Showing vs. Telling in Your Writing | WritersDigest.com - 0 views
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Show, don’t tell. Most writers have heard this maxim at some point, whether from a teacher, an editor or an agent. But what does this writing advice mean, in practical terms? While a certain amount of exposition is unavoidable (and even useful) in your writing, it’s easy to “over-share” the minutiae of your story’s background and your characters’ lives. When writing a novel, keep these guidelines in mind to achieve a balance of showing and telling:
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Show, don't tell. Most writers have heard this maxim at some point, whether from a teacher, an editor or an agent. But what does this writing advice mean, in practical terms? While a certain amount of exposition is unavoidable (and even useful) in your writing, it's easy to "over-share" the minutiae of your story's background and your characters' lives. When writing a novel, keep these guidelines in mind to achieve a balance of showing and telling:
