Linnea Gradin

Contributor

As the editor of Reedsy’s freelancer blog, Linnea has her hand in a bit of everything, from writing about writing, publishing, and self-publishing, to curating expert content for freelancing professionals. Working together with some of the top talent in the industry, she organizes insightful webinars, and develops resources to make publishing more accessible to writers and (aspiring) publishing professionals alike. When she’s not reading, she can be found dribbling on the football pitch, dabbling in foreign languages, or exploring the local cuisine of whatever country she happens to be in at the time.

Recent posts

Writing a mystery novel: 7 items your story needs

Writing a mystery novel is challenging. It demands a keen sense for plot, characterization and creating suspense. A story that actively engages readers in solving the mystery (or in trying to piece together the narrative threads) needs at least 7 elements: A strong hook Active reader involve...

February 18th, 2016

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Book writing online: 10 effective tools for writers

Finishing a novel takes focus, dedication, motivation and time. Tools for book writing online make it much easier for you to plot a story, create a sustainable writing routine, draft without distraction and more. Don’t wait for NaNoWriMo to roll around again to finish your novel this y...

January 25th, 2016

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Best book writing blog posts of 2015

We've been looking through our most-shared and most-viewed articles to find out what your best book writing blog posts of 2015 were. Here are our top ten, according to what resonated with you most: How to write a book: 151 must-visit writing websitesIt didn't surprise us that this came ...

January 7th, 2016

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'Can I write a book?' Yes: 7 resolutions that will help

The start of a new year is a great time to set goals and start writing in earnest. Try making resolutions, such as these seven: 1. Turn your censor to the wall  Imagine there's a portrait and the eyes meet the perspective of the viewer, creating the unsettling sensation...

January 4th, 2016

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Structuring a novel: 7 vital elements

Why is structuring a novel crucial? It puts in place the footholds you need to reach the finish. There are so many different ways of approaching structure in a novel that it can seem overwhelming. Regardless of what method of creating a structure for your book you find easiest, there are seven es...

December 11th, 2015

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How to start drafting a book: 7 steps

Writing a book is a wonderful process of discovery and revelation, but it is also daunting, especially if you're attempting the process for the first time. Here are 7 steps to start drafting a book: 7 steps to start drafting a book 1. Set a motivating date2. Lower the stakes3. Break your b...

November 23rd, 2015

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