by Linden Gross | Jul 9, 2026 | Writing
Good description doesn’t just paint a picture; it invites readers to experience a moment. It’s not about adjectives—it’s about precision, perspective, and personality. The best description reveals as much about the narrator as it does about the scene. Take this gem...
by Linden Gross | Jul 2, 2026 | Writing Life
If there’s one thing we all share, it’s most likely a shortage of time. It seems that at almost every stage of life, there are more items on the to-do list—even if one of those items is to stop and breathe—than we can possibly cram into a day. Add authoring a book to...
by Linden Gross | Jun 25, 2026 | Publishing, Sales
The first time I published a book, I assumed reviews would magically appear. Spoiler alert: they didn’t. Turns out, getting your book reviewed takes effort—but it’s one of the smartest time and/or financial investments you can make. While reviews won’t guarantee...
by Linden Gross | Jun 18, 2026 | Writing
Some scenes you read once and forget. Others haunt you—a quiet kitchen conversation, a moment in a hospital hallway, a hand reaching for another and hesitating. Those are the memorable scenes that linger because they do more than move the plot. They move us. So what...
by Linden Gross | Jun 11, 2026 | Publishing
So you’ve found a few literary agents who might be a fit. Now comes the tricky part—making contact without making waves. Because while agents want to discover new talent, they also want to work with authors who understand the unspoken rules of the game—the literary...
