Show Don’t Tell: Stakes
Have you ever read a book and wondered, why did the author include this scene? You think maybe by the end of the book the scene will make sense, but… Show Don’t Tell: Stakes
Writing Prompt: Habits
One of the biggest things that distinguishes us as individuals is our habits. They may seem small, but the little mannerisms or behaviors we exhibit unconsciously really make us more… Writing Prompt: Habits
Show Don’t Tell: Fear
You’re walking home after a long shift waiting tables. Your house is a few blocks away so you feel fairly secure as you wave goodbye to your coworkers as they… Show Don’t Tell: Fear
Writing Prompt: Home Makeover
You can learn a lot about someone by simply walking into their house or apartment. Picture walking into a very modern house with muted colors and minimal decorations. Not a… Writing Prompt: Home Makeover
Show Don’t Tell: Parent/Child Relationships
Think about a moment when you were growing up and one of your parents did something that stuck with you. It could be when they ran over and cleaned you… Show Don’t Tell: Parent/Child Relationships
Why is Setting Important?
You feel a rare bout of confidence about a scene you wrote. There’s character development, a big reveal, emotional scene work, and you’re consistently showing not telling. You send it… Why is Setting Important?
Your Friend’s Book Critiques: Translated
It’s essential that writers are extremely selective about showing their work in its early stages. It can be tough enough enduring criticism regarding something you’ve poured your heart and soul… Your Friend’s Book Critiques: Translated
Show Don’t Tell: Romance
The amount of length and effort between a well-written romance and a lazy one is, quite frankly, astronomical. It would be so easy to just give your reader short and… Show Don’t Tell: Romance
Writing Exercises: Dialogue
Just like a fingerprint is utterly unique, so too is a person’s voice. Every person has a different accent, infliction, and diction. Some people say ‘um’ and ‘like’ too much.… Writing Exercises: Dialogue