Your IG satire posts are one of the VERY FEW reasons I’d scroll Instagram. When I saw some of the comments from folks wishing you a serious congratulations I thought, *oh my* 🫠
I truly cannot wait to talk to you. I loved reading your thinking behind your Insta -- it's generous and inspiring. I need a strategy and a mind-shift and I keep struggling because I MADE MY CAREER IN ADVERTISING AND IT RUINED ME (and alas, this is also what my book in progress is about?!), so I keep losing the thread, losing the fun and the curiosity and creativity around it. ANYWAY, thank you for sharing this all. I'll be mulling it over (in a good way) for a while, I know.
There are many things to love about Leigh Stein. One of my personal favorites? Leigh Stein commits to the bit, inspiring all of us internet weirdos to do the same.
Oh I bet you’ll get that email from CNN wanting to interview you about Gravity Cleanses because that life extending billionaire said he read about them and will add them to his list.
Been loving your instagram, Leigh. Fun to see the thinking behind it. Maybe it's the planets or whatever, but I've been feeling so tired of being online lately that finding a new register is key. Gracias and best wishes on your wellness journey. Namaste
Great strategy! Many years ago, I had fun making a website for my fictional novelist who mysteriously disappeared in my second novel. Even made the book covers of her non-existing novels. Received emails from readers about not being able to find the books in their library or store.
I loveee this and thank you for the tag! I've been cracking up at your posts and as you know I think you're beyond brilliant. One of my favorite "bits" / campaigns ever was this one for the rapper Vince Staples, he had a new song and is known for talking shit and so they started a GoFundMe where if he raised $2mil he would retire early "shut the fuck up forever" lol. Obviously it went super viral and ended up boosting the song, and that's the kind of launch / promotion strategy I'm into. Here's to us all having more fun on social media !!
Your IG satire posts are one of the VERY FEW reasons I’d scroll Instagram. When I saw some of the comments from folks wishing you a serious congratulations I thought, *oh my* 🫠
highest praise 🙏
You've always been cutting as hell in my book, Leigh. Let 'em know!
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I truly cannot wait to talk to you. I loved reading your thinking behind your Insta -- it's generous and inspiring. I need a strategy and a mind-shift and I keep struggling because I MADE MY CAREER IN ADVERTISING AND IT RUINED ME (and alas, this is also what my book in progress is about?!), so I keep losing the thread, losing the fun and the curiosity and creativity around it. ANYWAY, thank you for sharing this all. I'll be mulling it over (in a good way) for a while, I know.
emailing you about this
There are many things to love about Leigh Stein. One of my personal favorites? Leigh Stein commits to the bit, inspiring all of us internet weirdos to do the same.
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thank you for giving us the fascinating bts and for Making Instagram Fun Again: MIFA?! Is there something to that?!
MIFA: cheaper than an MFA, with less jealousy and resentment
Love reading your behind the scenes and your IG has had me rolling over in laughter. I absolutely love it. Big thank you for sharing my book too!!!
Still waiting to hear back from Richual about the position I applied for....
did you include your astrology chart on your resume? could explain the delay!
Oh. 🙄 I’m feeling attacked...
I came here from Tara McMullen's share and I loved this so much that I insta-subscribed to your goodness.
I deleted my Instagram account a few years ago, but I think the idea of playing with the form like this is SO freaking brilliant!
thank you so much!
Oh I bet you’ll get that email from CNN wanting to interview you about Gravity Cleanses because that life extending billionaire said he read about them and will add them to his list.
can’t wait
Been loving your instagram, Leigh. Fun to see the thinking behind it. Maybe it's the planets or whatever, but I've been feeling so tired of being online lately that finding a new register is key. Gracias and best wishes on your wellness journey. Namaste
definitely the planets
You wear social media the way I wish I could wear pashminas. Effortlessly. Totally authentic.
haha thank you Melanie!
Great strategy! Many years ago, I had fun making a website for my fictional novelist who mysteriously disappeared in my second novel. Even made the book covers of her non-existing novels. Received emails from readers about not being able to find the books in their library or store.
The IG posts are killing it and I’m loving every second!
I loveee this and thank you for the tag! I've been cracking up at your posts and as you know I think you're beyond brilliant. One of my favorite "bits" / campaigns ever was this one for the rapper Vince Staples, he had a new song and is known for talking shit and so they started a GoFundMe where if he raised $2mil he would retire early "shut the fuck up forever" lol. Obviously it went super viral and ended up boosting the song, and that's the kind of launch / promotion strategy I'm into. Here's to us all having more fun on social media !!
genius 😂
another highly instructive issue of Attention Economy ! Any chance your Feb talk with Jess Saunders will be accessible via Zoom?
I don’t believe so
Brilliant! Bravo! The name!!! Perfection. ;)