Tag Archives: literature

Should We Keep Pushing the Classics?

Posted on January 8, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

A conversation started at work between two coworkers and I got pulled into it.  One person was stating that they didn’t think the classics should be taught any more because it’s hard for students to connect.  The language is older … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Nurturing Reading

Posted on May 24, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

As I said on Monday, there are a lot of threats to reading.  We don’t even realize when they are striking at times.  Most boil down to making the act of reading a chore, which nobody likes to do.  So, … Continue reading →

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Threats to Reading?

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m sure the comments will be totally fine.  Not like I’m blaming English teachers for turning students off to reading.  I’m not, but it can be seen that way.  Not blaming parents either.  I might blame whoever is so distant … Continue reading →

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The Adaptation Station

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Glad you came to us about your book being turned into a movie.  Here at the ‘Adaptation Station’, we pride ourselves on showing some respect to the source material.  At least 5% more than our competitors.  What if they show … Continue reading →

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Same Character, Different Face

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I recently watched the first season of BBC’s Sherlock, I love Elementary, and I loved the Sherlock movies.  I also used to watch Sherlock Holmes in the 22nd Century when I was a kid.  Oddly enough, I still haven’t gotten around … Continue reading →

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What Do You Think of Heroes Having Kids?

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most common endings to a hero’s genre (besides death) is settling down and having kids.  That epilogue where the hero is seen with his or her young child is a hallmark of fantasy endings.  Many people scoff … Continue reading →

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The Ensemble Cast: Everyone Is Special

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

This post is in response to a request from Misha Burnett.  Personally, I think he did better explaining this than I could HERE! Something that is very popular in television, movies, and literature is the Ensemble Cast.  Think Firefly, Star … Continue reading →

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Love Life of Luke (Possible Spoilers)

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First, it’s really hard to find a picture depicting a love triangle that isn’t a picture of Twilight.  I was lucky to stumble onto this one, which is more of a square. For those that don’t know it’s Spider-Man who … Continue reading →

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Eating, Sleeping, & Other Little Things in Literature

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been asked a few times about how one fits in the necessary daily actions of a character during a story.  This ranges from eating, sleeping, using the bathroom, and grooming activities.  They’re tiny things, but many people wonder about … Continue reading →

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How to Make a Sexy Character . . . Possibly . . . Don’t Quote Me Here

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is going to be more for genres besides romance and erotica.  Sexuality and sensuality are very important to those genres, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist outside of those styles.  So, here are a few tips that I … Continue reading →

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