Category Archives: Thoughts

If Your Book Becomes a Movie

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Anyone ever dream of their books becoming a movie or TV show?  I do it a lot since I picture a lot of what I’m writing in a visual style.  I’d love to see Nyx casting magic on the big … Continue reading →

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Books to Film/TV: Same Story, but Not?

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

“The book is always better than the movie.” “I won’t read anything unless it has a movie or TV show.” “I’ll wait until it’s turned into a movie or TV show.” I’ve heard all of these things from real, living, … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Super Senses

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The above is a show from the late 90’s that was about a cop whose senses where enhanced.  Not just a few like Wolverine, but all 5 and the creators were very good about giving each one a use.  Ellison … Continue reading →

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Senses in Writing: Touching the Invisible . . . Things

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The last of the senses might be one of the easiest to use, but it depends on your personal opinion.  I tend to find sight the sense that I utilize instinctively only because I think about what is in view … Continue reading →

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Senses in Writing: Tasting the Invisible Tastes

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a fairly specific and rarely used sense because it involves the mouth.  Eyes, ears, and nose have some range.  You’re always touching something.  Yet, the sense of taste needs to be stimulated at close range.  Does this mean … Continue reading →

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Senses in Writing: Smelling the Invisible Scents

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The usage of scents, aromas, odors, and smells in books is very interesting.  In a visual medium, you see a person’s reactions and that helps you figure out what’s going on.  In a book, you need to be told this.  … Continue reading →

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Senses in Writing: Hear the Invisible Sounds

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Something I’ve heard a few times is that a sound shouldn’t be put into a story unless it has a plot significance.  Otherwise, it’s only filler and should be cut.  I politely disagree because our sense of hearing is one … Continue reading →

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Senses in Writing: Seeing the Invisible Worlds

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This week I’m talking about how to use and evoke senses within your story.  As usual, this is personal opinion formed from experiences. First, a very brief overview of the week’s topic.  If you can set off a reader’s senses … Continue reading →

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Author Life: Influences from Every Corner

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s hard, if not impossible, to delve into the life of an author without touching on the thing that sets them off.  You have your imagination or a real life tale to tell, but something triggers your desire to write … Continue reading →

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Author Life: Reaching that Big Moment

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

To be honest, I’m not sure what I meant by the ‘Big Moment’ when I first wrote it a few weeks ago.  So, I’m taking a guess.  The ‘Big Moment’ is a milestone for an author that makes all of … Continue reading →

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