by Linden Gross | Aug 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
When you’ve been a writing coach for as long as I have, certain books that you’ve helped bring to life just stay with you. Shani Raviv’s Being Ana: A Memoir of Anorexia Nervosa is one of those. I refer to this award-winning memoir when explaining to...
by Linden Gross | Jun 13, 2014 | Uncategorized
Do you even think about the handwriting vs. typing question? It seems that life itself is going digital. That’s particularly true when it comes to the written word. Most of us rarely pick up a pen or pencil any longer when writing. We text. We type. We dictate...
by Linden Gross | May 2, 2014 | Uncategorized
Dialogue rules really boil down to some basic, commonsense writing tips. To write good dialogue, just listen to how people talk. You might even want to take notes, though I recommend discretion or you could wind up with fodder for a story you don’t want to star...
by Linden Gross | Apr 25, 2014 | Uncategorized
Practicing attorney Barbara Hinske published her contemporary romance Coming to Rosemont, the first book in her Rosemont series, on December 12, 2012. Since then, she’s worked hard to promote the book and establish a fan base. It’s working. Her romance...
by Linden Gross | Apr 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
Self-publishing is all the rage these days, to the point that self-published books are actually getting recognized by the establishment. Reviewers no longer automatically turn up their noses at a self-published book. Traditional publishers consider adding successful...
by Linden Gross | Apr 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
Creativity and inspiration notwithstanding, writing often boils down to establishing–and honoring–a routine. That’s something my pups know all about. The second I stir in the morning, whether it’ s5:30 a.m. or 6:30 a.m. (never any later than...
