Tag Archives: positive

Questions 3: Delivering Hope

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

Everyone has their own opinion on this subject.  Some think you don’t need to get positive energy from others.  Some think it’s essential.  You have another group in the middle.  So, let’s open up the floor: How important is hope … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Giving Artists Hope

Posted on April 8, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

People might be wondering how to give an artist hope.  Here are some suggestions: Actually interact with their art.  Read their books, listen to their music, look at their paintings, etc. Give compliments even if you also want to give … Continue reading →

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Giving Hope To The Artist

Posted on April 6, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I feel like one of the hardest parts of being any type of artist is retaining ones hope in getting noticed.  Yes, I know many are going to rush to the comments to say that isn’t the point of making … Continue reading →

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Publishing and the Opinions of Others

Posted on November 6, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I know this will ruffle some feathers.  I’ve seen many people say that they don’t care about the opinions of others.  They write and publish for themselves.  Doesn’t matter what any says.  These authors don’t care.  At least, that’s how … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: How Was 2022?

Posted on December 28, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, I talked about my 2022 this past Monday.  So . . . Let’s see how everyone else made out this year.  Wait . . . I think I remember this going south a bit last year.  No politics!  Now … Continue reading →

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Writing Reactions to Disabled Characters

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

On the surface, this looks rather easy.  How hard could it be to have one character react to the disability of another?  We all know what we would do, right?  The list isn’t even that long: Ask questions Show sympathy … Continue reading →

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The Pain of Being Told ‘Just Be Positive’

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

You might not be surprised to learn that I am a negative person.  Pessimism tends to be my default if I’m stressed, tired, or not paying attention to my surroundings.  Comes from many things, but I’m not getting into that.  … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Handle Reviews: Brought to you Buy Tongue & Cheek

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

We all want reviews and there’s always the one that makes us regret politely asking that people leave reviews.  Then we go right back to asking for them because they’re part of the life blood of an author.  Reviews are … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Make an Author Smile

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Being an author can be thankless at times.  You toil over your book, fatigue over edits, stress over publishing, and go nuts over promoting.  All for even one sale or a review that will make you happy.  Just something to … Continue reading →

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What If Your Hero is a Pessimist?

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m not 100% sure Rorschach is the best example.  He might be more cynical than pessimistic, but it’s been a while since I saw the movie or read the graphic novel.  I asked a friend if he knew of a … Continue reading →

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