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7 Tips to Creating A Secret Defense Force in Fiction

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

As you can see, I’m still not sure what to call this type of organization.  A cabal or secret society has fairly dark undertones.  For this topic, I’m really trying to lean towards groups that are fighting to protect something.  … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Catchphrases

Posted on May 15, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

For anyone in my generation, we probably heard this exactly as it was said and know the movie.  I don’t know if the 80’s and 90’s were the era of catchphrases, but it feels like a lot from those times … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Psycho-Grannie

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Actually saw this event play out in Florida.) She has lived her life Wish you could say the same She stares upon the road With half a working eye Moving from lane to lane Without a pattern to be found … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Cliffhangers and Transitions

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s just dive right into the questions. What advice would you give an author about writing a smooth scene transition? What advice would you give an author about writing a cliffhanger? What is a pet peeve about any type of … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Prophet of the Rainbow Unicorns

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A fun poem involving unicorns?) He stands upon his wooden crate An island within a human sea A scrawny form in mottled hair Wearing rags of every color   Only few give him a sideways glance As they trudge along … Continue reading →

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Blast from the Past: Types of Closures and Cliffhangers

Posted on May 7, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Back on October 1, 2014, I made the following post.  Nearly forgot about it, but I realized it can work better than another 7 tips post.  Enjoy.) Even if you’re nervous about writing the ending of your story, it has … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Gods in Chaos

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Another fun teaser from Legends of Windemere: Warlord of the Forgotten Age.  Just a look at how the gods are taking the looming return of the one being that strikes fear in their hearts and souls.  I mean, they’re gods and … Continue reading →

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People Who Transform Into Weapons

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

While it isn’t common, I have found a few stories that have people who transform into weapons.  Most times, it’s a curse that the character wishes to break.  They are wielded by a friend and cannot change back and forth.  … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Predators Around

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a fun one.  What kind of predator do you think I mean?) The monsters are out in force Growing hungry by the minute Searching for the weak and young To fill their putrid guts   The monsters’ courage … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Transforming Weapons

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

As I said on Monday, this is fairly niche.  Still, there are some guidelines one can follow to make this work.  Transforming weapons are fun, but it still pays to be careful and not let them cause a mess. The … Continue reading →

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