Tag Archives: emotions

Do I Need to Use a Dragon?- Romance

Posted on June 28, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is another topic I felt was unavoidable in Do I Need to Use a Dragon?.  Romance is one of the most common plots and subplots.  It’s also one that brings in a lot of controversy, especially when it shows up … Continue reading →

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Music Inspired Post: How Does It Make You Feel?

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m trying something new and weird this week.  Struggling for a blog post idea, I gave up while I drove into work.  ‘Blue Monday’ by Orgy showed up during the random song playlist and it got me thinking.  Don’t songs … Continue reading →

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The Art of Genuine Apologies

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

This doesn’t have a lot to deal with writing.  It could if you want to know how to have a character genuinely apologize.  Mostly, I’ve run into too many people who do these ‘non-apologies’ and then expect forgiveness.  So, I … Continue reading →

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Backlash Toward Invulnerable Characters

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Many people hate Superman because of his powers.  The one that gets a lot of attention is his invulnerability because it means he can never be hurt.  People roll their eyes when kryptonite appears and call it a strained plot … Continue reading →

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The Shadow of Imposter Syndrome

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Sorry.  The November 28th post went live by accident right after this one.  So, most people commented on the Hat Shop instead of the real November 2nd post.  Didn’t realize it until someone actually commented on this one, so I’m … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Hide Pain?

Posted on June 17, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

This might not be a long one because it’s really just a question.  One that everyone may have a different answer for: Why do we hide our pain? I notice that we’re told most often to keep smiling even though … Continue reading →

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Difference Between Personification and Anthropomorphism

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Might not be more for me to do beyond showing that image, which shows the key differences.  I’ll just go into a bit more detail. Abstract vs Real Personification is used for abstract traits and even giving human traits to … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Avaritia

Posted on May 12, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Another personification of an emotion poem.  I remember being excited about finding the Latin word for ‘Greed’.) Humanity has evolved to suit my needs. I am primeval. * Cities have been built to my glory. I am monumental. * People … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Amor

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Another one of my emotion personified poems.  Enjoy.) Artists throughout time called me their muse I am inspirational * My home is between the heart and the soul I am elusive * It is difficult to find me, but easy … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Love and Pain on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Yeah.  This isn’t romantic at all, but Valentine’s Day isn’t really my holiday.  It does get me thinking about how closely linked love and pain are.  To be in love, you open yourself to another and expose yourself to the … Continue reading →

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