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Tightening our Prose: Dialog Tags

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, Storytellers. Diana here today to continue the series on Tightening our Prose. As I suggested in the first post, tight prose has a … Tightening our Prose: Dialog Tags

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Tragedy and Real Events in Fiction

Posted on September 11, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you. Today is the twenty-second anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on America. Most everyone who was alive … Tragedy and Real Events in Fiction

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Apple Picking Day

Posted on September 10, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

My family tries to do this every year, but it’s not always successful.  Much of it depends on me having my son on a weekend that everyone else is free.  Well, it worked out this year, so off we go.  … Continue reading →

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Writing through the generations

Posted on September 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello, SE friends! Over these last months, I’ve focused on personality traits that might be useful in developing characters. Today I’m launching a … Writing through the generations

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7 Tips to Sleeping . . . As If I Should Talk

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Contrary to what some people think, sleep is very important.  It also isn’t the same for everyone.  Some people need the suggested 8 hours.  Others need more and others can function on less.  It’s about finding what works for you.  … Continue reading →

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A BIRD’S NEST AND THE WRITING PROCESS

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi SEers! Denise here to talk about the process of writing through an experience I had at home. When my husband and I returned home from Lake Tahoe, … A BIRD’S NEST AND THE WRITING PROCESS

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Happy Labor Day . . . Go Back to Bed!

Posted on September 4, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, it’s Labor Day.  I always forget about the meaning of this holiday since it’s become the declaration of a new school year for me.  Do you start before or after Labor Day weekend?  I guess it’s the sign that … Continue reading →

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Point of View (POV) #5: UPOVRs

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

By Stephen Geez If you missed part four, find Point of View (POV) #4: Interpretation here. Savvy writers avoid UPOVRs! Known to sneak into prose in … Point of View (POV) #5: UPOVRs

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Heading Back to School

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

To be fair, I went back to school/work yesterday.  It was what we call a Superintendent Conference Day.  This is when the teachers are there to hear about the plan for the year and get together in departments to get … Continue reading →

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Writing Personal Beliefs into Your Stories

Posted on August 30, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, SE’ers! Beem Weeks here with you again. Today, I want to discuss writing personal beliefs into our works of fiction. A month ago, I was a … Writing Personal Beliefs into Your Stories

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