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BIRTH ORDER and CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: The Lastborn

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello, Story Empire friends, Gwen with you today. Together we’ll focus on birth order as it relates to character development. We’ve considered the … BIRTH ORDER and CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: The Lastborn

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7 Tips to Writing Student Characters

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

To be clear, this is mostly about a main hero who is a student with a mentor.  So, we’re not looking at general student characters, but those who are in the spotlight.  They don’t even have to go to a … Continue reading →

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Elements of a Dual Timeline Novel: Character Development

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, SEers! Welcome to the another Mae Day on Story Empire! In my last post, I gave a brief introduction to dual timeline novels. Now I’d like to … Elements of a Dual Timeline Novel: Character Development

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Overused Techniques and Genres? I Think Not!

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings to one and all. Beem Weeks back with you this fine spring day! Today, I want to share with you a few thoughts on writing techniques and … Overused Techniques and Genres? I Think Not!

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It’s My Birthday . . . Guess I’ll Post Some Funnies

Posted on April 9, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, it’s my 43rd birthday.  I’ll be spending time with family, including seeing the ‘Super Mario Bros.’ movie with my son.  Starting the day with an Easter egg hunt too.  Plenty of fun to be had on this Sunday before … Continue reading →

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Easter Memes for 2023

Posted on April 7, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Clearly, I’m busy and needed to throw some filler in here.  I figure everyone else is busy too.  I’d save these for Sunday, but that’s my birthday.  At least on this blog, my birthday comes first.  So, enjoy these Google … Continue reading →

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Passover Memes for 2023

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s that time of year!  Time for some fun Passover memes.  As much fun as you can have when eating giant crackers.  Here we go.  (All found in Google Image search.)

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Story Verbing Part 2

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, Story Empire mavens! Today’s post is the second half of Story Verbing. If you missed Part 1, find it here: https://storyempire.com/2023/03… Story Verbing Part 2

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Elements of Setting: Attitude

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Ciao, SEers! Today, we’re finishing the setting series. We’ve already discussed time, locale, and atmosphere. Today, we’re going to end with attitude… Elements of Setting: Attitude

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Happy National Crayon Day!

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

The title says it all.  Happy National Crayon Day!  I’m sure most of us have some fond memories of these childhood treasures.  Now for the funnies from a Google Image Search.

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