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Leading from the Back

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

What is leading from the back?  It’s exactly what you think.  This would be a military leader who stays away from the frontline.  They give orders while analyzing information and listening to advisors.  They’re still in charge, but not in … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Do I Need Supporting Characters?

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome back.  I was surprised to find that this was a question.  So, I had to touch on it and explain supporting characters.  Enjoy. Do I Need Supporting Characters? A story can be made or broken by the supporting characters … Continue reading →

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When Heroes Have Violent and ‘Evil’ Powers

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

The character on the right is called the Jack the Ripper.  For some reason, anime keeps using the moniker.  Usually for bad guys, but this time it’s for a good guy.  Name aside, I found something odd about him when … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Car Logistics

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(All I’m going to say about this is that I hate moving cars around with other people.  It’s always a headache where each person has their own idea on what to do.  Not one of my best poems because I … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Do I Have to Go Medieval?

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I think I’ll do a month of Do I Need to Use a Dragon? (Fantasy Writing Tips) teasers to see what people think.  I can’t put full sections down, so I’m going to grab random introductions.  Hope that works since I would … Continue reading →

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Julius’s Jacket Jamboree: Please Don’t Call Us Lame to Our Face

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

We sell jackets.  That’s it.  No, you’re thinking of a coat.  Those are longer and heavier because they’re for colder weather.  We’re more of an autumn and spring service with all of our products having a special feature.  Sure.  We … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Cannibalized

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(I really like this one.  It’s social commentary again.  Had myself confused at first until I read it once again.  Hope you enjoy.) We depend on you Our rock to hold Within the tempest Ignoring the chips We are tearing … Continue reading →

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Underwater Adventure: Magic vs Technology

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

As I said on Wednesday, there are two ways you can get underwater in fantasy.  You can find a technological method or introduce a magical version.  Both are viable with having been used in the genre before.  There are two … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Buried Alive

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(A small and creepy one.  Pretty self-explanatory.) I hear your steps above As they echo through the earth I refuse to yell or scream For fear of eating soil A taste I will not love Instead I kick and beat … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Underwater Fantasy Adventures

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

There’s a lot to consider when writing an underwater adventure.  It gets even more difficult if you’re writing in a fantasy world.  That or it’s easier depending on how much you want to mess with the laws of nature.  We’ll … Continue reading →

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