Tag Archives: writing

Poetry Day: Pixelated Memory

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(Long ago, I had the time and energy to play a bunch of video games.  Probably wasn’t the biggest gamer, but I enjoyed the hobby.  Now, I barely play unless my son is here, so all I have are the … Continue reading →

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Threats to Story Flow

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Keeping a story flowing is more difficult than people realize.  In fact, I think there are multiple threats to this essential of storytelling.  These are from my own experience, so I’m sure there are more. Concurrent Adventures This is when … Continue reading →

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Writing a Story vs Watching a Sporting Event In-Person

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

To be clear, I’m talking about American sports here.  I don’t know how it’s done in other countries, but it does seem like soccer doesn’t suffer from what I’m about . . . . . To talk about. Way back … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: End of Break and Back to Work

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Well, I’m still in upstate New York after arriving Thursday afternoon.  I’ve only edited one chapter of Darwin & the Beast Collector, but I plan on getting another done today.  I wanted to start editing on Thursday, but the trip up … Continue reading →

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Adventuring Lovers Scenario

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Haven’t done a scenario post since I tried them out in January.  The experiment was okay, but I still don’t know how to work it very well.  Some people needed more information while others ignored pieces that were given.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Pitter Patter

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A happy poem?  Guess I have a few in the folder.) Tiny feet on the run Rushing down the hall Mingled with a cackle Birthed of baby glee As he runs unattended Awake before the guards Who stir behind their … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Adding Romance to a Non-Romance Story

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

As much as some people may hate romance being added to stories like adventures, there are ways to minimize the interference.  Let’s dive right into it. Remember that the romance is a subplot.  It isn’t the main story, so it … Continue reading →

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Does Romance End an Adventure?

Posted on April 14, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve run into this opinion before: “Romance does not belong in any genres other than romance.” This goes double for when it’s added to an adventure-based fantasy.  Some people hate if there’s even a hint at anything more than characters … Continue reading →

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Carl’s Cookie Coventry Cazba

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

Welcome to our little cookie shop.  We have plenty of special treats that you can by in a variety of amounts.  Each one is unique in that you may get an ability or power due to the secret ingredient.  It’s … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Parting Ways

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Charles Yallowitz

(A poem about parting ways with people.  It can be sad, but also have some hope.  Depends on how you look at it.) Life is filled with meetings That we always hear Yet it has its share of leavings Which … Continue reading →

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