Tag Archives: imagination

Questions 3: Building an Adventuring Party

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Doesn’t seem like it can be done in 3 Questions.  Well, not much more than the basics and flimsy on that level too.  Still, it’s the end of the week and I’m interested in leaving things up to the comments.  … Continue reading →

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How Do You Tackles Prompts?

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, I used to attempt prompts, but I haven’t done them in years.  I’m really too busy with my own stuff and I can never get them to feel right for my blog.  That and I schedule months in … Continue reading →

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A Fictional World History: Do You Need It?

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s not always clear if you need to create a world history, especially when you’re doing fantasy.  Sure, you may think it’s necessary because that’s what all of the big names have done.  We know so much about Middle Earth, … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Outlining in Some Fashion

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m really surprised that I never did a post like this in all the years that I’ve been blogging about writing.  If I did then WordPress isn’t letting me find it.  Now, not everyone takes the route of planning their … Continue reading →

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Return of the Shadow of Monster Maker Fun: Creatures Donated by Deby Fredericks #October #Monsters

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Here’s the last of the Monster Maker posts for October 2020.  These 3 have been donated by Deby Fredericks.  Hope everyone enjoyed this yearly event and return in 2021 for another round.  Enjoy. Bastremus Hovering over volcanic regions, these hazy … Continue reading →

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Return of the Shadow of Monster Maker Fun: Creatures Donated by Victoria Zigler #October #Monsters

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome back again.  Today, we have 3 creatures donated by Victoria Zigler.  Let’s get right to the creation.  Just have to pull the switch and we’re good to go. Nifoxchu This adorable beast is found in the Untaluk region, which … Continue reading →

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Return of the Shadow of Monster Maker Fun: Creatures Donated by John W. Howell #October #Monsters

Posted on October 9, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome back to the Monster Maker lab.  Today, we have 3 beasties donated by the esteemed John W. Howell.  Well . . . Let’s get into it. Sergannexera Also known as the ‘Bearded Moose’, this large deer is found in … Continue reading →

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Return of the Shadow of Monster Maker Fun: Creatures Donated by L. Marie #October #Monsters

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Here we are in 2020 and it’s time for Monster Maker Fun.  I’ll admit that I didn’t get many volunteers this year, but it’s been crazy.  This isn’t the easiest thing to figure out too since it can put you … Continue reading →

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Growing Old and Growing Up

Posted on June 24, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Playing as a child Toiling as an adult One looks at the other With a hint of jealousy * The child wants to grow While the adult wants to play Youth admires the freedom of old Old wishes for the … Continue reading →

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The Pain of Titling

Posted on May 4, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

The characters have been crafted Plots have been planned Beginning birthed And ending etched in your mind Twists are tempered Turns are touched upon Blurbs are blurted out Every piece plucked from the ether Save for one That will make … Continue reading →

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