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Poetry Day: Man and The Great Unknown

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Mankind always has to go searching in the mysterious places of reality.  Our curiosity knows very few limits even if it gets us into trouble.) Depthless seas And limitless skies Drawing us to them Teasing at our wonder Daring us … Continue reading →

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Life vs Fate Worse Than Death

Posted on September 18, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This category is why Monday’s post was a little difficult.  ‘Life vs Fate Worse Than Death’ makes me think of a person not dying, but being left in a terrible state.  Upon reading more about this concept, it appears to … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Should We Knock?

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This excerpt is from the early parts of War of Nytefall: Savagery.  It starts off a mystery that Clyde won’t like the answer to.  Mab isn’t looking too good either.

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Versus By Subgenre: The Topic For 2 Weeks

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I stumbled onto an article called The 9 Types of Stories and How to Master Them by Joe Bunting.  Don’t know who that is, but I was looking for inspiration for writing-based posts and this came into my search feed.  Highly recommend … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: When Events Happen at the Same Time

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I was going to make this a long post about the topic, but I think I’m going to open the floor to other authors. Similar to jumping timelines, a story can have events going on at the same time, but … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Maker of Its Makers

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Touching on religion and creation here.  Let’s see what happens.) Genderless being Both of one body And an army of forms It stands Amid the beginning Waiting for time   Balls of light Burst into existence Firing elements Into the … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing a Story with Two Time Periods

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I will say that I know what day it is.  Last year, I did a regular post and got a few private messages asking if I forgot what today is.  I live in New York, grew up in New … Continue reading →

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Telling A Tale of Two Eras

Posted on September 9, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

A few months back, I watched a show on Amazon called ‘Fallout’  It was about characters in a post-apocalyptic landscape with the three protagonists having their own stories, which converge.  There were also scenes about the past events leading up … Continue reading →

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International Literacy Day!

Posted on September 8, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I know I’ve been doing a lot of holidays, but good ones keep coming up.  Also, school started and things are busy.  Today, I’m bringing a really important holiday to you, which I think more people need to be aware … Continue reading →

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Happy Read a Book Day!

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is ‘Read a Book Day’!  Didn’t know this holiday existed, but it’s definitely a hobby that people should try out.  Let’s not be specific about books too.  Sure, you have novels and tomes.  You also have manga, short stories, … Continue reading →

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