Show, Don't Tell

First, a note: apologies for not posting (almost) daily as I promise in the blog header. Sometimes, life gets in the way...

Today's resources are articles on one of our favorite writer mantras, one we've heard countless times regardless of our status as a beginner or a NYT Bestselling author: Show, Don't Tell.

I always thought I was good at this...at least better than the average bear. I've been working with an editor on a short story she's considering, and, as it turns out, I am (toot, toot that horn)--but I've still got stuff to learn.

Since I'm learning, you might as well join me...

Tara Harper's Show, Don't Tell, The Story

Robert J. Sawyer's Show, Don't Tell

The Lifewriters Digest's Show, Don't Tell

Jessica Page Morrell's The Power of Description

Just try to make sure the details and showing you include in your work are necessary to the story...(oh, it sounds so easy!)

Happy showing not telling through details!

Beth