Kyleigh Leddy is a creative writing teacher at Gotham Writers NYC and the author of "The Perfect Other," a memoir about her older sister's battle with schizophrenia.

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(00:00) Unexpected Path to New York

(04:50) Childhood Passion for Writing

(07:35) Winning the Modern Love Contest

(10:30) Taking the Financial Leap to NYC

(13:50) Writing the Book While Working

(17:25) Physical and Emotional Toll of Memoir

(20:40) Publishing Process and Page Goals

(24:05) Deeper Purpose Behind the Book

(28:40) Misconceptions About Mental Illness

(33:10) Life After the Book's Release

(37:50) Advice for Aspiring Writers

(42:05) Writing Trends, Book Deals, and Staying the Course