Tag Archives: continuity

Canon vs Head Canon

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m not talking about the weapon, which is spelled CANNON.  This one is missing an ‘N’ and gets thrown about a lot.  What is it? Canon–  A list of works connected to an author, world, or character that are established … Continue reading →

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So, You Want to Write a Sequel?

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s inevitable sometimes.  No, not a reboot.  I’m not talking about a remake either.  This is about the good old sequel.  A story that doesn’t completely finish in one shot needs closure or maybe people are still clamoring for more, … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Prequels and Not Hurting the Originals

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

As I said, prequels are a risky endeavor because you can easily slip up and make a mess of both series.  Continuity becomes very fragile since you’re basically traveling back in time and we all know how often that turns … Continue reading →

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The Infamous Time Jump

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, I believe I survived my first day without a blog post.  I’m writing this on December 12th 2014, so who knows.  Anyway, I’m going to cover a writing tool that gets used in series and I’m just learning how … Continue reading →

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