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Benefits of Using Darker Perspectives

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s just jump right into the list here.  The topic is why writing a few scenes that focus on the villains can help your story.  Again, you don’t see these very often unless the hero or a supporting character is … Continue reading →

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The Many Flavors of Villainy

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Before I get into using a villain’s perspective, I do want to talk about how there are different types of villains.  Time and time again, I see people arguing over who is the better bad guy when the characters in … Continue reading →

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Eyes of a Villain

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve mentioned a few times that everyone loves a good villain.  This isn’t an original thought and has been around longer than all of us have been alive.  Yet, you don’t always see a lot from the villain’s perspective.  They … 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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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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Midnight Dynasty Cover Reveal

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

For most, death is a fact of life. If you are a Deschanel, it’s a way of life. Midnight Dynasty, Book 3 in The House of Crimson & Clover, will be released in three dramatic acts over the 2014 Summer. … Continue reading →

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