Resolving Common Story Issues With "Show, Don't Tell"

01/11/2019 13 min Episodio 130
Resolving Common Story Issues With "Show, Don't Tell"

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The "Show, Don't Tell" technique is often used to craft immersive sensory descriptions. But what if it could also be used to solve some of the most common storytelling issues?Say goodbye to lengthy info-dumps, on-the-nose writing, and heavy-handed themes. In today's episode, I'm breaking down how you can use "Show, Don't Tell" to resolve common story critiques via the use of subtext. Hooray!// Episode Links //Article + Transcript: www.well-storied.com/showdonttellBuild Your Best Writing Life: launch.well-storied.com// Recent Guest Posts //Three Tips for Crafting Lyrical Prose by Angela Hartgers: www.well-storied.com/lyricalGuest Post Submission Guidelines: www.well-storied.com/guest// Additional Links //Well-Storied Communities: www.well-storied.com/communityAll Episodes: www.well-storied.com/podcastYou can find the show on: iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, Youtube, RSS, and other popular podcatchers!Support the show