable. This week I've completed part four of my fash fiction series #MeetMeAtTheCherryBlossomTree and it feels so good. ⁠ Centred around Janey & Rob, two strangers stuck in a foreign country who suddenly find themselves thrown into a pandemic. The outcome... is somewhat surprising, and I'd love to introduce you to a little excerpt:⁠ ⁠ ‘Janey, can I see you in the office for a minute, please.’ Tim called me into his office for my weekly pandemic update. The smell of his Italian lunch took me straight back to Presto that cute Italian I ate with Rob the other day. ‘So, I wanted to let you know that we’ll be shutting the office from tomorrow in light of the pandemic Janey. I know you’ve been stuck here for a few extra days already and we’re hoping to have a flight home for you in the next few days.’ It’s almost like it’s the first time I’m hearing this again. It’s not like I was blind to the news, but until today it’s been hard to know what’s changed or changing with Berlin. ‘OK,’ I’ve got my own laptop anyway so I’ll be fine. I’m just hoping to get a date on that flight’ I add. ‘OK, well I just wanted to let you know before I announce it to the office,’ said Tim in his usual straight up no bullshit matter of fact. Within 2 hours the office was packed up and deserted. I suddenly found my mind wandering back to Rob wondering what he was up too as I sat peering into the unknown from my bed with a propped up laptop supported by somebodies cushions I’ve been borrowing.⁠ ⁠ To read my stories, gain exclusive access to a @patreon only podcast episodes and more for as little as £2 a month, then check out my Patreon link in the bio. ✨ #writerscommunity #writing #writersofinstagram
⁠ Hello, I wanted to take part in the #findmywri ⁠ Hello, I wanted to take part in the #findmywritingcommunity tag set up by @adrienneyoungbooks and @kristindwyer. For too long I let imposter syndrome stop me from doing the things I love and for the longest time I've craved to find a writing community like this one.⁠ ⁠ So, hello everyone! I'm Leanne, I write feel good fiction and the occasional children's fiction. ⁠ ⁠ ✨ I'm Scottish, but I live in Oxfordshire, UK. ⁠ ⁠ ✨ I love tea, coffee and good cake! Coffee shops are my favourite hang outs with a laptop and a good caramel macchiato. ⁠ ⁠ ✨ I recently got engaged at the very spot in this picture, in Scotland. If you fancy a sneak peak, I've got a passion for vlogging my little adventures so feel free to take a peak via my @youtube link in the bio. 😊⁠ ⁠ ✨ During the day I work full time for a publishing company and I design a world of inspiration over at my online gifts company @frameyourworldco.⁠ ⁠ I can't wait to get to know this awesome community more. I've just finished part 4 of my short story this week. How's everyone's preparation going for #nanowrimo?
NEW VLOG alert ✨🥰 Swipe left for a sneak peak NEW VLOG alert ✨🥰 Swipe left for a sneak peak of our special day or click on the @youtube link in bio to see the full vid. @matteo1187 #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity #travelgram #blog #blogger #uk #lochlomond #discoverunder1k #calledtobecreative #oxfordblogger #scottishblogger #leannemacduff #writerslife #patreon #travelvlog #patreoncreator #digitalart #youtuber #vlogger #vlog #scotlandtravel #engagement #lovestory #meettheauthor
✨NEW PODCAST EPISODE out now! ✨⁠ Join me @an ✨NEW PODCAST EPISODE out now! ✨⁠ Join me @annabelleevable chat yoga & mindfulness marketing for small businesses. You don’t even need to have an interest or run a business to get something from this chat! It’s applicable for us all in this crazy old year! ⁠ ✨ The Frame Your World Podcast is a behind the scenes podcast on what it's like to run a creative business and work full-time in 2020. Sandwiched between great conversations with women from all spheres and backgrounds on topical and lifestyle issues aimed to spark joy and inspire your world. ⁠ ⁠ ✨ Listen on Apple, Spotify, Google, You Tube or wherever podcasts are streamed. I've popped the link in the bio so be sure to check it out and let us know your favourite takeaway! <3⁠ ⁠ Image inspirational quote print: @frameyourworldco #inspiration #podcasting #motivation #podcasts #inspirational #smallbusiness #hustle #startuplife #girlboss #creative #frameyourworld #podcast #lifestyle #bookish #bookstagram #discoverunder1k #love #frameyourworld #pod #podcast🎧 #artist #behindthescene #discoverunder1k #frameyourworld #womeninbusiness #bossbabe #creativelife #dowhatyoulove #creativecommunity
Sometimes dreaming comes easy and other times it d Sometimes dreaming comes easy and other times it doesn't. ⁠ ⁠ For the last two week's I've been in isolation and I'll be honest... it's been a real challenge. I am so active that when I'm forced to stop it can be a bit like bumping into a wall. One day was so rubbish I didn't do anything and for the most part that made me feel guilty. Does this happen to anyone else? I'd just got back from holiday and there was so much to be done, but my brain and body were just mush. ⁠ ⁠ Sometimes daring to dream for me means something seemingly small like having the ability to sit on my bottom and just read. ⁠ ⁠ Currently reading Ali McNamara's latest book "Kate and Clara's Curious Cornish Craft Shop" is a delightful book and I would like to finish it before the years out so here's my plan. ⁠ ⁠ I'm daring to read a page a day for the next 9 weeks (approx). They say it takes 21 days to break a habit, and 64 to make a new one. I may as well start somewhere... ⁠ ⁠ Can anyone else relate? ⁠ ⁠ #writersofinstagram #writingcommunity ⁠ #inspiration #blog #booklife #uk ⁠ #cotswolds #lifestyleblog ⁠ #calledtobecreative #oxfordblogger ⁠ #scottishblogger #leannemacduff ⁠ #writerslife #patreon #readersofinstagram⁠ #patreoncreator #youtuber ⁠ #vlogger #vlog #nanowrimo #nanowrimo2020 #meettheauthor #coffeeandbooks #letswrite #coffeeandbooks
HOW TO BEAT WRITER'S BLOCK 💡⁠ *save this pos HOW TO BEAT WRITER'S BLOCK 💡⁠ *save this post for later* ✨ ⁠ With #nanowrimo fast approaching, I've been considering taking part. One of the fears that's stopped me in the past was overcoming the fear of writer's block. Writing my first novel was a fun experience, but it's not every day that you feel creative enough to write. Depending on what's going on, if I'm overwhelmed to the point where my brain is feeling foggy, I've learnt a few tips and tricks along the way to help me stay focused and push through. ⁠ ⁠ ⭐ Take a walk - it's always a good idea when you need to press reset and clear your mind.⁠ ⭐ Listen to some music - this has been a great help for me working at home through 2020. ⁠ ⭐ Plan something inspiring - different strokes work for different folks but I love getting to visit the sea side or heading into the country. It doesn't need to be big just a change of scenery. In fact, taking myself for a coffee to a favourite or new coffee spot usually works too. ⁠ ⁠ What's your top tip for beating writer's block?
I've been MIA for two weeks on You Tube, but today I've been MIA for two weeks on You Tube, but today I'm back! New vlog now up! Today’s been a bit hectic. It’s never just one thing, so I’m taking a break tonight. How are you all doing? ⁠ Link is in the bio if you fancy a peak of the vlog. ✨⁠ ⁠ #youtuber #blogger #instagram #vlogger #vlog #datenight #leannemacduff #discoverunder1k #oxfordblogger #scottishblogger #youtube #videoblog #travel #instatravel #vloggers #travelgram #vacation
Two week ago yesterday 🍂😍💍♥️⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ I still remember the day I bought a photo frame and sat it next to my bed in the hope that one day I could fill it with photos like these... do you keep a vision board or journal? If not, I highly recommend them more than ever. I've come to realise that the BEST time to make a plan for your life is now. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ If there's one thing we can guarantee in this pandemic is that time waits for no one and if we are waiting for the pandemic to be over before we make a plan, or let go of fear, then we are missing out on the gift that is today. ⁠⠀ ⁠⠀ A dream can be a small or as big as you like, but I love what Walt Disney said when he said, "All of your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them." (Oh, and don’t mind my nails in this picture, lol. We’re not going for perfection here... they were painted a week later. 😅😜) #engagementring #lochlomond #memories #happymoments #scotlandexplore #home #autumnvibes🍁 #writer #storyofmylife #storytime #leannemacduff #love #inspiration #encourage #wordstoliveby #frameyourworld
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