Owner: Griffie World Happenings URL:http://blog.griffieworld.com Join Date: Sun, 21 Sep 2008 20:51:55 -0500 Rating:0 Site Description: The blog for young adult author LK Gardner-Griffie to post what is going on with her writing and any events that are being planned, or post-mortemed. Site statistics:Click here
Forum woes resolved 2008-09-21 18:54:00 I was able to figure out the problems with Guest access to the poll and at the same time resolved the issue I had with the first poll going inactive. All in all a good days work, I would say.So, the polls are now open for everyone. Go to Griffie World and view the book trailers, and then to Griffie World Talk to cast your vote for your favorite book trailer. If you register, then you can comment o Read more:Forum
Finally on track . . .or not 2008-09-16 01:39:00 Well, it has been a little bit of a technical curve, but I think we are finally on track. The first poll that I posted unfortunately lost the ability to accept votes. I hate when that happens, so I have reposted the poll and things are working much better now.Ok - Murphy has been hanging around waaaayy too much today. . .Just when I thought it was safe to go back in the water, another glitch wi Read more:Finally
Vote for your Favorite 2008-09-15 01:25:00 I have just completed making some book trailers to help promote my YA novel, Misfit McCabe and I am looking for some people to look at the book trailers and then vote for their favorite one. The winner of the vote will then be posted to YouTube, YVideo, etc. Along with that, if you leave any comments of what you liked, or didn't like, you will automatically be entered into a contest to win an auto Read more:Favorite
Book Trailer Completed 2008-09-08 02:43:00 Well, it has been a fun few days putting together the book trailer for Misfit McCabe and I think I have it finished. I am giving it a little time to settle in, to make sure I don't want to do 25 more edits to it before posting it on YouTube, YVideo, etc.I have posted the trailer to Griffie World, so if you'd like a sneak peek, click on book trailer.All for now. Happy Reading!---------------------- Read more:Trailer
Aimless Weekend 2008-09-01 22:49:00 Well, I tried to buckle down today, but for some reason could not focus on any one thing. I dabbled in several things, but didn't complete any one thing.Oh well, such is the lot of the writer's life. Some days just don't work out the way we'd like them to. I had my press release all figured out, but wasn't actually able to settle down mentally long enough to get it busted out.Tomorrow is anothe Read more:Weekend
A Labor Day Break 2008-09-01 01:43:00 With today being part of a holiday weekend, I really didn't get to accomplish much today in the way of writing, marketing, etc. I've mulled over some ideas, but that has been about the extent of things.The review from The Lulu Book Review has been posted to Amazon.com, so I was very happy to note that it was there. I was also happy to note that the review posted against both the paperback and Kin Read more:Break
Being Compared to Judy Blume 2008-08-29 23:23:00 I am drifting on a cloud. . . my work has been compared to Judy Blume. Now, that may not seem like a big thing to some, but I remember a time when Judy Blume was THE author for young adult books, when the concept of young adult was in its infancy.I have just received a review of my young adult novel, Misfit McCabe, from The Lulu Book Review, and it was a stellar review. I haven't come down from th
Coloring Page 2008-08-27 23:26:00 I had a brainwave today and have been able to put it together and get it posted to the website already. As I was driving along on my way to the dentist, I realized that I had a black and white copy of the cover of Misfit McCabe which would make an excellent coloring page companion piece to the book. I don't even know what made me think of it, but once the idea was in my head it took root and b Read more:Coloring
Will Wonders Never Cease 2008-08-22 23:28:00 Upon signing on to my computer after work today, I found that I had actually become a prize winner. Now mind you, I never win prizes. I enter contests from time to time, but wins usually don't come my way. So, I was absolutely delighted to win a copy of John Kremer's 1001 Ways to Market Your Books, which is very apt for a writer. I happened to win this volume by entering a contest held by The Lulu Read more:Wonders
Writing Break 2008-08-22 01:10:00 Tonight I took a little break from writing to assist my in-laws with the installation of their DSL line. I have finally brought them into the technilogical age. It took a little longer than it should have. . . ok - a lot longer than it should have, as the phone company canceled their account, but installed the line and sent them the equipment. It was a snafu from start to finish. But the good thin Read more:Break
Perspective 2008-08-20 20:56:00 Interesting happening today (well to me anyway). Last night I wrote and posted an article on Author's Den about the Lulu Book Review site. The intent of the article was to make the author's at Author's Den aware of the site. When you are a POD (print on demand) author, it is sometimes difficult to get a review for your work. I was very pleased to find this site, especially since it looks so we Read more:Perspective
Dancing a Jig 2008-08-19 23:13:00 I am so jazzed to have completed the posting of the 17 articles that I have written (so far) that are geared for Young Writers. I wanted to get that off my plate before really getting into the purpose of this blog which is to talk about writing, the writing process, my novels, articles, etc. Reformatting them for the blog took a little bit of time. . . it wasn't a simple copy/paste job.I have be Read more:Dancing
Article: The Birth of a Character 2008-08-18 23:36:00 When you are writing a story, one of the most important elements of the story is the characters it contains. Without interesting characters to help drive your story forward, the reader will lose interest and stop reading. Henry James, one of the founders and leaders in the realism school of fiction, went as far as to say, "Character
is plot." Since character is so important to writing a story, how Read more:Article
Article: In the Words of Mark Twain 2008-08-18 23:13:00 Author Twain
.htm">Mark Twain
, while best known for Adventures of Huckleberry Finn and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, is also known for being a literary critic. During a period of time in his life when he needed to help make ends meet financially, he started writing reviews of other author's works for newspapers. In 1865, he famously wrote a review titled Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses. Twain maintained t Read more:Article
, Words
Article: The First Page 2008-08-18 22:32:00 Your goal when writing a story is to get the reader to turn the first page. If they don't want to turn that first page, then they won't read your story. You have approximately three paragraphs to get the reader involved and to make them want to turn that page. So, how do you get your reader hooked in those first few paragraphs?There are four fundamentals which can help to increase interest in the Read more:Article
, First
Article: Storytelling Methods 2008-08-18 14:58:00 So far, I have been able to share with you what I would call an overview of writing. How to set up your environment, some tips on how to get the ideas flowing, and things of that nature. Now we need to start discussing some of the nuts and bolts of writing. This is where we get to break down what we're writing and identify what it is that we're doing and then we'll be able to make some decisions a Read more:Article
, Methods
Article: Tips for Creating Your Masterpiece 2008-08-18 14:43:00 While you are working on your story, there are a few things to keep in mind to help you write your best. You don't have to write the WHOLE thing all in one sitting. Even if working on a short story, it is a good idea to take some rest breaks, even when your ideas are flowing well. A regular break from your story will allow your brain to take a breather and keep you energized and refreshed, which u Read more:Article
, Creating
, Masterpiece
Article: Battling the Blank Page 2008-08-18 00:07:00 You've made sure that your writing environment is comfortable, you have done some brainstorming and come up with an idea that you want to make into a story, you have written the synopsis, made character sketches and drafted your outline. You are ready to actually get down to the business of writing the story.For some writers this is the most difficult part; facing the blank page. There it is stari Read more:Article
, Battling
Article: Preparing to Write 2008-08-18 00:00:00 Before you start writing your story there are things that you need to do to prepare to write it. These are things that will help keep your writing focused and on track and that will help you have a better understanding of the story that you will ultimately write.1. Write
a synopsis (a brief summary of the plot of a novel). Before starting the story itself, write down a couple paragraphs summarizin Read more:Article
Article: The Writing Environment 2008-08-17 23:48:00 Since I am getting ready to start working on some new material, I thought it would be a good time to share with you some of the things that are important to determine before you begin writing. In order to help you do your best writing, you have to know what it is that helps you focus on the writing. The below are some things to keep in mind.Where do you do your best writing? Is it in your bedroom, Read more:Article
, Environment
Article: The Cover 2008-08-17 23:43:00 What is the purpose of a book cover? Practically speaking, since the cover is made from a paper (for paperbacks) which is heavier than the pages of the book, part of the purpose of the cover is to protect the pages. But what other purpose does it serve?The primary purpose of a book cover is to get the attention of a potential reader. You as the writer want the cover to be something that makes peop Read more:Article
, Cover
Where in the World is Misfit McCabe? GG, CA 2008-10-31 01:03:40 The answer to the “Where in the World
?” question can now be answered, with Garden Grove, CA. The first copy of Misfit McCabe
which will be traveling has finally arrived. I have never been a patient person, and I thought I was going to wear a path between my desk and the mail room [...]
Where in the World is Misfit McCabe? 2008-10-25 16:23:56 I briefly mentioned Where in the World
is Misfit McCabe
? in my last post and I thought now would be a good time to elaborate a little more on the concept and what I expect to accomplish with this project.
I normally am an inveterate book keeper and re-reader. Books are like friends and I enjoy [...]
The Book has Launched 2008-10-24 01:07:45 Today was a red letter day for me. A long awaited copy of Misfit McCabe has finally shipped. I will be getting the copy next week and will have the first hard bound edition in my hot little hands. What makes this one so special?
The completion of the production process on this special edition book [...] Read more:Launched
Coming Attraction 2008-10-22 23:09:41 I have been quite tied up lately with a new project that I have been working on for Misfit McCabe and as a result, I haven’t had as much time to devote to the writing process or to keep up with you here on this blog.
I am getting very close to the launch of my [...] Read more:Attraction
Reviewing the Lulu Way 2008-10-20 00:41:19 I have a new activity that will be occupying part of my time, which is writing book reviews for the Lulu Book Review. I always enjoy reading and this will give me an opportunity to read more and different types of work. Another good thing is that I will be helping to promote self-published writing and will be [...] Read more:Reviewing
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