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7 Tips to Handling Author Pride

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, Do I Need to Use a Dragon? is still available as a 99 cent eBook on Amazon Kindle.  Is it prideful to expect everyone to run off and buy copy?  It could be.  Authors need some level of ego, pride, and/or … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Invulnerable Characters

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Now that we have an idea of what we mean by invulnerability, how do we use it?  The power can pose a problem for clear reasons.  Mostly, it can be abused and erase all sense of stakes in the story.  … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Underwater Fantasy Adventures

Posted on August 24, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

There’s a lot to consider when writing an underwater adventure.  It gets even more difficult if you’re writing in a fantasy world.  That or it’s easier depending on how much you want to mess with the laws of nature.  We’ll … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using Armor in Fantasy

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

As I said on Monday, armor isn’t always given much attention in fantasy.  The exceptions are magical and legendary pieces that are key plot points.  Beyond that, an author may mention if a character is wearing platemail or chainmail, but … Continue reading →

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The Ice Box: All of Your Alcohol Needs in One Basement

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our little warehouse.  Okay, it’s gigantic since you can’t see the walls through the fog.  Put on a warm coat and we’ll head into the racks.  Here’s a general list of categories with specific brands being more nuanced.  … Continue reading →

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Bart’s Butchery: Meat with a Sprinkle of Magic . . . And Salt

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to the magical butcher shop.  Take a number and look around to see what you would like.  As you can see, we’re crowded, but move quickly.  Every product has a clear explanation of its effects and a disclaimer.  Also, … Continue reading →

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Hand-to-Hand Writing: 7 Tips to Grappling

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to Day 2 of martial arts writing aspects.  Again, this is a personal categorization that I came up with to cover as much ground as I could.  On Monday, we went over strikes and now we’re going over grappling.  … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Using Magic Tricks in Fantasy Fiction

Posted on February 2, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

When you think of magic in fiction, you tend to think of fireballs, flight, and all of the flashy spells used in fantasy.  Not surprising since these are the spells that people want to see in these stories.  Yet, there … Continue reading →

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Ye New Oil Boutique: All Effects Are Temporary

Posted on January 12, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our little store.  As you can tell from the sign, we have oils and a nice collection at that.  Please don’t touch anything because even the residue of our products can have an effect.  Understand that these last … Continue reading →

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#4 Post of 2021: 7 Tips to Adding Fear Into Fiction

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published on February 3, 2021.) Even if you don’t write horror, you may want to include some fear in your stories.  From fear, we can create hope and relief.  We can also drive people into despair and sadness.  … Continue reading →

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