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Do You Wanna Kill A Character?

Posted on August 5, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on January 21, 2015.) I was going to be serious and some of these suggestions will be in that category.  Yet I find myself in a silly mood, which means we’ll see what happens.  So what are some … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Rodillen

Posted on August 3, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 16, 2014.  Only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) This would be the second city that Luke Callindor, Nyx, and their friends visit in Prodigy of Rainbow Tower.  Rodillen is … Continue reading →

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Outlines: Plans That Rarely Work Perfectly

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on March 11, 2015.) I talk about having outlines and making plans before I write.  These act like a ‘baby draft’ and make the creation of a first draft smoother.  At least to me.  It’s this part of … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Random Remote Ruler

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(I think most people know someone who will get the TV remote and then channel surf the whole time.  They won’t give up control even though they don’t know what they want to watch.  You either have to remain captive … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde . . . Balancing Act?

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on March 13, 2015.  Seems to be a variation of the ‘Ye Olde Shoppe’ posts.  A little clunky though.) So what seems to be the trouble?  Your hero went too dark and lost the shoulder angel?  It happens … Continue reading →

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Windemere Governments: Gaia

Posted on July 27, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on December 15, 2014.  Found an old 6-part blog series that I’ll do for the next 6 Mondays.  It only covers Legends of Windemere for a bit, but it was still interesting.) A (really long) while back I … Continue reading →

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Knowing Your Character And Action Scenes

Posted on July 24, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on March 4, 2015.) I’ve talked about writing action scenes before and people still ask for some tips.  Today I’m going to give a few that center on knowing your character.  Some might be repeats from other posts, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: The Prismatic Laugh

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Laughter is essential to living.  So many varieties and uses too.) Such a simple sound With a multitude of names The flirty titter The polite chuckle The friendly guffaw The maniacal cackling The drunken belly-laugh More names come to mind … Continue reading →

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Author Stigmas and Stereotypes

Posted on July 22, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted March 5, 2015.) As I lay here resting and nursing whatever this malady is, I have been answering comments and thinking.  (Add-on: I really do get sick a lot.) One thing my mind wandered off to was the … Continue reading →

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A Hero Without Words

Posted on July 20, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on September 15, 2014.) Last week I did some poetry about various hero types that connected to Superman and still had a few more heroes that came to mind.  They didn’t fit into his history, so I’m going … Continue reading →

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