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Narrative Choice, Part 2

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

by Stephen Geez In “Narrative Choice Part 1” I started with the basics in narrative choice—voice, tense, and identity. For Part 2 we’ll flex more of … Narrative Choice, Part 2

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Super Bowl Memes . . . Because I’m Busy

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s time for the Super Bowl, which I’m sure most people who read my blog don’t care about.  For those who don’t even know, it’s the last football game of the season between the two conference champions.  Most people watch … Continue reading →

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Dueling Narrators

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Narrator 1–  This is the bad guy.  You can tell because he’s leading an army of soldiers in black armor. Narrator 2–  Don’ t be ridiculous.  Armor color doesn’t mean evil.  Besides, he’s leading a charge against the descendants of … Continue reading →

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Writing Personal Essays!

Posted on February 10, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, SE’ers! Beem Weeks here with you again. Today, I’m discussing personal essays as a form of storytelling. Writers tell stories. It’s the … Writing Personal Essays!

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7 Tips to Using an Unreliable Narrator

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

The Harley Quinn series is what prompted this topic.  I stumbled onto people complaining about how some villains were being shown in the series.  They thought they were too goofy or made to be stupid.  Other people eventually arrived to … Continue reading →

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Joan Hall Guesting Today to Talk About Her #newbook – Menagerie

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I am so happy to have Joan Hall visit today. Joan is a fellow member of Story Empire, and she has a new book that sounds fascinating. Come on in, … Joan Hall Guesting Today to Talk About Her #newbook … Continue reading →

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BIRTH ORDER AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: Firstborn

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello Story Empire friends, Gwen with you today to focus on character development related to birth order. Here’s a link to my prior post on this … BIRTH ORDER AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: Firstborn

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Metaphysical Elements in Writing – Gemstones

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello, SE’ers! It’s Jan again with the first part of the new series that’s all about including metaphysical elements in fiction writing. Today, I’m … Metaphysical Elements in Writing – Gemstones

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Another Plethora of Puzzles

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Decided it was time to show another collection of puzzles.  Don’t really have any stories behind these.  Enjoy.

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Issue 4 – Cover Reveal

Posted on February 3, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Suburban Witchcraft Magazine: Dear everyone, We are delighted to show you the cover reveal for Suburban Witchcraft Magazine … Issue 4 – Cover Reveal

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