Tag Archives: writing

Questions 3: Being an Author in 2020

Posted on December 3, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Coming to the end of a very strange year, I was thinking of something I could do for the December Thursdays.  I began to think about how writing, reading, publishing, and the whole thing took a very odd turn thanks … Continue reading →

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When Kindness Change the Villain

Posted on December 2, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Above, you will see a picture from the anime called ‘One Piece’.  Don’t go running away yet because there’s a point.  In the scene, you have one of the heroes named Sanji (blonde) with a villain named Ghin (guy on … Continue reading →

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Returning the Favor in Fiction and Reality

Posted on November 30, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I was watching anime with my son when I noticed that there was a theme that popped up a bunch.  Not in one episode, but in various series.  It isn’t one that I’ve ever considered or seen much about, so … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Thanksgiving Came and Went!

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

This week was totally berserk.  Every day had a twist that turned all plans on their heads and made me wondering what was coming next.  Some of these incidents were caused by Covid-19, which I think is getting worse around … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Being the Author You Were Meant to Be

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

It’s difficult to be an author and carve out your own identity.  There are industry standards, armies of gatekeepers, lengthy histories of each genre, and the constantly gnawing self-doubt.  A negative opinion on our style can hit harder than 100 … Continue reading →

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Writing it My Way

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I stand at a crossroads Unsure of the true path Having thousands Laying at my feet Yet none of them Feel right * I see many in the distance Waving and calling Saying their path is best Created on their … Continue reading →

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The Overlapping of Genres and Styles

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

This is kind of carrying over from the ‘rules’ of writing posts from last week.  It got me thinking about this blog and how people perceive it.  Not the promotional stuff or the comedic things like Ye Olde Shoppe.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Goals . . . Eh, I Might as Well Try Again

Posted on November 21, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Pure honesty: I’m writing this right before I go to bed Friday night. Purer honesty: I’ve had a few drinks before tackling this.  I’m not drunk, but I’m in a drowsy state. I guess I could have waited for the … Continue reading →

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Rules of the Writer

Posted on November 20, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

A bubble of thought That drives pen to paper And finger to key Is the first step To a world of freedom And coiling restrictions * Voices ring out Do this Not that Follow this And follow that One negates … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Following the ‘Rules’ of Writing

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

With such a maze out there, we can never tell what we should or should not do until we attract someone’s wrath.  I’m here to give you a few tips to navigate this maze with the least amount of stress. … Continue reading →

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