Category Archives: Thoughts

Alternate Dimensions vs Time Travel

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

A while back, I finished watching the above anime and something got stuck in my head due to the plot.  I apologize in advance for spoilers, so don’t keep reading if you think you’re going to give this show a … Continue reading →

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#2 Post of 2021: 7 Tips to Balancing the Humor and the Heavy

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published on April 5, 2021.  Still in the colder part of that year.) I like to included humor in my stories.  Yet, I don’t want them to be seen as comedies.  I like to touch on heavy topics … Continue reading →

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Another Small Post about Unic . . . Rhinos!

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Last weekend, I posted about sea turtles and there only being 7 species in the world.  This got me thinking about other animals.  So, I went looking for animals that don’t have the variety one would imagine.  I didn’t have … Continue reading →

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Sometimes People Forget or Assume Divorces

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Not really on board with the picture just yet, but searching for a divorce meme is rather brutal.  It’s either ‘the woman is free’ or some sappy, hallmark-style saying.  Both categories felt like they weren’t right for how I’m feeling.  … Continue reading →

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Why Do You Continue?

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

This may be a rough post, but we’ll see where things go.  It comes from a lot of stress and talking with people who are in similar situations.  Pretty sure I might regret this once comments start, but I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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#3 Post of 2021: 7 Tips to Having a Reunion Plot in Your Story

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published on January 29, 2021.  These are all coming from early in the year.  Weird.) This storyline might be fairly niche, but it’s caught my attention.  In fact, I think it’s turned up more often than I realize.  … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on 2021

Posted on December 31, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

This might be quick.  It isn’t really a promo for War of Nytefall: Eulogy and I’m busy enjoying Holiday Break.  Probably playing video games with my son or going out if the weather is nice.  I’m writing this at the start … Continue reading →

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Is There Ageism in Publishing?

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Pretty sure I’ve already said too much and at least one person has skipped right to the comments.  I haven’t seen many posts and articles about this topic, but I know it’s going to ruffle feathers.  In fact, I can … Continue reading →

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Using Giant Monsters in Books

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

There have been times when I’ve used a huge monster in my stories.  Legends of Windemere had dragons and various giant species.  War of Nytefall had vampirized giants and other massive beasts.  They were fun to write, but I always wondered if … Continue reading →

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The Limitations of Zany Series and Stories

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

The biggest danger with writing a series that is designed to be crazy and off-the-wall is that you can easily go too far.  You feel like you have to up the insanity with every episode or chapter, which eventually hits … Continue reading →

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