Tag Archives: events

Questions 3: When Events Happen at the Same Time

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I was going to make this a long post about the topic, but I think I’m going to open the floor to other authors. Similar to jumping timelines, a story can have events going on at the same time, but … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: I Remember This Day

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Funny meme aside, this was a poem I wrote back in 2011 for 9/11.  I don’t remember if it was for a specific prompt or request.  Weird to post it in March, but I might repost it on the actual … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: The Plot is the Glue or Something

Posted on March 18, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Last of the elements is plot.  This is the ‘what’ is happening to the characters and in the setting.  Also, you may want to explain ‘why’, which can overlap with the other two.  The simplest explanation is that these are … Continue reading →

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A Fictional World History: Do You Need It?

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s not always clear if you need to create a world history, especially when you’re doing fantasy.  Sure, you may think it’s necessary because that’s what all of the big names have done.  We know so much about Middle Earth, … Continue reading →

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Birthdays in Literature Mean Uh-Oh

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One thing I’ve learned in writing is that when you see a birthday scene, something BIG is about to happen.  Whether it be Bilbo Baggins leaving the ring to Frodo or Harry Potter being told he’s a wizard, this event … Continue reading →

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April 9th: Birthday And . . .?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(Add-on: This is my 500th post?  Wow.  Talk about odd timing.) So this is my birthday.  The first one where I had a blog to post on.  The first one where I’m a published author.  The second one that started … Continue reading →

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