Tag Archives: fiction

What Is a Power Catalyst?

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Fiction that incorporates magic and powers tend to use a ‘power catalyst’.  This is something that is needed to trigger an ability.  I’ll go into the categories on Wednesday, so today is just an overview.  Mostly because I keep thinking … Continue reading →

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‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon?’ Available on Amazon!

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This was the big and only release of last year.  Do I Need to Use a Dragon? was a challenge in that it wasn’t really fiction.  It was all about me trying to write a ‘how to’ book, which several people … Continue reading →

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The Bedlam Books on Amazon!

Posted on January 23, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

. . . . . . . . . I know I should let them rest, but I always feel like mentioning these books.  Crossing Bedlam and Chasing Bedlam came about from me wanting to write an R-rated adventure.  It takes place … Continue reading →

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Characters With a Death Wish

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I guess the quote above is what a literal death wish is.  That would be an acceptance that life has an ending and you’re okay with that eventuality.  Doesn’t sound like you’re wishing for death, which is how fiction tends … Continue reading →

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Best of 2023 #3: 7 Tips to Writing About Blunt Weapons

Posted on January 17, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was originally posted on March 8th, 2023.  Seems I started 2023 strong.) 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 … Continue reading →

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Best of 2023 #4: 7 Tips to Creating Monsters

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This was originally posted on February 15, 2023.) 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 … Continue reading →

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War of Nytefall Available on Amazon!

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

As many know, this was my second series.  War of Nytefall involved the unique vampires of Windemere, which are called Dawn Fangs.  An accident caused Clyde to turn from a normal vampire to a sun-immune, incredibly strong, functional heart Dawn … Continue reading →

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The Art of Accidental Intimidation

Posted on December 22, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

This is another one of those topics that I had on my list and totally forgot what inspired it or where to go.  Yet, I do feel compelled to write about it.  Not because I have a lot to say, … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Having Enemies Become Allies

Posted on December 20, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

The temptation to turn a popular villain into a hero can be pretty strong.  To do this, you need to make the two enemies stop wanting to kill each other.  Might not be an easy task because just saying ‘they … Continue reading →

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What If the Villain Makes Sense?

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Above is a fairly epic speech from the manga/anime ‘One Piece’.  I say fairly because you wouldn’t know it unless you watched or read the series.  It is said by one of the more popular villains, Donquixote Doflamingo, during a … Continue reading →

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