by Linden Gross | Nov 6, 2025 | Writing
You know that delicious feeling when you’re reading late at night, telling yourself just one more page, and suddenly it’s two in the morning? That’s suspense at work. It’s not just about thrillers or mysteries. It’s the engine that keeps readers glued to any kind of...
by Linden Gross | Oct 30, 2025 | Lessons From my Dogs, Writing
Fall is always the time when I put writing plans in motion, likely a carryover from the school year schedule, coupled with the promise of crisper weather. While I love the resulting excitement and momentum, a certain amount of caution is advisable. This year, my pup,...
by Linden Gross | Oct 23, 2025 | Writing
You’ve written your book, polished it, had it professionally edited, and maybe even lined up your cover design, formatting, and marketing plan. But before you hit Publish, pause for a moment. Timing your launch can make the difference between your book making a quiet...
by Linden Gross | Oct 16, 2025 | Writing
My writing coach client was closing in on the end of her novel. Like a pony heading back to the barn, she had picked up her pace and was clipping right along. Until she got stuck, and her writing slowed and then stopped. She was on the road with her husband when she...
by Linden Gross | Oct 9, 2025 | Writing
A few months ago, a close friend treated me to a performance of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton as a thank-you for helping her after knee surgery. I’ve wanted to see the groundbreaking musical since it came out to raves and record-breaking awards ten years ago. The idea...
by Linden Gross | Oct 2, 2025 | Writing
Most people aren’t used to—or comfortable with—active writing and what I call story-showing. They’d much rather recount a sequence of events rather than chronicle them in a way that a reader can vicariously experience. “I don’t know how to write that way,” most of my...
