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Happy Birthday to Me?

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Yeah, it’s my birthday.  I turn 45.  I really don’t get excited for my birthdays any more because celebrating is made to feel more like a social obligation.  Been feeling this way about it since I turned 40 during the … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Flaws in Our Characters!

Posted on April 9, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings to one and all. Beem Weeks back with you again for the month of April! Recently, another author mentioned a character that may have seemed … The Importance of Flaws in Our Characters!

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Spitballing

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, gang! 👋🏼 Craig with you once more. I am at a funky place today in my writing. I have two finished manuscripts ready to go. Both are edited. I … Spitballing

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3 Common Mistakes Writers Make with Conflict – By Janice Hardy…

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

on Fiction University: Conflict has caused more than its fair share of writer frustrations. Like many writers, I’ve spent countless hours creating … 3 Common Mistakes Writers Make with Conflict – By Janice Hardy…

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Should Authors Quit Social Media?

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

An attention-grabbing headline is known as clickbait. Clicks in the virtual world hold great value. Not to authors, unless we’re running ads that … Should Authors Quit Social Media?

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National Walking Day

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Since I’ve been doing as much walking as I can thanks to Pokemon Go, I thought I’d post about this holiday.  Haven’t been able to walk as much as I wanted during the winter thanks to that polar vortex in … Continue reading →

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What to Know About Interactive Storytelling?

Posted on April 2, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Jacqui here at Story Empire with my next 2025 post. My theme this year: Trends, Questions, Concerns among Writers In this monthly post, I’ll discuss … What to Know About Interactive Storytelling?

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How a sampling of international authors approaches marketing: Part 1, Authors Ken Stark and Melisa Quigley weigh in.

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings to all! Joy York here today. In my last post, I shared my quest to gain some clarity for how to best market to readers. My research proved … How a sampling of international authors approaches marketing: Part 1, … Continue reading →

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The Review Black Market

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Author– I hear you can provide legit reviews. Dealer– I might be able to help you. A– Well, I’d like one for my newest book. D– When did it release and how long is it? A– Two weeks ago.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Writing Your Character’s Faith

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Use faith to enrich your story and create compelling characters. Find out how here! Writing Your Character’s Faith

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