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Author Month: The White Whale Project

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

So, what is a ‘White Whale Project’?  Named after Moby Dick, this is the story idea that you can’t get to work, but refuse to send into the abyss.  You have spent countless hours trying to figure it out.  Maybe … Continue reading →

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Humor in Writing- Five Ways to Do It

Posted on November 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Photo by Гоар Авдалян on Unsplash Hi SEers. John is with you today. The other day I was staring at my computer screen like it was the Oracle of … Humor in Writing- Five Ways to Do It

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Quick Question About Paperback Prices

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’m doing a last minute thing because I’m scratching my head.  It’s involves the pricing for my paperback books on Amazon. I was hoping to keep them around $10-$12, but some are proving to be bigger than I expected … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of the Written Word

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello S.E. friend, Gwen with you today, and I’m going to begin with a question. Why do you write? This question became front and center for me when I… The Miracle of the Written Word

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Check out Saddled Hearts

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s all give a rousing welcome to Jan Sikes today. She’s here to tell us about Saddled Hearts. This is the third volume in her White Rune series. … Check out Saddled Hearts

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The Shadow of Imposter Syndrome

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Sorry.  The November 28th post went live by accident right after this one.  So, most people commented on the Hat Shop instead of the real November 2nd post.  Didn’t realize it until someone actually commented on this one, so I’m … Continue reading →

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Guest Post – Jan Sikes – Saddled Hearts Blog Tour & Giveaway: Saddled Hearts by Jan Sikes #NewRelease #RomanticSuspense #HorseSanctuary #Rodeo @…

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I am happy to welcome Fellow Story Empire colleague and friend Jan Sikes to Fiction Favorites. She has a new book and is here to tell us about it. So… Guest Post – Jan Sikes – Saddled Hearts Blog Tour … Continue reading →

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How to Use Prologues, Part 9, In Media Res

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Image courtesy of Tumisu via Pixabay Hi SErs! It’s a day of Harmony here at Story Empire 🙂 Today, I’d like to talk about using In Media Res in a … How to Use Prologues, Part 9, In Media Res

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Author Month: Your First ‘The End’

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

This is apparently a big month for authors.  I can’t tell if NaNoWriMo is the cause or an effect of this designation.  Either way, I think it will be fun to use the Tuesdays in this month to shares some … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Never a fan of this holiday being on a weekday.  School gets in the way and homework is assigned as the kids get older.  Still, you try to squeeze some fun out of it.  Here’s a few funnies to get … Continue reading →

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