by Linden Gross | Aug 20, 2020 | Editing, Writing Life
We all have our talents, and there’s nothing more gratifying than using them to help others. So I was thrilled when my friend Rodney Cook, CFP asked me to polish a piece he had written in response to the events that kicked off the Black Lives Matter movement....
by Linden Gross | Aug 14, 2020 | Editing, Writing
If you’re writing your very first book, congratulations. I’m proud of you. Now let’s be sure you don’t make the top ten rookie writer mistakes that can undermine all that effort: Thinking that your rough or first draft is your final draft. I...
by Linden Gross | Jul 30, 2020 | Editing, Writing
If you’ve never heard of sensitivity readers, you’re not alone. Until recently, I had no idea they existed. But I’m delighted and relieved that they do. I’m the first one to admit that today’s bent toward political correctness can be...
by Linden Gross | May 28, 2020 | Editing, Marketing, Publishing
Barbara Hinske thought she was done. She just needed a copy edit, she figured. In her search for a copy editor, her manuscript fell into my hands. I was quickly drawn to a minor, undeveloped character in the novel—a bad guy with a penchant for rescuing dogs. Weaving...
by Linden Gross | Oct 10, 2019 | Editing, Language, Writing
Do you ever wonder how the pros keep cranking out books or articles year after year? While that’s certainly not easy, it’s also not rocket science. The key is finding what works for you, and then keeping a few tricks of the trade in mind so that you, too,...
by Linden Gross | Jan 17, 2019 | Editing, Writing, Writing Coach Services
If you’ve fallen in love with your manuscript, I’m guessing you’ve finished your first draft and haven’t quite managed to move into the editing phase. Time to get over yourself, at least when it comes to your writing. But it’s not always...
