by Linden Gross | Sep 17, 2026 | Publishing
Every writer dreams of that magical moment—finding a literary agent who “gets” your work and wants to champion it. Cue the champagne and movie deal! But before you pop the cork, there’s the small matter of actually finding said agent. The search for a literary...
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 | 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...
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 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...
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...
