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Starting at the End: Reverse Chronology

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Don’t hold the term in the title against me.  I couldn’t find a consistent label for when a story starts at the end.  ‘Reverse chronology’ caught my eye a few times and I liked the sound of it.  Makes sense … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Booting Up

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Anybody else relate to this one?) My laptop wakes like a drunken snail. I only need to check my email. A shadow of its former speed. Does it not know my urgent need? I rarely add a program to its … Continue reading →

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In Medias Res: Starting a Story in the Middle

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

This is what caused me to think up this week’s topic: IN MEDIAS RES.  I’d never heard of it even though I’m sure I’ve seen it.  This is very popular in film noir, but it shows up in plenty of … Continue reading →

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Starting Stories at the Start

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Did you know that a story can start at any point?  I’m sure most people did, but they aren’t always easy to pull off.  I’ve never had the urge to start a story from the middle or the end, but … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Hot/Sunny Day Battles

Posted on July 22, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

We’ve had rain and snow, so now let’s go to their opposite.  A sunny day that might be really hot.  You’d think the risks and issues with this day are minimal.  It’s basically the standard fighting weather when you don’t … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Blitzkrieg of Alarms

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Written after an insanely noisy night.  How anyone else in the house slept through that is beyond me.) Singing bird outside my window. Joined by honking horns. Sirens blaring two streets down. Setting off three barking dogs. A pair of … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Abner’s Armor Shop

Posted on July 15, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome!  Welcome!  You look like you could use some protection from your enemies.  All of our armors are kind of enchanted.  Each one has a specific spell, but we promise that each one is guaranteed to work.  There are no … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Blankie

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Written about my son’s blankie.  It was a special gift for when he was born and it survived so much.  Now, it’s been retired to a box at his mom’s where it will stay safe.  I’m sure blankie will be … Continue reading →

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Armor: When You Really Don’t Want to Get Pierced

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I think I’ve touched on this long ago, but I redid swords already.  Let’s have a week talking about another piece of equipment.  I mean, you can’t really go into battle without a good suit of armor.  Usually . . … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Blame Him or Thank Him

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Not sure what this poem was about.  God?  Religion?  I guess it could be that since people blame God for the evil and thank him for the good.  Not always the same groups with some choosing only one of those … Continue reading →

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