The Ruminative Rambles of Writers
Welcome to Linderson Creations! Home to aspiring authors Ashley Lindsay and Sarah Anderson.
Here on our blog you can stay updated with our weekly happenings, and learn more about our writing process and current projects. We publish to the blog every Monday, or rather, every Tuesday for those of you who live in futuristic timezones such as New Zealand and Australia.
We now also have a podcast, Dear Writer, which publishes once monthly. For some lively banter about the journey of two (slightly nerdy) rookie novelists, tune in here.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Canadian thanksgiving everyone! Thanksgiving is mine and Dan’s adopted holiday. It’s our special one, and one of my favorites.
Research Tips from a Researcher
If there’s one thing I know I’m good at, it’s researching. If you need someone to find an obscure piece of information buried in a discontinued journal from the 1900s, I’m your gal.
Dear Writer Episode 5
Today we're having a look at plot problems and how to solve them. We bring up a couple different kinds of plot problems, and offer advice on how to approach each type of problem.
It’s All Greek to Me
Yes, yes. I know that temple isn't Greek, but Roman. Yet, it's a beautiful example of the kind of ancient history I've been quagmired in.
Opening Lines
You only get one chance to grab a reader and drag them into your story—make them so intrigued they can’t help but read on.
Big, Big Plans
Each novel we’ve done has its own special folder on my computer. Inside that, there’s a mixture of research articles.
Road Map of a New Novel
Every novel begins with a spark—an idea that will be the foundation for the entire story.
Dear Writer: Episode 4
The Dangers of Over-Editing This month, we welcome onto the show a guest speaker, Dr. Melodie Lindsay, who is [...]
Auspicious Beginnings
I have a confession to make. I’m trying to write a book all on my lonesome. Don’t get me wrong, this doesn’t mean Ashley and I are stopping collaborating, definitely not!