Tag Archives: fights

Effects of Physical Injuries in Fiction

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I make mistakes in this arena a lot, but I thankfully get rid of most of them when I do editing runs. It’s something I very conscious of because I write a lot of action scenes. So, I have to … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Creating a Rivalry

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Rivalries can make or break characters because everyone needs a little adversity when they’re protagonists.  I’m not only talking about heroes and villains, but even the friendly competitions that force two people to excel.  There doesn’t always have to be … Continue reading →

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Bash and Smash: A Book of Battles?

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’m noticing something about The Compass Key.  There are a ton of fight scenes compared to the previous 4 books.  Each battle is important and it feels like a lot of the tension has simply hit the climax.  It’s a … Continue reading →

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