Category Archives: Thoughts

Hand-to-Hand Writing: 7 Tips to Strikes

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s been a while since I started getting into the meat of action scenes.  This week, I plan on doing a bunch of ‘7 Tips’ lists with each one focusing on a different aspect of hand-to-hand combat.  This isn’t any … Continue reading →

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#1 Post of 2021: What is Plot Armor?

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published July 5, 2021.  That was a leap.  Guess things died once the summer started.) I was surprised when I ran into people who had never heard of ‘Plot Armor’.  It’s been around for a while and gets … Continue reading →

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Pet Peeve: Casual First Kill

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I have a small pet peeve that comes up from time to time.  Not sure if this bugs other people since we tend to think of killing in action movies as normal.  Yet, how normal should it be for a … Continue reading →

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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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