Robo:
Yeah, I was trying Booking. Thanks for talking me off the ledge. Being new to all this, I am working from a knowledge deficit.
We all started with a knowledge deficit
It's a very common 'shock' to see everything booked out.
Others may chime in with better knowledge, but I think you'll find, rooms get released about 6-8 weeks ahead for smaller places. They want to sell the beds/rooms direct rather than than through Booking, where they have to pay a commission. So rooms tend to go onto Booking when they 'need' to sell them.
The big Hotels release them much further ahead I think.
Many of course are not even on Booking or other sites like it.
So a good resource to book directly with accommodation providers is Gronze.com
It's easy to use, just select the camino, the stage, the town and you'll find lots listed.
You'll have options to book such as email, phone, website and so on.
I book most of my accomodation using that once I'm underway and also use it for planning purposes to note where I might want to stay once I start.
Most here will probably suggest you only book the first few days (depending on route, start point and season) and then book a day or two ahead after that. If at all.
Booking Santiago can be a challenge, particularly on a longer Camino, as you may not know what day you'll arrive