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Happy National Coffee Day to My Brew-Drinking Friends!

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’m not much of a coffee drinker.  I like the smell and don’t mind the taste if I add some sugar, cream, or ice cream to it.  Hot coffee has this habit of making me drowsy though, so I … Continue reading →

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Book Trailers for Promotion – Part 2

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings to one and all. Beem Weeks back with you once again. Today, I’m doing a brush-up on a post I wrote a couple of years ago about book … Book Trailers for Promotion – Part 2

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Smorgasbord Book Promotions 2024 – Share an Excerpt – #Supernatural Adventure The Last Drive by John W. Howell

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

In this series you are invited to share an excerpt of 500 words from any of your published books . This feature is for any author who has been … Smorgasbord Book Promotions 2024 – Share an Excerpt – #Supernatural … Continue reading →

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Like Starting All Over Again.

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, gang. Craig with you for part two of my series about writing to market. You can pick up post #1 here if you missed it. For purpose of a quick … Like Starting All Over Again.

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Expressive Writing: Creative and Cathartic

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Posted by Joy York Can writing really be cathartic?  Research studies say it can. In a 2018 article published in the Cambridge University Press by … Expressive Writing: Creative and Cathartic

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Happy Chain Mail (Chainmail?) Day!

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve seen it both as ‘Chain Mail’ and ‘Chainmail’.  We’ll leave that argument alone because now we’re going to learn a little about this type of armor.  It’s one that is still finely crafted by some people today for a … Continue reading →

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Story Circle

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

The Story Circle pertains to the character arc of the protagonist. Dan Harmon is the mastermind behind the Story Circle. Currently an executive … Story Circle

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Strength of Character

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, Storytellers. Diana here today for a little musing about “strong” characters. I spent a recent evening chatting with a group of writers … Strength of Character

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Using Colors in Your Books

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

The power of color extends far beyond mere aesthetics. In book-writing, colors can serve as silent storytellers, weaving emotions, symbolism, and … Using Colors in Your Books

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Words that pack a punch – part 8

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, friends. It’s Jan back with another look at how we can enhance our writing by choosing more impactful words. Today’s word is a doozy – … Words that pack a punch – part 8

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