Tag Archives: genre

When an Author Makes Changes

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Not sure why I took that quote, but it might ring true.  Honestly, ‘change of pace’ ended up being pics of a band and porn.  ‘Change of style’ was all fashion and porn.  Let’s face it, people.  Every topic gets … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Let’s Go Sci-Fi!

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been watching ‘Eureka’ in my downtime, which is whenever the kid isn’t home.  It’s a fun show and had me thinking about Science Fiction.  For some reason, this is the genre that fantasy gets put either alongside or under … Continue reading →

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Read Tuesday Poem #Blackfriday #Books #CyberMonday #Kindle #Nook #Kobo

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

After the vicious crowds of Black Friday And the mouse shattering of Cyber Monday You may feel like something is a miss An area left without a sale Forgotten among the games and clothes What about the books? From free … Continue reading →

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Reasons for Writing (Poem Set 2)

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Change the World You dream of shaping history Redirecting mankind’s path All with your words Finely crafted by your hand Meticulously chosen from your mind You have the grandest power To persuade the world That your path is full of … Continue reading →

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A Question of Genre

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I’ve been thinking and talking about genre.  That led me to this post where I’m going to ask a few questions and answer then.  Other authors or readers can join in the fun within the comments or on their … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Cliche is Another Man’s Entertainment

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Definition of cliche: a trite, stereotyped expression; a sentence or phrase, usually expressing a popular or common thought or idea, that has lost originality, ingenuity, and impact by long overuse. One of the biggest accusations that’s been sent my way … Continue reading →

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Genre Maker

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

You are forging your own path Too many cliches to burn and avoid Time for a new category Chime the bells to scare the masses For a new genre has emerged Torn from the essence of your being Beast that … Continue reading →

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Genre Hugger

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Tried and true Changes make him blue A one trick pony perhaps Critics write in all CAPS Yet he stays within his box Locked up tighter than Fort Knox The genre author writes away Happy no matter what you say … Continue reading →

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Genre Jumper (Sestina Style)

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

He departs upon the road With pen clutched within his hand Never knowing his return Because his quest is a dream To be seen by the world Once he makes it real So many genres in the world Each a … Continue reading →

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Dragging to the End

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

A thought occurred to me today: I really don’t like writing real world drama stories. That might be extreme, but I find it so hard to continue writing this novella.  It isn’t that the ideas aren’t there and that I’m … Continue reading →

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