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#4 Post of 2021: 7 Tips to Adding Fear Into Fiction

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Post originally published on February 3, 2021.) Even if you don’t write horror, you may want to include some fear in your stories.  From fear, we can create hope and relief.  We can also drive people into despair and sadness.  … Continue reading →

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Clyde’s Fear: Can a Monster be Afraid?

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I remember talking about how Clyde was feeling fear in War of Nytefall: Eradication since there was the Orb of Durag.  He wasn’t sure if that weapon could hurt or kill him, so he was afraid.  Although, I think it was closer … Continue reading →

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Poem of Fear

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a poem I wrote way back in high school.  We were supposed to give a human voice to something without form.  I think that was the assignment.  I chose ‘fear’ and it came out really good.  I’ve revived … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Adding Fear Into Fiction

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Even if you don’t write horror, you may want to include some fear in your stories.  From fear, we can create hope and relief.  We can also drive people into despair and sadness.  It’s a fascinating jumping point for so … Continue reading →

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More Thoughts on Fear?

Posted on February 1, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I was starting the theme of this week and a thought came to mind.  Have I done posts on fear before?  Apparently, I’ve done several.  It’s a topic that keeps coming back to my mind as if I never considered … Continue reading →

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Creatures of Fear: Hungry Little Bats

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

The more I look into bats, the less I understand the fear.  At first, I thought it was because they were associated with vampires.  That might not be the case as I look at people talk about it.  Also, bats … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Fear in Reality and Fiction

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been told that talking about one’s fears is helpful.  Though the last post didn’t really do me any favors.  At least it’s winter and those eight-legged, big-eyed, fang-wielding . . . Moving on.  I’m sure this could get awkward, … Continue reading →

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Creatures of Fear: Spiders . . . I’ll Really Have to Muscle Through This One

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

I had to make it a funny meme because this is something that will lock me up, make me cry, and pray for unconsciousness.  Even that picture is a tough one since spiders freak me out.  I’ve gotten better with … Continue reading →

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Fear

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is an old poem that I posted back in 2014 and wrote even early than that.  Figure I’d put it back up considering the theme.) The darkest depths of the mind are my playgrounds I am omnipotent Spiders, heights, … Continue reading →

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Creatures of Fear: Serpents of Various Sizes

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I was thinking of making this week about three common animal-based ‘fears’ that seem to show up in fiction.  It’s not too strange to know a person is scared of an animal, but these three seem to always get … Continue reading →

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