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Questions 3: How Was 2022?

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, I talked about my 2022 this past Monday.  So . . . Let’s see how everyone else made out this year.  Wait . . . I think I remember this going south a bit last year.  No politics!  Now … Continue reading →

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The Four Horsemen of Writing: Negativity

Posted on December 27, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Not even sure I have to go into details with this one.  It’s a destroyer of egos and causes people to quit.  Not only with writing, but with most adventures.  This can birth doubt and keep it fed for as … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: The Heart of a Franchise

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Seems like everything coming out is either a reboot, reimagining, rewrite, or something that involves a pre-existing franchise.  This isn’t about originality being dead and nobody wanting to take a risk on a new franchise.  Instead, I’m thinking about how … Continue reading →

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The Four Horsemen of Writing: Procrastination

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s tough being an author.  You don’t always find the time you would like to write your stories and most people see it as a hobby.  Ideas will turn on you too.  The amount of pitfalls can be daunting and … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Handling Imposter Syndrome

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

So, we’ve gone over what Imposter Syndrome is and how it can be triggered.  Maybe it can happen without us identifying it right away.  No matter the case, we need to find a way to handle this powerful sensation.  An … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: What If You Woke Up in a New World?

Posted on September 23, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

As authors, I think we imagine ourselves in other worlds to begin with.  It might not be us exactly, but we exist in these worlds through our characters.  So, the concept of an Isekai isn’t too farfetched.  Probably why it … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Perfect Vacation

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Summer is a time for vacations.  At least if you can afford one both in terms of money and time.  This year isn’t seeing a big trip from me because of other expenses, which has me thinking.  Where would I … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Your Writing Space

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I toss this topic out from time to time.  Mostly because authors can be very particular about where they work.  Some are homebodies and others function in public.  Some have designated space to work while others go wherever they can … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Anybody Having Any Luck with Marketing?

Posted on June 20, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve got nothing here.  For a long time, I’ve felt that one needs tons of money to succeed in marketing an indie book.  Another way is to send out tons of freebies in the hopes of snagging reviews.  Yet, Amazon … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Writing from Trauma

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally, I was going to write at length about this concept.  Then, I thought it would be more beneficial to open up the floor after a small discussion.  Everyone handles trauma differently and writing directly about it isn’t always the … Continue reading →

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