Tag Archives: setting

Do I Need to Use a Dragon? (Fantasy Writing Tips) for 99 cents

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Have you ever wanted to write a fantasy story? Not sure about the rules? Well, look no further! Hidden within these pages are opinions and observations that MIGHT help you with your literary adventure. Boiling fantasy and writing in general … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Exploring New Lands in Fiction

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Is having your characters explore a new world difficult?  Maybe.  Some authors have an easier time than others.  This depends entirely on how your imagination works and what your writing style focuses on.  For example, I think those who work … Continue reading →

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Discovering a New Land in Fiction

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

The exploration of a new land is kind of a staple in fantasy adventures.  We don’t really pay much attention to it unless it’s the main plot of the story.  It’s usually seen as a shift to a new location … Continue reading →

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‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon?’ Available on Amazon!

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This was the big and only release of last year.  Do I Need to Use a Dragon? was a challenge in that it wasn’t really fiction.  It was all about me trying to write a ‘how to’ book, which several people … Continue reading →

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‘Do I Need to Use a Dragon?’ Now Available on Amazon Kindle and Paperback!

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

Do I Need to Use a Dragon? is LIVE! Have you ever wanted to write a fantasy story?  Not sure about the rules? Well, look no further! Hidden within these pages are opinions and observations that MIGHT help you with your … Continue reading →

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‘Do I Have to Use a Dragon?’ Goes Live Tomorrow!

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

The title pretty much speaks for itself.  Last day to grab a Pre-Order eBook for 99 cents!  It’ll be that price through the month of July!

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Questions 3: The World

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

World-building has to be one of the toughest parts of writing, especially when you aren’t working on Earth.  That’s why Do I Need to Use a Dragon? has a big section on it.  As you can see, Fizzle needed to bribed with … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Adding a Unique Set Piece to Your City

Posted on May 5, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

We’ll see how this goes.  Another chance to take some time and flex your creativity if you haven’t been able to all week.  Just imagine a city in any world of your creation.  Then, add a set piece to make … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Adding a Unique Set Piece to a City

Posted on May 3, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

It might appear easy to add a quirk to your city.  Some people think they can just slap one on as they move along.  That can work at times, but there are moments where you have to think about what … Continue reading →

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Giving a Fictional City a Personality Quirk

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Charles Yallowitz

I thought about this while watching a ‘One Piece’ episode.  Sadly, I couldn’t find a good picture of Fishman Island’s water tunnel transports.  Instead, I went with Water 7 and it’s canals.  So, what is the point of this? A … Continue reading →

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