I’ve been sharing my gender journey publicly for over two years now. During that time I’ve received such kind and beautiful emails and comments. I know some of you have sought solace in my words and, for that, I’m happy. I started writing because I thought the world needed to hear me. I thought my story could be helpful.
During this time I’ve published 33 blogs, I’ve created an interactive bathroom piece. I presented a new concept for structuring gender at Philly Trans Health Conference. I’m writing a book about unbinding the transgender narrative from the gender binary – for Jessica Kingsley Publishers. I’ve published 11+ columns in the Pensacola News Journal and The Courier-Post. I wrote a research paper Transgender Experiences: Using Media to Highlight the Complexities of Gender.
And it’s been a blessing and it’s been a lot of work.
I’m writing because I need to get paid. This has been a labor of love but the baby has been born and diapers need to be bought. The last year I’ve struggled financially because of medical bills and lawyer fees (see my blog about my bully). I have a wonderful full-time day job and I feel blessed and privilege to have that. But I’m still struggling to make ends meet. So, I want any labor I do to be financially backed.
I am asking for opportunities or suggestions that will pay me to write. I know, I know it’s pretty bold to just ask but I struggle to find specific jobs related to being a transgender writer. So I figured what the hell. I need to reach out to you, my community, the people that know me and my writing.
Please send any suggestions to my email hi@leocaldwell.com
Remember, you are who you say you are. I’m a writer.