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 weekly. For some lively banter about the journey of two (slightly nerdy) rookie novelists, tune in here.
Nervous Beginnings
This week, Sarah and I FINALLY started writing our new historical fiction novel set in Ancient Greece.
The Hats We Wear
Have you ever thought about the vast number of hats we wear as a 'writer' (and in your life in general)?
Turning Fact into Fiction
After a great discussion about creating realistic characters on our most recent podcast, Sarah and I have been enthusiastically developing the major characters in our new book.
Getting into Character
Ashley and I are so close to starting our next project, but we’re not quite there. The next step for us is ironing out our characters [...]
Research Tips from a Researcher: Part II
After my previous post, Research Tips from a Researcher, I realised there was so much more advice to offer.
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.
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.