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The Knuckleheads Tour with Dan Antion #Newbook

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Today I am very excited to welcome Dan Antion to Fiction Favorites. Dan is a blogging buddy with one of the most successful blogs, No Facilities. He … The Knuckleheads Tour with Dan Antion #Newbook

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Last Day of School Memes

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Yup.  Last day of school here.  Get 2 months of relaxing bef . . . We all know I’m not going to be relaxing.  I’ve got 2 months to write 1-2 books, spend time with my son, exercise, hydrate, and … Continue reading →

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Suspension of Disbelief

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, gang. Craig with you once again to talk about something directly related to the kind of fiction I write. It’s called the suspension of disbelief.… Suspension of Disbelief

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The ‘Reality’ of School Subjects

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Nearing the end of the school year, so let’s get some laughs.  I mean, there are so many subjects in high school.  They should all be taken seriously . . . Except when you really start to lose your mind … Continue reading →

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A Voice in the Silence by DL FIinn. #newbook

Posted on June 22, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Please join me in Welcoming an old friend and Story Empire fellow member D. L. Finn. She has a new paranormal adventure and she wants to tell you … A Voice in the Silence by DL FIinn. #newbook

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Chekhov’s Gun

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello Storytellers. Diana here with playwright and author Anton Chekhov to explore the principle of Chekhov’s Gun. I’d love to hear your thoughts at … Chekhov’s Gun

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Why Do We Hide Pain?

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

This might not be a long one because it’s really just a question.  One that everyone may have a different answer for: Why do we hide our pain? I notice that we’re told most often to keep smiling even though … Continue reading →

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Writing Real Dialogue in Fiction

Posted on June 15, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, SE’ers! Beem Weeks here with you again. Today, I am going to share my thoughts on character dialogue in fiction.  Dialogue. It can make or… Writing Real Dialogue in Fiction

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Characters and Diversity. Part 1 – RACE

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello SE friends, Gwen with you today. I’m launching a new series, one that is focused on diversity. It seems a timely topic, and it’s also relevant … Characters and Diversity. Part 1 – RACE

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Story Development and Execution Part 7: Pacing, Tension, and Suspense

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Ciao, SEers. Today is part seven: pacing, tension, and suspense. Craig has written a couple of great posts on tension (one and two), and I have a … Story Development and Execution Part 7: Pacing, Tension, and Suspense

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