Tag Archives: writing

Questions 3: Writing from Trauma

Posted on June 13, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Originally, I was going to write at length about this concept.  Then, I thought it would be more beneficial to open up the floor after a small discussion.  Everyone handles trauma differently and writing directly about it isn’t always the … Continue reading →

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Goal Post: Homestretch with Pulled Muscles

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

This wasn’t as eventful a week as I had hoped.  I think.  Maybe I wanted it to be low key and it was a success.  Last weekend is a blur of schoolwork, video game time, and other events that I … Continue reading →

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Difference Between Personification and Anthropomorphism

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Might not be more for me to do beyond showing that image, which shows the key differences.  I’ll just go into a bit more detail. Abstract vs Real Personification is used for abstract traits and even giving human traits to … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Bedroom Shadows

Posted on June 9, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(As a kid, I always though the shadows in my room were other things.  This probably lasted until I was around 13.  Mostly because I eventually hit a point where it was just fun to let my mind wander and … Continue reading →

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What is Anthropomorphism?

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Anthropomorphism is when you put human traits on an animal or non-living object.  This can be physical, mental, and emotional.  Sounds very much like personification, right?  It’s why the two get mixed up so often.  We’ll compare them on Friday … Continue reading →

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Happy National Chocolate Ice Cream Day! (Grab a Scoop & a Book)

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Enjoy the magical adventure of Legends of Windemere 1-15 for $2.99/volume.  Volume 1 is FREE! OR Indulge in the fang-filled fun of War of Nytefall 1-8 for $2.99/volume!

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Using Personification in Fiction

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

I’m going to touch on two things this week: PERSONIFICATION and ANTHROPOMORPHISM.  These two literary tactics get mixed up a lot because they’re very similar.  Even the image above isn’t giving the full story.  So, let’s start with the first … Continue reading →

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Poetry Day: Beauties and Beasts

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

(Think I was trying to write about the Windemere orcs here.  This one is definitely a big mystery.) Opposites in nature Attracted to their cores The genders Like night and day Differences dueling In an endless dance Where one is … Continue reading →

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Using Analogies is like Giving Yourself an Ink Blot Test

Posted on June 1, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Did the title work?  Maybe not, which is one of the challenges with analogies.  They’re like jokes in that they depend on the audience and don’t always hit their mark.  You can share an analogy that has one person nodding … Continue reading →

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Happy Macaroon Day! (Eat Some while Enjoying a Fantasy Adventure for $2.99)

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

Grab your snacks and get comfortable for a wild jungle adventure in Legends of Windemere: Charms of the Feykin!

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