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Expansion Pack: Story Engineering

Posted on January 21, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hi, Gang. Craig with you again today with another one of my Expansion Packs. I stole the idea from some video games who offer additional levels, or … Expansion Pack: Story Engineering

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A #CoverReveal for POUR IT ON #NewRelease #Romance in the Keystone Couples Series

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Ciao, amici! Today’s post is short and mostly sweet. My new novella, Pour it On, will release this month as promised. January 28, to be precise. I … A #CoverReveal for POUR IT ON #NewRelease #Romance in the Keystone Couples … Continue reading →

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Crafting Rich Characters (Part 1)

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings to all the storytellers out there. Let me start out by first wishing you a peaceful Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Then by sharing how … Crafting Rich Characters (Part 1)

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Small Post About Sea Turtles . . . I’m Not Joking

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I was in a classroom and noticed a poster.  I’d seen it before multiple times, but a new thought clicked in my head: There are only 7 species of sea turtles? I always thought there were more than that, … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Chase Scenes

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

While a staple of action movies, the chase scene isn’t as easy to pull off when it comes to books.  They depend a lot on visuals to create the right amount of suspense and tension, which means word choice is … Continue reading →

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Creating a Promotional Author Video

Posted on January 14, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hello, SEers! Welcome to the first Mae Day of 2022. I hope your New Year is off to a great start! Today, I’d like to talk about how to create a … Creating a Promotional Author Video

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Writing Set-Up for the Big Reveal!

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Greetings, SE Readers. Beem with you today. First, I want to thank everybody involved with Story Empire for the warm welcome extended to me as a new … Writing Set-Up for the Big Reveal!

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#4 Post of 2021: 7 Tips to Adding Fear Into Fiction

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published on February 3, 2021.) Even if you don’t write horror, you may want to include some fear in your stories.  From fear, we can create hope and relief.  We can also drive people into despair and sadness.  … Continue reading →

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The Weirdness of Tuesdays Starting in February!

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

This isn’t going to be a big post.  Yola is up there primarily because the idea I came up with for Tuesdays starting next month is up her alley.  The truth is that I’m running out of teasers to use … Continue reading →

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Story Development and Execution Part 1: Ideation

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Ciao, SEers. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. I intended to spend my time off entirely work-free, and while I didn’t open my laptop, I … Story Development and Execution Part 1: Ideation

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