Category Archives: Thoughts

History of Your World Part 1 The Sequel

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I guess I’m on a Mel Brooks kick today, but that’s not the point of this.  I was thinking about world building, which is something that most fantasy authors have to do.  There are different levels of depth that you … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Style Is . . .

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I was in a writer’s workshop years ago and somebody asked what the perfect writing style was, so they could adopt it. This led to a lengthy conversation about what would constitute the perfect style and I played my part … Continue reading →

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This One’s About Sex

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Got your attention?  Well, I wasn’t really lying, but for anyone that has followed me for long enough, you know I’m more into writing the tease, cuddle, post-coital (thanks, Big Bang Theory), and everything other than the actual act.  Something … Continue reading →

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Unstoppable

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve mentioned once or twice that I don’t like perfect characters.  I love flaws in my characters and I love flaws in other characters.  It makes them more realistic and the reader can relate to them more.  Still, I do … Continue reading →

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Curse of the Artist?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Yesterday’s poem ‘All Mine’ got me thinking about the superpower of the artist. I’m talking about imagination, creativity, or whatever else you want to call it. This is the ability that an artist has to pull something out of the … Continue reading →

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Why is the Artist Tortured?

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I know I should keep writing my drama novella, especially since I spent the morning running errands.  Sadly, I couldn’t find a Pumbaa doll for my son who wants a warthog, but the Disney Store just got a plushie shipment. … Continue reading →

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Rambling Sunday: Angry Black Sheep Syndrome

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s been a rough week and I’m having trouble keeping the negativity inside or finding a ‘proper’ way to release it.  I think the last straw is that I’m working on my parents’ computer while printing out my fourth book … Continue reading →

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Inspiration, You Fickle *itch!

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

As I was shoveling snow, clearing off the cars, watching my dad accidentally snap off the driver’s side door handle of my car, and playing the game of ‘I want in/I want out’ with my son . . . well, … Continue reading →

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The Critic: Ally and Nemesis of the Artist

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I’m going to be clear that I have no problem with critics. They serve an important purpose and are really helpful.  I’m inspired to work hard because of the fact that there are people out there whose job it … Continue reading →

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Boromir, We Hardly Knew Ye

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most difficult decisions any author can make is killing off a character.  Many of us don’t have the luxury of working in comic books where death is nothing more than a temporary situation.  So, an author will … Continue reading →

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