Tag Archives: conflict

How Can Dumb Defeat Smart?

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

So, we talked about smart characters on Monday.  Today, we’re going to talk about the opposite side of the coin.  Not in how to write them, but in how they can be the ones to come up on top.  Many … 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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When Friends Fight in Fiction

Posted on March 6, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’ve been reading a lot of manga and watching a lot of anime over the last year.  I also watched a bunch of a movies and TV shows.  One thing seemed to show up a lot and that was … Continue reading →

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Post Revisited: Crushers of Souls and Puppies

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Due to being busy with things and heading out for the weekend, I’m going to keep the ‘Post Revisits’ going for today.  This one was originally posted on January 2, 2013. I read a post about the characteristics of heroes … Continue reading →

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End of an Era Revisit: Conflict: Fancy Way of Saying Good vs. Evil

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This is from back in April 2013.  Not sure what happened to the original picture though. This topic has been sitting on my ‘thought post’ list for a long time.  I believe I had a genius post for it in … Continue reading →

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What Do You Look for in a Villain?

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Say what you want about Disney, but they always have great villains.  Scar, Jafar, Hades, and Maleficent are only a few and most people can quickly rattle off most of them.  The heroes are remembered easily because their names are … Continue reading →

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Dual Nature

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Born of pain Raised by fire Now I live A life of opposites Heart of a hero Craving To save all others Soul of a demon Thirsting For the blood of all Hell races through my veins While heaven rules … Continue reading →

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Conflict: Fancy Way of Saying Good vs. Evil

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This topic has been sitting on my ‘thought post’ list for a long time.  I believe I had a genius post for it in January and figured it was so great that it would stay with me as I built … Continue reading →

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