#ShowNotTell

@wasphole.bsky.social

5 months ago

Brown shire horse

Black horse

Editing Day 13: 139459 words

Horses are so useful in fantasy writing for the whole "show don't tell" aspect. How people treat animals tells you all about their character, especially if they think nobody is watching.

#wasphole #fantasylit #fantasysky #shownottell #showdonttell #writersky

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Tyrone Tony Reed Jr.

@from1world2thenext.bsky.social

6 months ago

Ever feel the urge to explain everything up front in your story? 😬

Today’s #TonyTipsTuesdays breaks down why info dumps hurt pacing—and how to replace them with flow, mystery, and character-led discovery.

📚 Full post here: wix.to/gfRFvIE

#WritingTips #ShowNotTell #StoryFlow #WriterLife

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Angel Editing

@angiehalliwell.bsky.social

9 months ago

Showing -v- Telling Hi there, my busy little writers! You may be interested to know that June is Adopt a Cat Month. As we have six, I won’t be participating in this particular event, despite the fact that when we visited...

This week's blog is about showing and telling. We have all been told "show, don't tell" but what if we are showing too much? Let's get into it and work out how to achieve the right balance. Read more: wix.to/4Qx07N6 #WritingTips #ShowNotTell #writesky #booksky

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Angel Editing

@angiehalliwell.bsky.social

9 months ago

Showing -v- Telling Hi there, my busy little writers! You may be interested to know that June is Adopt a Cat Month. As we have six, I won’t be participating in this particular event, despite the fact that when we visited...

Today's blog is about showing and telling. We have all been told that we should "show, not tell" but what if you are showing too much? Let's jump into it and work out how to get the balance right. Read more: wix.to/4Qx07N6

#WritingTips #ShowNotTell #wip #fictionediting #writesky #booksky

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PhliM

@filippom.bsky.social

1 year ago

I hear that the squad are fully behind Maynard. #Notts #ShowNotTell

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Matt Knight

@mattinwales.bsky.social

1 year ago

‘Thought leaders’ is a bit like countries that add ‘democratic’ to their titles or toilet roll that adds ‘quality’ to their description: if the only way you know that’s what they’re doing is because they’re telling you, then they’re doing it wrong. #shownottell

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Jenny Kanevsky

@jennykanevsky.bsky.social

1 year ago

Writers pen the best quotes. Chekov tells us to "show, not tell" without saying those words. I can craft a scene or write a sentence. I can share a story or recount facts—it's as clear as the glint of light on broken glass.

#AntonChekhov #Writer #Author #ShowNotTell #Communication

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Iain Aire

@iainaire.bsky.social

1 year ago

What Do We Really Mean When We Say “Show, Don’t Tell”? | Jane Friedman Limit telling to between-scene summaries. In-scene, showing is what pulls readers into your story through clear actions and emotions.

Showing through dialogue, internal monologue, gesture, sensory detail. One day I will get the hang of it! janefriedman.com/what-do-we-r... #Author #Writers #BlueSky #BookSky #WritingCommunity #LiteraryCommunity #WritersNetwork #WritingTips #WritingAndBooks #IndieAuthor #AmWriting #ShowNotTell

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Iain Aire

@iainaire.bsky.social

1 year ago

Former FBI Agent Explains How to Read Body Language | Tradecraft | WIRED Former FBI agent and body language expert Joe Navarro breaks down the various ways we communicate non-verbally. What does it mean when we fold our arms? Why ...

Show not tell. FBI body language indicators. youtu.be/4jwUXV4QaTw?... #Author #Writers #ShowNotTell #BookSky #BlueSky #WritingCommunity #LiteraryCommunity #WritingTips #WritersNetwork #WritingAndBooks #CreativeWriting #SelfPublished #IndieAuthor #StoryTellers

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Iain Aire

@iainaire.bsky.social

2 years ago

What Do You Call Words That Sound Like Noises? Words that sound like noises are called onomatopoeia or echoism. Used well, they can help add more action and reality for your readers.

Words that suggest a sound or words that imitate sounds. There is a difference. Intriguing article from Just Publishing Advice. Relevant to show not tell. justpublishingadvice.com/words-that-s... #Author #Writers #WritingCommunity #WritingTips #ShowNotTell #BlueSky #LiteraryCommunity #IndieAuthor