Tag Archives: fiction

Teaser Tuesday: Fizzle on a Mission

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This scene from  Legends of Windemere: The Compass Key has one of, if not THE, most popular character of the series.  Everyone loved Fizzle.  That or those who hated him didn’t tell me.  Anyway, this was one of his big scenes … Continue reading →

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The Unlucky Lucky Character

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

A few months back, I watched an action, dark comedy called ‘Bullet Train’.  This post isn’t about the plot, but about the main character played by Brad Pitt.  They call him Ladybug, which is considered lucky.  Yet, he talks about … Continue reading →

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The Bludgeoning Blunt Weapon Store

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our shop where we hope to meet all of your bashing, smashing, smooshing, bludgeoning, and banging needs.  Take this list of most of our weapons.  Each one has a special ability that we semi-guarantee will be helpful.  We … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing About Blunt Weapons

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Since these kinds of weapons differ from swords and spears, you can’t always use the same tactics.  Swinging a club will not have the same effect as slashing with a cutlass.  So, what are some things that will help you … Continue reading →

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Bludgeoning Time!

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Typically, there are three styles of melee weapons.  You have slashing where you swing and cut like edged swords and axes.  Then there is piercing/stabbing, which include your non-edged swords and spears. Finally, you have the third one that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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How Can Dumb Defeat Smart?

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

So, we talked about smart characters on Monday.  Today, we’re going to talk about the opposite side of the coin.  Not in how to write them, but in how they can be the ones to come up on top.  Many … Continue reading →

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The Smartest Hero in the Room

Posted on February 20, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the hardest characters to write may be the genius hero.  This is the one who knows about everything and supplies answers to all questions.  He might not even be in the main cast, but he’s there to make … Continue reading →

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Origins of Monsters

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Creating monsters for a fantasy world can be done in a variety of ways.  None of them are better than the others, so the author can use the one that suits them best.  It doesn’t even have to be one … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Creating Monsters

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s be clear.  There really aren’t many solid rules to monster making.  At least when it comes to fiction.  In reality, you have to struggle with the ethics of creating a monster and hope it doesn’t kill you when it … Continue reading →

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Is It Easy to Write Monsters?

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Fairly certain that I’ve tackled this topic before.  I felt like doing it again because the question still comes up.  Since fantasy authors are known for having strange creatures in their stories, people wonder how they design them.  Is there … Continue reading →

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