Pub Tip Blog Archives

Need 2 brainstorming buddies for your manuscript?

by Linda S | Apr 19, 2026 | Pub Tip Blog

There was a time when this was my whole world—ghostwriting and developing books from the ground up. Book deals, awards, even a couple of New York Times bestsellers. It was intense, immersive, and wildly rewarding. These days, I’ve chosen a different rhythm—more space...

How long do agents take to read full manuscripts? (& why silence isn’t always bad news)

by Linda S | Jun 11, 2025 | Pub Tip Blog

If you’re waiting to hear back from a literary agent—or gearing up to pitch yourself soon—we’ve got more to discuss! Lately, I’ve been talking a lot about querying agents—because it’s one of the most common things writers ask me. Right up there with how to query...

My greatest advice for hopeful writers, insider tools I wish I’d known

by Linda S | Mar 23, 2024 | Pub Tip Blog

Did you catch how I aired my dirty pages in public on my first solo pod episode, with my, whoops, swear words? I couldn’t help myself. Sharing dashed book dreams ain’t easy. FUCK! But I’m so glad I got over myself, stopped calling my sound engineer to kill the...