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Are Tropes A Good Thing?  A Bad Thing?  Or Somewhere In The Middle?

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Posted by Joy York It was years after I began writing that I learned about tropes. I never had one in mind when I wrote any of my books. I’m a … Are Tropes A Good Thing?  A Bad Thing? … Continue reading →

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National Creativity Day

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Seems like an important holiday to celebrate, especially for anyone trying to be artistic.  I don’t get to use my imagination as much as I used to, which hurts.  Maybe I’ll get back to it either one day or during … Continue reading →

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Writing a Book that Publishers Will Love

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

You need a crystal ball to know what publishers like to publish. Some stories pick up interest and become trendy, while others, seemingly catchy, … Writing a Book that Publishers Will Love

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Punctuation Part V: Apostrophes & Contrations (‘)

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings Storytellers, Diana’s back again with another smokin’ post on the hot topic of punctuation, specifically—the apostrophe! This one’s fairly … Punctuation Part V: Apostrophes & Contrations (‘)

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Mental Health and Sleep

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This is why May being a month about mental health and sleep is interesting.  The two are interconnected.  A decline in one causes a decline in the other.  For example: A person who suffers from anxiety may find this mental … Continue reading →

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The Secret Organization’s Newest Recruit

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Boss- “Welcome to the Hidden Strings, young man.” Recruit- “I’m in?  That’s great.  Can’t wait to tell my mom.” B- “Wait . . . I think you forgot that we are a secret society.” R- “Don’t worry.  My mom can … Continue reading →

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Run for the Roses

Posted on May 23, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I am visiting with Robbie today to talk about my newest tale. She generously offered a review of Goodbye Old Paint, so in a way it’s a two-fer. … Run for the Roses

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7 Tips to Creating A Secret Defense Force in Fiction

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

As you can see, I’m still not sure what to call this type of organization.  A cabal or secret society has fairly dark undertones.  For this topic, I’m really trying to lean towards groups that are fighting to protect something.  … Continue reading →

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Reading Journals & Craft of Fiction

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings! Liz Gauffreau with you today with some thoughts about reading as a writer. I fell in love with reading literature in the ninth grade. I … Reading Journals & Craft of Fiction

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Quotes in Daily Conversation

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I have a few friends who I can hold an entire conversation with using quotes from various movies and shows.  90% of them end up being from Futurama, but it’s interesting how such a thing can happen.  Yet, the lines … Continue reading →

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