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Full Tilt

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

Go fast Never slow down Sleep when you are dead Rest is for the weak Adages we take too far As we toil away our years Mental health days mocked Are you a wimp Or are you merely lazy? Never … Continue reading →

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True Self, Professionalism, and Social Media

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m sure I mentioned it before, but this is the year I try to boost my own professionalism because I want to be taken more seriously.  This has got me thinking about a few things that have kind of steamrolled, … Continue reading →

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Beginning of the End: What Have You Learned as a Blogger?

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

So this is the final full week of posts from me.  Sure, I might reblog on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.  I might even do a full week for special events like releases or holidays.  One thing is that I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Path to Halloween

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First some highlights of last week and next week: If you haven’t already, check out my interview/chat with Sally Ember, Ed. D. on Youtube. Cast your vote for who gets an excerpt during the last week in November.  I’ll be … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: Last Time Through These Doors

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Today I say good-bye As I cross the threshold Joined by others Who will return tomorrow While I remain at home I have bid my desk adieu Cleared it of my things My computer has shut down The screen a … Continue reading →

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Worn to a Nub?

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Pushed too hard Body acting odd Screaming of the cold Shivers and chatters Under layers Passing overnight Leaving me fatigued Worn to a tiny nub By late nights And unnecessary stress To get the big work done Impatience growing high … Continue reading →

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Busy, Busy, Busy, Busy, Busy

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

That’s the order of the day.  I’ve got a lot on my plate for today, so that I can take an easy Thursday to psych myself up for the convention.  Here’s the laundry list: Make Table of Contents for Beginning … Continue reading →

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The Rum Is Not Gone!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

That’s really my only accomplishment today.  I bought rum.  Maybe I’ll get the Novelspot Behind the Scenes thing done.  I have 6 days done and day 7 is basically about my self-publishing work, so that will be done before unconsciousness … Continue reading →

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A Day of Lofty Goals

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Today is going to be a day of minimal posting.  At least that’s the plan.  I have to tangle with a toddler who doesn’t take too kindly to a change of sleeping schedule while my wife escapes the house.  Though … Continue reading →

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Attack of the Munchkin

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This is really just going to be a simple question for any parents of young children who are also writers or simply work from home: How do you get stuff done when your kid is home, shows no signs of … Continue reading →

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