Tag Archives: hearing

Creating the Horror Atmosphere

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You know, I never realized it wasn’t spelled ‘Cemetery’ until now.  All I remember is that this covered always freaked me out and was responsible for me not trusting a neighborhood cat for a week.  It looks creepy even though … Continue reading →

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Pros and Cons of Super Senses

Posted on July 19, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The above is a show from the late 90’s that was about a cop whose senses where enhanced.  Not just a few like Wolverine, but all 5 and the creators were very good about giving each one a use.  Ellison … Continue reading →

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Senses in Writing: Hear the Invisible Sounds

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Something I’ve heard a few times is that a sound shouldn’t be put into a story unless it has a plot significance.  Otherwise, it’s only filler and should be cut.  I politely disagree because our sense of hearing is one … Continue reading →

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