Tag Archives: patience

Battling a Shortened Attention Span

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Going to try hard not to jump on a high horse because I’m aware that I fall into this category too.  In fact, I think most people have lost part of their attention span and that makes selling books a … Continue reading →

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Patience is Important

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m trying really hard to remain positive and find the patience to get through various events in my life.  Of course, this had me thinking about patience.  At least, I assume so because I only had the word written down … Continue reading →

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Top of 2016 #5: Ways to the Support the Author in Your Life

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted HERE.) Many of us have seen the above picture and it’s right.  That is a great way to support an author that you enjoy and want to see them continue.  Yet, there is another area of support that … Continue reading →

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7 Activities for a Waiting Author

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Outline, plan, or write another book.  Bet you thought I’d put the obvious one at the end, huh? Become one with your inner squirrel and spend the days climbing trees in the local park.  Find nourishment on acorns and make … Continue reading →

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The Patient Scribbler

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

I sit and stare The page unmarred Pristine and white Waiting for my muse Pencil touches paper Gently gliding As an idea flows Only to be erased Minutes pass Though it may be hours Nothing seems to stick Except eraser … Continue reading →

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Part of Being an Author is Waiting

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

One thing I never expected when I set out to become an author was that there would be a lot of waiting.  After a decade of designing characters and stories whenever the urge came to me, I didn’t realize how … Continue reading →

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Ways to Support the Author in Your Life

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Many of us have seen the above picture and it’s right.  That is a great way to support an author that you enjoy and want to see them continue.  Yet, there is another area of support that I wanted to … Continue reading →

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Because People Are Already Asking!

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I woke up to a few messages asking me about the Cover Reveal on Wednesday and when the book will even come out.  Many of these messages weren’t even from volunteers.  The truth is that I still don’t have the … Continue reading →

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The Lich: Loyal and Deep?

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The Lich is an interesting character because he evolved more than I expected.  A lot of the villains did, but he pulled the biggest trick.  He was never meant to be the main villain and it’s revealed that he has … Continue reading →

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Waiting is the Game for Authors

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I was never told how much waiting goes into being an author.  You really need to be patient and that can be brutal.  You feel like every week that passes without releasing your new book is going to be seen … Continue reading →

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