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Posted on March 25, 2022
by Kendra Griffin
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A cross between magical realism, historical fiction, and a Raymond Chandler novel, Charlotte and the Demons has a noir feel while showcasing Eason’s seemingly effortless capacity for surprise and wit.
Posted on January 11, 2022
by Kendra Griffin
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Sidekick Wanted. No experience necessary. This sounds like the perfect side hustle for a financially challenged bicycle courier like me. Besides, who doesn’t want to be a hero?
Posted on November 30, 2021
by Kendra Griffin
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If you’re like me, you’ve wondered if Vella is a good use of your time, writing, and marketing resources. The short answer: Maybe. The longer answer: Possibly, if you have a marketing platform already. And the longest answer? Well, that’s a complicated algorithm, as… Continue Reading “5 Tips for Kindle Vella Authors: Writing Serials for Amazon”
Posted on January 6, 2021
by Kendra Griffin
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I am picking a side. The side of voice. Voice and vote matter, and any person who serves to undermine another person’s right to share in the governing of their country — well, that’s an arch nemesis of epic proportions
Posted on December 30, 2020
by Kendra Griffin
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However, the real artistic integrity behind Save the Cat! is that it espouses character over plot, arguing that the structure of a story is woven through a successful combination of both character development and the timely plotting of events that resonate with said development.
Posted on December 17, 2020
by Kendra Griffin
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Now the storm hits. You’ve got to include numerous characters without confusing the reader. Suddenly, you’re knee-deep in speech tags, waves sloshing over the bow, and trying to bail.
Posted on August 25, 2020
by Kendra Griffin
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Now get going! The only way to be a writer is to write!
Posted on June 24, 2019
by Kendra Griffin
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This summer I’m giving myself a mini self-guided MFA program on novel craft. As I perused numerous books that purport to teach me the craft of writing, I decided, what better way to absorb their material than to write reviews of each? Asking ourselves what a “good book” on craft should teach requires us to define those intangible questions we’ve been struggling with in our own writing life.