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About Charles Yallowitz

Charles E. Yallowitz was born, raised, and educated in New York. Then he spent a few years in Florida, realized his fear of alligators, and moved back to the Empire State. When he isn't working hard on his epic fantasy stories, Charles can be found cooking or going on whatever adventure his son has planned for the day. 'Legends of Windemere' is his first series, but it certainly won't be his last.

Examples of Slapstick Comedy

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s been a fun topic, so let’s just enjoy some visual examples.  Yes, we’re going to start with the ‘Three Stooges’.

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Show No Mercy to Clutter Phrases + Deepen Point of View

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Years ago, I read what I thought was book one in a longstanding thriller series. After falling in love with the characters, I searched for the next … Show No Mercy to Clutter Phrases + Deepen Point of View

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Poetry Day: Life and Times of Ichabod Jones

Posted on July 25, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Before I wrote the stories, I made a poem for Ichabod Brooks.  He was Ichabod Jones back then.  Also, he was in a science-fiction story where Earth was toxic, except for a few people who could return to the surface.  … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Putting Physical Comedy in Your Story

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Slapstick or physical comedy is more of a visual medium, so it’s very difficult to have it in a book.  So, some of these tips will need some ingenuity if you plan on going with this type of humor.  That … Continue reading →

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Calling All Beta Readers – The Last Book in the Eternal Road Series

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a call for beta readers for the final book in the Eternal Road series. The working title is Another Look – At the Eternal Road. I ask readers… Calling All Beta Readers – The Last Book in the … Continue reading →

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Seeking Feedback for Your Writing Project

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Critique Groups As I began to write my first book, The Bloody Shoe Affair, the characters and story flowed like a river. I loved it, but I didn’t … Seeking Feedback for Your Writing Project

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Questions 3 and Looking Back at War of Nytefall: Eradication

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Eradication is probably the hardest book to really go into details about.  It isn’t that it’s complicated or confusing.  The crazy plans of various villains in War of Nytefall are in every other volume.  This one is actually fairly straightforward.  So, we’ll … Continue reading →

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The Dwindling Fun of Slapstick Comedy?

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Growing up, I remember a lot of ‘violent’ shows and movies.  The ones where you have characters getting hurt, but in a comedic way.  This would be slapstick or physical comedy, which, obviously, involves a lot of physicality.  Examples are … Continue reading →

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words that pack a punch – part 6

Posted on July 22, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, friends! It’s Jan here again with another word list that I hope you’ll find helpful in your writing endeavors. Today’s common word is ‘… words that pack a punch – part 6

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Happy National Ice Cream Day!

Posted on July 21, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

As if I would pass up on making a post about this holiday.  It’s summer, so go enjoy any type of ice cream you wish.  No judging on flavor, toppings, or method this day.

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