Tag Archives: literature

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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The Art of the Betrayal in Writing

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Another topic that Misha Burnett suggested was writing about the ‘Betrayal’ scenes that happen a lot.  This is a tough subject because it has been done very often.  There are many opinions on this, so I’m not spouting gospel here.  … Continue reading →

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What Do You Think About ‘The Sacrifice’ in a Story?

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

One of the most common scenes in storytelling is ‘The Sacrifice’.  It isn’t even found solely in adventure stories.  Someone may sacrifice their own happiness in a romance to help the person they love be with someone else.  Giving up … Continue reading →

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Family in Literature

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Legends of Windemere: Beginning of a Hero had a focus on courage and fighting for what you believe in.  Legends of Windemere: Prodigy of Rainbow Tower had a theme of friendship and loyalty.  So, what’s going to be the them … Continue reading →

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