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Eat, Sleep, Write: Podcast Interview with Charles E. Yallowitz

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

A little over a week ago, I sat down for an interview with Adam Scull who runs Eat, Sleep, Write.  Well, it’s up now and you can click on the picture at the bottom to hear it. It’s about world-building … Continue reading →

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‘The Hopeteller’

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Just a quick update as to the novella project entitled: ‘THE HOPETELLER’.  This is a combination of post-apocalyptic journal and fairy tale.  Well, I just finished it and now it’s up to editing and cover art.  Both should be done … Continue reading →

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Party in the Caster Swamp

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

The Lich– Do we have a question to work with here? General Vile– I believe we are supposed to discuss being villains and our various motivations. Trinity– There aren’t many of us here.  The big boys were told to stay … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Henchman Emporium!

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome, potential evildoer, to the store where we have minions, lackeys, henchmen, fodder, and whatever other human resources you need.  You’re not a cop or a hero in disguise, are you?  Of course not.  The dogs would have already torn … Continue reading →

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Benefits of Using Darker Perspectives

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Let’s just jump right into the list here.  The topic is why writing a few scenes that focus on the villains can help your story.  Again, you don’t see these very often unless the hero or a supporting character is … Continue reading →

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Eyes of a Villain

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve mentioned a few times that everyone loves a good villain.  This isn’t an original thought and has been around longer than all of us have been alive.  Yet, you don’t always see a lot from the villain’s perspective.  They … Continue reading →

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On to the Next Weekend

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First, Happy Mother’s Day to everyone out there . . . Yup.  I’ll be here and there for most of the day.  As usual, it depends on the Wifi signal. So, I’m not really sure what to talk about today.  … Continue reading →

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When a Theme Gets Stretched

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Long ago, I created a character named Sin.  He was a cunning thief who got himself caught up in a grand adventure.  I made him in high school and I’ve mentioned him a few times on this blog.  He’s one … Continue reading →

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Languages of Windemere by the Characters

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Luke-  So everyone in Windemere speaks English, which we call Tradespeak, right? Fizzle-  Fizzle speak differently, so other tongues exist. Fritz-  There are moments where it’s mentioned that people are speaking in other languages and a translator is around.  Other … Continue reading →

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To Write in Different Words

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I wish to make a language That gets carried down the lines Fondly remembered And uttered beyond the pages Complicated and clean With fans becoming fluent Drawing my world Into the realm of reality Take the ‘G’ and make it … Continue reading →

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