Category Archives: Thoughts

Pauses in Fight Scenes

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Dragon Ball Z is infamous for dragging fights out with flashbacks, which really hurt the flow of things.  At least from my perspective as someone who noted that issue and continued to enjoy.  Now, why would they do these kinds … Continue reading →

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Pacing the Fight

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Fight scenes are difficult as it is when you have to keep track of actions, gear, styles, locations, and several other factors.  Then, you end up considering the pacing, which turns out to be essential.  Can’t go too fast without … Continue reading →

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Do Teasers Show Too Much?

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This is an issue I run into a lot with movie trailers.  I’m sure many people have been there as well.  You see a trailer that shows the entire plot of the movie.  Everything else can be plugged in by … Continue reading →

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Do Teasers Work?

Posted on November 17, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Now that I came back to the post and read the meme again, I’m not entirely sure it’s about book teasers.  I think.  Part of me tells me something is off.) Now, I try to post a teaser every Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Starting An Adventure Behind Bars

Posted on November 12, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Pretty sure we can all think of at least one story that begins in jail.  Many stay within that setting too.  It isn’t only fantasy as well.  There is something about a prison story that appeals to readers.  Maybe it’s … Continue reading →

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Starting in a Bar Fight

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been thinking about the beginnings of adventures and how some characters meet, especially in D&D games.  One of the most common starting points is a tavern, which is why some parties unite over an initial barroom battle.  It could … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Creating Inner Party Conflict

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Things don’t always run smoothly for adventuring parties.  Even if they’re the best of friends, a tense situation or a misunderstanding can cause conflict.  So, what are some things to consider if you want the heroes to butt heads? Be … Continue reading →

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Secrets in a Party

Posted on November 3, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I thought of this ‘issue’ when I was rewatching an anime called ‘Delicious in Dungeon’.  A character ends up keeping a secret from the rest of the group, which causes some trouble at a pivotal moment.  They still find success … Continue reading →

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Revisit: What Do You Look For In Romance?

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on August 2, 2013.  Have at it.) This is not my genre and I barely get it to function in my own books.  I think.  I’ve glossed over romance, but I think I gravitate toward lust or awkward … Continue reading →

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Revisit: What Do You Look For In Flashbacks?

Posted on September 26, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on August 23, 2013.  Being an author of third person present tense, I really can’t use these.  They would be clunky and emersion shattering.  In general, I don’t like using them very often because they require a mental … Continue reading →

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