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Last Day of Winter Break!

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m lazy.  Want to hold onto the lazy for as long as possible.  So, enjoy a bunch of Winter Break memes.  All found by a Yahoo Image Search.

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Blogging Etiquette

Posted on February 25, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Hey, SE Readers. Joan with you today. Most independent, and even some traditionally published writers, are also bloggers. A blog is a great way to … Blogging Etiquette

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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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