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7 Tips to Returning to Writing

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

It isn’t easy getting back to any hobby.  Writing can be very tricky since skills can get rusty and confidence can falter pretty quickly.  So, what are some ways to return and not run away in shame? If you’re really … Continue reading →

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Returning to Writing

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Last year I finished editing and started writing a new book for the first time in about 2 years or so.  It was kind of nerve-wracking because I had a lot of imposter syndrome and other flavors of doubt.  Still, … Continue reading →

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A Little More to the Left

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Torturer– “I’ll get you to talk.” Prisoner– “Never!” T- “Your lips will flap when I start using these.” P- “Don’t make me . . . They meeting at the docks tomorrow night at 9.” T- “You won’t be laughing for … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Burning Lamb

Posted on February 19, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Not 100% certain where the title came from.  The poem is about people who live entirely for others.  Not the sacrificial types who help those in need.  It’s about those who are raised to put themselves second and never attempt … Continue reading →

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Why Can Some Heroes Get Away With Torture?

Posted on February 18, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

It does seem to be a double-standard.  Villains torture people and they are rightfully hated by the audience.  Heroes do it to bad guys and most people shrug it off.  Touches on how humans can be okay with questionable actions … Continue reading →

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Torture in Fiction (Sensitive Topic)

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m sure most people can think of a story where the heroes are captured and about to be tortured.  Sometimes they don’t escape in time, so pain gets inflicted.  I did that several times in my two series.  Didn’t even … Continue reading →

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Effects of Mental Injuries in Fiction

Posted on February 11, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

This is a tough one to tackle because it’s hard to fully define mental injuries.  The most general definition that I’m going to work with is when a person is psychologically and/or emotionally hurt.  This doesn’t mean it’s a long-term … Continue reading →

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Effects of Physical Injuries in Fiction

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I make mistakes in this arena a lot, but I thankfully get rid of most of them when I do editing runs. It’s something I very conscious of because I write a lot of action scenes. So, I have to … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Audience

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was inspired by seeing authors saying they only write for themselves.  They would say that they didn’t care if anyone read their books.  It struck me as odd because a published author needs an audience.  Hence the poem.) We … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Freezing And Frantic

Posted on January 31, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Okay, not really frantic, but I am stressed.  We had a snow day on Monday due to Sunday’s blizzard.  Lots of shoveling and resultant aching of the body.  Nothing says fun like clearing the driveway and then a plow comes … Continue reading →

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