Tag Archives: writing

Why Do I Use Humor?

Posted on April 7, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

Honestly, I thought this would be a more challenging question with a deeper answer, but I’ve been sitting here for a while.  The question of how to use humor has been asked several times, but I always wanted to touch … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Balancing the Humor and the Heavy

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Charles Yallowitz

I like to included humor in my stories.  Yet, I don’t want them to be seen as comedies.  I like to touch on heavy topics in my stories.  Yet, I don’t want them to be seen as serious dramas.  That … Continue reading →

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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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