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Poetry Day: Inspiration Eating Wall

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is about ideas that grow and then are destroyed in your mind somehow.  I think.  This one was plain odd.) The idea is growing Nurtured from inception Gaining imaginary strength As it evolves from flicker To roaring bonfire Traveling … Continue reading →

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The Emotional Outburst Power Up

Posted on May 15, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

As seen above, anger is the easiest emotion to grant a power boost from.  Most people can understand when someone gets stronger because they’re pissed off.  Holding back is no longer a thing, so one fights with full strength.  If … Continue reading →

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The Power of Friendship!

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I was thinking about emotional surges granting power and this phrase came to mind.  We are used to anger, despair, and even sadness causing characters to find inner strength.  All of the darker emotions get used for this story point.  … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Covid . . . Third Time is NOT the Charm

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

Yup . . . I had Covid this week. So, the nasty weather last weekend was wrecking havoc with my sinuses.  Allergies joined the fray to mess with my nose and senses.  Smells weren’t gone completely, but they were definitely … Continue reading →

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The Chaotic Henchmen and Minions

Posted on May 10, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I can’t touch on ‘Invader Zim’ without writing a post about GIR.  That’s the robot eating tacos up above and Zim’s henchman.  A being of pure comedic chaos who is completely unpredictable.  Except you can predict that a character like … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: In Memory of Clear Nonsense

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

(This is a weird one.  Back in college, I took poetry courses and wrote a poem called ‘Clear Nonsense’.  I aimed to write a poem that incorporated gibberish and still made sense.  Got praise on it too.  Sadly, the saved … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing Villain Protagonists

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

This is harder than I thought it would be.  Mostly because I’m trying to predict what people will say.  There’s always a wide variety of passionate opinions about villains, so tips can fall flat on the wrong ears.  Some people … Continue reading →

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Your Protagonist Is the Villain?

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I don’t know why I suddenly started thinking about ‘Invader Zim’.  This was  Nickelodeon show back in the early 2000’s.  It was great and popular and somehow only 28 episodes if you count the pilot.  The show is about Zim … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Writing an Ability Thief

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

While ability thieves appear simple and fun, I’m sure there are some guidelines that can help keep them under control.  Also, an author should be careful about making this the only defining feature of the character.  Let’s get to the … Continue reading →

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Different Types of Ability Thieves

Posted on May 1, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I was thinking about ability thieves and the different methods that appear in fiction.  Some are more malevolent than others.  I think a few categories might be argued aren’t actual thieves, but I’ll up them in for those who associate … Continue reading →

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