Tag Archives: writing

School Time in a Story

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

A common stage of a hero’s journey is training.  Sometimes this is on the road experience in a ‘hard knocks’ type of thing.  Other times they get some training beforehand, which works for late teen/early twenty characters that are heading … Continue reading →

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‘Vacation’ Goals

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First, I’ll be putting in a few video game themes due to a wave of nostalgia.  I haven’t played a video game in a while because I lack the time, am 2 console generations behind, and most of my games … Continue reading →

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Quest of the Broken-Hearted (Possible Spoilers?)

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

I can say that only know of 3 characters who are confirmed to survive Legends of Windemere.  The rest are still up in the air, which has left me with having to create alternate endings.  One such ending can lead … Continue reading →

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Resurrection of Characters

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

A common quest in fantasy series is the concept of ‘Resurrection’.  A hero has fallen and the remaining warriors go to revive him.  The main villain has been killed and there is now a plan to bring him back to … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: Magic Beans

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Darwin had a bag of beans Each with a special gift The red beans made him super strong The green beans made him tall The blue beans made him like a fish The yellow beans gave him wings The orange … Continue reading →

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From the Vault: Apprentices

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Chosen by their thirteenth year To follow in a master’s steps They wave farewell to youth and home While preparing for their tasks Some will sweat among the anvils While others ache within the woods Many learn of herbs to … Continue reading →

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So They Didn’t See What You Saw?

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

On Monday, I mentioned how an author can have an idea in mind for characters and stories, but a reader might see something else.  That noble hero can be viewed as a pompous ass or fictional cultures can be see … Continue reading →

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Ask a Character: Timoran Wrath

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

Yes, I know these character interviews have been about as successful as an All You Can Eat Bacon Bar in a Jewish Temple.  Still, Timoran deserves a chance to get a few questions even if you haven’t read the book. … Continue reading →

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Author Perspective versus Reader Perspective?

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

You would think this is something that an author would be aware of, but I’ve found that many of us get confused by perspectives on our works that don’t match our own.  There’s an odd pause that one has when … Continue reading →

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Goals to be Interrupted

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Charles Yallowitz

First, a look at how Family of the Tri-Rune has done in the first week: Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,414 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store) #34 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & … Continue reading →

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