How to Show, Not Tell: The Complete Writing Guide
Dont tell me the moon is shining. Show me the glint of light on broken glass. Anton Chekov Writers often have different definitions of showing and telling. I define telling as any time in the story when an important moment lacks depth in terms of detail or narrative voice. However, telling can also be an excellent tool for controlling the storys pacing and delivering important information. In this video, Ill explore the origins of this advice and why showing appeals to audiences on an emoti
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