by Linden Gross | Jul 9, 2026 | Writing
Good description doesn’t just paint a picture; it invites readers to experience a moment. It’s not about adjectives—it’s about precision, perspective, and personality. The best description reveals as much about the narrator as it does about the scene. Take this gem...
by Linden Gross | Jun 18, 2026 | Writing
Some scenes you read once and forget. Others haunt you—a quiet kitchen conversation, a moment in a hospital hallway, a hand reaching for another and hesitating. Those are the memorable scenes that linger because they do more than move the plot. They move us. So what...
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...
