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7 Tips to Using Giant Monsters in Your Story

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

You think it’s easy to add a giant to your story?  Just slap it down, make it declare a rhyming threat, and then call it a day?  Well, that could work to some extent, but let’s try to be a … Continue reading →

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Using Giant Monsters in Books

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

There have been times when I’ve used a huge monster in my stories.  Legends of Windemere had dragons and various giant species.  War of Nytefall had vampirized giants and other massive beasts.  They were fun to write, but I always wondered if … Continue reading →

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The Massive Monster Mart

Posted on November 8, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our island chain store.  Yes, I know we only have one island, but there are hundreds across the world.  You can’t create giant monsters in city limits or the suburbs without getting into trouble.  Best to keep them … Continue reading →

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A Dwindling Idea that Keeps Hanging On

Posted on November 7, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

The above picture is from an anime that I really liked in my 20’s.  I haven’t watched it in a long time, but I remember it fondly.  That’s weird because it’s a really messed up anime by the end.  That … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: At Least I Have Legos

Posted on November 6, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I’d say I’ll save the Legos for the end, but I’m sure people will just skip to the Slideshow to see what I made.  Hope people come back to here. Not that I have a lot to talk about.  The … Continue reading →

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The Limitations of Zany Series and Stories

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

The biggest danger with writing a series that is designed to be crazy and off-the-wall is that you can easily go too far.  You feel like you have to up the insanity with every episode or chapter, which eventually hits … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing a Zany Story

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Writing a crazy or zany series isn’t easy.  Many people think it is because they believe you just throw everything out there.  Yet, there does have to be something to hold the events and characters together.  Otherwise, you have an … Continue reading →

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Writing a Zany Series and Making it Work

Posted on November 1, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Throughout my life, I’ve watched a lot of series.  Most of them have long-winding stories or episodes that connect in some fashion.  It all makes sense by the time the story is done even if only a small portion of … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween Weekend! *crawls back into crypt*

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

There’s one phrase that kept popping into my head this week: Every time I thought I had a handle on things, I’d get tossed another curve ball and go back to juggling.  As far as work goes, I did the … Continue reading →

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A Week of Work and a Weekend of Rest

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Rest might be an understatement here.  I have the entire house to myself until Sunday night, which is rare.  Tends to be bittersweet too because I miss having my son around to keep me activity.  The only real benefit is … Continue reading →

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