Tag Archives: competition

Poetry Day: Edge of the Blade

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(Fencing.  This is definitely about fencing.) I stare down its length At the one I have to beat Letting the finest edge Be the guide within my hands Leading me to victory Before my opponent takes me down He shifts … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Making a Fictional Sport: Mouth Guard Not Included

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Last year, I made a post about various sports and activities that can be done around Windemere.  From what I can tell, I never went into any advice or tips or comedy about how to design fictional sports.  One reason … Continue reading →

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Traditional Publishing vs. Indie Authors: What Do I Think?

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

(Late day edit: Maybe I misunderstood the question or I should have worked a better title.  I changed it, but it seems too late.  As I’ve learned today, some people say Paperback when they mean Traditional Authors and others say … Continue reading →

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Character Origins: John Chandler

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Months ago, I posted about an idea called The Ninja Never Wins.  Briefly, this was a series of books that spoof fighting games.  Strange fighters with bizarre, over the top backgrounds in tournaments that seem to have no real purpose.  … Continue reading →

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