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Revisit: What Do You Look For In Fictional Pets?

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Originally posted on September 9, 2013.  We really don’t pay much attention to the pets of heroes unless they overshadow the other characters.  It’s not enough for them to be present and kind of active anymore.  They almost have to … Continue reading →

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The Friends and Allies of Ichabod Brooks

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Charles Yallowitz

In each story of The Life & Times of Ichabod Brooks, he has a friend, ally, or partner of some kind.  Well, almost each story because I can think of one or two that don’t really have a friend.  Traveling … Continue reading →

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Cops as Supporting Characters: Helpers, Villains, and Comedy Reliefs

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Charles Yallowitz

Not sure why this topic came to my mind or how I’ll tackle it.  Now, I’m not talking about a story that focuses on a cop, which would be a guard in most fantasy settings.  These are the secondary characters … Continue reading →

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Kickstarter Help! Sidekicks Issues #2-4

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

A friend of mine is running a Kickstarter to help publish the next 3 books in his comic series. ABOUT SIDEKICKS In a world where Super-Heroes are celebrities, egos rampage out of control. Five of Chicago’s most dependable Sidekicks are … Continue reading →

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What Can You Use Talking Animals For?

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Talking animals can have multiple uses depending on your story, genre, and target age. I mentioned a few days ago that some people see the inclusion of talking animals as a sign of immature tales.  This is not always the … Continue reading →

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Up-Coming New Comic. Help Spread the Word

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I figure I’ll toss this out now and give a fellow Storyteller’s Guild/convention attendee a shout-out.  Russell Brettholtz is an old friend who is gathering a fanbase and preparing to start on Kickstarter to make his own comic book. Sidekicks … Continue reading →

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