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Heck of a deal! #freebook #murder #mystery

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hey, everyone. A couple of years ago I got an invitation to contribute to an anthology of murder mysteries. This is a little outside my orbit, but … Heck of a deal! #freebook #murder #mystery

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Writing a Query Letter #agentqueries #literaryqueries

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, SEers. Mae here today to discuss a topic that usually makes authors cringe. There are two things I despise writing—a book synopsis, and a query … Writing a Query Letter #agentqueries #literaryqueries

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Some Tips to Having Music Play While You Work

Posted on February 23, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I was rather surprised years ago when people asked me how I can listen to music while I write.  They assumed it was a distraction or hurt my progress.  Yet, I’ve always done it and never suffered.  Other things got … Continue reading →

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The Need for Music

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve written about needing music when I write before.  Felt like revisiting because it’s come up in conversations again.  Although, I do know that this isn’t common for authors.  Most I know need silence.  So, why am I not the … Continue reading →

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WRITING BOOK BLURBS

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi SEers! Denise here to talk about writing a book blurb. I’m in the final stages of editing my current book, and my thoughts are turning to create … WRITING BOOK BLURBS

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My Three ‘Novel’ Styles: All About Form

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

First, the above is rather true.  I’m always adding onto a story, so keeping it short is a challenge.  That’s not what this post is really about, but it connects to how I write my stories.  It’s why my styles … Continue reading →

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How to Write Point of View, Part 10, Choosing Tense and POV

Posted on February 18, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi SErs! It’s a day of Harmony here at Story Empire 🙂 Today, I’d like to talk about how to write Point of View (POV), and how to choose your story’s… How to Write Point of View, Part 10, Choosing … Continue reading →

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Jagged Feathers – @jansikes3 #NewRelease #RomanticSuspense #WhiteRuneSeries

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I am pleased that Jan Sikes will be visiting today to talk about her new book, Jagged Feathers. Jan is an old friend and fellow member of Story … Jagged Feathers – @jansikes3 #NewRelease #RomanticSuspense #WhiteRuneSeries

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Very Few Super Bowl Funnies

Posted on February 13, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve noticed that it’s getting harder to find memes that aren’t insulting with no wit or controversial.  Guess I’m lucky to have found these 6.  I have family over for the Super Bowl, so I won’t be on much.  Unless … Continue reading →

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Hand-to-Hand Writing: 7 Tips to Defense

Posted on February 11, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Here we are at the final entry and component of writing a fight scene.  As before, I’m going to note that this is a personal breakdown of aspects.  So, it’s all opinion, which means you might not agree.  We’ve done … Continue reading →

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