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7 Tips to Writing Touch Attacks

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

As I said, touch attacks are fairly niche.  They appear in a lot of stories with magic and superpowers.  Yet, they tend to also get taken for granted.  So, what are some things to consider when using them? You need … Continue reading →

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In the Trees Shadow by D. L. Finn #newbook

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Today, I am happy to welcome fellow Story Empire contributor and blogging buddy D.L. Finn to Fiction Favorites. She has a new collection of stories … In the Trees Shadow by D. L. Finn #newbook

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Artificial Intelligence

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, Gang. Craig with you once more to talk about something that concerns me; Artificial Intelligence. (AI) I’m going to qualify myself by saying I … Artificial Intelligence

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Check This Out: My Checkered Life: A Marriage Memoir

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m always pleased to welcome the marvelous Marian Beaman on the blog. She’s here to talk about her latest memoir, My Checkered Life: A Marriage … Check This Out: My Checkered Life: A Marriage Memoir

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Metaphysical elements in writing – essential oils and herbs

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, SE’ers! It’s Jan again with another post about metaphysical elements, which can add an extra dimension to fiction writing. Today, I’m … Metaphysical elements in writing – essential oils and herbs

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7 Tips to Writing Teachers in Fiction

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

We did students on Wednesday, so let’s look at teachers.  Getting right into it since there’s not much more of a set up. The teacher doesn’t have to be an alcoholic, druggie, hermit, or any other type of troubled character.  … Continue reading →

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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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