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Pieces of an Adventuring Party

Posted on May 17, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Fantasy adventures commonly have groups of heroes even if only one of them is the primary antagonist.  A challenge for any author is to piece one together that is effective and interesting.  You can go with all warriors or all … Continue reading →

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The Inventor

Posted on May 14, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

There is a need That not everyone sees A gap That lingers in the shadows Society can live Without it filled Yet it holds the whole world back * A third eye spots the hole And a mind toils Crafting … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Designing Fictional Inventions

Posted on May 12, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Not sure how else to explain this one because it doesn’t always come up in a story.  You might not have to design anything new for your world.  Then again, you might have to come up with something since a … Continue reading →

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Inventions that Help Me as an Author

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Another idea that was presented by Bia Bella Baker was writing an invention that I either loved or hated.  This was tough for two reasons.  First is that I can’t think of a single invention that I specifically love and … Continue reading →

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Dreams in the Morning

Posted on April 28, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Images while I snore That take me on adventures Crafting fear Or joy Before my body stirs * They linger in the morn’ Dew drops Sitting in my senses Gone Before my mind captures * On the rarest days A … Continue reading →

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How Do You Tackles Prompts?

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, I used to attempt prompts, but I haven’t done them in years.  I’m really too busy with my own stuff and I can never get them to feel right for my blog.  That and I schedule months in … Continue reading →

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Outline Time . . . Trouble Already?

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I don’t really know if that’s an Irish proverb.  Just liked the sound of it when looking for sleep quotes.  Why do I think this is what’s going to get a lot of comments? The reason I went for … Continue reading →

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How Do I Choose the Length of My Series?

Posted on April 12, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I was asked how I chose the length for my series.  With War of Nytefall: Savagery being the 6th volume, I felt now was as good a time as any to explain.  Then again, there isn’t any science behind this.  … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Raising Supporting Characters to the Spotlight

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

When writing a long series with multiple characters, you’re bound to have a few that stay in the background.  They get to do some things and a few big scenes, but you forget to draw them out.  At least until … Continue reading →

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Is There a Point in Character Bios?

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I can already hear at least once pantser preparing to explain why they don’t do this.  If it helps, person with fingers at the ready, you’re right.  Character biographies don’t work for everyone.  They aren’t even universal because everyone has … Continue reading →

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