by Linden Gross | Mar 19, 2026 | Publishing, Writing
I can’t tell you how many people come to me saying, “I think I want to write a memoir.” And my first question is always: “Why?” Not because I’m trying to talk them out of it, but because the answer matters. Do you want to leave a legacy for your family? Do you want to...
by Linden Gross | Mar 12, 2026 | Writing
I’m big on organizing. So, I have a file for every chapter where I put any relevant drafts, thoughts, or research. And I always have two additional and much-needed book files going: the Dumpster file and the I Don’t Know Where This Goes file. The latter...
by Linden Gross | Mar 5, 2026 | Writing
Objectivity in fiction is tricky. In nonfiction, it’s even trickier—because now the stakes are higher. Readers expect truth, accuracy, and fairness, even when the story runs through your personal lens. But here’s the uncomfortable reality: total objectivity in...
by Linden Gross | Feb 19, 2026 | Writing
Every writer has a voice—the trick is learning to hear it clearly and use it with confidence. Narrative voice is more than word choice or rhythm; it’s the emotional fingerprint of your writing. It’s how your personality, perspective, and purpose shape the book you’re...
by Linden Gross | Feb 12, 2026 | Writing
Romantic chemistry is one of the great mysteries of life as well as storytelling. You can’t fake it, but you can build it. Chemistry isn’t about grand gestures or poetic declarations; it’s about energy—the invisible charge between two people. When writing romance,...
by Linden Gross | Feb 5, 2026 | Writing
Whether you’re writing fiction, nonfiction, or a memoir, you’ll probably need to do a little—or a lot—of research at some point. These days, that means delving into online research. Writers joke about how our search histories would get us arrested if taken...
