by Linden Gross | Sep 10, 2026 | Marketing, Publishing, Sales
When it comes to promoting your book, most authors think about reviews, ads, or social media buzz. But here’s a sneaky little truth: one of the biggest marketing moves you can make happens before you even launch—when you choose your Amazon categories. That category...
by Linden Gross | Sep 3, 2026 | Writing
In fiction, the point of view (POV) is the lens through which readers experience your story. Each has pros and cons. First person (“I”): Immediate, intimate. Great for voice-driven stories. Limiting, since you only know what the narrator knows. Third person limited:...
by Linden Gross | Aug 27, 2026 | Writing Life
Writers love to romanticize discipline—the image of the early riser pounding out pages before sunrise, fueled by black coffee and sheer willpower. But here’s the truth: most of us aren’t Hemingway. We’re humans with errands, jobs, and the occasional Netflix...
by Linden Gross | Aug 20, 2026 | Writing
Powerful endings don’t just tie up loose ends. They’re the final impression, the echo that lingers long after the book closes. Whether you’re writing fiction, memoir, or nonfiction, a strong ending feels both surprising and inevitable. It delivers not just...
by Linden Gross | Aug 13, 2026 | Publishing, Writing
A common piece of advice is to write about what you know. But sometimes you have to write about the things you don’t know about in order to learn. So, this blog post is about how to caption and credit public domain images. Time for me to figure this out along...
