Category Archives: Thoughts

Permanent vs Temporary Power Catalyst

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This post might not be as long as I planned.  I mean, it’s pretty self-explanatory.  You can boil power catalysts down into two categories using what I mention in the title.  So, let’s look at each one. Permanent Power Up … Continue reading →

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Some of the Types of Power Catalysts

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m going to say ‘some’ because I’m sure I’ll have missed something.  There are so many methods of triggering powers or magic.  Probably a bunch that haven’t been invented yet.  So, let’s dive into the list. Magical Ingredients/Gestures/Words I’m going … Continue reading →

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What Is a Power Catalyst?

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Fiction that incorporates magic and powers tend to use a ‘power catalyst’.  This is something that is needed to trigger an ability.  I’ll go into the categories on Wednesday, so today is just an overview.  Mostly because I keep thinking … Continue reading →

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Characters With a Death Wish

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I guess the quote above is what a literal death wish is.  That would be an acceptance that life has an ending and you’re okay with that eventuality.  Doesn’t sound like you’re wishing for death, which is how fiction tends … Continue reading →

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Should We Keep Pushing the Classics?

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

A conversation started at work between two coworkers and I got pulled into it.  One person was stating that they didn’t think the classics should be taught any more because it’s hard for students to connect.  The language is older … Continue reading →

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The Art of Accidental Intimidation

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This is another one of those topics that I had on my list and totally forgot what inspired it or where to go.  Yet, I do feel compelled to write about it.  Not because I have a lot to say, … Continue reading →

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When Enemies Turn Into Allies

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

For those who don’t know the Dragon Ball franchise, I will explain.  Goku is the guy in the middle who has been the main hero since the beginning.  Piccolo (green guy on right) was the final villain of the original … Continue reading →

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What If the Villain Makes Sense?

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Above is a fairly epic speech from the manga/anime ‘One Piece’.  I say fairly because you wouldn’t know it unless you watched or read the series.  It is said by one of the more popular villains, Donquixote Doflamingo, during a … Continue reading →

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That Forgotten Childhood Promise

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, I got into a manga called ‘Love Hina’.  This is what one would call a ‘harem story’ where the male protagonist is eventually desired by all of the female ones.  That has nothing to do with this post.  … Continue reading →

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Are You In the Right Genre?

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This is probably more about mixing genres, but I’m not sure exactly how to explain this story strategy.  Seems to be primarily comedy because it comes with a sense of oddness that you can’t really ignore.  So, I’m going to … Continue reading →

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