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Detour on the Eternal Road Tour – Stop Seven with D.L. Finn

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Denise can project happiness with just a word. Her mantra is “To follow your inner child,” and that concept will keep her young forever. Under the … Detour on the Eternal Road Tour – Stop Seven with D.L. Finn

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Slang! What’s the 411?

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings to one and all. Beem Weeks back with you again. This month, I’m going to have a little fun talking about slang! Whether we realize it or … Slang! What’s the 411?

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Validation

Posted on February 7, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, gang! Craig with you once more. I have a character arc plan for you. If you’re a new author, character arcs are important. If you’re a veteran … Validation

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7 Tips to Reincarnated Characters

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Having a protagonist being a reincarnation of a previous character or reborn as a powerful being can make a fun story.  You open up a lot of possibilities.  So, what are some tips to this kind of story? Reincarnation is … Continue reading →

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Detour on the Eternal Road

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

It my great pleasure to welcome John Howell today. He is here to tell us about his latest publication. I got an advance look at this one and you’re … Detour on the Eternal Road

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How To Master The Art of Misdirection

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Misdirection is the intentional deflection of attention for the purpose of disguise, and it’s a vital literary device. To plant and disguise a clue … How To Master The Art of Misdirection

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Does learning to be a good writer matter anymore? Or will AI fix your problems?

Posted on February 3, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Jacqui here at Story Empire. My theme for 2025 is: 2025 Writers World: Trends, Questions, Concerns, More This monthly post will discuss topics that … Does learning to be a good writer matter anymore? Or will AI fix your problems?

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Happy Groundhog Day

Posted on February 2, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Apparently, it’s also Marmot Day and Hedgehog Day.  Lots of rodents today.  Well, let’s hope the varmints give us good news.

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Top 5 of 2024- #1 Various Cardinal Symbol Systems

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

This post originally went live on February 21, 2024. I mentioned that there have been plenty of uses of the cardinal directions to create fantasy and mythological systems.  Sometimes, you even have a 5th direction of ‘center’, which is important … Continue reading →

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Should You Use Clichés in Writing Your Book?

Posted on January 31, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Posted by Joy York What is a cliché? A cliché is a French word meaning “stereotype.” It was originally used long ago to describe stereotype: a metal … Should You Use Clichés in Writing Your Book?

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