by Linden Gross | Apr 23, 2026 | Publishing
As a writer building a website, blog, book mockups, social media posts, or even promotional materials, you’ll often need images or illustrations. The easiest, safest route (budget-wise and legally) is to use public domain images or pictures found in free-use...
by Linden Gross | Apr 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
When I sit down with a client who’s about to start a novel, I can usually tell which camp they fall into: the “I’ve got an outline longer than War and Peace” camp or the “I’ll just wing it and see where the characters take me” camp. Both approaches can work—but both...
by Linden Gross | Apr 9, 2026 | Marketing
Are you reluctant to post about your book on social media? I totally get it. Guilty as charged. Of course, that doesn’t mean that I don’t encourage my authors to do exactly what I can’t bring myself to do, especially if they’re writing a series. To be honest, that...
by Linden Gross | Apr 2, 2026 | Publishing
Self-publishing has never been easier—or more confusing. Between slick “author services” companies, hybrid publishers, and the DIY route, the choices can feel overwhelming. Some offer genuine support and expertise. Others offer glossy promises and empty pockets. The...
by Linden Gross | Mar 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why do some aspiring authors–or even published authors, for that matter–wind up not writing? For starters, most of us don’t have the luxury of writing full-time. We have jobs, and making a living takes precedence over almost everything else. Of...
