Tag Archives: happiness

Let Authors Be Merry . . . Seriously, Stop Making Us Cry

Posted on June 14, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

Here we are and I’ve run into a bit of a quandary.  Also, I’m not sure I spelled that work correctly.  I’ve been sitting here wondering how to tackle this topic.  I know what makes me happy outside of writing.  … Continue reading →

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Keeping Your Emotions in Check When Writing

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the things I had to learn way back in high school when I started writing was how to control my own emotions.  Not block them off completely, but temper them and access the ones I needed for certain … Continue reading →

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2017 Top 5: #1- Fading Colors

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

The top post of 2017 originally went live on February 2. What was once vivid Has faded into the bleak Bright colors of youth Have lost their luster And continue draining As the days go by Is it the world … Continue reading →

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Creating Emotions in Fiction

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

For many authors, one of the most important goals of writing a story is creating an emotional response in the reader.  It covers the entire range from anger to relief to happiness.  I’m sure most avid readers have had a … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Maintaining a Happy Marriage in a World of Magic & Monsters

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

Marriages are rare in adventure stories, but only because it’s hard to swashbuckle and disarm traps while cleaning the oven.  That and authors seem to love killing off a spouse to get the survivor riled up.  Tradition, thy name is … Continue reading →

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Fading Colors

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

What was once vivid Has faded into the bleak Bright colors of youth Have lost their luster And continue draining As the days go by Is it the world around me Or my own eyes have glazed? Cataracts of pessimism … Continue reading →

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Top of 2016 #6: Questions 3: Stuck in the Emotions

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted HERE.) First, I’m pretty sure this guy runs the show in my head most of the time.  Occasionally, Sadness knocks him out of the way and you can tell what movie my son watches about once a week. … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Make an Author Smile

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Being an author can be thankless at times.  You toil over your book, fatigue over edits, stress over publishing, and go nuts over promoting.  All for even one sale or a review that will make you happy.  Just something to … Continue reading →

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At the Whim of Weather

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most difficult things about being an author is factoring in the weather.  At least for me, this can determine my energy, mood, drive, and all the other internal requirements for getting any work done.  If it’s too … Continue reading →

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Rushing to the Reaper

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

We move too fast In everything we do Planning every minute To ensure all gets done As if death is at our door You see it on the road People weaving into harm As if the reaper Is racing up … Continue reading →

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