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 | Feb 27, 2025 | Writing, Writing Coach Services
Is there such a thing as too much writing advice? Absolutely! Since I’m a writing coach, my answer may come as a surprise to some of you. On the other hand, it will likely not surprise my writing coach clients. I’m convinced that writer’s block stems...
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 | Jan 26, 2023 | Lessons From my Dogs, Writing
“Wow,” I said to myself. “My puppy hasn’t destroyed a single thing and we’ve gotten through teething.” Some thoughts should never be put into words, let alone verbalized. That’s just asking for trouble. Sure enough, at the age...
by Linden Gross | Mar 22, 2018 | Writing, Writing Life
If you’re a writer, you probably already know how hard it is to actually find time to write. Ironically, that’s true even when you work on staff since you’re almost always saddled with tons of meetings along with editing other people’s work. So the key, whether you...