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Biographies and Character Evolution: A Head Start?

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

A goal of writing is to evolve our characters.  If they are the same at the end of their adventure as they were at the beginning then we missed something.  Even if they go back home, there needs to be … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Character Biographies

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Sticking with the character biography topic, we’re going to look into a few tips for those who want to use this trick.  I’m sure this isn’t for everyone.  It’s a big plotter/planner tool alongside outlines and summaries.  You can also … 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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Heroes of Windemere: Kira Grasdon

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Hair– Black Eyes– Green Race– Human Hometown– Bor’daruk Career– Warrior/Merchant Weapon(s) of Choice– Kusari-Gama Debut Book– Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Not a champion or a character that appears in every volume, Kira Grasdon still plays a major player for the heroes.  Throughout the series, … Continue reading →

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Heroes of Windemere: Fizzle

Posted on July 26, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Hair– Purple Scales Eyes– Changes depending on mood Race– Drite Hometown– Visindor Forest Career– Guardian of Visindor Weapon(s) of Choice– Magic and Hallucinogenic Breath Weapon Debut Book– Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero Originally the guardian of Visindor Forest, Fizzle met … Continue reading →

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Heroes of Windemere: Dariana

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Hair– Silver Eyes– White Race– Immortal Hometown– Unknown Career– Champion Weapon(s) of Choice– Martial Arts and Psychic Powers Debut Book– Legends of Windemere: Sleeper of the Wildwood Fugue The last of the champions, but one who has been involved in the prophecy … Continue reading →

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Heroes of Windemere: Delvin Cunningham

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Hair– Brown Eyes– Blue Race– Human Hometown– Yagervan Plains; Osprey Tribe Career– Mercenary Weapon(s) of Choice– Shield and Bastard Sword Debut Book– Legends of Windemere: Family of the Tri-Rune The protege of Selenia Hamilton and the famous Mercenary Prince, Delvin Cunningham is a laid back and relaxed … Continue reading →

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Heroes of Windemere: Timoran Wrath

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Hair– Red Eyes– Blue Race– Human Barbarian Hometown– Stonehelm Career– Barbarian Weapon(s) of Choice– Great Axe Debut Book– Legends of Windemere: Family of the Tri-Rune Unlike his companions, Timoran Wrath is not a complicated man.  He is an exile from the Snow Tiger Tribe, but he has … Continue reading →

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Heroes of Windemere: Sari

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Hair– Blue Eyes– Green Race– Human gypsy Hometown– None due to gypsy clans being nomadic Career– Gypsy/Thief/Party Thrower Weapon(s) of Choice– Magic and Daggers Debut Book– Legends of Windemere: Allure of the Gypsies When we first meet Sari, she is escaping … Continue reading →

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Heroes of Windemere: Nyx

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Hair– Black Eyes– Violet Race– Half-elf/Channeler Hometown– Gaia; Birth town unknown Career– Caster Weapon(s) of Choice– Magic Debut Book– Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower Casters require years of training to master the gestures, incantations, and ingredients that are needed … Continue reading →

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