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Writing to Market

Posted on August 26, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, Gang. Craig with you once more, and I’m pretty sure this one is going to lead to a series. Honestly, I kind of needed one to show up. It isn’t … Writing to Market

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How Was Your Summer?

Posted on August 25, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This was the last full weekend of my summer break.  Technically, I didn’t have a big break because I worked the summer program for 6 weeks.  I’ll get to me throughout the week though.  This about other people. So, how … Continue reading →

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Social Media is Not Just for Marketing- A plethora of networking opportunities

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Getting Started When I began my self-publishing journey in 2015, I was clueless about the book marketing process. Facebook and LinkedIn were the … Social Media is Not Just for Marketing- A plethora of networking opportunities

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How Inner Peace Invites Creativity

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Today, let’s discuss a subject few writers talk about, yet it’s vitally important for creativity. I’m referring to inner peace. Without balance and … How Inner Peace Invites Creativity

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Words that pack a punch – part 7

Posted on August 19, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, SE’ers! I’m back again with another common word we all use in our writing and some substitution ideas that will be more impactful. Today’s… Words that pack a punch – part 7

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The Fantasy Orc Stereotypes

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, we did elves and dwarves.  Always felt orcs were the third fantasy species that showed up all the time.  Sometimes they are simply goblins, but they usually have the same themes.  Definitely big stereotypes with these guys too.  So, … Continue reading →

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Trouble Naming your Character, Town, or Tavern? Try a Name Generator.

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings Storytellers, Diana with you today with a quick post about names. Now and then, I get stuck for a name. I need a ship name (The Devil’s … Trouble Naming your Character, Town, or Tavern? Try a Name Generator.

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The Fantasy Dwarf Stereotypes

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Can’t talk about elves without touching on dwarves.  Let’s just dive into the first one: Dwarves hates elves and the feeling is mutual.  Right from Tolkien, but misses the fact that Legolas and Gimli became friends.  Many authors just have … Continue reading →

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Tertiary Sources: Not Just Tangential Anymore

Posted on August 14, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello, Story Empire Readers! It’s Liz Gauffreau with you today. Let me start by saying that this is not the post I intended to write. I was going to … Tertiary Sources: Not Just Tangential Anymore

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The Fantasy Elf Stereotypes

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I was thinking about fantasy stereotypes a while back.  Naturally, my mind went to elves and how they are typically depicted the same way in fantasy.  The above meme notes a lot of what people think, which primarily comes from … Continue reading →

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