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

How to develop a story idea: 7 essential exercises

Learning how to develop a story idea comes with practice and staying curious. These 7 story development exercises will help you ask questions and flesh out rudimentary ideas with greater substance and detail: How to develop your story from first ideas: Ask expansive, hypothetical question...

October 4th, 2021

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Author interview: Writing historical romance with Fil Reid

We chat to Now Novel member Fil Reid who recently won Dragonblade Publishing's "The Write Stuff" contest, about writing historical romance. About Fil and her winning publishing contest entry Jordan: Hi Fil, thank you for sharing the news that you won Dragonblade Publishing's contest and a ...

August 19th, 2021

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How to write fight scenes and battle scenes that grip readers

Learning how to write fight scenes or battle scenes is crucial if there are important, action-packed conflicts in your story. Whether it's a historical war story set in the trenches or a story of epic clashes between good and evil, these tips will help: How to write fight scenes and battles: ...

June 28th, 2021

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How to find time to write: 7 simple strategies

When we survey writers on Now Novel, 'how to find time to write' often comes up as a shared challenge. Although there's truth to the saying 'finding time is making time', these 7 simple strategies will help you make time and keep writing: How to find time to write: 7 strategies Find time ...

May 31st, 2021

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How to start a fantasy story: 6 intriguing ways

Learn how to start an epic fantasy story and create intrigue. Read examples from great fantasy novelists, plus the insights they share: How to start a fantasy novel: 6 creative methods Start with broad worldbuilding Begin with unique place details Launch into customs or culture S...

March 1st, 2021

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How to research for a book: 9 ways to prepare well

Deciding how to research for a book is a personal process, with much depending on your subject. Read 9 tips on how to research a novel: How to research for a book: Scope, process, tools Define the scope of research List headline research you'll need Do a 'quick and dirty' search ...

February 17th, 2021

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