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Writer’s Self-Care – Friends and Family

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today with my second post in the Writer’s Self-Care series. If you missed the first one, you can read it by clicking … Writer’s Self-Care – Friends and Family

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Outlining Finesse, Part 3

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

By Stephen Geez Welcome to Part 3 of my Outlining Finesse series. We covered the why and how for developing your own system here in art 1. We started… Outlining Finesse, Part 3

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Using fictional characters versus real people in historical fiction writing

Posted on March 11, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi everyone, it’s Robbie with you today. I am discussing using real historical people in fiction and why I decided to rather create fictional main … Using fictional characters versus real people in historical fiction writing

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Happy Mario Day!

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Apparently, this is the day that celebrates Super Mario.  Why?  Mar (March) 10 (10th) = Mar1o.  Never knew that and it sounds like a bad pun, but here we are.  So, here a few funnies, which were harder to find … Continue reading →

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Investigating the Mary Celeste by D. Lawrence Young

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

“Investigating the Mary Celeste” by D. Lawrence-Young “Investigating the Mary Celeste” by D. Lawrence Young is a compelling dive into one of the … Investigating the Mary Celeste by D. Lawrence Young

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Packing Up for Exploration!

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Adventurer 1– So, we haven’t been to this place before.  Let’s make sure we’re prepared, Jimmy. Jimmy– You got it, Bart. Bart– Extra clothes, backpacks, bedrolls, food rations, rope, torches, flint and steel, and weapons are first on the list. … Continue reading →

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What Writers Should Know! Part Three: Setting

Posted on March 8, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi SEers! Denise here with the third part in the What Writers Should Know Series to talk about the setting. Why is the setting so important? What if … What Writers Should Know! Part Three: Setting

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The night guest by Hildur Knutsdottir

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Review of “The Night Guest” by Hilda Knutsdottir “The Night Guest” by Hildur Knutsdottir, set to be released in September 2024, is a novel that I … The night guest by Hildur Knutsdottir

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7 Tips to Exploring New Lands in Fiction

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Is having your characters explore a new world difficult?  Maybe.  Some authors have an easier time than others.  This depends entirely on how your imagination works and what your writing style focuses on.  For example, I think those who work … Continue reading →

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Poverty by America by Matthew Desmond

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Title: Reflecting on “Poverty, by America” – A Confrontation with America’s Poverty Crisis In “Poverty, by America,” Matthew Desmond, who previously … Poverty by America by Matthew Desmond

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