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We’re All Different

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Seymour Stories:
This started out as a reply to a blog post on Legends of Windemere (Writing Characters from Maligned and Abused Groups), but it struck a chord with me, and I ended up writing my own…

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Author Growth

Posted on August 8, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello, SEers, and welcome to another Mae Day on Story Empire. Let’s chat writer growth.  Last winter, a local newspaper featured me in an article. I … Author Growth

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When the Character Doesn’t Want to Go Back

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Author– As their swords collide and the battle reaches its climax . .. FLASHBACK! Hero–  Wait!  What are you doing? Author–  Perfect time for a flashback. Hero–  No!  It’s a terrible time. Villain–  Let’s hear him out. Hero–  Shut up.  … Continue reading →

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Indie Versus Traditional: The Author’s Dilemma

Posted on August 5, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, SE’ers! Beem Weeks here with you again. Today, I am going to share my thoughts on indie publishing versus traditional. What would make a … Indie Versus Traditional: The Author’s Dilemma

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7 Tips to Using Flashbacks and Not Lose the Audience

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Flashbacks are popular.  They’re also misused all the time because people think they can be dropped in whenever they want.  It’s like having a smooth ride and then throwing a cardboard box in the way.  Sure, you might run it … Continue reading →

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Characters and Diversity. Part 3 – PHYSICAL ABILITY

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello SE friends, Gwen with you today, and together we will venture further into the theme of diversity. In June, I wrote about including racial … Characters and Diversity. Part 3 – PHYSICAL ABILITY

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What Writers Should Do During the Dead Month – by Erica Verrillo…

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally posted on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog:
on Publishing … and Other Forms of Insanity: Businessman laying down in a suit isolated on white background August is affectionately known as the “dead month” in the publishing industry.…

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Story Development and Execution Part 9: Writing Action

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Ciao, SEers. Today is part nine of the series: writing action. While this is important for the thriller genre, I mean the more general term, which … Story Development and Execution Part 9: Writing Action

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Teenager Memes: In Honor of My Son Turning 13

Posted on July 31, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

As mentioned yesterday, my son turned 13 this past week.  I was so busy preparing for his party and trying not to collapse from long Covid that I decided to use today to do an easy ‘meme’ collection post.  Of … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: No Real Progress to Report

Posted on July 30, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m not even going to look at what my goals were.  Doubt I made any of them because this week had an unexpected hurdle.  It’s one that may carry through the entire summer from the look of things. For those … Continue reading →

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