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#1 Post of 2020: 7 Tips to Writing Characters with Depression

Posted on January 31, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published April 8, 2020.  Wow.  All 3 mental health posts that came out around my 40th birthday.  Kind of bittersweet here.) A few disclaimers here because we’re heading into delicate territory.  I am not an expert on mental … Continue reading →

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How Latin Became Modern Italian

Posted on January 29, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

In my last post, I explored some ways in which a new language is born. This post examines one of the best-known historical examples (at least for … How Latin Became Modern Italian

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Heraldry Basics

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Any of you writing fantasy will appreciate Toni Šušnjar’s post on heraldry, shared on Mythic Scribes. The History of Heraldry As Toni explains, … Heraldry Basics

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Pictures from the Father/Son Zoo Trip

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Last Sunday’s funny animals picture went over really well.  I realized that I randomly put it on the same day that my son and I went to the Bronx Zoo.  That was a lot of fun and we got some … Continue reading →

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7 Tips On Writing Great Book Reviews

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I love books and believe everyone should leave reviews of the books they read. Reviews help readers decide if a book is worth reading, they also help… 7 Tips On Writing Great Book Reviews Excellent tips!

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Thursday A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy Learn about Teagan’s New Book

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

“Hey, guys, come here.” “Yes, boss. You might have to call Twiggy twice.” “What’s up? “You both know the writer Teagan R. Geneviene.” “We have heard … Thursday A Little Personal – Twiggy and Lucy Learn about Teagan’s New Book

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#3 Post of 2020: 7 Tips to Writing a Physical Description that Works

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally made on July 8, 2020.) Don’t go jumping to the comments just yet.  Jessica makes a good point.  Our characters are what we make them, so we shouldn’t blame them for it.  We do have to be careful … Continue reading →

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How To Animate your Book Cover

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Image courtesy of Pixabay Hi SErs! Harmony here. Animated book covers have become all the rage for social media promotion. So, today, I’d like to … How To Animate your Book Cover

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Not Sure What to Do? Funny Animal Memes

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Yeah.  I didn’t have much of a plan after a busy week.  Wanted to do a test of the War of Nytefall: Savagery blurb, but I didn’t get around to writing it.  There was a poem idea and some stories that I … Continue reading →

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Co-Authorship Part II: Shared Vision

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello SE readers, Gwen with you today, and it’s my pleasure to offer Part II of the four-part series on co-authorship. Last week, John Howell … Co-Authorship Part II: Shared Vision

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