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When Villains Go Hero

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

On-going series will have multiple villains in order to keep things fresh.  You need different enemies with a variety of ambitions to make sure it’s not the same adventure over and over again.  Yet, you run into a problem down … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Having Villains Team Up: Let the Eye-Rolling Ensue

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s time for the villains to unite against one or many heroes.  Such a faction of evil can only be stopped by . . . Well, that’s a long list ranging from punches to infighting to whatever you can imagine.  … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Villain Team-Ups: Is It a Limited Tactic?

Posted on April 20, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Villains teaming up is a classic twist to a series.  You have two established characters who don’t necessarily share a common enemy.  Yet, they work together for the same goal, which causes the heroes to do the same.  It happens … Continue reading →

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Seriously, These Weeks Are Turning into Months

Posted on April 18, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Betting everyone feels like these weeks are just an endless cycle of nothing.  Sure, the sun goes up and down to signify the passage of time.  Yet, it doesn’t feel like it means a difference since every day is basically … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Characters with Depression

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

A few disclaimers here because we’re heading into delicate territory.  I am not an expert on mental health by any means.  I read up on it and have my own experiences to work off, which is what fuels these posts.  … Continue reading →

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Do You Avoid or Tackle Mental Health Issues in Fiction?

Posted on April 6, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I bring up mental health a lot here.  Usually, it’s in regards to the topic itself and not connecting it to writing.  Well, I’m going to switch that up here.  Wednesday and Friday are going to be some 7 Tip … Continue reading →

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Ask-the-Author . . . Wait . . . Why Did I Write That?

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I make my blog subject list and schedule posts pretty far in advance these days.  It’s because I really only have time to blog on weeknights and want to keep that part far ahead.  Clears writing time on the weekend.  … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: The Runaway or Elusive Idea

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve spent the week writing tips and my own thoughts on how to handle a twisting idea.  I admit that it isn’t my area of expertise.  My character bios, plot summaries, outlines, and other world building write-ups put me in … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Working with a Serpentine Idea

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Look, many of us can’t say that our original plans go off without a hitch once the pen meets the paper.  Even outlines change as you move along, so there’s a very organic undercurrent to writing in general.  Maybe it … Continue reading →

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When an Idea Twists in Real Time

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

War of Nytefall: Eradication had something fairly unique among all of my published stories.  There was a big plan, but a key component of the story was trapped in a bizarre state of uncertainty.  I knew there would be a secret … Continue reading →

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