by Linda S | May 8, 2025 | Book Mama Recommends
After nearly thirty years in the trenches of the book world—writing, editing, ghosting, publishing, speaking, coaching, podcasting—I’ve been asked everything. From “How do I land an agent?” to “What the heck do I do when my inner critic won’t shut up?” to “Wait… am I...
by Linda S | Apr 21, 2025 | Beautiful Writers Podcast
I woke up to a sweet surprise: Beautiful Writers Podcast just landed on SpotFeed’s list of the Top 70 Writing Podcasts for 2025! As someone who lives to connect kindred spirits through stories, this recognition feels like a hug from the literary universe. The pod is...
by Linda S | Jan 25, 2025 | Carmel Writing Retreats
(Update: We’re full. But join the waitlist.) Due to the LA fires, two retreaters can no longer join us Feb. 3-7, 2025 in gorgeous Carmel-by-the-Sea. If you can see yourself tucked into your own gorgeous room at the luxurious La Playa Hotel overlooking the ocean,...
by Linda S | Oct 9, 2024 | Virtual Writing Retreats
The world will never make it easier for you to write your masterpiece. You know this. Halloween’s coming in spooky fast. And the year’s end will be here before you’ve digested all that candy corn. Rather than starting 2025 wishing you were further in on your writing...
by Linda S | Sep 24, 2024 | Inspiration & Motivation
“Do NOT publish your book unless you LOVE it,” I warned. Simple enough, right? The women staring back at me from their Zoom squares nodded in unison. Of course, they wouldn’t publish books they didn’t adore. Except, I knew some of them...