Tag Archives: fantasy

Welcome to Henchman Emporium!

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome, potential evildoer, to the store where we have minions, lackeys, henchmen, fodder, and whatever other human resources you need.  You’re not a cop or a hero in disguise, are you?  Of course not.  The dogs would have already torn … Continue reading →

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When a Theme Gets Stretched

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, I created a character named Sin.  He was a cunning thief who got himself caught up in a grand adventure.  I made him in high school and I’ve mentioned him a few times on this blog.  He’s one … Continue reading →

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Languages of Windemere by the Characters

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Luke-  So everyone in Windemere speaks English, which we call Tradespeak, right? Fizzle-  Fizzle speak differently, so other tongues exist. Fritz-  There are moments where it’s mentioned that people are speaking in other languages and a translator is around.  Other … Continue reading →

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To Write in Different Words

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I wish to make a language That gets carried down the lines Fondly remembered And uttered beyond the pages Complicated and clean With fans becoming fluent Drawing my world Into the realm of reality Take the ‘G’ and make it … Continue reading →

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Do’s and No-No’s of Fantasy Languages

Posted on May 7, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

It isn’t easy writing fiction and delving into the concept of languages.  Many of us grew up with the humor of ‘Pig Latin’, which was so ‘cool’ as a child.  Now it’s barely uttered and probably on its way to … Continue reading →

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Lost and Rare Languages in Fantasy

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most common plot devices in fantasy is the ‘indecipherable language that has been lost to the ages’.  If not lost then hidden by something such as appearing under certain moon phases or need to be chucked into … Continue reading →

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Written in Another Language: Thrill or Headache?

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most common ‘complaints’ one hears about fantasy and science-fiction is that everyone speaks in the same language.  From aliens to orcs, they usually seem to know the human tongue.  I’ve heard people say that this draws them … Continue reading →

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The Muse

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’ve been toying with various ideas and my mind wandered into the realm of ‘The Muse’.  It’s not something I typically think of since I never really nailed down an exact muse for myself.  Guess I have thousands of … Continue reading →

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‘The Plan’

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The song has nothing to do with this.  It simply started up on Pandora when I began writing and I really like it. Now, I’ve mentioned a few times that I wanted to do an ‘Excerpt Week’, but I was … Continue reading →

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From Noble Hero to Murderer and Back Again

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Something I’ve started to find odd in fantasy books is that most characters have no problem taking a human life.  I can understand monsters, but it’s rare that a fantasy hero will have any hesitation in killing.  Even if they’ve … Continue reading →

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