by Linden Gross | Aug 30, 2013 | Uncategorized
The power of words. The power of poetry. They come together in Vanessa Hidary’s signature piece “Hebrew Mamita.” Does this piece move you to make your own heartfelt statement? I hope so. Let me know how it goes. Here’s to finding the strength...
by Linden Gross | Aug 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
True confessions time. I love watching cooking shows. And Nadia G’s Bitchin’ Kitchen is one of my favorites. Something about a hysterically funny, mouthy Italian from New Jersey who cooks in stripper heels as pointed as her wit just works for me. Who else...
by Linden Gross | Aug 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
When I first reviewed Rick Gilbert’s material, I pointed out that his working manuscript lacked a cohesive argument. The information he presented needed to: Build on–instead of repeat–itself. Always point back to the reader in terms of relevance. I...
by Linden Gross | Aug 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Self-publishing used to be reserved for those who could afford to pay tens of thousands of dollars since they had to pony up for big print runs. Print on demand (POD) has helped level the playing field since you no longer have to invest in inventory, but there are...
by Linden Gross | Jul 26, 2013 | Uncategorized, Writing, Writing Life
I missed posting last Friday, I’m happy to say because I was sailing aboard the Schooner Zodiac in a part of the world I’ve wanted to visit for at least 20 years. I had been feeling stuck, sucked into the daily rhythms of life and work to the point that I...
by Linden Gross | May 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
If you’ve ever had to deal with back pain or a teenager, you know how deeply trying either can be. My writing coach client Wendy Coblentz had to contend with both simultaneously. Can you blame her for getting desperate as her back pain continued to...