Tag Archives: fantasy

The Outline: A Plotter’s Plan

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I talk about having outlines and making plans before I write.  These act like a ‘baby draft’ and make the creation of a first draft smoother.  At least to me.  It’s this part of my writing system that makes me … Continue reading →

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Daylight Savings Time Weekend: Arizona, You Lucky Bastards

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

First a big thanks for Sally Ember, L. Marie, and M.T. McGuire for hosting me on Wednesday.  The one for Sally was a joint post with Nicholas Rossis too, so click on these links for a look.  Those were a … Continue reading →

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Returning to the Pen: My First Week Back to Legends of Windemere

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

First of all, let me direct you to all of the guest posts I’ve had this week: John W. Howell- Maintaining a Character’s Core in a Series Leigh Michaels- Writing a Lengthy Series Oloriel Moonshadow- Mentally Maintaining a Vivid Fantasy … Continue reading →

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Wedging Romance into Fantasy

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Having romance in a fantasy story seems to be a kiss of death for some people.  At least today since I remember most fantasy books I read in my youth had some type of romantic subplot.  Is there anything you … Continue reading →

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Two Year Anniversary for Beginning of a Hero!

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

COVER ART BY JASON PEDERSEN As I finish writing the Prologue for Book 10, I realized something that I should have paid more attention to. February 24th is the 2 year anniversary for BEGINNING OF A HERO! So I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Cover Reveal: Torn by Kate Sparkes

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Aren Tiernal knows that safety is an illusion, that his cruel and powerful brother Severn will never forgive his betrayal. Still, returning to Tyrea to challenge Severn for the throne would be suicide. It’s not until Severn himself comes to collect what’s … Continue reading →

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Romance in Non-Romance Fiction

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Because I don’t feel like getting work done today! Seriously though, this is such a hot button topic.  People take romantic storylines seriously, especially outside of that genre.  In fact, I see many complain about it appearing in other stories.  … Continue reading →

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New Book Trailer and Indie Diaries

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Sorry that I’ve been quiet/absent for some people.  It’s been a rough week, which has seen me drained.  Still alive, but I’m pushing the term.  So I’m doing my goal post tomorrow because today I have two announcements: First is … Continue reading →

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Is There No Room For Adventure?

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, there were adventures.  The plots were fun and the characters weren’t as realistic as those of today.  Conan was big, fast, strong, and brutal with the ability to survive everything.  Also an odd penchant for choking enemies more … Continue reading →

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Throwback Post: These Are Not Rules of Fantasy

Posted on February 6, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m drawing out a popular post from July 4, 2014.  I’m still standing by this, but a year hasn’t even passed.  As usual, I don’t edit these when I put them back up for another look.  I might be doing … Continue reading →

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