by Linden Gross | Jul 6, 2012 | Publishing
I always advise my writing coach clients to work in phases. Start with the big picture by making sure that a book’s structure is strong. Once the material has been properly positioned, look at what’s missing. That can be character development when dealing...
by Linden Gross | Jun 15, 2012 | Publishing
So you really think that new cookbook you just ordered was actually written by Rachel Ray, Bobby Flay, Paula Deen or Martha Stewart? According to one of today’s cookbook ghostwriters, you need to think again. And while you’re at it, don’t assume...
by Linden Gross | Apr 6, 2012 | Marketing, Publishing
Another writing coach client has completed and published a book. Dr. Surender R. Neravetla wanted to make his case about the dangers of salt. Now he’s taking that case out into the world. In next week’s blog, I’ll talk about everything he’s...
by Linden Gross | Mar 16, 2012 | Publishing
If you’ve ever had—or tried to get—a book published, you already know how arbitrary the publishing industry can be. If you find that irritating, you might want to take some deep, calming breaths before you read the New York Times News Service article about the...
by Linden Gross | Sep 10, 2011 | Publishing, Writing Life
I love helping people write their books, especially when the individuals in question are smart, fun to work with and have terrific insights and stories. Olympian Michael Johnson proved to be one of my all-time favorites. After working with Michael in both a writing...
by Linden Gross | Aug 5, 2011 | Publishing
There’s good news and bad news these days. Getting published via traditional venues may never have been harder. Even agents are trying to figure out what to make of this scared new literary world that’s been upended by modern technology. And the publishing...
