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Creating Characters, Part 2 of 3

Posted on June 10, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

By Stephen Geez If you missed it, you might want to start with Creating Characters Part 1 of 3. Toss the Cookie Cutter Some authors are tempted to … Creating Characters, Part 2 of 3

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Happy Donald Duck Day!

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

With the end of the school year, I’m not having a lot of time to prep stuff for Sundays.  I said long ago that those animal posts require some research to the point where making one of them takes an … Continue reading →

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What fiction writers can learn from reading and writing poetry part 2

Posted on June 7, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi everyone, it’s Robbie with you today and I’m continuing my conversation about the benefits of reading and writing poetry for fiction writers. I am… What fiction writers can learn from reading and writing poetry part 2

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Check This Out: Eyes Open

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

With me on the blog today is the fabulous, award-winning author, Lyn Miller-Lachmann, who is here to celebrate her latest young adult book, Eyes Open… Check This Out: Eyes Open

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Primordial Forces in Fiction

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This topic is pretty tough to research since I kept coming across different lists of primordial forces and systems.  Maybe one can’t really stand up and say here is the definitive list.  Doesn’t help that primordial gets used a lot.  … Continue reading →

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What’s Happening in the Writer’s World–June Edition

Posted on June 5, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Jacqui here at Story Empire with the June edition of “What’s happening in the literary world?” What used to be a simple process of penning what we-… What’s Happening in the Writer’s World–June Edition

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Building the Scene

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings to one and all. Beem Weeks here with you again. This month, I want to dip into Building the Scene. First, what exactly is a scene? A scene … Building the Scene

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Happy National Cancer Survivor Day!

Posted on June 2, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I was going to do an animal post or maybe choose a funny holiday.  Then, I noticed that this was today.  I know many people who survived cancer.  Pretty sure most people can claim that.  Been lucky to not have … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using Nonverbal Communication in Your Writing

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

There are definitely more than 7 tips that one could give.  Nonverbal communication is essential and complicated.  So, know that this is the tip of the iceberg tip.  After all, I always stick to 7 tips and making it longer … Continue reading →

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Let’s Ramble Today

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, gang. Craig with you once more. I’ve been known to post the occasional rant, but I do so with the hope of helping you with your fiction. I’ve … Let’s Ramble Today

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