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What Writers Can Learn From Snowpiercer

September 5, 2017 By Casey Griffin

Snowpiercer is an awesome movie (in my geeky opinion). It’s original, thought provoking, and unexpected, despite the very common post-apocalyptic world setting. And yet…you probably haven’t heard of it.

Why, despite casting Chris Evans as the lead and an amazing performance by Tilda Swinton, was it only in a handful of theaters for a couple of weeks!? And what can we as writers learn from this approach for marketing our own stories?

[Read more…] about What Writers Can Learn From Snowpiercer

Filed Under: Geek Stuff, Get Published, Marketing, Platform Building Tagged With: Audience, marketing, platform, publishers, publishing, Publishing market, science fiction, Snowpiercer, writer platform, writing

The Writing Process Blog Tour

July 11, 2014 By Casey Griffin

Photo by Oliver Hammond

Photo by Oliver Hammond

Hey, so today’s post will be a bit different. I was tagged by my writing friend Pat Esden for The Writing Process Blog Tour.

I’ll share a bit about my current work in progress and what my own writing process is like. Maybe you’re the same, maybe you’re totally different, but hopefully we can learn a bit about each other. [Read more…] about The Writing Process Blog Tour

Filed Under: Author's Life, Geek Stuff, Inspiration, Writing Techniques Tagged With: Blog Tour, blogging, fantasy, geeks, inspiration, novel revision, outline, revision, writing, Writing Process, writing tips

What Writers Can Learn From Firefly

June 30, 2014 By Casey Griffin

Doctor Who Filming On LocationFIREFLY. One of the best TV shows of all time. You haven’t seen it? What? I forgive you… I suppose. (It’s been while since I’ve geeked out, so indulge me.)

Firefly is a western in space, people. In space. Starring the charming Nathan Fillion. With a director like Joss Whedon, great writing, award winning CG, and a storyline that stands out from the usual TV drama regurgitant, why did it get cancelled after a single season? If it can happen to Joss, it can happen to you. [Read more…] about What Writers Can Learn From Firefly

Filed Under: Find An Agent, Geek Stuff, Get Published, Marketing, Self-Publishing Tagged With: agent, Audience, Firefly, geeks, Joss Whedon, marketing, Nathan Fillion, publishers, publishing, Publishing market, Self-Publishing, writing

How To Create A REAL Modern Day Superhero

July 11, 2013 By Casey Griffin

Photo by Thomas R. Stegelmann

Photo by Thomas R. Stegelmann

I recently watched Man Of Steel (2013), and I would like to go against the grain.  For some crazy reason, it’s getting terrible reviews, especially for Superman’s characterization.  Actually, I thought the character development was a great example of what we look for in a superhero nowadays. [Read more…] about How To Create A REAL Modern Day Superhero

Filed Under: Geek Stuff, Inspiration, Writing Techniques Tagged With: characters, geeks, inspiration, Man of Steel, superman, writing, writing tips

Very Inspiring Blogger Award

April 26, 2013 By Casey Griffin

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I would like to thank Colleen M Albert for nominating me for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award.  Colleen is an up-and-coming YA urban fantasy writer currently working on the Guardian Trilogy.  Recovering from a career in Corporate America, she now juggles being a supermom and a writer.  I’m honored that she thought of me for this award as it’s a wonderful way to connect with and promote fellow writers.  I’m looking forward to passing it on.  To begin with, here’s a few facts you may not know about me:

7 Fun Facts About Me: [Read more…] about Very Inspiring Blogger Award

Filed Under: Fun Fact Friday, Geek Stuff, Inspiration Tagged With: blogging, fun fact, inspiration, sci-fi, science fiction, Very Inspiring Blogger Award, writing, writing links

Why ALIENating Sci-fi Can Hurt Your Writing

March 8, 2013 By Casey Griffin

Set phasers to stun!

Set phasers to awesome!

Here’s your Fun Fact Friday (and a chance for me to geek out).

Did you know…

One of the most famous inter-racial kisses was on Star Trek?

In 1968, Lieutenant Uhura and James T. Kirk broke cultural boundaries with their kiss in the episode “Plato’s Stepchildren”. [Read more…] about Why ALIENating Sci-fi Can Hurt Your Writing

Filed Under: Fun Fact Friday, Geek Stuff, Inspiration Tagged With: fantasy, fun fact, geeks, inspiration, sci-fi, science fiction, Star Trek, writing, writing tips

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