by Linden Gross | Mar 14, 2024 | Writing, Writing Life
I talk a lot about taking a walk when creativity lags and you’re not sure what to write next. So, I was pretty happy to discover that research backs me up on this. Walking: Boosts the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the brain, which in turn boosts creativity and...
by Linden Gross | Mar 7, 2024 | Writing, Writing Life
Do you journal? If not, maybe you should. While I try hard not to should on myself, with admittedly limited success, journaling is one of those shoulds that I may actually start listening to. Maybe I’ll just turn this blog into my journal. Why bother? I was barely a...
by Linden Gross | Feb 29, 2024 | Writing, Writing Life
I hear what you’re saying. “How can your dogs reveal anything about writingavoidance, unless it’s them encouraging said writing avoidance in favor of doggyattention?” Just wait. You’ll see. It was time to groom Moke, my two-year-old English Cocker Spaniel. I collected...
by Linden Gross | Jan 11, 2024 | Writing, Writing Life
Holidays can wreak havoc on the best of intentions, especially when it comes to writing. There’s just so much else pulling on you. And unless you’re on deadline with an assignment you’re getting paid for, the easiest thing to set aside is usually that book you’re...
by Linden Gross | Jan 4, 2024 | Writing, Writing Life
I love to cook. I would say that being half Jewish, I learned to show love that way, but the lesson came mostly from my mom who was definitely a shiksa, great cook, and the most wonderful human ever. When holiday time hits, I seem to channel her. This past month, I...
by Linden Gross | Dec 28, 2023 | Writing
Are the writing goals you’ve set for yourself helping or hindering your writing? Susan Uttendorfsky, Adirondack Editing’s book editor, managing editor, and owner posted a helpful observation on LinkedIn. She wrote: “Some writers only think about the...
