Show, Don't Tell Series

Why Show, Don't Tell Advice Might be Holding You Back Part 9: Word Choice

the 9th part of Why show don't tell advice might be holding you back from writing vivid fiction is strong imagery. The final level of show.

Why Show Don't Tell Advice Might be Holding You Back Part 8 — Literary Devices

In part 8 of shy show don't tell advice might be holding you back, we discuss literary devices that aid in building imagery in your writing

Why Show Don't Tell Advice is Holding You Back Part 7 - Pacing & Rhythm

Note: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. I want to start this post by telling you that I am NOT a poet. My...

Why Show Don't Tell Advice is Holding You Back Part 6 - Narrative Type: Exposition

Today, in part 6 of our series on Show, Don't Tell, we discuss exposition and when (or if) you should be using it and why.

Why Show Don't Tell Advice is Holding You Back Part 5 - Narrative Type: Dramatic Action

Dramatic action involves things as menial as a smile or as exciting as a sword fight. To be honest, most writers have this narrative type do

Show, Don't Tell is Holding You Back Part 4—Narrative Type: Dialogue

Show, Don't Tell Series - Part 4. Exploring narrative types: Dialogue and making your characters better actors.

Show, Don't Tell is Holding You Back Part 3—The Components of Narrative Storytelling

We discuss the second level of showing—the components of narrative storytelling

Why Show, Don't Tell Advice is Holding You Back Part 2 — POV

Starting your writing process in the realm of emotion will set you up far stronger than anything else. You may be writing your novel for any

Why Show, Don't Tell Advice Might be Holding You Back: Part 1 A Crash Course on Writing Fiction

Show happens on many levels in your writing - starting with the most general and ending with the very specific. This series show you how.