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‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon?’ Available on Amazon!

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This was the big and only release of last year.  Do I Need to Use a Dragon? was a challenge in that it wasn’t really fiction.  It was all about me trying to write a ‘how to’ book, which several people … Continue reading →

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Best of 2023 #4: 7 Tips to Creating Monsters

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was originally posted on February 15, 2023.) Let’s be clear.  There really aren’t many solid rules to monster making.  At least when it comes to fiction.  In reality, you have to struggle with the ethics of creating a monster … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Having Enemies Become Allies

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

The temptation to turn a popular villain into a hero can be pretty strong.  To do this, you need to make the two enemies stop wanting to kill each other.  Might not be an easy task because just saying ‘they … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Having Characters Speak to the Dead

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

It really does seem like an easy power to throw into a story and solve a problem.  That might be the issue though.  Speaking with the dead or any spirits should have some kind of challenge.  Otherwise, the characters with … Continue reading →

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7 Tips Playing the Long Game in Fiction

Posted on November 17, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the hardest things to do with a series is to have a message.  This is because you need to play the long game.  I mean, you can’t just have it be revealed in the first volume and then … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using Siege Weapons in Fiction

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Siege weapons are rather restricted in its use, but that doesn’t mean one shouldn’t think about using them.  If you just toss them in, you might find that they don’t make sense or fail to get a decent impact.  There … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Origins: Fizzle

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Fizzle is probably the most popular character of Legends of Windemere.  He isn’t a champion, but he might as well be in the eyes of some readers.  It reached a point where I was getting requests for a Fizzle book.  This … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Sleeping . . . As If I Should Talk

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Contrary to what some people think, sleep is very important.  It also isn’t the same for everyone.  Some people need the suggested 8 hours.  Others need more and others can function on less.  It’s about finding what works for you.  … Continue reading →

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Enjoy Labor Day Weekend with ‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon?’

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, this is the last big promo I’m doing for Do I Need to Use a Dragon? since it’s the end of summer.  So: Grab your copy by clicking on the cover! Available as a $2.99 eBook and a $20 paperback! Already … Continue reading →

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Never Be Intimidated By Other Authors

Posted on August 23, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

  I’m going to start this topic off with a story.  This is something that came to mind a lot while writing Do I Need to Use a Dragon? because it touches on confidence. I think it was around 2003 or 2004 … Continue reading →

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