Category Archives: Thoughts

Skills We Take for Granted

Posted on November 18, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This stems from something decades ago.  When making some 3rd Edition Dungeons & Dragons characters with players, one was asking why his barbarian wasn’t allowed to start with reading and writing.  He had to use points to give himself these … Continue reading →

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The Over-the-Top Rebellious Teenager

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

So, this is the other character type I was thinking of last time I re-watched ‘Great Teacher Onizuka’.  Now, the story is that Onizuka is a former motorcycle gang member who is determined to be a teacher.  He gets a … Continue reading →

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The Reformed Punk Character

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This could be seen as an off-shoot of ‘reformed villain’ doing a redemption arc, but it’s kind of different.  The delinquent, punk part of the character is in the past and not something that is shown to the audience.  They … Continue reading →

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Publishing and the Opinions of Others

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I know this will ruffle some feathers.  I’ve seen many people say that they don’t care about the opinions of others.  They write and publish for themselves.  Doesn’t matter what any says.  These authors don’t care.  At least, that’s how … Continue reading →

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You’re Never Going to Make It

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I think any person who has announced their dream and tried to accomplish it has been told to quit.  Artists especially are routinely dragged down under the guise of saving them from themselves.  They are only left alone after they … Continue reading →

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What’s the Creepy Cryptid From Your Area?

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’ve shown a bunch of strange and obscure cryptids this month.  At least, they were obscure to me.  That got me thinking about how people might know about one cryptid and take it as common knowledge.  Yet, nobody knows … Continue reading →

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Right vs Wrong

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Here we are at the final type of story and it’s one that can give an author a massive headache.  Not in the moment, but after the story is written, published, and absorbed by readers.  I’m talking about ‘Right vs … Continue reading →

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Maturity vs Immaturity

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Know the above quote for a fact, but we’re going to stick to fiction.  ‘Maturity vs Immaturity’ is the tried and true ‘Coming of Age’ story.  What can we really say about that theme? First of all, this is a … Continue reading →

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Accomplishment vs Failure

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I never thought much about ‘Accomplishment vs Failure’ stories.  One could argue that every story touches on this.  The protagonist needs to succeed in whatever they are attempting in regards to the main plot.  If they don’t accomplish their goals … Continue reading →

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Love Vs Hate Stories

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I’d say ‘Love vs Hate’ is second only to ‘Life vs Death’ in terms of oldest stories.  Humans fought to survive before they had civilization, so that one is built into our instincts.  It wasn’t until we became civilized that … Continue reading →

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