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Category: Show vs Tell

Best way to show instead of tell

September 23, 2021

Showing instead of telling is difficult. Most of the time, it’s hard to think of how to show something. I forgot who gave me this writing tip, but it’s one of the best ones I know: show through action. Or, in other words, show through your character interacting with the world. Here’s an example: It … More Best way to show instead of tell

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When to tell instead of show

September 9, 2021

We’ve all heard the saying show, don’t tell. Even as I edit, I find instances where I need to point that out. However, telling does have a purpose. It’s about how it’s used. And perhaps understanding it more will help writers know when and when not to use it. There are two main concepts where … More When to tell instead of show

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Common Writer Mistakes #8

July 22, 2021

#8 — The words feel and felt No matter what POV you write in, you’re going to come across the words feel or felt at some point. When I edit novels or when I edit my own work, I find a lot of feels and felts. These words are sometimes glossed over without realizing the potential that could be brought to your … More Common Writer Mistakes #8

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