Tag Archives: hate

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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From Parenthood to the Unleashed Genie

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m making a jump from one topic to another in here, so prepare for the bumpy bridge. Recently, a friend revealed that his wife is pregnant and he’s gearing up to be a first time father.  Congrats were made along … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Stuck in the Emotions

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

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.  Obviously, ‘Mad Max: … Continue reading →

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To Rise Above

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of those times The world seems mad And chosen me to vent Odd events Reaping stress and frustration Chipping at my mood Forging it into an asp Dripping venom that I know so well Told to rise above Let … Continue reading →

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Why Hate a Stranger?

Posted on March 1, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You see it on the screen Vile venom spewed by a faceless serpent Condemning a target to death Or a fate that’s even worse Yet the two have never met You assume the target a murderer Or a crippler of … Continue reading →

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The Same Message as Last Year (You’ve Been Warned)

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

For anyone who joined my blog after Valentine’s Day last year, you’re probably going to be surprised by this one.  Mostly because of what it says, but a few might be annoyed that I never bothered to edit it.  So, … Continue reading →

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