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Does Romance End an Adventure?

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve run into this opinion before: “Romance does not belong in any genres other than romance.” This goes double for when it’s added to an adventure-based fantasy.  Some people hate if there’s even a hint at anything more than characters … Continue reading →

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I Hate This

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(I know I usually do poems only on Thursday, but I had a bunch of poetry inspiration this week.  So, I’m going to do a poetry week because I’m impatient.  That and I can’t think of writing any other type … Continue reading →

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Love Vs Hate Stories

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I’d say ‘Love vs Hate’ is second only to ‘Life vs Death’ in terms of oldest stories.  Humans fought to survive before they had civilization, so that one is built into our instincts.  It wasn’t until we became civilized that … Continue reading →

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Versus By Subgenre: The Topic For 2 Weeks

Posted on September 15, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I stumbled onto an article called The 9 Types of Stories and How to Master Them by Joe Bunting.  Don’t know who that is, but I was looking for inspiration for writing-based posts and this came into my search feed.  Highly recommend … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: I Love You . . . But

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(Kind of extreme in a few examples, but you get the point.) I love you, dearest. And I found a surgery for your bald spot.   I love you, honey. And I chose a diet for you to use.   … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: City of Hate

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Just came up with an idea for a city that has succumbed to hate.  Thought of it being a dangerous stop for an adventurer on their quest.) The rusty gates are locked Chains wrapped around the gears So that none … Continue reading →

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Writing Characters from Maligned and Abused Groups

Posted on May 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m starting this week off with a bang.  One that I’m sure I’ll regret once the comments start rolling in.  Nobody likes to poke the social hornet nests that we live with, but you have to at times.  It becomes … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Being Critical

Posted on January 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Maybe I’m wrong or I just wander to the wrong sites.  Still, it feels like people are much more critical of art than they were even a few years ago.  Things are torn apart and insulted before they’re fully released.  … 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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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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