How to Show, Not Tell: The Complete Writing Guide
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How to Show, Not Tell: The Complete Writing Guide
“Don’t 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 ...
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