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Nearing the End of Spring Break

Posted on April 3, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m going to hate writing this.  Not only because it was a bad week, but I really can’t take the well wishes and optimism.  Hopefully, people read this first part and understand why I’m in this kind of mood. Due … Continue reading →

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Beginning of Spring Break . . . Not Off to a Good Start

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Well . . . Spring Break is here.  I’m alive, but yesterday totally unraveled within the span of 10 minutes.  Plans are shattered.  A rough situation has emerged, but I’ve been sidelined due to the circumstances.  I’ve told a few … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Made It Through Another One

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Full disclaimer: I’m writing this on Thursday and may add stuff on Friday if anything exciting comes up.  It’s really going to be work, help my son with a project, help a friend put some furniture together, and then bed.  … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: At Least I Made It In One . . . That Shouldn’t Have Fallen Off

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I did say last Saturday that I was going to have a rough week.  Didn’t expect it to be as stressful as it was, but I didn’t delude myself into thinking things would go well.  There was a disturbing theme … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Raising Supporting Characters to the Spotlight

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

When writing a long series with multiple characters, you’re bound to have a few that stay in the background.  They get to do some things and a few big scenes, but you forget to draw them out.  At least until … Continue reading →

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This May Be Shorter than Usual

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Warning:  The video above has a lot of cursing and a few strobes effects.  Still, I find it funny and the radio keeps playing the safe version.  Besides . . . This week was bad. You know, I keep saying … Continue reading →

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Chest in a Vise Week

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

There’s no other way to describe it because my week ended with me feeling like my chest was stuck in a vise.  Drama in every direction.  This is coming off a break, so I might have had my defenses down.  … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Winter Break Lived Up to Its Name

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, it was certainly a break from work and school.  It was also cold and we got some snow, so it felt like winter.  Can’t complain about that since I live in New York, so we expect that weather.  Been … Continue reading →

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Biographies and Character Evolution: A Head Start?

Posted on February 19, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

A goal of writing is to evolve our characters.  If they are the same at the end of their adventure as they were at the beginning then we missed something.  Even if they go back home, there needs to be … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Character Biographies

Posted on February 17, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Sticking with the character biography topic, we’re going to look into a few tips for those who want to use this trick.  I’m sure this isn’t for everyone.  It’s a big plotter/planner tool alongside outlines and summaries.  You can also … Continue reading →

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