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Present Tense Writing: A Refresher

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I realized that I haven’t really mentioned that I’m a present tense author for a while on this blog.  The way I realized this was by getting a few messages about ‘typos’ that turned out to be present tense.  … Continue reading →

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Zoo Day

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

A child’s wonder Etched into their face When seeing the beasts Outside the screen and page Larger as life Striking all the senses As alive as the child Who watches and waves Amazed at the sight Of beloved animals In … Continue reading →

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Week Before the Break: Could Have Been Worse

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Not really sure what to talk about as far as this past week.  I’m looking at my list of goals and I don’t think I did very well.  Biking wasn’t as consistent as I wanted.  Still need to read over … Continue reading →

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Drama in the Genres

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Young Adult– Drama with acne and hormones Historical–  Drama trying to teach you about the past Fantasy–  Drama caused by a dragon or wizard Science Fiction–  Drama . . . in . . . SPACE! Thriller–  Drama with suspense Horror–  … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Being Dramatic . . . In Fiction

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Adding drama into your writing can be tough and many are leery about adding this due it skewing toward the negative.  Yet, it’s fairly unavoidable if you sit down and consider what can be born from it.  We may even … Continue reading →

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Drama, Drama, Everywhere!

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Maybe it’s because drama has a slightly different meaning these days, but I find it a difficult subject to discuss.  Randomly ask a friend what they think of drama with no context and they’ll talk about the real life stuff.  … Continue reading →

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When Free Time Appears

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

The work is done And the project is filed Editing is too soon No time to start another As an event begins to loom What can a person do? It’s been too long And life still calls You lose a … Continue reading →

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One Step Forward, One Shove Back, Two Stumbles to the Side

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Okay, I’m a little worn down here because my son’s martial arts class needed a third adult for the sword-fighting fun.  It was only 5 minutes, but I wasn’t ready.  Those kids are fast and relentless.  Not to mention short.  … Continue reading →

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Elemental Uses: Earth Can Be Fun

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

The last of this element series is one that doesn’t get as much attention as the others because it has a lot of limitations.  Earth isn’t an element that can be rationalized very easily if it comes from the human … Continue reading →

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Hobby Mocking

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

Excitement at the thought Of indulging In that you love dearly Sharing your knowledge To all who listen Proclaiming your hobby As dear to your heart Who knew you would turn sour Another love is shown By others on the … Continue reading →

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