by Linden Gross | Feb 1, 2013 | Marketing, Publishing
After writing coach client Barbara Hinske sent me her manuscript to review, I came back with two major suggestions: She had neglected one entire narrative thread involving the book’s villains that begged to be developed. She needed to let the action–rather...
by Linden Gross | Jan 25, 2013 | Publishing
Some people might say that I’m stubborn. When it comes to not letting a good book die, they’d be right. I wrote the first book about the stalking of ordinary people 20 years ago. It was published as a mass paperback. It did okay, but not great....
by Linden Gross | Jul 6, 2012 | Publishing
I always advise my writing coach clients to work in phases. Start with the big picture by making sure that a book’s structure is strong. Once the material has been properly positioned, look at what’s missing. That can be character development when dealing...
by Linden Gross | Oct 28, 2011 | Writing Life
After not hearing from a former writing coach client for quite a few months, she recently sent out an email showing just how creatively you can finance a project: Dear friends, I’m excited to say that I’ve gathered up the courage to finally publish my collection of...
by Linden Gross | Oct 15, 2011 | Writing Life
Every time I help someone write a book, I step into a new world. I was recently lucky enough to take a stroll through the life and times of Fanchon Blake. During her 25 years as a policewoman, Fanchon’s career was limited by sex discrimination. Despite her...
