Tag Archives: setting

Individual or Personal Setting

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

The final layer of setting is smaller and personal.  It is about the individual as well as the aspects of the world that are neither physical nor temporal.  I really found two explanations for this layer, which makes it a … Continue reading →

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Environmental or Physical Setting

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

The second layer we are going to look at is probably the most obvious.  It isn’t also the second most important or the second one you work on.  That’s just the order I’m going in at this time.  So, let’s … Continue reading →

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Temporal Setting

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I went looking for author subjects and found this on the three layers of setting.  I always enjoy world-building, so I wanted to look into this.  Now, I think most authors do this without meaning to, but it’s good to … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Setting Revisited

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve made many posts over the years about setting.  A reason for this is because I use a lot of descriptive exposition when writing.  I know many don’t like this method and start shouting ‘show don’t tell’.  Still, this works … Continue reading →

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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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