Kendra Griffin
The Pox Series and other Apocalyptic Thoughts
Tag: novel-writing
Write Your Novel for Democracy: seven tips for staying creatively focused during chaos
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
11 Strategies for Blocked Writing
I’ve always scoffed at books or blogs or workshops that addressed the dreaded WBS. But then, to my total embarrassment, I got stuck. Mired in a very real, very block-headed slump which I refuse to call by its full, cliché name, like He-Who-Shall-Not-Be Named.… Continue Reading “11 Strategies for Blocked Writing”
Writing Distinct Dialogue for Better Fiction
Sure, everyone has heard the basics: don’t overuse names; don’t rely on cutesy dialogue tags (“he chortled”); avoid clichés; use contractions; observe grammar and punctuation conventions, and of course—show don’t tell. If a guide to anything involving writing doesn’t throw that last bit of… Continue Reading “Writing Distinct Dialogue for Better Fiction”
Apocalypse Thoughts: a Young Adult novel set in the possible end times.
A Young Adult thriller set after a pandemic
Vale Frendl, a space adventure for young readers
Fresh Starts Anthology
Kendra Laird Griffin
Hi! I’m a writer and teacher of creating writing, comp, and lit who loves analyzing the process and helping others converse with their muses. Check out my recent YA Pox series on Amazon, or my family friendly kids’ space adventure novel!
