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The Importance of Reading

Posted on June 1, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Damn right I grew up on this show. Seriously though, I have noticed that reading isn’t as popular or common as it once was.  I see many adults and students have trouble or show no interest.  Many people have told … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: Ruins of the Zodiac Gods

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Figured that was the only blind warrior people would recognize these days.  You’ll find out what that has to do with this older story idea later on.  Anyway, this one is called ‘Ruins of the Zodiac Gods’, which is going … Continue reading →

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Didn’t I Do a Goal Post Only 2 Days Ago?

Posted on May 30, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

This is really becoming the hardest post for me to write every week.  I can’t tell if it’s because I’m not doing much or time doesn’t feel the same.  Days come off as years, but weeks are like minutes.  When … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Editing (Right to the Point Here)

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

As I’ve said, editing is one of the hardest parts of writing.  It would be great if our first draft was the best and we never had to change a thing.  Some people believe this is what it’s like and … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Eddie’s Editing Extravagant . . . Shop

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to the most affordable editing shop around.  We have great packages for you to choose from.  All of our staff are experienced, respected professionals that will never steer you wrong.  We pride ourselves on being brutally honest and telling … Continue reading →

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The Dreaded ‘E’ Word = Editing

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Most people feel that this is an inevitable trial.  You finish the first draft and know that it isn’t where it should be.  Why would it?  You were still discovering the story as you went even with your detailed outline.  … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Weekend! Why Are You Awake So Early?

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

Man, what a week . . . Such a . . . There was the . . . Uh . . . Line! This might be a shorter post that I realized because I’m not remember much of what happened … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: Beyond the Fog #fantasy #adventure

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I had lot of fun writing Charms of the Feykin.  I didn’t give the continent of Ralian a lot of jungle regions, so this was a chance to explore a new region.  Just being able to describe the southern jungles was … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Guess I Was Due for a Rough Week

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

This week didn’t go smoothly.  The schoolwork was fairly intense because a lot of new skills and actions were introduced.  First, analyzing a Longfellow poem with a kid who is literal to the bone is an act of patience.  “Dust … Continue reading →

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Revisiting the Concept of True Villains

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Charles Yallowitz

I wanted to talk about true villains again.  Yet, I noticed I did it once . . . twice . . . kind of a third . . .  and I’m sure those aren’t the only ones.  I seem to … Continue reading →

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