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Having a John Wick-end (I Give All Credit to My Friend Who Said It First.)

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

It was a busy week, but I’m happy to say that I get to rest a bit this weekend.  A friend is coming over and we’ve been holding off on seeing ‘John Wick 3’ until we could do a marathon.  … Continue reading →

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The Grand Finale

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

A long road has been written Through typos and twists You have seen it to the end Fingers worn and callused Pencils down to nubs The corpses of pens fill a drawer A cemetery you refuse to toss Keys on … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing an Ending Whether You Want To or Not

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

That’s a heavy quote . . . Let’s lighten the mood with a humorous list of ways an author can end a story. Don’t do it!  You might never have another idea and people already like this one.  Even if … Continue reading →

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The Horror of the Rushed Ending

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

A few months ago, I finished reading ‘Yu Yu Hakusho’.  I remember hearing that there was something off about the ending.  Well, I have to agree even though I would recommend the series for any manga/anime fans.  It’s considered a … Continue reading →

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Types of Conflict #Poems Set 3: Vs Self and Vs Supernatural

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Last set of Conflict poems.  Enjoy! Person Vs. Self A struggle within the flesh Deeper than the bones Pulsing along the veins Neurons And the soul The problem is not a ‘them’ It is a ‘me’ The hero is the … Continue reading →

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Types of Conflict #Poems Set 2: Vs Nature and Vs Technology

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s set 2 of the ‘Conflict’ poems.  Hope people are enjoying these.  They’re not as easy to do as I expected. Person Vs. Nature Hurricanes shredding towns Earthquakes and tidal waves Decimating landscapes Alien worlds That greet earthlings with violent … Continue reading →

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Types of Conflict #Poems Set 1: Vs Person and Vs Society

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I wanted to talk about the various types of conflict in fiction.  I was ready to go and put my thoughts down for all of these.  Even did some research and came to a conclusion that stomped on my brakes.  … Continue reading →

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Ye Olde Bed Shoppe: Putting ‘Z’ in Salez . . . We Can’t Afford a Proofreader

Posted on May 17, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our popular bed store.  Please feel free to try any model that you want.  We have hammocks, cots, bunk beds, full, twin, queen, king, water, canopied, adjustable, futons, race cars, Murphy, trundle, air mattresses, day, sleigh, and . … Continue reading →

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Writing Empathy as a Power or Ability

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Mary L. Schmidt asked a few months ago about writing a post about empathy or intuitiveness towards emotions.  Now, I’ve thought a lot about this and I think this is something we should look at for every character.  Sure, you … Continue reading →

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Ode to the Spymaster

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Lurking and listening A shadow within the darkness Or a smiling face Sitting across the table Masters of secrets Both their own and others Essential to a cause And those who rule Some are loyal While others have no heart … Continue reading →

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