Tag Archives: writing

Potential Blog Idea: Ninja Never Wins

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I have to admit that I may have made a mistake.  Back in August when I said I’d have to tone things down with the writing, I did that during a real dark moment.  Bad things were happening and … Continue reading →

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I Really Should Have Learned to Juggle

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

This post is going up late because I’ve been running around today.  Things didn’t go as planned with extra errands, traffic, my son deciding to stay home instead of shopping with my wife, and laundry.  I’m still at the beginning … Continue reading →

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Out of the Office for the Holiday (Happy Thanksgiving)

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

First, don’t forget to grab a copy of War of Nytefall: Lost.  Now, for some funny memes since I’m out for the day.

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7 Tips to Writing Outlines

Posted on November 21, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

I can already see the pantsers running for the door.  Don’t worry.  I assure you that this is going to both informative and humorous.  Honestly, it doesn’t hurt to have an idea about how to outline.  There are times you … Continue reading →

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Relaxing with Writing

Posted on November 19, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Full confession:  I get irritable and depressed if I go for 3 days without writing.  It doesn’t have to be much.  A few notes about a character or idea.  Maybe outlining a chapter or two when I have a few … Continue reading →

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A Job Has Been Gained and the Balancing Act Gets More Harrowing!

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

The title really says it all.  I got called back about a full-time Teaching Assistant job, which I go in Monday morning to learn more about.  It will be a one-on-one position that, barring an unexpected hiccup during Monday’s board … Continue reading →

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The Internal Struggle of a Hero

Posted on November 16, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Heroes don’t only face external forces, which is something we all know.  Yet, many authors stick to the easier issues like arrogance, stubbornness, doubt, and anger.  These are emotional obstacles that we all face, but they don’t always fall into … Continue reading →

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Derailing Bedlam: Bribes & Favors Part 2 #fiction #adventure

Posted on November 15, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

As usual, here is your warning that this story has cursing, sex (not graphic), innuendo, and violence.  It’s my Rated-R action adventure called Derailing Bedlam.  This is the fourth outing (third official) for Cassidy and Lloyd, so feel free to … Continue reading →

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Tips to Creating Characters with Mental Illness

Posted on November 14, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

As I said on Monday, this can be a very sensitive topic.  So, I’m going to try to rein in the urge to crack jokes as much as I can.  Still, this is a 7 List, which tends to have … Continue reading →

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The Challenge of Putting Mental Illness in Fiction

Posted on November 12, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Not sure this will be a long post because this is a delicate topic that everyone seems to have a different opinion on.  Using various mental illnesses is common in fiction.  Many of us can name at least one story … Continue reading →

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