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WRITING AND WHAT YOU KNOW

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi SEers! Denise here to talk about writing what you know. This may be advice you’ve received as a writer. I know I heard it in writing classes and … WRITING AND WHAT YOU KNOW

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A Mind-Bending Trip: John W. Howell’s Eternal Road #BookReview

Posted on January 24, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on The Indie Spot!: Book Blurb: James Wainwright picks up a hitchhiker and discovers two things 1. The woman he picks up is his … A Mind-Bending Trip: John W. Howell’s Eternal Road #BookReview

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Expansion Pack: Story Engineering

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, Gang. Craig with you again today with another one of my Expansion Packs. I stole the idea from some video games who offer additional levels, or … Expansion Pack: Story Engineering

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A #CoverReveal for POUR IT ON #NewRelease #Romance in the Keystone Couples Series

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Ciao, amici! Today’s post is short and mostly sweet. My new novella, Pour it On, will release this month as promised. January 28, to be precise. I … A #CoverReveal for POUR IT ON #NewRelease #Romance in the Keystone Couples … Continue reading →

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Crafting Rich Characters (Part 1)

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings to all the storytellers out there. Let me start out by first wishing you a peaceful Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Then by sharing how … Crafting Rich Characters (Part 1)

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Small Post About Sea Turtles . . . I’m Not Joking

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I was in a classroom and noticed a poster.  I’d seen it before multiple times, but a new thought clicked in my head: There are only 7 species of sea turtles? I always thought there were more than that, … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Chase Scenes

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

While a staple of action movies, the chase scene isn’t as easy to pull off when it comes to books.  They depend a lot on visuals to create the right amount of suspense and tension, which means word choice is … Continue reading →

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Creating a Promotional Author Video

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello, SEers! Welcome to the first Mae Day of 2022. I hope your New Year is off to a great start! Today, I’d like to talk about how to create a … Creating a Promotional Author Video

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Writing Set-Up for the Big Reveal!

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, SE Readers. Beem with you today. First, I want to thank everybody involved with Story Empire for the warm welcome extended to me as a new … Writing Set-Up for the Big Reveal!

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#4 Post of 2021: 7 Tips to Adding Fear Into Fiction

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published on February 3, 2021.) Even if you don’t write horror, you may want to include some fear in your stories.  From fear, we can create hope and relief.  We can also drive people into despair and sadness.  … Continue reading →

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